Cincinnati SPIN Meeting

The presentation topic is 3 Tips to Improve Your Development Process.

It does not matter if you are doing Agile or if you are working in an environment like RUP or CMMI, there are several things you can do to improve your development process. This highly interactive session will show you three specific tips: improve your estimation, use a daily standup to keep a close focus on your progress, and work in retrospectives to empower your team's ability to drastically improve your entire software development process, regardless of what that process is, even if it's no process! You will leave this session with a handle on ways to smooth out your project's environment.

For directions or more information, check the Cincinnati SPIN website.

ORM Firestarter

Saturday, June 13th

Location: Microsoft Office, Mason, OH

Registration: http://tr.im/cincyorm

What is an ORM (you ask)? Then this event is perfect for you!

What is a Firestarter event (you ask)? The Firestarters are meant to serve as an entry point into a technology (or technologies). So, for this event, we assume you know nothing about ORMs. Should you come if you have been using NHibernate or Entity Framework? ABSOLUTELY!

More information can be found at the Cincinnati .NET User Group site.

Forging Good Leaders in Bad Times - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership

Leadership development doesn't stop when the going gets tough. If anything, investing in the next generation matters now more than ever.

Forging Good Leaders in Bad Times - CIO.com - Business Technology Leadership

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Cincinnati IIBA May 2009 Event

May 2009 Chapter Event
Facilitated Group Workshop: Role of the BA at your Company
Tuesday, May 19th

Please join as we discuss the BA role at different companies. We will be discussing where the BA reports in the organization - IT or the business? What tools and training are provided to BAs? Do companies support a BA Competency Center?
For the format of this meeting will be a facilitated group discussion.

Date and Time:
Tuesday May 19th, 2009
6:15 – 6:30 pm Networking
6:30 – 7:30 pm Group Discussion

Location:
Great American Insurance Group, 580 Building
580 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
14th Floor Town Hall Conference Room

Directions & Parking:
Convenient parking can be found at the 580 Building Garage, off Main St or Walnut St. or the Fountain Square Garage, off Walnut St or Vine St.
The 580 building is located across from the Arnoff Center on 6th Street; across from Fountain Square on Walnut St. The conference room is on the 14th Floor in the Town Hall Conference Room, located across from the elevators.

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Architecture and Governance

The latest edition of Architecture and Governance Magazine is available. Visit the website to sign up for a free subscription. This magazine generally has excellent articles on IT Architecture and governance related to that architecture.

Edison PC Power Management Software

Verdiem’s Edison is a free energy-monitoring application for eco-conscious consumers. You can use it to more actively control your PC’s energy consumption — and subsequently your household’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Verdiem :: Edison

International Association of Software Architects

The International Association of Software Architects (IASA) is the premier association focused on the architecture profession through the advancement of best practices and education while delivering programs and services to IT architects of all levels around the world. Receive a 25% discount by using the discount code: memberfriend1456 during registration. Become a full member for only $90.