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Begin forwarded message: > From: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> > Date: April 11, 2016 at 3:57:54 PM PDT > To: Committers <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Media/Analyst Training available for Apache Committers + PMC > Members at ApacheCon > Reply-To: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> > > Hello Apache Community + PMCs --a quick follow-up on this: > > 1) the Media/Analyst QuickStart on 11 May is FULLY BOOKED. There will be an > opportunity to have a small wait list in the event of last-minute > cancellations; those interested should contact me directly per the > instructions below. > > 2) the training for Incubating projects on 10 May has a FEW spots left. Those > of you involved with podlings undergoing development, projects in the Apache > Labs, or who are serving as mentors for initiatives in the Apache Incubator, > please let me know ASAP if you're interested in participating so I can > reserve a spot for you. Those involved with the Incubator PMC are encouraged > to forward this opportunity to all podlings. > > > ** Note that both trainings are free of charge --there is no cost associated > with your participation. > > For those of you who have signed up: you should have received a confirmation > message from me regarding you being added to the list. If you haven't heard > back from me, please let me know as soon as possible so we can confirm a spot > will be available for you. Further details will be sent within the next week. > > Thanks again for your interest. See you in Vancouver! > > Warmly, > Sally > > = = = = = > vox +1 617 921 8656 > gvox +1 646 598 4616 > skype sallykhudairi > > > From: Sally Khudairi <[email protected]> > To: Committers <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, April 3, 2016 9:36 PM > Subject: Media/Analyst Training available for Apache Committers + PMC Members > at ApacheCon > > Hello Apache Committers and PMC Members (blindcopied) --I hope you are all > well. > > Those of you who follow the monthly Board reports may have seen that, after a > few years' absence, I will be holding Media & Analyst Training again at > ApacheCon [1]. > > There will be two training sessions at Apache: Big Data and ApacheCon in > Vancouver: 1) introductory-level exclusively for projects in the Apache > Incubator; and 2) quick-start/immersion with advanced tactics for TLPs and > established projects. > > Participants in both sessions benefit from working with an industry analyst > as part of their training. This is a great way to litmus-test your messaging > and course-correct as needed. I will also be holding "Office Hours" in the > Media Lounge for those seeking additional assistance or have specific > challenges to address. PMCs may also book time with me to workshop with > writing or hone other communications skills. > > To register, please follow the instructions below. NOTE: these are hands-on > training sessions --class size is limited to ensure that everyone has a > chance to speak and interact with fellow participants. > > Due to the ASF's increased media presence, priority will be given to PMC > members and related project/ASF spokespeople. Several individuals have taken > this training multiple times over the years. I strongly recommend you sign up > early, as space fills up very quickly. > > Here's what's on offer: > > > 1) Tuesday 10 May 2016 - Apache: Big Data > Media/Analyst Training for Incubating Projects > 9AM - 12Noon: Hyatt Regency Windsor Room - Convention Level/3rd Floor > + 3-4PM Office Hours: King George Media Lounge - Convention Level/3rd > Floor > > DESCRIPTION: Prepare yourself for a variety of media opportunities with > communication skills that resonate with editors and analysts and help > generate positive coverage. Learn how to craft, control, and bridge messages > and gain confidence during the interviewing process. Present your position > clearly and become more persuasive to effectively target editors and > influence the analyst community. Hone your presentation techniques -- from > public speaking to analyst briefings -- through group coaching, individual > interviews, and breakout practice sessions. Takeaways include identifying > common mistakes and tips on how to avoid them, press do's and don'ts, analyst > relationship management, developing thought campaigns, positioning previews > and launch tactics, and more. A must-attend for those interested in promoting > their Open Source project and becoming a resource for the media community at > large. NOTE: Restricted class size; limited to participants who are actively > involved with projects in the Apache Incubator and/or Apache Labs. > > > 2) Wednesday 11 May 2016 - ApacheCon > Media/Analyst QuickStart + Immersion for TLPs and Established Projects > 10AM - 1PM: Hyatt Regency Windsor Room - Convention Level/3rd Floor > + 1-2.30PM Office Hours: King George Media Lounge - Convention Level/3rd > Floor > > DESCRIPTION: Perception is reality! Step up your basic media skills to become > a more effective spokesperson and take control of the interviewing process. > Handle sensitive topics, aggressive interviews, and misquotes with gravitas > and confidence. Present yourself credibly in a variety of scenarios - press > conferences, analyst briefings, communications crises, and more. Class format > includes group coaching, individual interviews, and breakout practice > sessions. Hands-on, tactical tips on improving your written media skills to > mitigate the reality of overworked reporters and make your efforts more > credible to analysts and the community at large. NOTE: Restricted class size; > limited to participants who are actively involved with TLPs and/or serve as > mentors or spokespeople within the Apache community. > > > > TO SIGN UP: please email me directly at [email protected] with the following > information -- > > - Your Full Name > - Name(s) of Apache Project(s) you're involved with and your role (PMC > member/committer/marketing team, etc.) > - What is your comfort level with the English language (are you a beginner, > intermediate, or fluent speaker?) > - Have you taken media training before? If so, where/when? > - Do you have a specific issue that you would like to address in the class? > > Priority will be given to PMC members and/or project marketing teams. > > > > Thanks for your interest! I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver next > month! > > Warmly, > Sally > > + we _may_ have space available for observers -- if you're not planning to > roll up sleeves and work with the group, you may sign up, but I ask that you > kindly state that you'd prefer to be an "observer". > > = = = > > [1] > http://apache.org/foundation/records/minutes/2016/board_minutes_2016_02_17.txt > > From the President's Report: "Sally has confirmed a return of her > media/analyst trainings at ApacheCon. I've already signed up for my much > needed update and I recommend everyone who is at all interest in such things > to sign up when Sally announces them within the community..." > > # # # > >
