Events

WORKshift/Telework Symposium

Submitted by jstickel on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 14:08.

WORKshift/Telework Symposium

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Van Horne Institute has partnered with WORKshift (Calgary Economic Development) and TELUS Communications to develop new research aimed at creating a deeper understanding of the adoption of the flexible work environment in organizations.  This symposium will address the cultural shifts associated with telework such as maintaining corporate culture and supervisor-employee relationships.

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Please click here to view the agenda.

Terrace View Room, Global Business Centre, 120 8th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta

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Enhancing Intermodal Passenger Travel in Canada Workshop

Submitted by bwhitson on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 10:43.

Enhancing Intermodal Passenger Travel in Canada Workshop

Thursday, May 31, 2012 | 8:30 am - Friday, June 1, 2012 | 3:30 pm

This conference is being co-presented with VIA Rail. The main focus of the workshop will be to identify research and planning needs for improving the intermodal transfers between intercity and urban passenger transport systems to provide well coordinated journeys and efficient transport systems.

Salon Vert and Salon VI, Sun Life BuildingConference Centre, Montreal, Quebec

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Leadership Luncheon with Pat Daniel

Submitted by bwhitson on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 10:50.

Leadership Luncheon with Pat Daniel

Monday, June 4, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

This luncheon will feature an exciting presentation with Pat Daniel, CEO, Enbridge. 

To continue to thrive, Canada must diversify its energy markets beyond North America. Pat Daniel, CEO of Enbridge Inc., will discuss the importance of bringing the nation's energy resources to world markets and how Enbridge's ambitious Northern Gateway Pipeline Project will do just that, maximizing the value of Canada's biggest export and providing a sustained economic boost for the entire country.

The Leadership Luncheon will be held at the University of Alberta, Calgary Campus (120, 333— 5th Ave SW, Calgary). Lunch will be available from 11:30 – 12:00; the program will begin at 12:00 p.m., and will conclude at 1:00 pm.

Seating is limited and is available at a price of $30.

E-mail vanhorne@ucalgary.ca to register by cheque.

To register by credit card, please click here.

U of A Calgary Centre - Classroom - 120, 333 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

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Logistics Scholarship Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Submitted by bwhitson on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 15:53.

Logistics Scholarship Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Monday, September 10, 2012 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

All proceeds go towards scholarships to support students enrolled in logistics, transportation, and supply chain programs in the Calgary area. Tournament is held at D'Arcy Ranch.

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Register by credit card.

D'Arcy Ranch, Okotoks, AB

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Women in Supply Chain Reception

Submitted by bwhitson on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 10:53.

Women in Supply Chain Reception

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This reception will share relevant research in the field, and responses from women working in supply chain to support the attraction and retention of into the sector.

Click here to be added to our invite list.

Art Gallery of Calgary, 117 8 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB

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Project Management: Best Practices, Tools, and Processes

Submitted by bwhitson on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 10:19.

Project Management: Best Practices, Tools, and Processes

September, 2012

The Van Horne Institute is pleased to present this certificate short course providing an overview and framework of project management processes, tools and applications.

Module 1 of the course will include the application of management principles and tools to the project environment; planning, control, scope, time and cost processes; project organization and human resource issues. Participants will explore the practical applications of project management techniques through the review of case studies to understand best practices (morning)

Module 2 of the course will include a structured approach of risk analysis and management, incorporate risks and uncertainties to develop schedules and estimates, level of accuracy and contingency, simulation applications, case studies and applications (afternoon)

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