July BACN Meeting - When Consulting Projects Go South

Friday, July 22, 2016 in San Rafael, California.
$40 to register, $45 at door, no membership fees
Tix here: http://conta.cc/28PSZKC

BREAKFAST NETWORKING

Peet's Coffee, full breakfast with bacon, of course!
7:30 am to 8:00 am

CREATING CONNECTIONS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME

Moderated discussion at your table.
Topic question: "What did you learn from a consulting engagement that went sideways?"
8:10 am to 8:30 am

LIFE HACKS: SMART CONTENT THAT FITS SMARTPHONES

Mike North on How to Write Content so it Looks Good on your Smartphone
8:30 am to 8:40 am

MEMBERS' FORUM

Bring your questions and recommendations or this lightning round of members helping members
8:40 am to 8:50 am

MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you have an upcoming presentation, book launch or webinar?
Announce it to BACN members.
8:50 am to 9:00 am

MAIN PROGRAM: WHEN CONSULTING PROJECTS GO SOUTH

9:00 am to 9:45 am

Should you stay or should you go?

Have you ever signed a client you wish you hadn't?

Have you worked with clients who:

• Have unreasonable expectations?
• Didn't work as a partner?
• Run out of money or time?

Jeff Daniel will share his insights, gained from managing projects in a range of companies, from high-tech to nonprofits, on how to do a safety check your plan before you say "I do." Add some best practices from project management to your playbook.

In this interactive discussion, you'll learn:

• Key questions to ask the client, and questions to ask *about* them
• Tips for providing good price estimates
• How to handle the unplanned and project changes - and still be profitable
• What to do when your gut doesn't agree with the analysis

About Jeff Daniel:
Jeff Daniel has been managing projects for 20 years. He's learned what works in environments as high-tech as Google and as low-tech as non-profit volunteerism. Jeff served for 3 years as the VP of Programs and Professional Development for the Project Management Institute's Wine Country Chapter and has taught numerous classes on the subject. A BACN member for 4 years, Jeff is excited about the opportunity to pay back all the great advice and support he has received from the BACN community.

NETWORKING

Stay and connect with your peers.
9:45 am to 10:00 am