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The next meeting of Independent Computer Consultants Association San
Francisco Bay Area chapter is on Thursday, October 9, 2003, 6p-9p, at Coco's
Restaurant in Sunnyvale.
See below for a meeting summary. For more details and lots of links to
maps, directions, transit, speaker info, other upcoming events, and ICCA
SFBA in general, go to our website at http://www.icca-sfba.org. You can
jump to information about this meeting by clicking on "Next Meeting/Event"
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Next ICCA SFBA Chapter Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2003
Title: 5 Ways to Ruin a Software Development Project
Speakers: John Levy, John Levy Consulting
Time: 6:00 PM Registration & Networking
6:30 PM Chapter Business
7:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Presentation
Location: Coco's Restaurant
1209 Oakmead Parkway
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: (408) 736-2895
Public Transport: About .8 mile walk along Lawrence Expressway to
Oakmead from CalTrain Lawrence Station
Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members
$5 discount for those making a reservation by October
7th.
More Info/RSVP: (650) 326-6478 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We expect a large turnout for this very timely topic,
make a reservation to secure a place at
http://www.icca-sfba.org/reservation.htm
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ABSTRACT: 5 Ways to Ruin a Software Development Project
We learn most from our mistakes, and I've had my share of them. Even when
all the technical capabilities are in place, software development projects
can be undermined by a variety of obstacles created and missteps made by
management and their consultants. Here are five principles you can use to
prevent your next project from completing:
* Wait 'til you see where I put it! Geographical obstacles.
* The manager is WHO? Managers and incompetence.
* Who are the bozos next door? Teams and competition.
* Don't fire anyone! Maintaining headcount at all costs.
* Don't change the toolset! New methods as subversive action.
Please join us for this timely presentation. This is likely to be well
attended so reserve a space now, and let your friends know about this event.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
John V. Levy has been a management consultant since 1982. His practice is
focused on product development in high-tech organizations. He provides
services aimed at making development timely and consistent, including
assessment of projects, teams and organizations; coaching of managers in
project management & leadership; and selection and implementation of new
processes & tools.
He has held management positions with Quantum Corporation, Apple Computer,
Tandem Computers, and Digital Equipment Corporation. He earned a Ph.D. in
Computer Science from Stanford University, and holds Bachelors and Masters
degrees in engineering from Cornell and CalTech.
A Certified Management Consultant (CMC), John Levy is currently a technical
advisor to the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California,
and web site administrator for the Institute of Management Consultants USA
College of CMCs. See http://www.cmcglobal.org.
Dr. Levy is a regular speaker and has authored a book chapter and numerous
papers on technology and management. See
http://www.johnlevyconsulting.com/tools.html. He co-produces an hour-long
radio show on technology, West Marin Tech, broadcast weekly on KWMR, 90.5
FM, in Point Reyes Station, California.
CHAPTER BUSINESS:
We'll take some time for meets and greets, discuss upcoming events, news on
the consulting front, government-related issues and sneak previews of our
year-end party. We'll also discuss potential new benefits and programs from
ICCA.
WIN A PRIZE!
New for 2003! Attendees at every meeting will be entered into a raffle for
a free technical or business reference book, hardware, or software (is this
the meeting we raffle off a wireless network?). Be sure to bring your
business card!
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ABOUT ICCA:
The Independent Computer Consultants Association is a national
not-for-profit association based in St. Louis that provides professional
development opportunities and business support programs for independent
computer consultants. ICCA's goal is to support the success of independent
computer consultants in providing professional services to their clients.
ICCA provides a forum for consultants to support each other. Through
national conferences, chapter meetings, and the Internet, members can
develop business referral relationships as well as hear top-notch speakers.
ICCA also offers consultants legislative monitoring, a variety of member
benefits, and a vendor relations program.
The local San Francisco Bay Area chapter (ICCA SFBA) covers Northern
California, Silicon Valley, the Central Coast and the Central Valley. See
http://www.icca-sfba.org or call 650-326-6478 for more information.
For information about the national organization, see http://www.icca.org or
call 800-774-4222.
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