January 30, 2010 Free Presentation & Panel Discussion: “Managing Consulting Projects Successfully - Project Management 101″

Co-Hosted by Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits (Endeavour), CMC-Canada (Canadian Association of Management Consultants), and Golden Key International Honour Society (University of Toronto Chapter) In Partnership with Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University

Date & Time: Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Room 1-067, 7th Floor, 575 Bay Street, Toronto, ON

Thank you to everyone who attended the “Managing Consulting Projects Successfully - Project Management 101″ Presentation and Panel Discussion co-hosted by Endeavour, CMC-Canada and Golden Key at Ted Rogers School of Management on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The workshop was a tremendous success, with the opportunity to learn and network with over 200 attendees from various industries and backgrounds.

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We enjoyed meeting and speaking with so many of you at the workshop. We will keep you posted on future events and opportunities through Endeavour’s mailing list, and look forward to your continued involvement.

Yours Sincerely,

Executive Team at Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits & GTA Chapter Board of CMC-Canada

Workshop Invitation & Agenda:

Join us for our interactive workshop, beginning with a presentation on Project Management 101 by Alan Kennedy, CMC, LLB, Partner at Gibson Kennedy & Company and Faculty Member in Strategic Management and Municipal Leadership at Schulich Executive Education Centre.

Following the presentation, Alan will be joined by CMC-Canada members, Bob Dido, Consulting Director at Sierra Systems, Gwen Dido, Senior Strategy Consultant and Project Manager at IBM Canada, and Gail Severini, CEO at Symphini Change Management, in a panel discussion moderated by Abe Patricio, Senior Project Manager at Stantec.

The panelists will:

• Discuss their background and their work as it relates to project management

• Discuss what they think are important qualities that make a project and project manager successful, and what training or education can help you gain those skills and qualities

• Answer your questions related to project management

Members from Endeavour’s Executive and Recruitment Committee will be available during the registration and networking sessions to answer your questions about Endeavour, including Endeavour’s current volunteer opportunities and consulting opportunities for non-profits. Members from CMC-Canada’s GTA Chapter will also be present to answer your questions about CMC-Canada, including membership benefits and The Fundamentals of Management Consulting Course.

AGENDA

9:30-10:00 am - Registration & Networking
10:00-10:30 am - Presentation
10:30-10:45 am - Networking Break
10:45 am-12:00 pm - Panel Discussion
12:00-12:30 pm - Networking Reception

PRESENTER & PANEL SPEAKER

Alan Kennedy, BA, LLB, CMC
Partner, Gibson Kennedy & Company
Faculty Member, Schulich Executive Education Centre

Alan Kennedy is a founding member and partner of Gibson Kennedy & Company, a management consulting firm offering strategy counsel and competitive research services. Alan’s consulting practice focuses exclusively on helping senior management with project planning and strategy communication. Alan has extensive experience facilitating group discussions and preparing issues for presentation to Boards and Management. Alan has been teaching courses on Strategic Management for the Schulich School of Business since 1992. Over 2500 executives have attended his very popular three-day course, Strategic Management, offered three times a year at the Schulich Executive Education Centre and twice a year by Saint Mary’s University’s Professional Development Division. He is also a faculty member in the Masters Certificate Program in Municipal Leadership at the Schulich Executive Education Centre. During his corporate career, Alan served as Senior Vice President & General Counsel for both Oxford Development Group and Campeau Corporation.

Alan is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a member of the Honor Roll of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario. He graduated from Dalhousie Law School in 1975.

PANEL SPEAKER

Bob Dido, CMC, PMP, MBA, BCom
Consulting Director, Financial Services, Sierra Systems

Bob Dido is Consulting Director, Financial Services for Sierra Systems. Dido joined Sierra in October 2009. He has held a number of management positions over that period of time. Dido is responsible for the creation of Sierra Systems Financial Services go-to-market strategy through the identification of market opportunities, industry-specific partnerships and acquisitions. He also designed the delivery of Sierra’s full range of management consulting, systems integration, and managed services solutions that meet the exact needs of their financial services clients.

