FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – OCTOBER 4, 2007 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. –
On Tuesday, November 6, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., SRT Solutions will host "Suits and Geeks: Bridging the Technology Divide," an Open Spaces event, at Automation Alley. Open Spaces forums, dubbed the 'Unconference' by BusinessWeek, allow attendees to specify the day's content and direction, taking full advantage of the expertise of the group.
"Suits and Geeks" is designed to help bridge the communication divide between management and technologists in order to create technology solutions that drive business forward. This open spaces event will help technologists learn how to convince business managers why new hardware and software is actually good for business. Business managers will learn how to convince technologists to be more receptive to market timing and positioning.
"Great technology leaders and great business leaders want the same thing: To create a successful business that succeeds in the marketplace," explained Bill Wagner, co-founder, SRT Solutions. "Technology initiatives fail because management and technologists don't connect with how they talk about business issues. This open spaces event is designed to remedy the communication disconnect by providing a forum for discussion where technologists and business leaders alike can learn about the impact of technology, and how it can be best implemented in an individual enterprise."
The event will kick off with an introduction from Wagner, and Dianne Marsh, SRT Solutions' co-founder, including direction on how the open spaces event will proceed throughout the day. Three separate rooms will serve as forums for discussions on topics decided by attendees, focused on bridging communication divides between technologists and management. Participants will set the day's agenda, lead the discussions, and share problems and solutions.
"Suits and Geeks" includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch. Space for this event is limited and registration is required. Cost for the event is $99 for attendees who pre-registered by October 23, $125 for pre-registration October 24- November 5; and $150 at the door. Register by visiting SRT's website, www.srtsolutions.com, or by calling 734-929-3211.