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This is a listing of personal and Community blogs that have had recent activity (most recent at the top.) Only the most recent posting for each blog is listed, so be sure to click on the name of the article to see all of the articles for that Member or Community.

Deltek Marketing Collaboration Blog
Teresa
Posted by Mrs. Teresa N. on Feb 3rd, 2012 1:03am
I’m excited about Deltek’s new community here on MySMPS.  We created this community to provide a forum for Deltek customers, and anyone interested in Deltek products, to share information, exchange ideas, and hone their skills. For those that have already joined,...
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Michele's Blog
Michele
Posted by Michele D. S. on Jan 30th, 2012 4:02pm
On February 21, Jennifer C. Van Vleet, CPSM, vice president of corporate marketing, and Leslie White-Hebert, marketing manager, both with Coffman Engineers, Inc., will present the Webinar " Crisis Communication: The Elephant in the Room ."  SMPS recently interviewed...
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Holly's Blog
Holly
Posted by Holly R. B. on Jan 18th, 2012 11:37am
“I like you. Do you like me? Check yes or no.” Do you remember giving or receiving those notes back in grade school? Yes, a real, folded up piece of paper with a note inside, written in pencil or pen—before you could just text someone. The note typically didn’t...
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Adam's Blog
Adam
Posted by Mr. Adam B. K. on Dec 28th, 2011 12:22pm
The Heartland Regional Conference Programs Committee has selected the speakers/presentations for the 2012 conference in Cleveland.  Speakers are being notified and info will be posted on the HRC website soon -  http://smps-heartland.org/ .  The Opening Keynote Speaker will be...
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Dena's Blog
Dena
Posted by Dena L. W. on Dec 23rd, 2011 10:22am
In today’s hyper completive market place the interview stage is more critical than ever to your team’s success. Projects can be both WON and LOST in the interview stage.   Clients are looking for a team who understands their issues, presents clear solutions, and creates a...
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Sarah's Blog
Sarah
Posted by Ms. Sarah C. G. on Dec 5th, 2011 9:00am
Many studies have been done on why implementations fail. Through my own successes and failures implementing CRM and ERP solutions, I’d like to share with you eight key areas that impact implementations: Executive Support – In order to get buy-in from employees on the...
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Francis' Blog
Francis
Posted by Mr. Francis J. L. on Sep 25th, 2011 9:32pm
I believe in the power of the hand-written thank you note and I sincerely believe in the power of CPSMs. I just penned 24 notes to the August group that passed the Certified Professional Services Marketers exam. We had 24 people pass the exam in August; that is truly powerful. I started writing...
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Ronald's Blog
Ronald
Posted by Mr. Ronald D. W. on Sep 23rd, 2011 11:49am
Abraham Lincoln said that if you want people to join your cause, you must first convince them that you’re their friend. But how do you do it? First, simply start out by being friendly to each new person you meet, and (amazingly) they are usually likely to reciprocate. People are...
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Build Business 2011 Blog
Lisa
Posted by Lisa S. B. on Sep 1st, 2011 10:29am
In case you didn't get a chance to write it down during his keynote address, here is the URL of the Web page Scott McKain created for SMPS: http://smps.scottmckain.com Posted on that Web page are: PowerPoint slides from Scott's keynote session PowerPoint slides from his breakout...
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Katherine's Blog
Katherine
Posted by Katherine A. R. on Aug 31st, 2011 1:51pm
SMPS Pacific Regional Conference | February 16-17, 2012 Tired of being buffeted by the currents, adrift in a sea of uncertainty? Unravel the mysteries of this new reality. Find your way through uncharted opportunities. Learn the ropes from...
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Oregon Chapter Blog
Katherine
Posted by Katherine A. R. on Aug 31st, 2011 1:46pm
The Call for Programs is out for the 2012 Pacific Regional Conference. Go to www.spms-prc.org for full details and the application. The focus this year is on NEWER/BETTER/SMARTER. What are you doing that is unique and working? We want to hear about it! Submission deadline is September 30,...
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Cricket's Blog
Cricket
Posted by Cricket R. on Aug 23rd, 2011 11:18am
If you are fortunante enough to be attending Build Business this week, I encourage you to attend Matt Handal's presentation on Friday at 1:30 pm as he discusses his findings for his 2011 SMPS Foundation White Paper "Marketing to the Human Brain." Come learn the tool and tricks that scientists...