Bob has over 37 years of marketing, finance, and banking and information technology experience behind him, including management roles at Ford Motor Company, Government of Canada, Department of Finance, as well as The Royal Bank of Canada.

Gwen Dido, CMC, PMP, BCom
Senior Strategy Consultant and IBM Certified Senior Project Manager, Global Business Services, IBM Canada Limited

Gwen Dido specializes as a change agent whether she is in the role of a Strategy Consultant or Senior Project Manager. She is a global solution leader streamlining and automating business processes to realize efficiencies and focus resources on strategic imperatives. She is a 25 year veteran with significant experiences in the financial services, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and retail sectors.

Gwen has a track record of repeat business with her clients based upon a trusted relationship and collaborative approach. Dido is a pioneering innovation engineer completing uncharted and mission-critical projects with tight timeframes.

She also specializes in Project Management Office (PMO) oversight and improvements.

Gwen earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours at Queen’s University, and holds the PMP and CMC professional designations.

PANEL SPEAKER

Jim Love, FCMC

CEO, Chelsea Consulting Group
Board Chair, GTA Chapter, CMC-Canada

Jim Love is the chair of CMC Canada’s largest member services chapter, a Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (FCMC) and President and Managing Partner of Performance Advantage, a Canadian consulting company with international reach and experience in a range of industries, including financial services, natural resources, aerospace, health care, government, manufacturing, and high tech.

Jim is a consulting veteran with over 30 years of experience in both senior business and IT roles. His consulting career has included roles as Global Vice President for DMR Consulting and Principal at Ernst & Young. Jim is an expert in a number of consulting disciplines, including Strategy, Performance Metrics, Lean & Six Sigma, Portfolio Management, and Program Planning. He is passionate about leveraging people, processes and technology to enable high performance teams.

Jim has written numerous publications and is a frequent contributor to prestigious journals such as the U.S. based Cutter Journal. His recent articles include “Getting On the Same Page - Dashboards and Strategic Metrics”, May 2006, “Get Real With Strategic Budgeting”, March 2006 and “SOX Without Losing Your Shirt - Compliance and Process Transformation”, September 2005. He is currently working on a new series entitled “Portfolio Management Without Tears”.

PANEL SPEAKER

Gail Severini, CMC
CEO at Symphini Change Management

PANEL MODERATOR

Abe Patricio, CMC, MBA
Senior Project Manager, Stantec
Board Member, GTA Chapter, CMC-Canada

Abe has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and an MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University.

Presentation and Panel Discussion: “Ethics and Corporate Responsibility: Its Role and Relevance in an Organization” – October 23, 2009

