I have often mentioned my fraternity with multiple professional associations. I believe a good understanding of varied information technology disciplines is key to being successful in IT today. The upcoming months of my calendar reflect this philosophy. I will be participating in several events for professional associations I belong to.
This week, I am in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, speaking at the annual ISACA International Conference. I'm presenting on maturing and sustaining IT governance processes to help organizations achieve greater success and deliver stellar results. One of the highlights of this conference will be discussion around Val IT (Value Management Framework) Version 2, the new ISACA framework that addresses the governance of IT-enabled business investments. I always refer to this investment governance approach when I am talking to folks who are getting started in PPM. Robert Stroud, one of my peers at CA and a contributor to Val IT, will also be presenting.
In September, I will be attending the Fusion 08 itSMF National Conference in my hometown of San Francisco. The event takes place on the 7th through the 10th (post conference events run through the 13th). The itSMF USA Fusion 08 conference and exposition brings together the best minds in the service management industry. During the event, industry experts will present key insights on ITSM best practices, innovative new strategies, and real world results. I won't be speaking this year but you can likely catch me in the itSMF National Booth on the Exhibit floor. As President of the San Francisco Local Interest Group (LIG), I will be there to answer questions about joining an itSMF LIG.
In November, the Project Management Institute (PMI) Honolulu Chapter is partnering with LavaCon to co-host a Professional Development Summit in Honolulu, Hawaii. The conference will present proven best practices in the fields of project management and technical communication as well as innovative techniques for meeting challenges that professionals face in today's work-a-day world. I will be delivering one of my favorite presentations, the Critical Components of a Project Management Office (PMO).
In between these conferences, I will be speaking at CA Field Marketing Events and meeting with representatives of companies in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, Australia; Minnesota; Los Angeles; Cincinnati; Pittsburg; Dallas; Virginia; Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia.
If our paths cross, please do introduce yourself! If I don't see you at these events, I hope we'll meet at one of my sessions at CA World, which is being held Nov. 16-20 in Las Vegas.