September Chapter Meeting
A Technical Communicator’s Guide to Project Management
Join us on September 9, 2008, to hear Brenda Huettner, STC-Southern Arizona’s Communications chair and principal and owner of her own company, P-N Designs, Inc. in Tucson Arizona, speak about project management.
Whether we have the title or not, we all manage projects – from just getting our own work accomplished to overseeing the work of others. This presentation will discuss the basics of project management and survey a few of the available tools that can help manage both large and small projects.
Brenda’s topics will include:
- Project management terminology
- Creating a plan
- Setting a schedule
- Managing change
- Post-project follow-up
Plan to join us and hone your project management skills. Mark your calendar for the September 9, 2008, STC-Phoenix chapter meeting at the Phoenix Airport Hilton.
About the Presenter
Brenda Huettner is an independent technical communication consultant who specializes in increasing her client’s awareness of the benefits of quality documentation. For the past 20+ years, she has worked as a writer, editor, trainer and manager for both software and hardware companies. She is a Fellow of the Society for Technical Communication, a Senior Member of IEEE, active in the IEEE Professional Communication Society, and belongs to the Usability Professionals Association.
In addition to supporting the documentation needs of her clients, Brenda has published several books and articles, and presented half-day, full-day, and multi-day courses on writing, project management, usability, and career management. Her most recent book is Captivate 3.0: the Definitive Guide available from Wordware Press. She’s also the co-author, with Kit Brown and Char James-Tanny, of Managing Virtual Teams: Getting the Most from Wikis, Blogs, and Other Collaborative Tools.
Dinner Options
Meat entree: Chicken Palo Verde with jalapeno/cilantro cream sauce
Vegetarian entree: Vegetable Wellington – fresh vegetables wrapped in a crispy pastry shell
All entrees include a tossed green salad, warm rolls and butter, coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and chef’s selection of dessert.
Location
Phoenix Airport Hilton, 2435 South 47th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, 85034-6410
Registration Information
Cost: $25 for Members, $30 for Non-members, $15 for students,
$10 for program only (includes beverage and dessert)
Time: Networking and Registration 5:30, Dinner 6:00 p.m.
The program starts at 7 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 4, 2008
Register Online: To register online using PayPal, please click here.