Monday, December 3, 2012

MITPM 8: Scrum and Innovation - Back to Our Roots

Mastering Information Technology Project Management (MITPM) Conference #8: Innovative Transformations. Topic: "Scrum and Innovation - Back to Our Roots" by Vernon Stinebaker

Date: 15 October 2012
Venue: Grand Dorsett, Subang Jaya, Malaysia



Speaker's Profile: Vernon Stinebaker

Member of Scrum Alliance Advisory Councils
Co-founder of Feature Driven Development Tools Application
Director of Technology, NASDAQ listed Perficient Global Development Center
Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)

Vernon Stinebaker, an American who has over twenty five years experience in the Information Technology industry including more than 15 years executive experience leading award winning software engineering, IT, and operations teams in China.

Vernon is a strong advocate of agile methodologies with 10 years experience leading agile teams in the delivery of complex business systems to the full satisfaction of clients across a broad range of industries. He is a recognized expert on the practical application of agile processes and engineering practices and is a frequent speaker at project, process, and agile conferences globally.

Vernon leads Perficient's China Global Development Center (GDC), an organization that has been successfully delivering Agile projects since it was established in 2004. In addition to agile leadership the Perficient China GDC is also SCAMPI Class A assessed at CMMI Level 5. The Perficient China GDC team includes 120+ Certified ScrumMasters, 20+ Certified Scrum Product Owners, and 40+ Certified Scrum Developers. Vernon's experience as a full time practitioner of agile values, principles, and practices coupled with his passion for sharing this knowledge have cemented his reputation as an outstanding trainer.

Friday, November 30, 2012

MITPM 8: Process Transformation - How To Build a 'Lean Sigma' Culture

Mastering Information Technology Project Management (MITPM) Conference #8: Innovative Transformations. Topic: "Process Transformation: How To Build a 'Lean Sigma' Culture" by Dr. Satnam Singh

Date: 15 October 2012
Venue: Grand Dorsett, Subang Jaya, Malaysia



Speaker's Profile: Dr. Satnam Singh

Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Managing Director, MBizM Sdn Bhd

Dr. Satnam Singh graduated from Liverpool John Moores University (UK) with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then furthered his studies at Coventry University in UK and was awarded with a Masters Degree of Science in Engineering and Manufacturing Management. Dr. Satnam then continued to study for his doctorate and was awarded with a PhD in Engineering and Manufacturing Management. He has published several journal and conference papers in particularly the International Journal of Production Research (IJPR).

Dr. Satnam has been actively involved in the field of Continual Improvement activities since the beginning of his tertiary education. While accomplishing his Master Degree in the United Kingdom, he had been extensively trained for Lean Systems and Six Sigma whilst working as a Project Manager for a Multi National Corporation (MNC) in the UK for 14 years. During his stay with the MNC in the UK, Dr. Satnam was tasked with the responsibility of promoting and implementing Lean and Six-Sigma within the Organization and throughout Europe. Due to his extensive exposure in Lean and Six-Sigma Management Systems, he was invited by the company's European Subsidiaries to conduct in-house training, project consultations and strategic planning in the area of Lean Six-Sigma implementation.

In Malaysia, Dr. Satnam has implemented Lean Six Sigma in a well known Government Linked Company (GLK) with the major achievement that yielded RM40 million saving within one year of Lean Sigma implementation. He is currently the Managing Director of MBizM Sdn Bhd in which his company is implementing Lean Sigma Transformation projects for the various government agencies, MNCs and SMEs. MBizM is also currently involved in Lean Sigma projects in Singapore, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United Kingdom.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

MITPM 8: Innovative Transformations (Panel Discussion)

Mastering Information Technology Project Management (MITPM) Conference #8: Innovative Transformations (Panel Discussion)

Date: 15 October 2012
Venue: Grand Dorsett, Subang Jaya, Malaysia

PANELISTS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT;
  1. Vernon Stinebaker. Member of Scrum Alliance Advisory Councils. Co-founder of Feature Driven Development Tools Application. Director of Technology, NASDAQ listed Perficient Global Development Center.. Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
  2. Harun Hj Johari. Group MD of Malaysian Agrifood Corporation Bhd. Former CEO of Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd. Shell International Petroleum Advisor -- HSSE.
  3. Dr. Oh Ei Sun. Senior Visiting Fellow - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Former Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
  4. Shaifubahrim Saleh. President of PIKOM, The National ICT Association of Malaysia.
  5. Eric Tachibana. Entrepreneur, Managing Director of eXtropia Holdings. Author of 7 books on technology development and innovation management. Adjunct Associate Professor at National University of Singapore.



