Change #1147
2009-11-28
15:48:24
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Intel Hawthorn Farms 3
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Change #1146
2009-11-28
15:48:23
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Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN).
<b>Logistics:</b>
Networking from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Talk presented from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors close at 7:15)
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN).
<b>Logistics:</b>
Networking from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Talk presented from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors close at 7:15)
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product — one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
• A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
• Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
• Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
• Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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Change #1145
2009-11-28
15:46:38
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Lloyd Center Doubletree Executive Meeting Center
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Change #1144
2009-11-28
15:46:37
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1250458025
Oregon Training Network: Integrating Sustainability Into Your Business Practices
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Presented by Oregon Training Network and Worksystems, Inc.
Sustainability is good for business. This two-day class will provide you with the rationale, the methodology and real-life examples of how and why organizations have used sustainability to their strategic and operational advantage in the marketplace. Learn how sustainability not only improves your company’s triple bottom line - financial, social, and environmental – but how it improves your company’s image in the world, which can reap huge benefits. You will leave having developed a draft sustainability plan for a specific company process and return to work being able to lead company sustainability initiatives.
READ MORE/REGISTER: https://sao.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=86376 |
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Oregon Training Network: Integrating Sustainability Into Your Business Practices |
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SAOpdx: Integrating Sustainability into Your Business Practices - 50% off! |
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http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/training-topics/sustainability/ |
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https://sao.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=86376 |
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Change #1143
2009-11-28
15:46:37
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Oregon Training Network: Managing Virtual Teams
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In today’s rapidly changing business environment, managers and employees alike are increasingly challenged to find new ways to get things done – better, faster, and cheaper. More and more companies today are embracing the concept of the virtual team work environment to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their people who often work remotely, whether from across town or on the other side of the world.
READ MORE/REGISTER: https://sao.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=80879 |
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Oregon Training Network: Managing Virtual Teams |
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https://sao.yourmembership.com/events/event_details.asp?id=80879 |
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202390263 |
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Change #1142
2009-11-28
15:46:08
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202390263
Doubletree Hotel Portland-Lloyd Center
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Change #1141
2009-11-25
15:20:24
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Drupal Users Meetup
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<p>A theme has emerged from recent offers to present, namely, ways to avoid the use of panels. To round it out, I'm hoping one or two of the folks who use Panels will volunteer to do the Modules 101 introduction (what kind of problems does Panels solve and what are the gotchas associated for complete beginners) as well as a more hands-on example of how to use Panels.</p>
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<li><strong>Introductions and Call for Notetaker</strong></li>
<li><strong>Modules 101:</strong> A 5-10 minute overview of a Drupal module for beginners. This month: Panels. (beginner introduction) </li>
<li><strong>Panels:</strong> A more advanced look at how to use panels. (beginner hands-on)</li>
<li><strong>Content Template:</strong> (jnicola) Using node-content_type.tpl.php instead of Panels. (beginner / intermediate)</li>
<li><strong>Node Reference & Co.:</strong> (emptyvoid) Node reference / node relationships / modal dialog API / alternative to panels (advanced)</li>
<li><strong>Announcements:</strong> Items of Interest from User Group members</li>
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<p>We meet at the <a href="http://opensourcery.com/">OpenSourcery</a> offices at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1636+NW+Lovejoy+St.+Portland,+OR+97209&sll=45.529817,-122.687105&sspn=0.006682,0.016522&ie=UTF8&ll=45.529967,-122.68821&spn=0.006682,0.016522&z=17&g=1636+NW+Lovejoy+St.+Portland,+OR+97209&iwloc=addr">1636 NW Lovejoy St. Portland, OR 97209</a>. NOTE: Please be aware that the developers at OpenSourcery will be working right up to event time. We ask that you arrive no earlier than 5:50pm. Thank you!</p>
<p>After the presentation finishes we'll walk over to the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&q=lucky+lab+portland&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&ei=V8wlSryHA4iSswOFmqWOBg&cid=8661628585978236297&li=lmd&ll=45.535123,-122.691901&spn=0.00759,0.022745&z=16&iwloc=A">Lucky Lab NW</a> for food and drink.</p> |
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Change #1140
2009-11-25
10:57:14
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create
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1250458031
Portland Semantic Web Interest Group
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A new community for discussion of technology and philosophy topics related to the Semantic Web and Linked Data movements. The December meetup will be an informal one to gauge interest and decide on a plan for future meetups. |
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2009-12-02 21:00:00 -0800 |
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Portland Semantic Web Interest Group |
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Change #1139
2009-11-24
20:23:55
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1250457765
Winter Coders' Social, Third Annual Edition
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Winter Coders' Social, Third Annual Edition |
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Winter Coders' Social - Third Annual Edition |
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Change #1138
2009-11-24
17:36:48
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update
Calagator::Event
1250458030
Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
<b>Logistics:</b>
Networking from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Talk presented from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors close at 7:15)
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
→ |
This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN).
