DAMA Members:

We're excited to have William C. Belknap, Author, National DAMA Conference Speaker, and Career Coach,  join us on November 15th, 2007!  There are a few opportunities still available for your organization to participate in this event.

If you'd like to SPONSOR a table or HOST THE EVENT please contact Melanie Pai 480-678-0407 mel <at> techmavin.net, before November 1st.

Also, be sure to RSVP for your organization or team as soon as possible! Details Below:

Please welcome William C. Belknap

National DAMA Conference Speaker and Career Coach

The "Seven Secrets" To Managing A Successful Technical Career for Data Management Professionals

- And How They Are Similar To Designing A Data Governance Program -

November 15, 2007 1 - 5PM

Abstract

1. Competence ▪ What is it? ▪▪ Technical vs Managerial vs Leadership ▪ How do I know if I have it? ▪ Am I hiding it? ▪ How do I get more of it?

2. Networking â–ª NOT the kind associated with looking for a job. â–ª How networking can help improve your competence. â–ª How it can help your employer. â–ª How to do it when there never seems to be enough time to do it. â–ª Why it has to become a way of life.

3. Interviewing skills â–ª NOT interviewing outside your company but inside. â–ª Most common interviewing mistakes professionals make when interviewing internally.

4. Building alliances â–ª One of the most critical skills you need to master inside your company.

5. Mentoring â–ª Formal mentoring versus informal mentoring and why you need to do both.

6. Self promotion â–ª Politically correct and incorrect ways to "toot your own horn."

7. Volunteering â–ª Why you should never have to ask, "why wasn't I picked to be on that task force?" â–ª TIPS on when to volunteer and when not to.

Bio

www.billbelknap.com