Managing Partner of Lighthouse Consulting Partners To Speak At Regional Project Management Institute Spring Symposium.

Troy, Michigan based Lighthouse Consulting Partners Eugenia Schwalm to speak at Great Lakes Chapter of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Spring Symposium April 23rd, 2008 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Ms. Schwalm will speak about the impact to communications when integrating distributed and diverse teams on a global project.

Troy, Michigan (PRWEB) April 2, 2008 -- Lighthouse Consulting Partners, leading global provider of training solutions, announces that managing partner Eugenia Schwalm will speak at the Great Lakes Chapter of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Spring Symposium April 23, 2008 at the Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Ms. Schwalm's presentation is entitled "The Impact to Communications when Integrating Distributed and Diverse Teams on a Global Project."

"Eugenia's practical knowledge and professional expertise about distributed teams in a global environment fits well with the goal of this important gathering - building professionalism in project management," noted Michelle Pallas Managing Partner of Lighthouse Consulting Partners. "Those attending will gain valuable tips on how to successfully communicate with team members on global projects."

Eugenia Schwalm, a certified Project Management Professional, is an expert in outsourcing, risk management, project management, business analysis, systems development life cycle and project recovery. Schwalm is a Managing Partner of Lighthouse Consulting Partners where she is responsible for training and product development. Schwalm is also is a Certified Business Analysis Professional through the International Institute of Business Analysis.

With more than 260,000 members in over 171 countries, PMI is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. PMI also promotes career and professional development and offers certification, networking and community involvement opportunities. The Great Lakes PMI Chapter has 2,200 members in the tri-county area.

About Lighthouse Consulting Partners. Lighthouse Consulting Partners is a global provider of training solutions for organizations collaborating in a virtual environment and across geographical boundaries. The company's programs and services help technical and operations departments manage relationships with internal customers, distributed and offshore resources, and vendor partners. Services range from hands-on coaching and consulting to best practice based workshops, specifically tailored so organizations in a range of industries can better translate business needs into valuable solutions. www.lcpservices.com

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