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Endeavour/CMC-Canada workshop on ethics and corporate responsibility on October 23, 2009 at the Ted Rogers School of Management.  The session included a presentation by Jim Love, CEO, Chelsea Consulting Group, followed by a panel discussion with Dr. John A. Estrella, President, Agilitek Corporation and Instructor, Change School of Continuing Education; Candace T. Grant, Assistant Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management; and Bob McCulloch, Principal, CYOR and Energy Exchange. View Photo Album (28 photos) - Photos taken by Kate O’Connor As part of the continuing professional development series offered in partnership by Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits and the GTA Chapter of CMC-Canada, we are pleased to offer the session “Ethics and Corporate Responsibility: Its Role and Relevance in an Organization” on October 23, 2009. The session will include: Fundamental concepts, practices and methodologies amongst various companies driven in part by an increasing demand for ethical and transparent behaviour A presentation followed by a panel discussion composed of seasoned consultants Q&A session as part of audience engagement and participation Networking opportunities with Endeavour volunteers and CMC-Canada members Event Details When: Friday, October 23, 2009 from 6:30-9:30pm Where: Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, 575 Bay Street (Entrance at 55 Dundas Street West), 7th Floor, Cara Commons, Toronto, ON Agenda: 6:30 - 7 pm Registration/Networking 7 - 7:45 pm Presentation and Q&A (30 Minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of Q&A) 7:45 - 8 pm Break 8 - 9:15 pm Panel Session 9:15 - 9:30 pm Wrap up Presenter: Jim Love, FCMC; CEO, Chelsea Consulting Group; President and Managing Partner, Performance Advantage Jim Love is the chair of CMC Canada’s largest member services chapter, a Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (FCMC) and President and Managing Partner of Performance Advantage, a Canadian consulting company with international reach and experience in a range of industries, including financial services, natural resources, aerospace, health care, government, manufacturing, and high tech. Jim is a consulting veteran with over 30 years of experience in both senior business and IT roles. His consulting career has included roles as Global Vice President for DMR Consulting and Principal at Ernst & Young. Jim is an expert in a number of consulting disciplines, including Strategy, Performance Metrics, Lean & Six Sigma, Portfolio Management, and Program Planning. He is passionate about leveraging people, processes and technology to enable high performance teams. Jim has written numerous publications and is a frequent contributor to prestigious journals such as the U.S. based Cutter Journal. His recent articles include “Getting On the Same Page - Dashboards and Strategic Metrics”, May 2006, “Get Real With Strategic Budgeting”, March 2006 and “SOX Without Losing Your Shirt - Compliance and Process Transformation”, September 2005. He is currently working on a new series entitled “Portfolio Management Without Tears”. Additional Panellists: Candace T. Grant, BA, MBA, GDipKM, PMP, Assistant Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management Candace Grant BA (Queen’s University, Chemistry), MBA (Royal Roads University), Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Management (Royal Roads University) is a professor in Information Technology Management at the Ted Rogers School of Management. Candace brings to the School over 25 years in the information technology sector focusing on software development, process improvement, quality assurance and knowledge transfer. Amongst the positions she has held are Director of Consulting Services to support a knowledge-based suite of products for IT Professionals; Manager of Methodology and Quality Assurance for a Systems Integration firm; Program Manager for a financial services regulator. Organizations with which she has worked include Scotiabank, AT&T, Virgin Mobile (UK), the Financial Services Authority (UK), the Post office, national and regional governments and voluntary associations. Candace has extensive experience in course design, development and delivery in both the private and the public sector. Her research interests include the ethical use of knowledge in today’s knowledge-based economy and the role of knowledge in project-based environments. She is the coordinator of two courses, Knowledge Management and Ethics for IT Professionals, at the Ted Rogers School of Management. Bob Mcculloch, Principal, CYOR & Energy Exchange; FCMC; Past Chair & Board Member, CMC-Canada Over the past 30 years, Bob has helped senior managers and executives strengthen their creativity and strategic thinking. He has worked with executive teams in virtually every industry sector. The primary focus of Bob’s consulting practice is in coaching and facilitating senior management to formulate business strategy along with potent action plans, while helping to strengthen the organization’s capability to make strategic choices on an ongoing basis. Bob is recognized for his ability to galvanize a management team around a clear vision and strategy, and to support mobilization of that strategy. Prior to launching his own firm, he held strategic positions with IBM Canada, the DMR Group, and Johnston Smith International.   Bob holds a BSc from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario. Dr. John A. Estrella, CMC, PMP, CBAP, CTFL, CSTE; President, Agilitek Corporation; Instructor, Chang School at Ryerson Dr. John A. Estrella specializes in helping senior management deliver large and complex IT projects. John worked on various consulting engagements for some of the world’s most respected organizations in Asia, North America and Europe. In addition to his management consulting career, he shares his unique and rare blend of expertise by authoring books and courses in project management, business analysis and software testing which are available in Canada, U.S., U.K., France, Sweden, Japan, India and other countries. An eloquent and engaging speaker, he quickly connects with his audiences by presenting personal experiences, practical examples and simple recommendations. John was awarded a scholarship by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Educational Foundation for his doctoral studies. He is a member of PMI, CMC-Canada, IIBA, ASQ, CAPS, NSA, IFFPS, IAC and TASSQ. On the personal side, he is a husband, father, Scout leader, martial artist, marathon runner, triathlete, scuba diver and avid outdoor person.

