The Association Executive's Guide to Trouble Free IT

The Association Executive's Guide to Trouble Free IT Presented by Linda Lynch, President, KI Technology Group Thursday, October 4 \| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \| The Henry Center at Michigan State University This TechByte is part of the Technology of the Month Series. Each session is individually developed to enhance your knowledge on current trends in technology. View the complete list of sessions.
About the Session
There is no escaping technology – it is everywhere and always evolving. As an executive, it is imperative that your association utilize technology in the most effective and cost-friendly ways possible. Are you wondering how do you do that when you aren't a technology expert? The answer - surround yourself with others who are! Participate in this session to gain the basic knowledge you need to be able to hire an IT company to help you achieve your association’s goals. At the end of the session you will be able to: 1) identify 4 costly misconceptions association executives have about computer maintenance and repair; 2) recognize 5 mistakes to avoid when selecting a computer consultant, and; 3) pinpoint 21 revealing questions that will help you instantly spot an unethical or incompetent computer repair/support technician. Find the knowledge you need to make educated decisions when obtaining IT support. This session is part of a Technology of the Month Series. Each session, or TechByte, is an exploration of technologies and concepts currently available to you. Every TechByte is it's own neat package of useful information. Register to attend one, two, or the full series – however many you attend, you will leave knowing more than when you came. This is your chance to seize an opportunity to gain more knowledge to improve efficiency and productivity in your position within your organization. View the full series here.
About the Presenter
*Linda Lynch, President, KI Technology Group* Linda Lynch is President and CEO of KI Technology Group in East Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1979 with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. A computer programmer by training, she held programming positions at Consumers’ Energy and Burroughs Corporation before coming to KI Technology Group in 1986. At KI Technology Group, Linda has handled most aspects of supporting and training clients and acquired an ownership interest in the company in 1990. Serving as President since 1992, she has been instrumental in managing the company’s transition from a software company to a full service technology company. Linda is the author of The Executive Guide to Trouble Free IT and participates in a number of industry organizations, including The ASCII Group and CompTIA, where she sits on the Board of Directors. Locally, Linda has been a member of the Career Quest Advisory Council since 2004 and is a member of the Capital Area IT Council. She was recently elected to the Board of Capital Area United Way and is a member of their Communications Committee. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Lansing and the Founding Chapter of the National Association of Career Women.

The Association Executive's Guide to Trouble Free IT Presented by Linda Lynch, President, KI Technology Group Thursday, October 4 \| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \| The Henry Center at Michigan State University This TechByte is part of the Technology of the Month Series. Each session is individually developed to enhance your knowledge on current trends in technology. View the complete list of sessions.
About the Session
There is no escaping technology – it is everywhere and always evolving. As an executive, it is imperative that your association utilize technology in the most effective and cost-friendly ways possible. Are you wondering how do you do that when you aren't a technology expert? The answer - surround yourself with others who are! Participate in this session to gain the basic knowledge you need to be able to hire an IT company to help you achieve your association’s goals. At the end of the session you will be able to: 1) identify 4 costly misconceptions association executives have about computer maintenance and repair; 2) recognize 5 mistakes to avoid when selecting a computer consultant, and; 3) pinpoint 21 revealing questions that will help you instantly spot an unethical or incompetent computer repair/support technician. Find the knowledge you need to make educated decisions when obtaining IT support. This session is part of a Technology of the Month Series. Each session, or TechByte, is an exploration of technologies and concepts currently available to you. Every TechByte is it's own neat package of useful information. Register to attend one, two, or the full series – however many you attend, you will leave knowing more than when you came. This is your chance to seize an opportunity to gain more knowledge to improve efficiency and productivity in your position within your organization. View the full series here.
About the Presenter
*Linda Lynch, President, KI Technology Group* Linda Lynch is President and CEO of KI Technology Group in East Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1979 with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. A computer programmer by training, she held programming positions at Consumers’ Energy and Burroughs Corporation before coming to KI Technology Group in 1986. At KI Technology Group, Linda has handled most aspects of supporting and training clients and acquired an ownership interest in the company in 1990. Serving as President since 1992, she has been instrumental in managing the company’s transition from a software company to a full service technology company. Linda is the author of The Executive Guide to Trouble Free IT and participates in a number of industry organizations, including The ASCII Group and CompTIA, where she sits on the Board of Directors. Locally, Linda has been a member of the Career Quest Advisory Council since 2004 and is a member of the Capital Area IT Council. She was recently elected to the Board of Capital Area United Way and is a member of their Communications Committee. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Lansing and the Founding Chapter of the National Association of Career Women.