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Alex S. Brown, PMP IPMA-C

2009 Web Seminar Series Launches with “Beyond Strategy” on 24 February

Monday, 2 February 2009 by Alex Brown

In the last month, readers have said, “Yes, we want a web seminar series.” The 2009 series will begin on 24 February with an event titled, “Beyond Strategy”. Register for the first web seminar, or become a subscriber for the whole year.

“So You Want To Be An Independent Consultant” Speech in NYC Available in Podcast and Videocast Formats

Friday, 23 January 2009 by Alex Brown

Curious what it is like to become a consultant? Ever thought about consulting? Hear this open, honest discussion of the pros and cons of being an independent project management consultant. See and hear the whole live speech…

Group and Corporate Subscriptions for 2009 Web Seminars Available

Thursday, 22 January 2009 by Alex Brown

We are more than half-way to the subscriber goal to start the 2009 web seminar series, and we have until Wednesday 4 February to make the goal. To help get the series started, I am offering group subscriptions for corporations, PMOs, non-profit groups, PMI Specific Interest Groups, PMI Colleges, PMI Chapters, or any other group [...]

Web Seminar Series for 2009? It’s Up to YOU!

Friday, 9 January 2009 by Alex Brown

I would like to have a full, 10-program web seminar series in 2009, but I need commitment from at least 20 people to make it happen. A good web seminar series needs supporters and attendees. For a limited time (about a month), you have the opportunity to become a charter subscriber to the 2009 web [...]

“So You Want To Be An Independent PM Consultant” Presentation in NYC on 5 January 2009

Monday, 5 January 2009 by Alex Brown

For anyone who has thought about or wondered about being an independent consultant, the PMI New York City Chapter is having me come to speak and answer questions on the topic. I look forward to a lot of great questions and discussion.

“Introducing Project Management In Your Organization” Available in Podcast and Video Formats

Tuesday, 30 December 2008 by Alex Brown

Learn how to introduce project management into new organizations and new parts of an existing organization. This speech explains the executive and cultural barriers we face as project managers, and also practical tips on how to overcome these barriers. See and hear the whole live speech…

“Strategic Project Management” Available in Video and Podcast Formats

Wednesday, 24 December 2008 by Alex Brown

This ground breaking speech is now available in easier-to-access formats. Learn how a company successfully used project management to purposefully move its strategic plan forward. Watch and listen to the speech now.

Join the Strategic Project Managers LinkedIn Group

Tuesday, 23 December 2008 by Alex Brown

If you are passionate about uniting project management and organizational strategy, there is a new community for you. Join senior, experienced professionals for discussion and networking at the Strategic Project Managers Group on LinkedIn. Membership is open to all.

“A Kinder, Gentler, Project Manager Joke” Available in Video and Podcast Formats

by Alex Brown

This two-minute joke was my first attempt to get audio and a slide show up on this web site. The joke is still pretty good, and it is easier to view in its new podcast and video formats. See the joke now…

“The Charter: Selling Your Project” Available in Video and Podcast Formats

Monday, 22 December 2008 by Alex Brown

Want more successful projects? Successful projects start with a great charter. This 2005 speech is now available in the podcast feeds and on this web site in a new, easier-to-access format.