QUESTIONS:

Q1. Can the strategy change during the transformation period?
A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=02m30s

Q2. What if the transformation does not bring in the expected result as initially planned, will transformation re-occurs again and is this an iterative process?
A2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=02m30s

Q3. When I think about Agile, the approach is amazingly good for incremental or radical change, however when disruption occurs it may not work as well because it does not see far enough because you're only in the next sprint?
A3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=09m35s

Q4. Is there a way to make the transition as painless as possible? And to make the 'Neutral' zone as short as possible to the transition will be smooth?
A4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=14m25s

Q5. How do you get your management team to believe and be in line with your transformation plan? Because sometimes believing is not sufficient as the management needs to direct the working level.
A5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=20m10s

Q6. Many companies are Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and are family businesses operating over generations. Nowadays the new generation is taking over but the older generation may be resistant towards new ideas and tools. Is this situation only in Asia culture and how can this be manage properly?
A6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=27m00s

Q7. For certain professions, when an unidentified risk occurs, they may be sued for negligent. What is your view on that?
A7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=38m15s

Q8. How do we drive the transformation plan with fellow peers of the same level, but the fellow peers may not report to the manager that is driving that transformation?
A8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=40m15s

Q9. What is the difference between transformation plan and corrective action plan?
A9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpkMfWxNly4#t=45m00s

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

ACM: Facilitating Discussion

Cover of the "Facilitating Discussion" advanced manual
Facilitating Discussion. Group discussions are common, and this manual provides instruction in facilitating the most common types of discussions. Learn about moderating a panel discussion, facilitating a brainstorming meeting, leading a problem-solving discussion, handling challenging people during discussions, and helping a problem-solving group achieve a consensus. 


Project #1: The Panel Moderator
Executive Summary:
A panel discussion is an excellent method for presenting different perspectives of an issue, event, or decision. Much like the Toastmaster at a club meeting, the panel moderator facilitates the discussion, introduce the panelists, moderates the question-and-answer session after the presentations, and keeps the discussion focused and on track.

Objectives:
  • Select a topic for a panel discussion.
  • Identify differing viewpoints to be addressed by panelists
  • Organize and moderate a panel discussion.
  • Recommended TIME: 28 - 30 minutes. Optional TIME: 22 - 26 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
The purpose of this project was for the moderator to select a topic for a panel discussion, select panelists, and moderate the discussion. Each panelist covers a different aspect or viewpoint of the subject so no material overlaps. After all panelists have spoken the moderate facilitates a question-and-answer session. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write answers to the questions below.


Project #2: The Brainstorming Session
Executive Summary:
Brainstorming is a useful tool for solving problems. The group is asked to quickly generate a list of possible solutions or ideas without considering merit or practicality. The facilitator oversees the process and strives to generate maximum involvement and participation. from the group. Once a list is generated, the facilitator may ask the group to discuss the ideas and reduce it until the best few remain.

Objectives:
  • Select a problem for a brainstorming session for which you serve as facilitator.
  • Conduct a brainstorming session.
  • Have participants reduce the list of ideas to the three best.
  • Recommended TIME: 31 - 33 minutes. Optional TIME: 20 - 22 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
For this project, the speaker serves as a facilitator for a brainstorming session. The session's purpose is to find one or more solutions to a problem. The facilitator serves in a neutral capacity, encouraging participation and keeping the group focused. Once a list is generated, the facilitator helps the group identify the three best or most practical ideas. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write answers to the questions below.


Project #3: The Problem-Solving Discussion
Executive Summary:
Bringing people together to discuss and resolve a problem is common. The facilitator leads the discussion, keeping it orderly and focused so the group can discuss the issues and reach a decision quickly and efficiently. Three ways to reach a final decision are majority vote, multivoting, and nominal group technique.

