Monterey Bay Consultants Group

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Comment by Barbara Chan on October 14, 2008 at 6:17pm

The Oct. 27 meeting topic is very compelling. If I weren't scheduled to be at Confab, I would attend! I look forward to hearing about it.

Comment by David T. Hodgin on October 14, 2008 at 12:52pm

Meeting Announcement

Monday, October 27, 2008, 7:15 to 9:00 am; the Monterey Bay Consultants Group, sponsored by IMC (The Institute of Management Consultants), meets for its regular monthly meeting at Marie Callenders Restaurant, 3400 Clares (off 41st) in Capitola. Directions are available at: http://national.citysearch.com/profile/map/1065801/capitola_ca/marie_callender_s.html

The meeting is sponsored by and for consultants of all specialties; however others who are interested are welcome. Meeting fee includes an excellent breakfast. Charge is $20 ($15 for IMC members).

The topic of the day is: Social Networks & Social Networking

Where it has been, where it is going, how you can take part!

Will services like Facebook, MySpace, Ning.com, flickr, Linked-In, Yelp, Orkut and Plaxo survive? Which ones are worth your time?

Don Steiny has been studying and lecturing on the phenomena of social networking for the past ten years. He has written about these networks and has traveled extensively speaking on the promise and the reality of social networks.

In this session you will learn:

♦ The benefits to firms from using social networks

♦ How you can use social networking to improve your business and life

♦ Where social networking is going

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about a key piece of the future of collaborative work.

About the Speaker:

Don Steiny is the President for Social Network Analysis of the Economy, a non-profit research institute that uses the research on social networks for economic growth and social well being.

Members’ Forum

We will hold a Members’ Forum before the speaker. Bring your questions, tips, advice.

Reservations are requested to help with planning the event. Please let us know you are coming, in advance whenever possible. Further details and reservations are available by calling Pathfinder Consulting at 831-438-1000 or via email addressed to Pathfinder@pacbell.net.

Program Chairs are Jim McGovern, Ph.D. and John Zott, Ph.D. MBCG Chairman is Dave Hodgin, CMC.

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CMC (Certified Management Consultant) is a certification mark awarded by the Institute of Management Consultants USA and represents evidence of the highest standards of consulting and adherence to the ethical canons of the profession. Less than 1% of consultants have achieved this level of certification. See: Why hire a CMC?

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Comment by David T. Hodgin on October 14, 2008 at 12:50pm

Invite 102708.pdf

Comment by Barbara Chan on July 23, 2008 at 8:07am

Sheila, I think it would be great if you posted a mini-review of the HRD Press conference. Thanks!

Comment by Sheila Dundon on June 2, 2008 at 9:35am

I just got back from a great conference put on by HRD Press. conact me if you want to hear about it or get any details on their fabulous marketing support program.

Comment by Barbara Chan on May 28, 2008 at 9:45pm

Great to see Celestine and Dave on the network! As your incoming ABC Board Liaison I look forward to reading about your group's activities and sharing information among the ABCs. Please let me know how I can be of service.