ANNEX ADVICE
Boehm’s Top 10 List
By Daniel Chan
The other day someone asked me what the major cause of software defects was. I replied without hesitation, ‘software requirements’. Specifically, I mean unclear, misinterpreted or lack of specific software requirements was the main reason for software defects. A few days later, I began to doubt myself if this was really the case. Read more…
Mind the (Knowledge) Gap!
By Laurie Clark
Continuing education in Canada’s financial services sector is always a great challenge. There is a large gap when it comes to gaining working knowledge of key aspects of the industry’s operations. The fine points of trading, data management, brokerage operations and clearing & settlement are becoming lost arts … Read more…
Project Management 101
By Kim Morrow
After working in the technology sector for the last twenty or so years, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing project managers, and some of the worst! What makes an amazing project manager, you ask? Read more…
The Infamous Question: “What’s Your Biggest Weakness?”
By Shahed Khalili
We always ask or get asked the weakness question, but I doubt if we understand its purpose. Why do we ask this question knowing that the interviewee has prepared an irrelevant response to make a strength sound like a weakness? Read more…
Green Field Opportunities
By Clay Braziller
As an IT consultant I am always looking for technology that can help my clients be more competitive. In my field 'more competitive' translates directly to 'can I help them make more money, save more money, or build a stronger brand?` Green IT is one of the few opportunities that can achieve all three. Read more…
ANNEX UPDATES
Products & Services Discounts – great deals for Annex Alliance consultants!
Killer prices on Rogers smart phone plans – see details
National deal on CGL and E&O business insurance – see details
Run medical and dental costs through your company using a health trust – see details
More group discounts! – see details
Upcoming Events
Annex PMP Exam Prep Workshop – for clients and consultants
Annex Learning Centre presents Accelerated PMP Certification Exam Preparation running twice this Fall: 1) Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28, and 2) Nov. 18, 25 & Dec. 2, 9. Each workshop takes place over four consecutive Fridays. We welcome individuals and groups. Visit www.ciki.ca/schedule.asp for more information. To register, contact Denise Holleran-Boswell at 604-461-0104.
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld conference
Oct. 11-14, Vancouver – see details
Much Ado About Agile VI conference
Oct. 24-27, Vancouver – see details
Getting the Fees You Deserve – complimentary Annex seminar for consultants
Nov. 23, 2011, 3:30-5:00pm – see details
Advantages of Incorporating - complimentary Annex seminar for consultants
See summary of this past event held Sept. 14, 2011
What’s New
Annex continues to grow – introducing Soraya Savji
Soraya Savji joined Annex as a Recruiter on September 19, 2011. IT and business professionals can connect with Soraya at ssavji@annexgroup.com.
UBC Program Wins CAUCE Award
UBC’s Certificate in Business Analysis program received the CAUCE national award of excellence. Annex’s CEO is on the Advisory Board for the program. View press release by clicking here.
Annex Facebook page
Visit our new Facebook page! Annex will donate $1 to Nourish Charitable Foundation Society for every “Like” we receive until Dec. 25, 2011.
FEATURED PROJECTS
- Java Developer
- Senior PM for Troubled Project
- Training Lead
- Business Analyst
- COO Executive Search
GIVING BACK
- Nourish Charitable Foundation Society
- PM-Volunteers.org
FAST FACTS
- Annex has an application support practice
- Annex is closing in on the milestone of $1-million in all-time referral fees paid out
- Annex set a new record in August 2011 for number of consultants working on projects
- Most in demand from our clients in the last three months: Developer roles (across all platforms)
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Adding Value for Consultants
At Annex, we have two key stakeholder groups: our clients who pay the bills, and our consultants who complete project work with our customers. A successful project consists of both components, and we have never forgotten that. In other words, consultants are just as important to us as clients and vice versa.
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