Dear All, The Lean Enterprise and Continuous Improvement meetup is a social learning initiative designed to bring together SMEs, Quality practitioners, Business owners, Technologists, Business Analysts, Managers, Decision Makers, Product Owners, Product Managers; to plan, learn, discuss and share experiences, implementations, best practices, body of knowledge, metrics, methodologies, tools and techniques as applicable; to take an enterprise through a journey of Continuous Improvement with an end …

Introduction to PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, Inc. The Silicon Valley Chapter is a regional component of PMI and a resource for all aspects of project management leadership and information in California's Silicon Valley (southern end of San Francisco Bay). The chapter’s 2,000 plus members enjoy over 180 yearly local activities supported by an all volunteer staff. In addition, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has been achieved by over 50% of its members. The Chapter’s mission i …

Are you a consultant, speaker, or coach who wants to move to your next level? Every mass-level expert has a book. Do you want to be one of them? Or perhaps you have just always wanted to write a book. I've worked with top speakers and experts like Alex Mandossian, Jeff Slayter, Milana Leshinsky, and others. I have a passion for helping aspiring non-fiction authors get their book out! Our meetings are about exploring different tools and techniques for designing, creating, publishing and promoting …

I started this group because I've personally experienced and have whitnessed transformational change in many of my clients and wanted to help others do the same. Anybody can do it, I've got a 7yr old niece who uses it regularly. Can you imagine how your life would be different if you knew how to relieve stress at the age of 7? It can help relieve a broad range of issues such as stress, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, sleeplessness, relations …

Electrophysiology modalities: electroencephalography (EEG) = brain surface electromyography (sEMG) = muscles electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) = heart The idea is to create a community focused on active EXG experimentation. Meet regularly, design, execute, and analyze results from experiments, together. The purpose of this group is to create a small community of people interested in electrophysiology sensor-based self-experimentation. We have some research-grade sensors and equipment which we can us …

This group is a place for independent game developers who live in the Silicon Valley (near San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Los Altos) to discuss design trends, platforms, tools, testing and sales techniques, the media, the IRS, lawyers, cloning, pirates, advertising, publishers, stupid mistakes we've made, and anything else that is relevant to an indie developer who wants to successfully make it in the games industry. There are DOZENS of game development events and groups with very speci …

If you have been wanting to make a shift, to live your life to the fullest, come join us in the journey of self healing and self empowering. Learn simple exercises and techniques to optimize your body's own energy to promote high-level wellness, peak performance, and joyful living. As we change our vibration, we change the Earth's vibration. We are a group of wellness professionals, and energy workers inspired to build an energy wellness community, by connecting the like-minded people, creati …

The SVForum Software Architecture and Platform SIG offers a forum for members to discuss and learn about new and emerging technologies in software architecture, development tools, and platforms. At the monthly meeting, there is a technical presentation involving software tools, techniques, platforms, or architecture used to capitalize on an emerging market opportunity or solve an enterprise computing problem. Software tools include emerging functional languages such as Scala or F#, HTML5 or new …

This Meetup Group is to bring awareness about the great secret in the breath. We all have an inbuilt ability to calm the mind, heal the body, and energize the whole system in minutes using the breath. This meetup groups serves the East Bay area. You will learn Principles of Healthy Living, Effortless Meditation, Yoga & Breathing techniques and tools to chart a new course for your life! Do you want to know an ancient secret ? No Breath No Life, Know Breath Know Life The breath is our best friend …

If you are a divergent thinker that has ever been labeled (clinically or by family and friends) as ADHD/ADD, and If you’re ready for a change, this is the group for you. We have some rock solid new habits and strategies to take your life and business to the next level. Our vision is to see you living your life on your terms, doing what you love and do best. We believe that you have a mighty purpose and all the gifts, talents and resources to help you live that purpose. If you're not sure what th …

“ If you'd like to build your business relationships, to grow sales, to learn and apply new skills, tools and strategies, and to have sustainable results in income & success, this is the group to join. ” - Shu-Hsien Ho, Business Owner & Meetup Group Organizer Are you looking to Boost your sales ? Reduce your work stress and time ? Enjoy life as any entrepreneur deserves ? & Make easy and solid business connections ? Welcome Business Women & Men ! F*ree Networking & Business Trainings, Worksho …

At Davenriche European Martial Artes School (DEMAS) we study the armed and unarmed martial techniques of Italy and England. Classes include the long sword, the rapier, the cut and thrust sword, knife fighting, grappling and even armored combat in which we practice in full armor. When studying the martial arts at DEMAS the student will study the martial theories that will allow the student to be able to use any tool in the fight. Most people have played at sword fighting as children, and now you …

You are a Rock Star at your everyday life. You can be a busy mom, executive, artist or an entrepreneur, and be great at what you do, yet struggle with organization, focus, time management and/or clutter. If you’re ready to make some small shifts to create life on your terms, this is the group for you. We have some rock solid new habits and strategies to take your life and business to the next level. You’ll save time by connecting the habits you want, to the Rock Star success you know you are cap …

Techniques, tips and tools for heterogenous computing, from mobile to HPC applications. Learn from practicing engineers, get hints on how to optimize your applications directly from key architects. Multi-language, on multiple ISA's. So why another group? Hetergenous Computing is really broad - discrete and integrated GPUs, DSPs, FPGAs and CPUs - and the resulting applications, and ecosystems. We are looking at what is takes to move these technologies into mainstream computing - from smartphones …

One common thing among every living creature is to be HAPPY :-). Our basic expectation from our life is to be happy. In the current pace of daily life, we often are caught in the circle of activities and end up drained. Do you come home from work physically or emotionally drained, with little energy left for your family? Do you find it difficult to get out of bed every day knowing that you face an overwhelming workload? Do you feel like you're always behind schedule or wish you could just qu …

We are immersed in numerous activities everyday like taking care of family, working with tough deadlines etc, from the time we wake up, till we go to bed. Isn't it? This meetup will have workshops to equip people with tools to: 1. Increase energy 2. Improve health and happiness 3. Improve focus and concentration 4. Reduce stress 5. Sleep better 6. Calm the mind It also includes: * Stretching, powerful and calming yoga * Powerful breathing technique * Guided Meditation * Introduction …

Meet other locals who are interested in chasing the organic light and photographing lyrical landscape. This group is specially geared for beginner and intermediate photographers who needs some mentoring or wish to explore the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with likeminded photographers. Great landscape photographs are in fact very challenging to create and often the supreme disappointment. The key of this group is we only photograph when the condition is right… that is to say optimal lighting …

The WebGuild holds monthly events for web professionals in Silicon Valley. If you fall into one of these groups this is the perfect forum for you. 1. User Experience - web designers, localization specialist, qa, web analytics 2. Web Applications & SaaS - developers, architects or technologists and other on the web operations side. 3. Internet Marketing - Search Engine Marketing or Search Engine Optimization, web analytics and social media Our events provide you with a forum to learn about …

Internet marketing is an exciting and rewarding field. Powerful new tools and technologies allow even the smallest businesses access to global markets and potentially huge profits. Unfortunately there's also plenty of hype and misinformation around. What really works? How do you separate the solid techniques from the snake oil? And given all the possible things you could do to promote a business online, what should you FOCUS on? We'll explore best practices in email marketing, search en …

The Coherence Connection is focused on providing an on-going opportunity for community members to learn, grow and achieve more driven by their deep desire to align personal power, potential and purpose for peak performance. This Meetup Community is ideal for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, career professionals and professionals operating a private practice, and those who are highly interested and invested in becoming more personally effective, productive and successful in achieving their most impor …