July 14, 2010 Chapter Meeting

Click here to view the July 2010 Chapter Meeting Invitation.

Speaker information:

Gary Garner and Barbara Bowden Garner are Certified Project Managers (PMP) and facilitators with over 60 years combined experience in administering public sector programs, developing policy and procedures, analyzing business requirements, training, writing proposals, and managing statewide projects. As Garner Consulting, the Garners provide business management consultation and subject matter expertise to private sector companies and state and federal government agencies. Their years of experience are primarily in the Child Support and Human Services arenas with a focus on business process improvement, change management, and customer service. Expertise includes program and project management; participation in developing solutions and writing proposals in response to various government agencies’ Requests for Proposals; providing business analysis and documentation of requirements for developing Requirements Traceability Matrices; and developing test scenarios for new systems. In addition, Gary is a mediator, and a published author and speaker on topics including leadership and creativity.

Click here for the MindMapping presentation.

Topic:

“Mindmapping as a Tool for Proposal and Project Managers.” Discover the magic behind mindmapping – learn how this non-linear, graphical method of capturing information can help you handle the complexities of managing proposals and other projects, as well as serve as a memory aid. Gary and Barbara will demonstrate how to use the mindmapping process to promote and organize creative ideas and other information. Whether you are preparing a speech, creating a proposal schedule, interviewing a subject matter expert, outlining a section, planning the graphics, or preparing for orals, mindmapping is a valuable implement for your toolbox.