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Gilbert's Blog
Gilbert
Posted by Gilbert S. B. on Apr 19th, 2011 2:59pm
Thank you to Tiffany, Frank and the rest of the gang who presented PLS last week.  My honor goes to the my compatriates from The 7th Domain.  You are all Rock Stars.  Next year is going to be a great year with all of you as my fellow presidents in residence!  Way to go...
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Tracey's Blog
Tracey
Posted by Tracey A. G. on Apr 16th, 2011 7:08pm
The three-day SMPS PLS event ended just as invigorating as it began. Carol and Eric from GraceWorks taught us powerful presentation skills that really connect with the audience. Tips range from: Look at individual people in the audience Speak to them as though you are having a...
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Gabe's Blog
Gabe
Posted by Mr. Gabe N. L. on Apr 14th, 2011 8:59am
I am happy to report I passed my CPSM exam at the SMPS Missouri Valley Regional Conference last week! What a relief. I fielded several questions about the experience and I thought the answers to those questions may be beneficial to some of you still studying. How much did you study? I...
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Rachel's Blog
Rachel
Posted by Mrs. Rachel D. on Mar 30th, 2011 2:01pm
Do you stand out in the new economy? Those that do will see a better future.   No doubt about it... the economy has changed. Big time. And the building industry is seeing some of the most significant shifts in their business of any sector. This special issue white paper will...
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SMPS Nebraska Blog
Michelle
Posted by Michelle M. H. on Feb 17th, 2011 3:34pm
I was wondering who is planning on attending the MVRC in Kansas City in April?  Some of the board members are considering group transportation from Omaha, if anyone is interested...
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Linda's Blog
Linda
Posted by Linda F. V. on Jan 26th, 2011 11:35am
For those of you who use Vision CRM to manage client relationships, I'm interested to know if you have a company policy supporting and encouraging its use and any procedures to help those less familiar with the software?
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Christie's Blog
Christie
Posted by Christie M. C. on Jan 24th, 2011 12:50pm
So what's the Basics of Business Development in the A/E/C Instrustry class like?  I've been doing the BD thing for an electrical engineering company for 7 months now and, honestly, still need guidance.  I'm really hoping this class will help to clear things up for me. ...
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Danna's Blog
Danna
Posted by Danna J. O. on Dec 31st, 2010 9:04am
  Well it is that time of year again. Time to take stock inour successes and failures over the past 12 months whilewe plan our strategies for the upcoming year. AEC firms will have an especiallydifficult time this year because the “norm” is not normal anymore. What the...
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Susan's Blog
Susan
Posted by Susan M. on Dec 1st, 2010 2:58pm
One of the reasons I love what I do is that it applies to every moment of life, whether you are communicating with one other person, a group, or just yourself, the principles apply.  Since a human can only focus on a small number of things at a time, and awareness tends to flood your...
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Sally's Blog
Sally
Posted by Sally H. on Sep 24th, 2010 11:44am
I published this blog on Upworld.com, and thought, why not share this with my SMPS Colleagues?  Seasoned veterans need not bother reading this, but those of you new to the profession might benefit from my take on how to work within SMPS, or any other organization you...
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Suzy's Blog
Suzy
Posted by Mrs. Suzy A. S. on Aug 12th, 2010 11:59am
http://blog.bellaverdedesign.com/?p=350 Anyone who has planned an event or implemented any type of project knows that anything can go wrong at any time.  The world works in mysterious ways and at any given day it can be working against you.  The key is to always be...
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Bernie's Blog
Bernie
Posted by Mr. Bernie S. on Jul 27th, 2010 1:08am
My blog can be found at www.builtenvironment.blogs.com Thanks for checking it out.
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Scott's Blog
Scott
Posted by Mr. Scott D. B. on Jul 23rd, 2010 11:53am
One of the necessary attributes for marketers of professional services is a certain level of creativity.  We’re typically not the “out there” creatives like true design architects, but are more creative than “back-of-house” engineers who happily draw...
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Cheryl's Blog
Cheryl
Posted by Ms. Cheryl D. J. on Jul 8th, 2010 7:31pm
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