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    <title>Jan 17, 2010: Project Management Skills - Project Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Plan, schedule, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style.<br />
Review the financial aspects of the projects they are currently handling.<br />
Deal with all parties concerned through better negotiation and communication skills.<br />
Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects.<br />
Work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects.<br />
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:27:08 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 17, 2010: The Balanced Scorecard: Achieving Performance Excellence - Strategy and Planning at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Link performance measures to strategic goals and objectives.<br />
Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of performance and productivity at all levels: company, department and individuals.<br />
Evaluate the feasibility of using the Balanced Scorecard in their organization.<br />
Design and implement the approach of Best-in-Class Benchmarking in their organization.<br />
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:06:33 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Jan 27, 2010: Comedian Michael Loftus at Skyline Comedy Cafe</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Appearing this week:<br />
January 27 – 30, 2010...<br /><br />
COMEDIAN MICHAEL LOFTUS<br /><br />
(His 1-hour Comedy Central Presents Special &quot;You&#39;ve Changed&quot; aired in September!)<br /><br />
Web: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://michaelloftus.com">http://michaelloftus.com</a><br />
MySpace: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.myspace.com/michaelloftus">http://www.myspace.com/michaelloftus</a><br /><br />
Michael Loftus launches one-man battles armed solely with political cynicism. The longtime stand-up guru sells out venues across the country, delivering a punchy, off-the-cuff energy unmatched by many comics today. Michael is a former comedy writer turned executive story editor for hit ABC comedy series “The George Lopez Show.” His early delve into the biz propelled him toward stand-up, and Michael has since appeared on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and Star Search. His one-hour Comedy Central Presents special aired in September.<br /><br />
Comedy Central: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://comedians.comedycentral.com/michael-loftus">http://comedians.comedycentral.com/michael-loftus</a><br />
Video Clips: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jokes.com/stand-up-search/videos/tag/Michael+Loftus">http://www.jokes.com/stand-up-search/videos/tag/Michael+Loftus</a><br /><br />
SHOW INFORMATION:<br /><br />
*Wednesday 8 p.m.<br />
*Thursday 8 p.m.<br />
*Friday 8 and 10:15 p.m.<br />
Saturday 8 and 10:15 p.m.<br /><br />
*All Hospitality &amp; Service Industry Employees receive FREE admission into any 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10:15 p.m. Friday performance the month of JANUARY. It&#39;s part of the Skyline&#39;s ongoing &quot;Worry-Free Weeknights&quot; program!<br /><br />
Reservations Required.  Call (920) 734-5653.<br />
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    <title>Jan 24, 2010: Simplification of Work Processes and Procedures - Quality and Productivity at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Analyze the basic concepts and steps in work simplification.<br />
Practice the use of flow charts, office layout charts and work distribution charts.<br />
Simplify complicated procedures as part of a number of case studies.<br />
Analyze and distribute work allocated to employees in an organizational unit.<br />
Justify how the simplification of work procedures will increase individual and organizational productivity.<br />
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    <title>Feb 14, 2010: Middle Management - Leadership and Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Differentiate among the three levels of management and understand their responsibilities. Discuss the principal challenges managers face in an increasingly competitive environment. Practice advanced managerial skills needed for senior positions. Resolve conflict based on a win-win approach. Introduce and manage change leading to continuous improvement.<br />
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:04:43 -0700</pubDate>
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    <title>Feb 14, 2010: Public Relations and Media Skills - Public Relations at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Analyze and assess the latest public relations concepts and strategies in a variety of contexts. Appraise certain public relations techniques and approaches appropriately geared to the working environment of Arab institutions. Practice key public relations skills relating to verbal and written communication, as well as editorial, layout and production techniques. Improve their awareness of the main media skills in Public Relations.<br />
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    <title>Jan 24, 2010: Supervisory Skills - Leadership and Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Comprehend the scope, nature and responsibility of the supervision role and the challenges this role places on them. Effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with others. Acquire an understanding of their role as motivators. Identify their teamwork style and build an effective team. Practice professional techniques in providing positive discipline. Use different skills in interpersonal problem-solving and conflict management.<br />
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    <title>Jan 31, 2010: Interpersonal Communication Skills - Communication Skills at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Develop the necessary skills to become better communicators. Improve cross-cultural communication with others. Understand the verbal and non-verbal communication messages. Develop skills in listening actively and empathetically to others. Communicate assertively and apply effective ways to deal with conflict on the job. Give and receive feedback and criticism in a constructive manner.<br />