Objectives:
  • Discuss the three ideas generated in Project 2.
  • Determine which one best resolves the problem.
  • Recommended TIME: 26 - 31 minutes. Optional TIME: 19 - 23 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
This assignment requires the speaker to serve as a facilitator, leading the group in discussing possible solutions to a problem and selecting the best one by using one of three voting methods. The facilitator ensures each participant has the opportunity to contribute. The facilitator is neutral, functioning only to draw out and focus the group's thoughts. The facilitator should bring the group to a decision. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write answers to the questions below.


Project #4: Handling Challenging Situations
Executive Summary:
Often some people involved in discussions display behaviors that disrupt the group's efforts. One of the facilitator's responsibilities is to minimize these disruptions by using recommended techniques. He or she should avoid embarrassing anyone or being overbearing.

Objectives:
  • Select a problem and ask club members to discuss and resolve it by either a majority vote or by compromise
  • Serve as facilitator for the discussion
  • Effectively handle any member's behavioral problems that may interfere with the discussion.
  • Recommended TIME: 22 - 32 minutes. Optional TIME: 12 - 21 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
This project involves a role-play, in which some members of the discussion group assume the roles of people who disrupt the discussion for which the speaker is serving as facilitator. The speaker is to select a problem that can be solved in the allotted time and ask club members to discuss and resolve it. Then use one of the two voting methods the speaker did not use in Project 3 to make a final decision. Should any group members disrupt the discussion or seem unwilling to participate, the speaker is to use some of the suggested methods to keep the discussion focused. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write your answers to the questions below.


Project #5: Reaching a Consensus
Executive Summary:
Many consider consensus decision-making the best of all decision-making options because the results are often acceptable to every participant, although they may not be everyone's preference. The process to reach a consensus requires more time than other options and requires a facilitator who is good at listening, probing, clarifying, and managing disagreements.

Objectives:
  • To select a problem for the group to discuss and resolve.
  • As facilitator, help the group reach a consensus
  • Recommended TIME: 31 - 37 minutes. Optional TIME: 20 - 26 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
This assignment requires the speaker to serve as a facilitator, selecting a problem for the club to discuss and resolve by consensus. The facilitator ensures each participant has the opportunity to contribute and that the final decision is agreed upon the group. The facilitator is neutral, functioning only to draw out and focus the group's thoughts. The facilitator should bring the group to consensus within the allotted time. In addition to your verbal evaluation, please write answers to the questions below.

For more information:
Item 226D

ACM: Communicating On Video

Cover of the "Communicating On Video" advanced manual
Communicating on Video. Video presentations require special preparation and attention to details. Learn how to present an editorial, appear as a guest on an interview program, be the host of an interview program, conduct a press conference and use video to train.


Project #1: Straight Talk
Executive Summary:
An editorial is an opportunity to influence public opinion and action on an issue. It doesn't just draw attention to an issue, it makes a point about that issue. Because it is a brief, you much choose words and information carefully. Make sure your editorial clearly states your position, contains evidence to support that position and is logically developed.

Objectives:
  • To effectively present an opinion or viewpoint in a short time.
  • To simulate giving a presentation as part of a television broadcast.
  • TIME: 3 minutes, plus or minus 30 seconds.
Note to the Evaluator:
For this project, the speaker was asked to prepare and present an editorial designed for an on-camera presentation. The editorial should clearly present the news event or current issue that it addresses, and present a reaction or stand to the event or issue. Although the presentation may be recorded on video, your evaluation will be based on the live presentation. However, it is suggested you review the video later with the speaker and discuss how effective the presentation would have been had it actually been broadcast. It is suggested you read the entire project and the appendix before you hear the presentation.


Project #2: The Interview Show
Executive Summary:
Talk shows, podcasts, and live streaming video are common today, and more people are needed as guests. If you're invited to appear on a show, prepare carefully. Know the interviewer's purpose, the reason for your appearance, the interview's length, the interviewer's identity and who your audience will be. Anticipate questions and prepare responses. During the interview, be enthusiastic, stay calm, listen carefully and be yourself.