<b>Logistics:</b>
Networking from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Talk presented from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors close at 7:15)
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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Change #1137
2009-11-24
17:36:25
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update
Calagator::Event
1250458030
Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
→ |
This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
<b>Logistics:</b>
Networking from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Talk presented from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (doors close at 7:15)
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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Change #1136
2009-11-24
17:34:59
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Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
Talk: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
Abstract:
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
Author Bio:
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
About the Rose City SPIN:
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
→ |
This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
<b>Talk:</b>
Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
<b>Abstract:</b>
Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
<b>Author Bio:</b>
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
<b>About the Rose City SPIN:</b>
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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Change #1135
2009-11-24
17:33:15
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Intel Hawthorn Farms 3, 5200 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Change #1134
2009-11-24
17:32:05
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Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems
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This is a free talk open to the public and presented by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network.
Talk: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems presented by Bill Baker
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Many legacy systems were created without documented requirements. Over the years, changes were made, often without adequate documentation. Software quality suffers as the system becomes more and more complex. This presentation will provide a case study of bringing requirements management and other related process improvements to a legacy software product â one which has been successful for over twenty years.
A cross-functional team of management undertook a project to improve significantly the processes related to requirements. This presentation describes the lessons learned while undertaking this project. Among these are:
⢠A good implementation start is essential. Outside consultants are useful. Fully involve all stakeholders.
⢠Different audiences have different needs. Find effective ways to communicate to each audience.
⢠Be pragmatic when choosing what requirements to write and how much effort to put into describing the current system.
⢠Leverage tool adoption to make changes that are more general to the software development process.
Author Bio:
Bill Baker is a software development manager at Sage in Beaverton Oregon. He has been involved in software development, project management, and process improvement for a number of years. While at Harland Financial Solutions, Bill led the improvements outlined in this paper. Bill has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Washington State University and an excessive collection of other degrees from Washington State University and Michigan State University.
About the Rose City SPIN:
The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. |
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Rose City SPIN: Developing Requirements for Legacy Systems |
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Change #1133
2009-11-24
17:32:05
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create
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Rediscover Your Future
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html
Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html
Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-23
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Portland Silverlight User Group Kickoff
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield. At its core, Vertigo is a group of developers and designers working closely together to create amazing user experiences.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (âBlendabilityâ, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football(http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International(http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If youâre an interaction designer, youâll see whatâs possible with Silverlight. If youâre a developer, youâll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield. At its core, Vertigo is a group of developers and designers working closely together to create amazing user experiences.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (“Blendability”, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International (http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If you’re an interaction designer, you’ll see what’s possible with Silverlight. If you’re a developer, you’ll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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Change #1130
2009-11-23
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Portland Silverlight User Group Kickoff
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (âBlendabilityâ, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football(http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International(http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If youâre an interaction designer, youâll see whatâs possible with Silverlight. If youâre a developer, youâll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield. At its core, Vertigo is a group of developers and designers working closely together to create amazing user experiences.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (âBlendabilityâ, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football(http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International(http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If youâre an interaction designer, youâll see whatâs possible with Silverlight. If youâre a developer, youâll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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Change #1129
2009-11-23
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Portland Silverlight User Group Kickoff
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (wwww.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (âBlendabilityâ, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football(http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International(http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If youâre an interaction designer, youâll see whatâs possible with Silverlight. If youâre a developer, youâll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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This is the first meeting of the Portland Silverlight User Group - our keynote speaker will be Vertigo (www.vertigo.com) CEO Scott Stanfield.