We would like to thank the over 150 individuals who participated in the presentation and panel discussion, “Developing and Sustaining Your Consulting Career”, co-hosted by Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits and CMC-Canada on July 18, 2009 at the Ted Rogers School of Management. The event began with a presentation by Jim Love, FCMC, one of Canada’s best know strategy and technology consultants, on a career in consulting. The presentation was be followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Abe Patricio, CMC, and featuring Fiorella Callocchia of HR Impact, Jim Love of Performance Advantage, and Cleve Lu of Era Integrated Marketing Communications.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Room 2-166 (8th Floor), 575 Bay Street (entrance at 55 Dundas Street West), Toronto, ON

Are you interested in starting and developing a career in consulting? Are you a consultant seeking to sustain your career in times of economic change?

Join us for our interactive workshop, beginning with a presentation by one of Canada’s best know strategy and technology consultants, Jim Love, Fellow, Certified Management Consultant, who will discuss how you can develop and sustain a career in consulting, including:

The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Abe Patricio, CMC, and featuring Fiorella Callocchia of HR Impact, Jim Love of Performance Advantage, and Cleve Lu of Era Integrated Marketing Communications. The panellists will:

Fiorella Callocchia, CMC, CHRP
President, HR Impact

Fiorella Callocchia, a savvy and visionary entrepreneur, is President of HR Impact, a firm specializing in creating customized, practical and innovative workplace solutions.

Fiorella established HR Impact in 1989 and since that time has built an exceptionally successful business based 100% on referrals from satisfied clients.

Author of Canada’s first HR Audit tool, Fiorella is a regular guest on the Business News Network and 103.9 ProudFM radio and has appeared as an “HR Expert” on CTV’s The Verdict, CBC Radio, Slice TV’s “Plastic Makes Perfect” and Investment Television.

Fiorella is also a well-known conference and key note speaker who has taught various HR courses for the Human Resources Professionals Association and Canadian Management Centre.

Her unique approaches have been featured in various online and print publications including Canadian Business Magazine, The Globe & Mail, Chatelaine, Workopolis.com and Jobboom.com. She has also written articles for The Canadian HR Reporter, Workplace News and The Toronto Business Times.

A Certified Human Resources Professional and CMC, Fiorella was awarded the prestigious Ross Hennigar Award for outstanding contribution to the HR profession. Her extensive client list includes fast-growth entrepreneurial organizations as well as Fortune 500 corporations.

Cleve Lu, CMC
CEO, Era Integrated

Cleve Lu founded Era Integrated. He has been the President, Advisor and Executive member of the Chinese Canadian Advertising, Marketing & Media Association (CCAMMA). He is presently an Executive member of the American Marketing Association as well as the member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, the Institute of Communications and Advertising and BC Advertising Agency Association.

He is a guest speaker and lecturer at the Canadian Institute, Federal Business Development Bank, Centennial College and the American Marketing Association on topics such as “Ethnic advertising”, “Small Business Marketing” and “How to reach the ethnic markets”.

Over the past six years, he has been an Event advisor, Chairman, Executive Producer and Organizer for organizations & associations that have organized the Dragon Boat festival, Centennial Hospital Charity Ball, CCAMA advertising creative awards dinner, “Sing for your heart”, Jackie Chan: “Rumble in the Bronx” press conference and the “Concert en Cirque” 1997.

In early 2000, Cleve’s name was published in the marketing magazine “Year 2000: Who’s Who in Marketing” and also in University of Toronto Press-”Canadian Who’s Who”, book because of his achievement and contribution to the Canadian multicultural advertising industry. Recently OMNI TV interviewed him, on the multicultural advertising work in Canada. Canadian Business showcased the Trimark case study and Cleve’s strategic inputs in the communication.