Objectives:
  • To understand the dynamics of an interview or “talk” show.
  • To prepare for the questions that may be asked of you during an interview program.
  • To present a positive image on camera.
  • To appear as a guest on a simulated video talk show.
  • TIME: 5 to 7 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
The speaker was asked to appear as a guest on a simulated talk show, with another club member serving as the talk show host or interviewer, and the rest of the club acting as the studio audience. The speaker was to answer questions asked by the interviewer. Questions were to be based on the expertise of the speaker in a predetermined subject. Although the presentation may be videorecorded, your evaluation will be based on the live presentation. However, it is suggested that you review the video later with the speaker and discuss how effective the presentation would have been had it actually been broadcast. It is suggested you read the entire project and the appendix before you hear the presentation. Remember, you will be evaluating only the guest, not the host.


Project #3: When You're The Host
Executive Summary:
A talk show host must be knowledgeable about each guest, be able to phrase questions well, be able to handle different personalities, and make guests feel relaxed and comfortable. Carefully prepare for an interview, finding out as much as possible about the guest and the topics to be discussed. Consider your audience's knowledge of the guest and subject and phrase questions accordingly.

Objectives:
  • To conduct a successful interview.
  • To understand the dynamics of a successful interview or talk show.
  • To prepare questions to ask during the interview program.
  • To present a positive, confident image on the television camera
  • TIME: 5 - 7 minutes.
Note to the Evaluator:
The speaker was asked to appear as a host on a simulated talk show, with another member serving as the guest. The speaker was to conduct an interview, asking questions of the guest and maintaining a smooth flow of conversation. Questions were to be based on the expertise of the speaker on a predetermined subject. Although the presentation may be videorecorded, your evaluation will be based on the live presentation. However, it is suggested that you review the video later with the speaker and discuss how effective the presentation would have been had it actually been broadcast. It is suggested you read the entire project and the Appendix before you hear the presentation. Remember, you will be evaluating only the host, not the guest.


Project #4: The Press Conference
Executive Summary:
Business and government officials sometimes are asked to be spokespersons for their organization, commenting on various issues. During a press conference you give a prepared speech on the issue, then field questions from journalists. Make sure you are familiar will all the available information about the issue. Answer all questions in a positive manner, speak in sound bites, remain calm, and conclude the conference with a positive statement.

Objectives:
  • To understand the nature of a video broadcast press conference.
  • To prepare for an adversary confrontation on a controversial or sensitive issue.
  • To employ appropriate preparation methods and strategies for communicating your organization’s viewpoint.
  • To present and maintain a positive image on television.
  • TIME: 3 to 5 minutes for presentation, 2 to 3 minutes for question period.
Note to the Evaluator:
The purpose of this talk is to make a presentation on a controversial issue or situation concerning the speaker’s company or other organization he or she represents. The speaker then will conduct a question-and-answer period. Throughout the speech and question period, the speaker is to build and maintain a positive image for himself or herself and the company or organization. Although the presentation may be videorecorded, your evaluation will be based on the live presentation. However, it is suggested that you review the video later with the speaker and discuss how effective the presentation would have been had it actually been broadcast. Please read the entire project and the Appendix before you hear the presentation.


Project #5: Instructing On The Internet
Executive Summary:
The Web is a useful training medium because you can use it to visually demonstrate the skills being taught. As you prepare a training program, determine your objectives, then your audience's knowledge of the subject and compare it to what you want them to know. Then plan your training program accordingly. Select the best strategy to provide this information, then create a script.

Objectives:
  • To learn how to develop and present an effective training program on the Web.
  • To receive personal feedback through the videotaping of your presentation.
  • TIME: 5 to 7 minutes for the presentation, plus 5 to 7 minutes for playback of the videotape.
Note to the Evaluator:
In this project, the speaker is to present a training program on how to prepare and present a speech. The presentation will be recorded on video and played back during the meeting. You and a panel of three other evaluators, under the direction of the general evaluator will evaluate only the video playback of the presentation. You will evaluate the effectiveness of the training program and the speaker’s performance on video. Please read the entire project and the Appendix before you view the presentation.

