Connecting Beyond the Nametag Building Your Network Wide & Deep Presented by Dr. Bill Saleeby Have you ever thumbed through your collection of business cards only to find that there are a certain number of people you cannot recall ever meeting? Have you recently received a Linkedin* invitation from someone you know you have never met or known? Well, don’t despair, all is not lost. Casting that wide net in your personal and business relationships has it’s positive possibilities; as does the choice to build in-depth , significant relationships with fewer people. Join the San Fernando Valley Chapter of IFMA as we hear Dr. Bill Saleebey share his strategies in reaching a “happy medium” while building a solid and ever-expanding network that withstands the challenges and changes in today’s world. Dr. Bill Saleebey is Regional Manager, Corporate Relocations for American Relocation & Logistics. He earned his Bachelor degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Education with a specialization in Counseling from UCLA. He spent a year working in a community college on the island of American Samoa, and his doctoral research was based upon this work with Pacific Islanders. His teaching experience is varied in terms of both institution and topic. He has taught at UCLA Extension, CSULA, LA City College, University of Phoenix and University of San Francisco. Topics include Psychology, Counselor Education, Team Building, Interpersonal Communication, Group Dynamics and Oral Presentation Skills. He developed the Study Skills Seminar, given to high school and college students, and has authored Study … Continue reading →

The Role of the Facilities Manager What is the Role of the Facility Manager? Facility Managers have the biggest hat rack of any organization. From simple maintenance to issues as complex as enrionmental sustainability, construction issues and everything in between, FMs require not only the knowledge, skills and abilities, but also a particular mindset that promotes diversity in their capabilities and flexibility in their jobs. The San Fernando Valley Chapter of IFMA invites you to join us while we enjoy and learn from John Morris of SAG PP & PH as he explores some of the roles of Facility Managers in today’s work environment. As the IFMA SFV World Workplace 2011 Grant Recipient, John will also speak about his experience as a first-time attendee at IFMA’s WWP 2011 in Phoenix, and how his search for what FM is all about was affected by a single statement. Joining John to relate their session experiences at WWP 2011 will also be IFMA SFV Chapter-Sponsored Board Members, Rodney Stone and Rebecca Chandler.   When: Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012 6:00 pm Tee-Off Ends: 8:00 pm click to… Add to Calendar (.ics) Add to Google Calendar Where: Screen Actor’s Guild 3601 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 200 Burbank , CA 91505 Download vCard of event location (Tip: Click this link on any smartphone to use with GPS)

Transforming the Workplace at SCAN Health Systems September 27, 2011 Speaker: Diane Coles, Director of Facilities and Real Estate Venue: Warner Bros Sponsor: Tangram Interiors