The PL/SQL Challenge: 15 Key Tips Everyone Must Know (4.47MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/13/2008 Abstract: This presentation will cover 15 top Oracle PL/SQL tips and features. There are many features and tips that have presented in various presentations throughout the years. There are many features that have been incorporated into Oracle PL/SQL over the past 15 years. This presentation takes 15 of the top features and tips and educates the attendees on the usefulness and power of these top 15. They are all covered with examples throughout the presentation.

Catapult to the New PL/SQL: 10gR1 and 10gR2 Key Features (3.24MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/13/2008 Abstract: This presentation will cover the new key PL/SQL related features specific to Oracle10g release 1 and release 2. The new features covered include the following: new conditional compilation, new PL/SQL commands (regular expressions), new and enhanced Oracle supplied packages (dbms_output, dbms_ddl wrap procedure, dbms_warning, dbms_stats), new functions, new enhanced SQL commands (flashback table, etc.), etc. Each of the features covered will include example code to enforce the new features capabilities and usefulness.

Time to Master the Other Side - Key Non Technical Traits for Success (4.49MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/13/2008 Abstract: This presentation focuses on the keys to being successful at your job by applying non-technical skills. Far too often, employees become technically proficient through education, but they are never educated on the other half of the equation - namely, the non-technical skills. These should not be overlooked. The presentation reviews a variety of skills that can be applied to your work environment to make you and your company more effective. The presentation covers the following areas: customer service, change, effective meetings, listening, responding to situations, building a winning team and effective communication.

Take the Plunge: Top New 11g PL/SQL Features (3.87MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/13/2008 Abstract: This presentation will cover the new key PL/SQL related features specific to Oracle 11g. The new features covered include the following: new conditional compilation, new PL/SQL commands, new and enhanced Oracle supplied packages, new functions, new enhanced SQL commands, etc. Each of the features covered will include example code to enforce the new features capabilities and usefulness.

The PL/SQL Challenge: 20 Key Tips Everyone Must Know (4.62MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/17/2007 Abstract: This presentation will cover 20 top Oracle PL/SQL tips and features. There are many features and tips that have been presented in various presentations throughout the years. There are many features that have been incorporated into Oracle PL/SQL over the past 15 years. This presentation takes 20 of the top features and tips and educates the attendees on the usefulness and power of these top 20. They are all covered with examples throughout the presentation.

Time to Master the Other Side - Key Non Technical Traits for Success (4.36MB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/16/2007 Abstract: This presentation focuses on the keys to being successful at your job by applying non-technical skills. Far too often, employees become technically proficient through education, but they are never educated on the other half of the equation - namely, the non-technical skills. These should not be overlooked. This presentation reviews a variety of skills that can be applied to your work environment to make you and your company more effective. This presentation covers the following areas: customer service, change, effective meetings, listening, responding to situations, building a winning team and effective communication. These areas are each covered with examples.

The PL/SQL Grid: Time to Expand to 10g R1 and 10g R2 (899KB) Presented at: Collaborate Date: 04/24/2006 Abstract: This presentation will cover the new PL/SQL related features specific to Oracle10g release 1 and release 2. The new features covered include the following: new conditional compilation, new PL/SQL commands (regular expressions), new and enhanced Oracle supplied packages (dbms_output, dbms_ddl wrap procedure, dbms_warning, dbms_stats), new functions, new enhanced SQL commands (flashback table, etc.), etc. Each of the features covered will include example code to enforce the new features capabilities and usefulness.