For more information:
Item 226J

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Religion, Politics, and Sex

This is a nice speech that was delivered in good taste regarding a saucy topic about "Religion, Politics and Sex".



Just to be clear: You Can't Talk About That!

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Innovative Transformations: Where are We Heading To?

As the nation evolves from the knowledge-based economy into a high income economy, it becomes crucial that creativity and innovation of the people are tapped on to be the impetus for Malaysia’s economic growth. Join the conversation with our featuring speakers in this 8th MITPM, on “Innovative Transformations: Where are We Heading To?”

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Friday, September 7, 2012

8th Mastering Information Technology Project Management (MITPM) conference

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Registration Open! Free entry for 2012 MSCPMP Circle member. OR sign up 2012 MSCPMP Circle member NOW! 
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8th MASTERING IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT (MITPM) CONFERENCE

MAIN CONFERENCE: INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATIONS

15th OCTOBER 2012, MONDAY
GRAND DORSETT SUBANG HOTEL, SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

Economic Shift, Transformation, Innovation – the most sighted key words in 2012. How can you prepare for the CHANGES? MITPM 2012: Innovative Transformations present to you a series of knowledge and experiences sharing sessions delivered by the experts in management and technologies.
MITPM is Now Mastering Innovation and Technologies for Project Managers!

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12th OCTOBER 2012, FRIDAY
GRAND DORSETT SUBANG HOTEL, SUBANG JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

This workshop is to provide Project Managers with an interactive experience that aims to improve their consulting skills that are essential in managing and conducting successful engagements. This practical workshop covers the consulting skills for project managers to create value through their projects to transform businesses into innovation and sustainable model.

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16th OCTOBER 2012, TUESDAY
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This 1-day course provides a practical guide to building an innovative capability in any SME or large/MNC organization. During the day, we’ll cover the drivers of corporate innovation, develop strategies to build and foster innovators and cover practical business planning and commercialization skills for on-the-ground innovators who need help taking ideas and turning them into sales.

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Toastmasters Workshop: The Art of Effective Listening

Source: The Art of Effective Listening Workshop

Date: 30th August 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Venue: Room, 1.08 Kolej Damansara Utama (KDU)
Trainer: G. Sivalingam, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Fees:  RM10 for D'Utama Members
           RM15 for non-members

Registration: Click Here

Workshop Rationale:

Managers, professionals and working people all face the need to listen to customers, colleagues, subordinates and senior managers, and understand precisely what they are trying to say. This workshop focuses on the following key aspects:
  • Appreciate the elements of listening which lead to understanding of what is actually being spoken
  • Understand what is being communicated by listening actively

Your Benefits:

  • Increase personal effectiveness by listening actively and understanding what was actually communicated orally
  • Improve your professional relationships by listening with courtesy during communication

Methodology:

The workshop will be based on a mixture of mini lectures, and practical exercises, combined with debriefs. 

The Trainer:

G.Sivalingam is a leading trainer and consultant in the fields of written and spoken communications, especially high level presentations, such as reports. His focus is on helping writers and speakers to understanding their target readers, and craft the report or communication to get the key message across, in a way that the readers can understand, especially when complex or sophisticated information is involved. He is particularly skilled in helping professionals, who have very specialized skills, to make a strong impact on readers and listeners, including those who may have little or no knowledge of the field, and yet need to take action, based on the information provided. His clients include Astro, X-Fab Semiconductor, Indah Water, Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering, Mesiniaga, SapuraCrest Petroleum, and Poyry Energy.


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Siva’s background includes a degree in Chemical Engineering, with 7 years experience in manufacturing, including several years in Quality Assurance work for medical product companies, plus 7 years experience in documenting a variety of software projects, including telecommunications and banking solutions. This experience, in addition to his consultancy work with Malaysian franchisors in understanding their businesses, and sharing that understanding with their franchisees through operations manuals, all give him a unique perspective in helping clients to improve their own communication skills.

Registration

If you are interested to attend, kindly help us to complete this simple registration form by < clicking this link >.
This is to assist us with the appropriate logistic arrangements. Thank you.