Scott will discuss how Vertigo uses Silverlight, Blend, SketchFlow and a handful of development techniques (âBlendabilityâ, MVVM and View State Manager) to enable our design and development teams to move quickly and build great apps like the Winter Olympics (http://www.vertigo.com/Olympics.aspx), Sunday Night Football(http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/26393211/), and Hard Rock International(http://www.vertigo.com/hardrock.aspx).
If youâre an interaction designer, youâll see whatâs possible with Silverlight. If youâre a developer, youâll learn better techniques to enable the designers to dial-in the fidelity they want. Or if you're just plain curious, please join us! |
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2009-11-23
09:32:53
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Designspeaks with Aaron Draplin
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<strong>Tall tales from a large man.
Pretty much everything from Aaron Draplin and the DDC.</strong>
Presented by 52 Ltd. and AIGA Portland
Born in Traverse City, Michigan, Aaron Draplin is the sole proprietor of Draplin Design Company and created Field Notes Brand. Located in the mighty Pacific Northwest, the freedom fighters of the Draplin Design Co. proudly roll up their sleeves on a handful of projects related to the Print, Identity, Web, Illustration and Gocco Muscle categories.
Hunkered down in his “36nd year” the DDC has shipped the goods for Coal Headwear, Union Binding Company, Snowboard Magazine, Grenade Gloves, Gnu Snowboards, Ride Snowboards, Forum Snowboards, Giro Helmets, Richmond Fontaine, Chunklet Magazine, Exit Real World, Timberline, Snowboarder Magazine, Wired Magazine, Chuck Prophet, Nike, Cobra Dogs, Uncle Buck, and the Obama Administration.
Draplin promises to tell his story, show some work, talk some smack, and hawk a mountain of merch. Gonna’ be fun as hell. Be there, or be added to his ever-growing shit list. In Gary we Trust.
<strong>Be there:</strong> Thursday, December 10, 2009, 7:00pm – 9:00pm The Cleaners at Ace Hotel Portland, 403 SW 10th Ave. (Corner of SW 10th and Stark) Portland, OR 97205
<strong>Cost:</strong> Members: $8 in advance/$10 at the door
Non-Members: $18 in advance/$20 at the door
Students: $5
<strong>Bonus:</strong> Everyone receives free Field Notes, but you’d better bring that moth-eaten wallet. Beyond his yarn, Draplin’s got plenty to sell.
A selection of beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. ID required for beer and wine.
<strong>About 52 Limited</strong>
52 Limited provides contract freelance employees, full-time placement and custom project teams to a diverse client roster which includes: advertising agencies, design houses, interactive firms, brand marketers, health care organizations and others. With offices in Portland and New York, 52 Limited can help you find work or find talent. For additional information about the company please visit www.52ltd.com
<strong>About Designspeaks</strong>
Showcasing the most interesting designers in the Pacific Northwest, Designspeaks was developed to inform, engage and inspire. The small-talks quarterly series delivers an intimate venue intended to connect to others, to see what they are doing, and how they’re doing it. Some speakers will be household names and others will have managed to maintain a lower profile. Either way, all will challenge you to think a bit differently about design and its impact on this region. |
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Change #1127
2009-11-23
09:01:23
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PDXPHP - Monthy Meeting
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The PDXPHP user groups meets every 3rd Tuesday.
