I am available to speak at conferences and meetings. I do not use "canned"
speeches; each talk I give is tailored specifically to match the needs and interests
of the group. My specialty is demystifying technology and networking; my talks
are jargon-free and in plain English. I use humor and common sense to put my
audiences at ease. I typically do a keynote speech and/or a workshop. My workshops usually last between one and two and a half hours.
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Topics
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Typical
audience/group
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| Economic development and the Information Economy
-- The rise of the Internet and the deregulation of telecommunications has
created both challenges and opportunities for community economic development
efforts. Robust and affordable Internet access is now on the short list
of every company considering relocation--and communities and regions must
be prepared to deal with this. A diversified strategy is needed for economic
development that includes telecommunications infrastructure as a key attrractor
of business |
Economic developers, public officials, community
leaders. |
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The impact of technology on organizations -- How
technology is changing public and private organizations--both negatively
and positively. A broad ranging, non-technical discussion that includes
specific recommendations for managing the acquisition and use of technology
and networks in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, as well
as ideas and suggestions for getting more benefits from technology investments
while spending less.
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Non-profit business leaders, public officials,
business managers. |
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The knowledge democracy -- The importance of maintaining
and nurturing human relationships even while encouraging the use of technology
in the community. How technology is changing the relationship between
citizens and government; how technology is affecting our personal and
private life; key challenges to community and civic life that are being
driven by technology.
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Elected officials, government officials, community
leaders, citizens at large, professional non-profit organizations. |
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Technology trends -- Twelve trends in technology
that are affecting the way consumers make choices and that are affecting
the way that businesses operate. Technology technical details are described
clearly and simply in plain English to make key concepts easily understandable.
Focus of the talk is to help businesspeople and leaders make better technology
decisions.
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Business leaders, CEOs senior managers of businesses
outside the technology sector, government officials. |
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Community networks -- How community network projects
enhance economic development and community life; how to start a community
network; benefits of community investment in technology.
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Community and civic groups, community leaders,
economic developers. |
