Author to Discuss Networking at Consulting Alliance May Luncheon

April 9, 2011 - PRLog -- The Consulting Alliance will hold a lunch meeting on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 11:30 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands, NY.  The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.  Guests and prospective members are invited to attend.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling (518) 434-0489 or by emailing info@consultingalliance.org.

The program "The Truth About Networking" features Anne Saile, author of Don't Kiss On The Lips and Other Networking Tips. Effective networking is an acquired skill that can elevate a reputation or even change the course of a career. Saile will share practical, proven techniques for getting the most out of networking events whether one is a seasoned professional or someone new to the networking scene. Autographed copies of her book will be available for purchase.  

Anne Saile owns and operates The Saile Group LLC, a change management company specializing in defining and implementing the most effective processes for success and positioning organizations to manage change effectively. Prior to establishing her own company, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bellevue Woman's Hospital for nearly a decade. Saile serves as a national and international consultant on organizational transitions, effective leadership, mergers, acquisitions and board development. She is a strategic networker with more than 25 years of experience in developing and implementing successful professional connections by bringing people together.

The Consulting Alliance is a non-profit association of the Capital Region’s leading independent consultants. A key resource of expertise to businesses and organizations in the Capital Region and worldwide, the Consulting Alliance helps its members build upon their successes through an array of skills development, resource sharing and networking opportunities, while working together to maintain the standards and reputation of the consulting profession. The organization's Web site is located at www.consultingalliance.org.

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