<strong><em>This Meeting topic is still to be determined.</em></strong> Typically this posting will be updated with the meeting details a <em>few</em> weeks before the meeting
<strong>Our Mission: </strong>The Portland PHP Users Group is a community forum for people to share, meet and learn about PHP and Open Source technologies. The group strives to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in PHP regardless of their skill level or background. Through sharing and communication we believe we can foster a creative and successful community of PHP developers.
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This will be a narrative presentation of one user's experience as Lead Developer on <a href="http://nebul.us/">Nebul.us</a> upgrading a <a href="http://www.symfony-project.org/">Symfony</a> application for deployment to Amazon's cloud-based infrastructure.
We will discuss the obstacles met along the way, including juggling master and slave database connections, writing uploaded files to S3, and distributing static assets using the CloudFront CDN.
Additionally, integration with the Symfony configuration and environments system will be demonstrated, allowing one application to be developed locally and seamlessly deployed to the cloud. |
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Change #1126
2009-11-23
08:14:17
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ABPMP Round Table
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Cost: Free, please buy coffee/ breakfast
Interested: RSVP on Linked-in bit.ly/2lhrb
Are you looking for other professionals who are implementing or working on business process projects?
Are you interested in business process and need help getting started?
Are you interested in sharing and learning best practices?
Do you want real on the ground practical advice or can you give others help?
ABPMP (Association of Business Process Management Professionals) is building a community of practice in Portland. Come join us for our first un-roundtable. We will start with introductions and topic selection followed by a group discussion. The meeting will be moderated by a BPM professional.
www.abpmp.org -- www.bit.ly/oMW70
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Change #1125
2009-11-22
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KBOO 90.7fm / Streaming @ www.kboo.fm
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2009-11-20
17:07:17
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Bola Moyo Benefit Show with Leonard Mynx, Sean Flinn, & Amy Seeley
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Bola Moyo will have its annual fundraiser at Someday Lounge in Portland on Wednesday December 9. It should be a great night, with local musicians Leonard Mynx, Sean Flinn (of Y La Bamba) and Amy Seeley. DJ Doctor Funk will be dusting off some soul records as well if you feel like dancing!
Tickets are $25 if you purchase in advance, and $30 on the door. Please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment! They are now available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90410. Doors open at 7pm, and the bands start at 8pm.
Proceeds will go towards Bola Moyo's youth and adult education programs in Malawi. For more info on our work, please visit our website, http://bola-moyo.org/. We hope you can join us to help create a better life for the youth and women of Balaka, Malawi! |
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Bola Moyo will have its annual fundraiser at Someday Lounge in Portland on Wednesday December 9. It should be a great night, with local musicians Leonard Mynx, Sean Flinn (of Y La Bamba) and Amy Seeley. DJ Doctor Funk will be dusting off some soul records as well if you feel like dancing!
Tickets are $25 if you purchase in advance, and $30 on the door. Please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment! They are now available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90410. Doors open at 7pm, and the bands start at 8pm.
**Buy tickets before December 1st and you will go into the draw to win a free acupuncture treatment!**
Proceeds will go towards Bola Moyo's youth and adult education programs in Malawi. For more info on our work, please visit our website, http://bola-moyo.org/. We hope you can join us to help create a better life for the youth and women of Balaka, Malawi! |
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Change #1123
2009-11-20
15:21:24
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Rediscover Your Future
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html, Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html
Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-20
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Rediscover Your Future
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html, Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-20
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Rediscover Your Future
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To Register: go to our website,
call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To apply for the program, or to receive more information, please visit: http://www.gsbaccelerator.org/future.html Call Dan Smith at (866)638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-20
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Rediscover Your Future
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To Register: go to our website,
call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
--A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs--
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To Register: go to our website,
call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-20
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Rediscover Your Future
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Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
To Register: call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Entrepreneur Programs Help Individuals
and Businesses Survive and Thrive Amid Recession
A program to help dislocated workers explore and expand their potential as entrepreneurs
Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
The Kauffman FastTrac® LaunchPad initiative is being offered in response to the many workers who have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling due to the current economic environment. It is a proven fact that entrepreneurship plays a key role in getting America back on the road to recovery. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs have participated in FastTrac® programs.