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The Art of Effective Listening workshop poster

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Global Crisis, and Regional Social, Political & Economic Development

As I continue to progress and development my project management career & knowledge, I personally understood and believe in the importance of Communication Management, more specially towards Stakeholders Management (it is one of the progress groups in the PMBOK after all). However the recent first MSCPMP Half Yearly organized by MSCPMP Circle was a real eye opener.

In project management we often take care of our project (internal / direct) stakeholders, however how many of us take the extra steps to identify and understand the external stakeholders that also affects our projects. A lot of us including myself often declares "I don't care about politics ..." or "I hate politics ... I just wish to deliver my project(s)", however, politics does have a direct and/or indirect effect to the projects.

This session below shares with us the importance of seeing the 'much bigger picture' that has a direct or indirect effect to our projects.

MSCPMP: Global Crisis, and Regional Social, Political and Economic Development by Dr. Oh Ei Sun





As I sat through this session, I took a few glances around the room of more than 300 plus project managers; there were those who were engrossed towards what Dr. Oh sharing, and there were some decided to catch up on some much needed rest. Now the topic itself can be interesting or it can be not-so interesting as it depends on what you are looking for. For me, as I mentioned it was an eye opener and as I wish to continue to increase my exposure, it look for to more talks like these.


Cheers.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Phoenix Toastmasters Meeting for Advanced Communicators on 24 April 2012

(Update #6, 19 April 2012: 2 more Panel Evaluators filled)
(Update #5, 17 April 2012: 1 Lead Evaluator to be filled)(Update #4, 16 April 2012: 2 more Panel Evaluators filled, and speaker's project details updated)
(Update #3, 13 April 2012: 3 Lead Evaluators filled and 3 more Panel Evaluators filled)
(Update #2, 4 April 2012: 1 Assignment Speaker and 1 Panel Evaluator filled)
(Update #1, 2 April 2012: 2 Assignment Speaker filled )


Dear Fellow Toastmasters,

Phoenix Toastmasters Club is organising Toastmasters Meeting for Advanced Communicators on the date, time and venue below. We still have vacant roles to be filled (1 Lead Evaluator & 1 Panel Evaluators). Please let me know if you are keen to take up a role, or be an observer (5 vacancies - reserved for first timers to advance meeting).


Facilitator: Lee Xi Wen, ACG ALB
Date: 24th April 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Menara Mutiara Bangsar, 8-0-13, Ground Floor, Jalan Liku, Off Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (it is in front of News Strait Times main office in Bangsar).
(Google Map: location link click here)
(Streetdirectory: location link click here)



Speaker #1: Lee Han Sen, CC (TTDI TMC)

Advanced Manual: The Entertaining Speaker
Project #1: The Entertaining Speech (project details click here)
Speech Title: "Not Good Enough"
Timing: 5 - 7 mins
Lead Evaluator: TBC
Panel Evaluators:
1. Eu Choi San, CC ALB (Premier Advanced TMC)
2. Selina Chong, CC CL (Sunway TMC)
3.  -- Vacant --

Speaker #2: Fong Kok Loon, CC (Money & You TMC)

Advanced Manual: Persuasive Speaking 
Project #4: Addressing the Opposition (project details click here)
Speech Title: TBC
Timing: mins: 7 - 9 mins for speech, and 2 - 3 mins for Q&A period
Lead Evaluator: Cheong Kuok Sum, CC ALB
Panel Evaluators:
1. David Siew, CC (Klang Bilingual TMC)
2. Diong Jia Ming, ACB ALB (TTDI TMC)
3. Gan Teong Hock, ACS ALB (D'Utama TMC, MBTC)

Speaker #3: Vincent Chow, ACB CL (Speakers Dream TMC and TARC TMC)

Advanced Manual: Speaking to Inform
Project #5: The Abstract Concept (project details click here)
Speech Title: TBC
Timing: 6 - 8 mins
Lead Evaluator: Soh Fong Wai, DTM
Panel Evaluators:
1. Paulyn Gan, ACB ALS ALB (Phoenix TMC)
2. Chai Wen Lee, CC (D'Utama TMC)
3. Henry Fu, ACB ALB (D'Utama TMC, MBTC) 