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    <title>Jan 31, 2010: Managing and Coordinating Training Proactively - Training and Development at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Distinguish between the proactive/strategic approaches of managing training and the traditional/ reactive approach. Use appropriate methods to identify training needs. Design and conduct a training needs analysis. Analyze the components of human performance and determine how managers and/or the corporate culture may enhance performance. Evaluate the effectiveness of training.<br />
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    <title>Jan 31, 2010: Effective Budgeting and Cost Control - Finance and Accounting at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:See how the budget relates to the key financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flows. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets. Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital expenditure proposal. Analyze management cost reports and take corrective action.<br />
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UC Berkeley&#39;s: New Manager Boot Camp<br /><br />
- Engaging and inspiring others.<br />
- Assembling and retaining the best talent.<br />
- Prioritizing and making quality decisions.<br />
- Navigating your organization&#39;s unique power structure to get things done.<br />
- Mastering the art of personal, group, and remote communications.<br /><br />
All while staying on top of your field.  Unlocking the full potential of your team, and yourself, requires an additional set of skills-beyond what got you here. UC Berkeley&#39;s &quot;New Manager Boot Camp&quot; uses a combination of lectures, case studies, and individual and group exercises designed for immediate application in your career as a manager and a leader. Award-winning faculty and industry experts team up in this program to make sure you are prepared to lead. <br /><br />
This three day training course will make sure you are ready to face the challenges of being a new manager.<br /><br />
- Leading and Developing Others: How do you ensure that your team members are excited about their work, your team, the company? How do you manage difficult people? What do you do about conflicts between team members? How do you lead people who were your peers yesterday?<br /><br />
- Team Structure: How many people can you effectively manage? How do you determine roles for team members? How do you manage dispersed, multi-cultural teams? What is technology&#39;s impact on organizational structure and business processes? <br /><br />
- Prioritizing: How do you balance team management, planning for the future, and day-to-day decision making? How do you keep your team focused without micromanaging? <br /><br />
- Hiring and Firing: How do you find good people and assess if they are a fit for your team? How do you take action when you have a poor fit-quickly, professionally, and without threat of lawsuit?<br /><br />
- Communicating Effectively: How do you harness the power of communication?<br /><br />
The New Manager Boot Camp will provide you the most intensive management training you can find for knowledge workers who are new to management.<br />
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      <xCal:x-calconnect-region>Dubai</xCal:x-calconnect-region>
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    <title>Feb 14, 2010: Contract Preparation and Management at Abu Dhabi</title>
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      <xCal:x-calconnect-region>Abu Dhabi</xCal:x-calconnect-region>
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    <title>Feb  7, 2010: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System - Sales and Marketing at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Understand why Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is essential for attracting, retaining and growing loyal customers. Determine the uses and objectives of a CRM system. Recognize best practices in implementing a CRM strategy. Use CRM for improving marketing, sales, customer service, and customer contact.<br />
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    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963784/#comments</comments>
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    <geo:long>55.3084</geo:long>
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    <dc:date>2009-12-23T20:26:15-07:00</dc:date>
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    <title>Mar  7, 2010: Meirc Certificate in Islamic Business and Commercial Transactions - Finance and Accounting at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Use business and commercial transactions as they relate to Islamic finance. Understand the sources, principles, concepts, methodology, standards and application of Islamic transaction. Make the link between Islamic finance and the financial system, industry and environment. Discover the importance of contracts in relation to Islamic finance. Gain practical experience of the application of Islamic contracts to contemporary Islamic financial products and services.<br />
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    <title>Mar 14, 2010: Performance Management: Setting and Measuring Objectives - Human Resources Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Explain performance management - definitions, aims and developments. Use tangible and intangible measures of performance. Set business based objectives - including SMART targets and measures. Understand the performance management cycle and how to manage it. Complete the performance management cycle including end of year reviews, using competencies and the various rewards programs.<br />
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    <guid>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963827/</guid>
    <link>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963827/DXB/Dubai/Performance-Management-Setting-and-Measuring-Objectives-Human-Resources-Management/Dubai-UAE/</link>
    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963827/#comments</comments>
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    <title>Mar 29, 2010: UC Berkeley Product Management Program at Haas School of Business (UC-Berkeley)</title>
    <description><![CDATA[Mon-Fri, March 29 - April 2, 2010, 9am to 5pm<br /><br />
UC Berkeley Product Management Program<br /><br />
The UC Berkeley Product Management program teaches critical business skills and a strategic framework for superior Product Management that will drive companies to new levels of profitability. Designed for product managers and executives interfacing with product management, this intensive 5-day course delivers a powerful knowledge mix across the product life cycle including strategic planning, product management execution, and product launch.<br /><br />
