Released on = November 9, 2006, 3:03 pm

Press Release Author = Mike Grimshaw, IMC SoCal

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = IMC will offer dual subjects at their November 28 meeting
discussing how to become an expert witness, and personal brand reputation building
through publishing, featuring five prominent panel members.

Press Release Body = What an expert witness is and how to become an expert witness,
and the value of being published as an aid to personal brand reputation building
will be the dual subjects of the November meeting of the Institute of Management
Consultants (IMC) to be held on Tuesday, November 28 at the Ayres Hotel (14400
Hindry Avenue, I-405 at Rosecrans Blvd.) in Hawthorne. A one hour workshop will
begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by networking, and the dinner meeting will commence at
6 p.m.

Dinner Meeting: "Serving as an Expert Witness"

Being an expert witness and how to become an expert witness offers an invaluable
opportunity for consultants to share their expertise in litigation proceedings while
acquiring a new profit center and career if they so choose. Dan Poynter, a noted
litigation consultant whose seminars have been featured on CNN and a legal media
resource on matters relating to being an expert witness, will cover a wide range of
subjects, including: what is an expert witness; how does one find clients; how much
to charge; what to expect in the courtroom; how to prepare for testimony; how to
become an expert witness and how to handle tough questions.

Workshop: "How Publishing Increases 'Get Known' and 'Get Business'"

A distinguished panel of published authors will share their knowledge and expertise
on publishing with attendees at the meeting. They will present information on the
value of "being published" in terms of personal brand reputation building, building
the name recognition, reputation and credibility of consultants as a means to
enhance and expand their consulting practice. The panel will be moderated by IMC
Board Member Mike Grimshaw and members will include:

- Don McNamara, President of Heritage Associates, Inc., a management consulting,
training and coaching company, has authored books on visionary sales leadership and
how to build superior sales organizations.

- Dan Poynter has produced more than 76 books and revisions which have been
translated into a myriad of languages and have sold millions of copies, including
several best sellers.

- Paul Glen, Past President of the Southern California Chapter of IMC, is an
award-winning author, management columnist and professional speaker.

- Chris Malburg has over four million words in print and has authored nine books and
more than 100 articles on the subjects of management, strategic and tactical
planning and treasury operations.

- James B. Ayres, a Certified Management Consultant, has held leadership positions
at numerous major companies and has expertise in manufacturing and supply chain
related practices.

For meeting information e-mail Mike Grimshaw @ mike@thegrimshawgroup.com or visit:
http://www.imcsocal.org/html/event_archive/monthly/2006-11-28.htm

About IMC SoCal

IMC is an international professional association and certifying body dedicated to
promoting excellence and ethics in management consulting. IMC provides
certification, education, and professional resources to management consultants. For
more information on IMC, the program, personal brand reputation building, how to
become an expert witness, or event registration visit www.imcsocal.org. For more
information on IMC programs, please contact Mike Grimshaw, IMC Program Chairman, at
310-541-7946 or mike@thegrimshawgroup.com.

IMC SoCal Contact: Mike Grimshaw at mike@thegrimshawgroup.com
Media Contact: Fisher & Associates, Inc. at 818/346-1750 or pr4biz@FisherPR.com.

Web Site = http://www.imcsocal.org

Contact Details = Mike Grimshaw
IMC SoCal
310-541-7946
mike@thegrimshawgroup.com
14400 Hindry Avenue
Hawthorne, CA 90250