Time Keeper: Vacant

Observers:
1. Vacant
2. Vacant
3. Vacant
4. Vacant
5. Vacant



Regards,
Paulyn Gan
Email: pohlingan@yahoo.com



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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Area C5 Table Topics Contest

District 51, Division C, Area C5 recently conducted its International Speech and Table Topics contests (Term 2011/12) on 17th March 2012 (Saturday). The contest was hosted by DiGi Toastmasters Club (Club Number: 913295) at the company headquarters at

D-House, DiGi Telecommunications Sdn. Bhd.
Lot 10, Jalan Delima 1/1, Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park
40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Contest Chair: Shirley Bak, ACS ALS
Contest Topic: " Your Thought Is Your World "


Contestant #1

Contestant #2

Contestant #3

Contestant #4

Contestant #5

* Stay Tune for the posting of the Area C5 International Speech contest videos


DiGi Toastmasters Club meets every 2nd (12:30PM) and 4th (6:30PM) Wednesday of the month. While it is a corporate club, Toastmasters members from other clubs are most welcome to visit to play any role or to deliver their assignment projects at DiGi Toastmasters Club.

Club President: Mohd Faizal Bin Yacob
Email Address:  MFAIZALY@digi.com.my

Location:

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

MSCPMP 2012 Half Yearly Forum #1

(received via email)
Registration Open
2012 Half Yearly Forum #1

30 March
Friday

2pm - 8pm
Royal Selangor
Golf Club


Speaker's Profile picture.
Dr. Oh Ei Sun
Senior Visiting Fellow
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Formally the Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.


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K. Kuppu
Managing Director
AETINS
Member of PIKOM and MNCC


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Dr. Oliver Ho
Principal
Institute Global Management
Greetings from AsiaICTpm and Advanced Technology Studies Center!

It is pleased to announce that registration for MSCPMP Half Yearly Forum #1 is now OPEN! Do not delays, kindly proceed to register yourself for this exciting event! 
OPPORTUNITY ONLY FAVORS THE PREPARED MIND!

After concluding 2011 with a record breaking of MEGA MEGA MEGA PMP photo during the 7th MITPM Conference, MSCPMP Circle will kick start 2012 in a new approach. We are very glad to have Dr. Oh Ei San (formerly the Political Secretary to the Prime Minister of Malaysia) to address the topic of Global Crisis, Regional Opportunities. He will chair the expert panel discussion which comprising few others calibre speakers.

The word Crisis (危机) in Chinese comprises of 2 characters: Danger (险) and Opportunities (会).
The dawning of 21st century has showcased all the elements of crisis, from the financial crisis of Wall Street, to the main street, followed by the European debt crisis, the worry of China economy hard landing, to the emergence of “Arab spring” and the impact of global warming and nuclear contamination.  Will this newly ushered in year of 2012 spring any other surprises?  Are there Danger or Opportunities to be had?  It is, after all the “election year” for the USA, Russia, France, China and possibly Malaysia.

It is clear that the world is going through a major transformation. How is this going to impact the nature of the projects you are going to manage? Are you ready for this change?
Topic, abstract, speaker profile, agenda, registration details for 2012 Half Yearly Forum #1 will be shared on 13 March 2012 at http://asiaictpm.org/mpc_event.php?id=128 

The event public rate is RM200 per person and limited to 150 participants only. However, if you are subscriber of 2012 MSCPMP Circle, you can attend the event free.

Join/renew your subscription now.

PMP Trained by AsiaICTpm:
New subscriber - Registration Fee: RM100.00, 2012 Subscription Fee: RM300.00
Renewal: 2012 Subscription Fee: RM300.00

PMP Trained by Others:
New subscriber - Registration Fee: RM200.00, 2012 Subscription Fee: RM400.00
Renewal: 2012 Subscription Fee: RM400.00

Corporate Subscription:
Please write to us if you have a group of 10 project managers interested in activities organized by us.The adjusted new rate will entitle you to enter two Half Yearly Forums (8 PDUs) plus one special event (4 PDUs) FREE.