Benefits<br />
During this program, participants will develop the skills to:<br /><br />
- Determine the most effective methods for obtaining and integrating market feedback to drive corporate and product decisions, including both one-off and recurrent research studies<br />
- Appropriately allocate resources among products<br />
- Prepare a meaningful business case<br />
- Construct product road maps<br />
- Write effective market and product requirements documents<br />
- Choose the most appropriate product prototyping and testing methodology<br />
- Develop a top-notch launch plan<br />
- Optimize the marketing mix <br /><br />
Learn from the Best in the Business and Build a Valuable Network<br />
The program brings together top faculty from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley with Product Managers of some of the world&#39;s most successful products.  All graduates get a UC Berkeley Certificate and an invitation to join our UC Berkeley Product Management alumni LinkedIn network.<br /><br />
Who Should Attend?<br />
Product Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents of Product Management, Engineers looking to move into or interfacing with Product Management Strategic planners, VP&#39;s, and others who manage product portfolios and corporate strategy.<br /><br />
Program Dates: March 29 - April 2, 2009<br />
Program Fee: $5,995 <br /><br />
For more information, visit: www.galimagroup.com/product-management or contact Tom Peterson, <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:tom_peterson@haas.berkeley.edu">tom_peterson@haas.berkeley.edu</a>, 510-643-0476<br />
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    <dc:date>2009-12-25T16:22:55-07:00</dc:date>
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    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Get a jump start to prepare for the PMP exam. Manage a project in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Know the project management framework, processes and the nine project management knowledge areas in addition to project manager professional and social responsibilities. Recognize Project Management Book of Knowledge PMBOK and PMP exam Certification. Apply project management skills, tools and techniques to deliver on time within budget. Identify key concepts not mentioned in the PMBOK.<br />
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    <link>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985244/DXB/Dubai/Preparation-for-Project-Management-Professional-Certification-Project-Management/Dubai-UAE/</link>
    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985244/#comments</comments>
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    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Write an effective report covering its various stages and divisions. Reach the proper conclusions based on analysis of findings. Give strong recommendations based on the right conclusions. Illustrate reports with attractive visual aids.<br />
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    <title>Mar 21, 2010: Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes - Contracts Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
    <description><![CDATA[By the end of the program, participants will be able to:Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims and change orders. Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type. Understand the different approaches to claims handling including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and litigation. Practice and discuss, through a project, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims and change orders.<br />
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    <guid>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/</guid>
    <link>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/DXB/Dubai/Resolving-Contractual-Claims-and-Disputes-Contracts-Management/Dubai-UAE/</link>
    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/#comments</comments>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:39:19 -0700</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2009-12-26T19:39:19-07:00</dc:date>
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    <xCal:dtstart>2010-03-21T08:00:00Z</xCal:dtstart>
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     <xCal:url type='Venue Website'>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/DXB/Dubai/Dubai-UAE/</xCal:url>
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    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985630/#comments</comments>
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    <geo:long>55.3084</geo:long>
    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:48:30 -0700</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2009-12-26T19:48:30-07:00</dc:date>
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     <xCal:url type='Venue Website'>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/DXB/Dubai/Dubai-UAE/</xCal:url>
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     <xCal:url type='Venue Website'>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/119498/KL/Kuala-Lumpur/Kuala-Lumpur/</xCal:url>
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    <comments>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014123/#comments</comments>
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    <guid>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014192/</guid>
    <link>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014192/DXB/Dubai/Training-Your-Mind-for-Success-with-NLP-Interpersonal-Skills-and-Self-Development/Dubai-UAE/</link>
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    <geo:lat>25.2694</geo:lat>
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     <xCal:url type='Venue Website'>http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/DXB/Dubai/Dubai-UAE/</xCal:url>
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    <title>Mar 14, 2010: Warehouse Operations and Management - Materials Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
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    <title>Mar  7, 2010: Win-Win Negotiation Skills - Interpersonal Skills and Self Development at Dubai, UAE</title>
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    <title>Feb 14, 2010: Fundamentals of Purchasing - Materials Management at Dubai, UAE</title>
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