| IT advice and updates for Annex customers | Edition 6, 2010 – Q1 |
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ANNEX ADVICE Six Keys to Project Success By Bob Prenovost In recent years, the use of project management methodology for developing new products and services has become increasingly prevalent. Project management has spread beyond its traditional application in the IT and Construction sectors and is being used across a wider spectrum of industries. This is good news for the project management community as it creates opportunities for us to broaden our experience. Read more... It’s Just Good Manners! By Glenn Draper What is the most important skill, talent, expertise, trait in business? I hear you saying a good resume, listening skills, career planning and good connections. They are all important for success but what about something everyone can share, costs nothing, and makes work less stressful and more enjoyable? Good manners! Read more... When It Comes to Company Vision, Get Wildly Courageous By Mike Desjardins Motivation and inspiration are closely connected to doing meaningful work. For most people, doing meaningful work translates into achieving something either on a personal, local or global level that makes a difference. As business leaders, part of our job is to provide a vision for what the long-term goal and benefit of being part of our company is. Read more... |
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Annex CIO Breakfast Series Introducing Agile Methodology to IT Management Wed, June 9, 2010, 8:00-10:00 a.m. See details and register here Next PMP Exam Prep Workshop The next PMP Certification Exam Preparation workshop offered by The Annex Learning Centre will run on May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010. The workshop takes place over four consecutive Fridays. We welcome individuals or private sessions for your organization. For more information, please visit http://annex.e-cubed.biz/annex-learning-centre/schedule.asp. The Annex Learning Centre is the only BC-based training organization that focuses entirely on project management education and provides post-workshop coaching and mentoring at no additional cost. Introducing Christopher Huggins Chris Huggins joins Annex as Strategic Account Executive. His mandate is to build and strengthen relationships with Annex’s most strategic clients and prospects. Chris can be reached at chuggins@annexgroup.com. Dynamic Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century The new book entitled Dynamic Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century by Michael Caldwell is now available online at Amazon.ca and Chapters.ca. Annex is featured in chapter 1. Existing Annex clients can request a free copy (supply is limited) by contacting Chris Huggins, chuggins@annexgroup.com. Click here for more information about the book |
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| It’s been a long time coming, but I’d like to finally talk about economic recovery. Read more... |
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MEET THE TEAM
Christopher Huggins
Strategic Account Executive
Chris Huggins joined Annex in January 2010 as Strategic Account Executive. Read more...
FEATURED PROJECTS
- Product Development
- PCI DSS Compliance
- IT Strategic Plan Initiatives
- Back-Office Projects
- Project Coordination
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GIVING BACK
- Vancouver Foundation
- United Way of the Lower Mainland
- Tom Dutta, Annex COO
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FAST FACTS
- Worked with 250 clients since 1998
- Fastest growing companies in BC for 6 consecutive years
- We do staff augmentation as well as team projects
- Annex permanent staffing hires CIOs to junior Help Desk Analysts
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