The Dynamic Sector Newsletter

Building human capability to produce positive change in organizations and the world

Unsung Heroes Event 2011

I have emceed this event for the last three years and this will be my fourth.

Please join me in celebrating an "Unsung Hero" in our community - Enid Elliot!

Hope to see you there!

Click to read [Gerry's Blog] or to view the [event poster].

Connect with Gerry

Victoria SharePoint Users Group

We are proud to announce that we will be hosting the

Victoria SharePoint Users group.

These collaborative meetings provide answers and support to a diverse group of SharePoint users through guest speaker presentations, roundtable discussions and more.

Founded by Sean Wallbridge of itgroove and Microsoft MVP , this community user group and website (built on SharePoint 2010 Foundation of course) was created because we believe Microsoft SharePoint is the fastest growing product to come out of Microsoft in the history of the company and there is a big reason behind that

- it's awesome.

Contact us to join our vSharePoint Speakers Mailing list and we'll send you a list of available dates for future vSharePoint events.

Last Minute Discounts

Save $250 when you register for:

SharePoint 2010 Level 2 - April 19, 20, & 21, 9am-4pm

Save $50 when you register for:

SharePoint 2010 Skills Upgrade - April 18, 9am-12pm

April 2011 Courses

Microsoft Office - see all courses offered

Adobe Creative Suite - see all courses offered

Social Media - see all courses offered

SharePoint - see all courses offered

Free eClasses

SharePoint 2010 Introductory Fre*eClass
1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month - 9:00am to 9:45 am

Microsoft Life Meeting - Introductory Fre*eClass

2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month - 9:00am to 9:45 am

A Greener Sector:

Bring on the Bulk

We are now buying bulk foods where we can.

Earlier this month, my colleague Kelly pointed out how many of our favourite food brands are available in bulk at our local grocery store. This got us thinking - why were we buying small containers of tea, coffee, juices, etc. for clients several times a week when we could be buying them in bulk?

This way we reduce our waste by avoiding unnecessary packaging and, at the same time, save a few bucks.

It's a win-win!

This green initiative was brought to you by Veronica Rutherford.

Client Feedback

"Incidentally, I was the person who selected Sector and that [SharePoint 2010 Level 2] course for our training option... I was very please that it exceeded our expectations."

-Don Moffatt

BC Public Service Agency

We want to hear from you!

Comments? Criticisms? Rave reviews?

Please contact us to have your voice expressed or concern addressed in our next newsletter. Anonymous contributions accepted.

Social Media Camp 2011

Social Media Camp Victoria 2011 will take place on June 3rd & 4th at the Victoria Conference Center.

Social Media Camp is a two-day educational event featuring insightful speakers, workshops, one-on-one help, and networking opportunities.

Last year's event was the largest technology-related conference on Vancouver Island, and one of the largest social media events in Western Canada, drawing attendees from across North America.

Advanced registration is only $299 plus HST. This price will rise over the coming months leading up to the event so don't delay, register today and save!

Sector Learning is a proud sponsor of this event. Our friends and clients can receive a $50 registration discount, using the discount code SECTOR (all caps).

Volunteer Victoria

is

Social Media Camp 2011's "Charity of Choice."

Since 1974, Volunteer Victoria has helped to build an engaged community through leadership in volunteerism

and non-profit management.

70% of sales forces report a minimum 20% increase in sales using the Dale Carnegie process.

About Sector Learning Solutions

Founded in Victoria in 1983, Sector Learning Solutions provides premium software application training and consulting - specializing in SharePoint and Microsoft Office collaboration tools.

Our learning solutions are backed by Sector's comprehensive
Learning Guarantee.

Sector Learning Solutions is qualified as a preferred vendor for the BC Public Sector under Corporate Supply Arrangement CSA#000333.

Instructor's Tip

How to Reduce PDF File Size in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro

Tried to email a PDF you've created but the file size is too large?

Don't worry! You don't have to go back and resize each individual file or jpeg.

1. Open your PDF.

2. Select the "Document" menu.

3. Select "Reduce File Size."

4. Select the version compatibility.

Note: Limiting compatibility to the latest version reduces the file size.

How do I choose? Ask yourself: Is the document recipient using using the latest version of Acrobat Reader?

Don't know?