Information for event organisers

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Speaker’s Bio:

Bryan Barrow is a project management speaker who has presented and performed in front of audiences of all kinds and all levels. Bryan’s energetic, entertaining and thought provoking talks are full of laughter, tears and ideas. Bryan’s expertise is in managing telecommunications, computing and web development projects, but his experience applies to projects of all kinds.

Originally from London, Bryan is now based in Wiltshire and speaks and works through the UK and, increasingly, internationally. Bryan is a member of the Association for Project Management (APM) and the British Computer Society (BCS). Bryan achieved chartered I.T. practitioner (CITP) status in 2004. This is a certification mark awarded by the BCS and represents evidence of competence and adherence to the ethical standards of the profession.

Bryan started his project management consultancy in 1996 and works with Blue Chip clients. Bryan’s talks consistently get enthusiastic reviews because of his high energy style of delivery, his practical tips on how to deliver projects successfully and his sheer passion and enthusiasm.

Sample introduction:

Our next speaker is a specialist in managing project risks. He has the experience – and the scars – that come from a lifetime of working on projects in the telecommunications, supply chain and software development sectors. He has spent much of this time developing his ideas on how to deliver projects on time.

Late project delivery costs companies a fortune. Roughly two thirds of computing projects are completed late, or over budget, or both. About 20% of these projects are abandoned before completion.

His work as a project manager means he is perfectly placed to comment on the key issues that affect companies trying to cut costs, delivery products to market or improve profitability. He has helped motivate and lead project teams of all kinds with his energy and positive spirit. Tonight we hope he will motivate you too!

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Bryan Barrow.

Requirements

Bryan can liaise directly with event planners to discuss requirements. As a general guide however, Bryan requires the following:

  • A desktop or laptop personal computer (PC) running Microsoft XP or Vista with, as a minimum: Microsoft PowerPoint; a CD/DVD drive; at least two (2) free USB ports; sound and video cards to play video and sound clips
  • A projector with at least one free USB port
  • A projector screen
  • A display table
  • A radio microphone with fresh batteries (for larger venues)