Please join or renew your subscription for 2012 MSCPMP Circle now and subscription details can be found at:

http://asiaictpm.org/cms/2012MPC_Indv_YearlyNewRenewUpdateForm.ppt

Please help us to circulate this message and you may write to mpc@AsiaICTpm.com for further question.


Best Regards,
SK Khor PMP(r)
Founder of AsiaICTpm's MSCPMP Circle
skhor@asiaictpm.com
General Inquiry: mpc@AsiaICTpm.com
www.AsiaICTpm.com/mpc

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Phoenix Toastmasters Meeting for Advanced Communicators on 27 March 2012

( Update #4, 27 March 2012: All Spakers, and Evaluators filled. READY, SET, GO !)
(Update #3, 21 March 2012: 2 Panel Evaluator filled)
(Update #2, 20 March 2012: 1 Assignment Speaker, and  1 Lead Evaluator and 1 Panel Evaluator filled )

(Update #1, 15 March 2012: 1 Assignment Speaker, 2 Lead Evaluator, and 1 Panel Evaluator filled )

Dear Fellow Toastmasters,

Phoenix Toastmasters Club is organising Toastmasters Meeting for Advanced Communicators on the date, time and venue below. We still have vacant roles to be filled (5 Panel Evaluators). Please let me know if you are keen to take up a role, or be an observer (5 vacancies - reserved for first timers to advance meeting).

Ivy Fung, DTM
Facilitator: Ivy Fung, DTM
Date: 27th March 2012 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Venue: Menara Mutiara Bangsar, 8-0-13, Ground Floor, Jalan Liku, Off Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur (it is in front of News Strait Times main office in Bangsar).
(Google Map: location link click here)
(Streetdirectory: location link click here)



Speaker #1: David Siew, CC (Klang Bilingual)

Advanced Manual: The Technical Presentation
Project #1: The Technical Briefing
Speech Title: The Cultured Milk
Timing: 8 - 10 mins
Lead Evaluator: Geoff Andrew, DTM
Panel Evaluators:
1. Johnson Yike, DTM
2. Chai Wen Lee, CC
3. Chironjit Das, CC

Speaker #2: Cheong Kuok Sum, CC ALB (TTDI)

Advanced Manual: Speaking To Inform
Project #3: The Demonstration Talk
Speech Title: Swimming Breast Stroke
Timing: mins 5 - 7 mins
Lead Evaluator: Richard Chia, CTM CL
Panel Evaluators:
1. Paulyn Gan, ACB ALS
2. Fong Kok Loon, CC
3. Yap Chean Sheong, CC

Speaker #3: Tan Lay Theng, CC ALB (Friendship)

Advanced Manual: The Entertaining Speaker
Project #1: The Entertaining Speech
Speech Title: Iron Lady
Timing: 5 - 7 mins
Lead Evaluator: Soh Fong Wai, DTM
Panel Evaluators:
1. Emily Bong, CC

2. Ng Siew Tho, CC CL
3. Lee Han Sen, CC

Time Keeper: Vacant

Observers:
1. Vacant
2. Vacant
3. Vacant
4. Vacant
5. Vacant



Regards,
Paulyn Gan
Email: pohlingan@yahoo.com



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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

KL 2012 Toastmasters Convention

Event: KL 2012 Toastmasters Convention
Date: 27th to 29th April 2012
Venue: Sunway Convention Centre, Bandar Sunway, MALAYSIA.
Official Website: http://kl2012tmc.wordpress.com
Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/kl2012tmc


KL2012TMC: Message from the Organizing Chair, Irene Lee


KL2012TMC: Message from the Deputy Organizing Chair, Teoh Chun Ming


KL2012TMC: Message from the Mandarin Coordinator, Koh Siew Keng


KL2012TMC: Message from the Education Director, G. Sivalingam


KL2012TMC: Message from the Gala Night Director, Lee Mei Foong


KL2012TMC: Why You Enjoy Attending Toastmasters Convention ? (Part 1) S.K. Ratnam & Sue Ding


KL2012TMC: Why You Enjoy Attending Toastmasters Convention ? (Part 2) Lim Lay Kun & Zaharah Ibrahim


KL2012TMC: Why You Enjoy Attending Toastmasters Convention ? (Part 3) Bernard Louis & NJ Singam