To Register: go to our website,
call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-20
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Building a strong business future in Washington County is the focus of a new business incubator located in downtown Hillsboro: Green Sustainable Business Accelerator (GSBA).
GSBA offers a new approach to successful entrepreneurship. Instead of fruitless job searches, sending out dozens of resumes and experiencing the reality that a job might be unattainable in the present economy, we offer hope and help to those who would like to take a different approach by creating their own business. Those who embark on that venture need a strong support network and mentoring to be successful. GSBA offers that and more.
To Register: call Dan Smith at 866-638-1097
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. |
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Rediscover Your Future |
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-20
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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SAOpdx: E-Commerce and Customer Centric Selling
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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Oregon Training Network: Integrating Sustainability Into Your Business Practices
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2009-11-19
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SAOpdx: (Webinar) Optimizing the Software Product Quality through Ethnographic Futures Research
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Presented by the Quality Assurance Forum
Software companies have great incentives to gain a competitive edge by improving their software practices and processes. Improving processes and practices is tricky at best. Experience has shown that the desired benefits of improvement initiatives are not seen or rarely last. Improvement initiatives are regarded by developers and QA as the fad de jour.
It doesn’t need to be that way.
The Ethnographic Futures Research (EFR) methodology eliminates the reasons improvement initiatives fail. It excels at creating a shared vision and forging consensus by using ethnography to set realistic goals and create a strategy to achieve those goals.
Meet the Presenters
John Prohodsky, Chair, IEE Oregon Section Computer Society
Robert B. Textor, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University
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2009-11-19
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SAOpdx: E-Commerce and Customer Centric Selling
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Presented by IBM, Ascendant Technology, and the Marketing + Sales Forum
If you are a corporate executive, business owner, or technology leader at your company, we would be pleased to have you participate in our panel moderated event with industry experts in the field of eCommerce. E-commerce and multi-channel selling is undergoing an accelerated evolution which has been driven by new technologies, rapidly evolving user behavior, and business model innovation. These trends are reshaping the market and the customer experience.
Panelists
Steve Gatto, Worldwide eCommerce Solutions, IBM
Joe Davis, CEO, CoreMetrics
Sean Wyrick, Commerce Business Unit Executive, Ascendant
Craig Savio, Director eCommerce, Boeing
Join us after the panel for hosted drinks and appetizers.
Who should attend: Top Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Business Development Executives
Sponsored by IBM and Ascendant Technology
Tickets: $5*/$15
*member rate
This event is closed to the press. |
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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SAOpdx: Where Do You Grow From Here? Think Outside the US
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Bob McCarthy, Vice President/CFO, Tripwire, Inc
Tom O'Keefe, Executive Vice President, EthicsPoint
Jeff Gaust, President/CEO, Board of Directors, Prolifiq Software
Paul Wilde, Chief Financial Officer, Webtrends
If you’re looking at how you could make international be a part of your company’s future please join us for this informative and thought provoking session.
Who should attend: CEO’s, CFO’s, Business Owners, Business Development Directors, Sales and Marketing Executives or anyone involved in strategic planning. |
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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Managing Virtual Teams - 50% off!
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2009-11-19
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2009-11-19
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SAOpdx: Building Applications for Mobile Devices
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Presented by the Developers Forum
What's driving mobile application development? Why should you consider developing mobile applications? Interested building an application for today's mobile devices? Come hear why companies are developing mobile applications. Learn from experienced developers about the platforms and how to get started.
Speakers:
Jason Grigsby Mobile Strategist, Co-Founder Cloud Four
Steve Romero, President, Critical Path Software, Inc.
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Presented by the Developers Forum
What's driving mobile application development? Why should you consider developing mobile applications? Interested building an application for today's mobile devices? Come hear why companies are developing mobile applications. Learn from experienced developers about the platforms and how to get started.
Speakers:
Jason Grigsby Mobile Strategist, Co-Founder Cloud Four
Steve Romero, President, Critical Path Software, Inc.
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