Maureen Clarry, President and CEO of CONNECT: The Knowledge Network, facilitated a program called, “Beyond Culture Clash - Toward Creating Robust, Inclusive Systems,” at the 2008 Rocky Mountain Project Management Symposium.

The Symposium was held on Friday, April 11 at the Colorado Convention Center.

The meeting of cultures is generally an unsettling process for all parties. How do we effectively connect with associates in different cultures around the world? How do we help others to respect and integrate the differing world views, aspirations, capabilities and concerns of those from different cultures? In this highly interactive session, we will explore a concrete framework for developing a high energy, integrated organization that capitalizes on the unique capabilities and contributions of its diverse partners.

Maureen Clarry regularly consults and teaches on organizational and leadership issues related to information technology, business intelligence, and business. Maureen is the Founder and President/CEO of CONNECT: The Knowledge Network (CONNECT), a consulting firm that specializes in helping IT people and organizations to achieve their strategic potential in business.

CONNECT’s Maureen Clarry and Lorna Rickard presented at the 2008 DAMA & Wilshire Conference. They addressed common issues that often lead to projects being delivered late, over budget, or abandoned. Ms. Clarry and Ms. Rickard taught practical strategies on how to create cross-functional collaboration between business and data management organizations. Hands-on exercises, in-class coaching, and peer discussion made this a unique and valuable workshop.

Comments from participants:

“I am going back to my room and respond to an email I received from a customer today. I will use lessons learned from this tutorial.”

“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this session was incredibly valuable.”

“This was very engaging. The activities really drew us in so we could see new perspectives.”