Cleve has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Chu Hai College and a Master’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.

Moderator

Abe Patricio is Manager, Strategic Initiatives for Sears Canada. He is involved in the development of new business opportunities and improving operational performance from design and development to program implementation. His professional background and experience has been focused in the areas of project management, process reengineering and business development. He has been consistently successful in improving business performance and achieving business growth with years of experience in the retail industry and management consulting.

Abe has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and an MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University.

“So You Want to Be a Consultant?” Interactive Workshop By Jim Love, Fellow, Certified Management Consultant - February 7, 2009

Thank you to everyone who participated in Endeavour’s first interactive workshop, “So You Want to Be a Consultant?” by Jim Love, Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (FCMC). We hope the interactive workshop helped to answer some of your questions about consulting, and gave you the opportunity to network with and learn from experienced consultants and individuals exploring a similar career path. If you are interested in learning more about Endeavour, please explore our website at www.endeavourvolunteer.ca. You may also contact us directly at contact@endeavourvolunteer.ca. We look forward to seeing you at our future events, and maybe even having you join us as future volunteers!

Presentation & Photos

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Speaker Bio:

Jim Love
President and Managing Partner, Performance Advantage
Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Canada

Jim Love is the chair of CMC Canada’s largest member services chapter, a Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (FCMC) and President and Managing Partner of Performance Advantage, a Canadian consulting company with international reach and experience in a range of industries, including financial services, natural resources, aerospace, health care, government, manufacturing, and high tech.

Jim is a consulting veteran with over 30 years of experience in both senior business and IT roles. His consulting career has included roles as Global Vice President for DMR Consulting and Principal at Ernst & Young. Jim is an expert in a number of consulting disciplines, including Strategy, Performance Metrics, Lean & Six Sigma, Portfolio Management, and Program Planning. He is passionate about leveraging people, processes and technology to enable high performance teams.

Jim has written numerous publications and is a frequent contributor to prestigious journals such as the U.S. based Cutter Journal. His recent articles include “Getting On the Same Page - Dashboards and Strategic Metrics”, May 2006, “Get Real With Strategic Budgeting”, March 2006 and “SOX Without Losing Your Shirt - Compliance and Process Transformation”, September 2005. He is currently working on a new series entitled “Portfolio Management Without Tears”.

Invitation to Feb. 7, 2009 Interactive Workshop

Are you new to consulting? Considering a move to consulting? Want to improve your consulting business?

Join us for an interactive workshop, “So You Want to be a Consultant?” by Jim Love, consulting veteran and Fellow, Certified Management Consultant (FCMC), where you”ll get to:

• Discover if consulting is right for you
• Explore the pluses and minuses of different consulting paths - large firms, small firms, independent? What choice is right for you?
• Understand how to start a successful consulting business and stay in business
• Learn and practice effective networking for consulting success
• Find out how the Certified Management Consulting (CMC) designation can benefit you

Agenda
12:30-1:00pm Sign-In and Networking
1:00 - 2:00pm “So You Want to Be a Consultant?” Interactive Workshop
2:00 - 2:20pm Networking Break
2:20 - 3:20pm Interactive Workshop Continued + Q&A
3:20 - 4:00pm Networking Reception

Location & Directions
Scarborough Civic Centre
Rotunda # 1,Council Chamber
150 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON M1P 4N7
Driving: North-west corner of McCowan Road and Ellesmere Road
Public Transit: You can take the TTC or GO from downtown Toronto to this event. By TTC, take the subway east from Yonge Station to Kennedy Station (about 30 minutes), and then the Rail Train (RT) from Kennedy Station to Scarborough Centre Station (about 10 minutes). By GO, take the Lakeshore from Union Station to Scarborough Station (details at http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/schedule/lstser.aspx?New=) You will be able to find your way to Scarborough Civic Centre within minutes from Scarborough station (see location map below).
Location Map | Photo of Scarborough Civic Centre