Learn how to plan for success by implementing proven, yet simple, techniques that can be applied to projects of any size

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 8, 2011 — (PRNewswire) — SmartDraw Software, creators of SmartDraw VP, the world's first visual processor™, today announced it will host a webinar aimed at teaching attendees how to simplify project planning and management. This will be held Tuesday, August 16th, at 10:00am PT.

Due to the rapid registration rate for the first session, a second webinar featuring the same content has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 23rd, at 10:00am PT.

The 30-minute webinar titled "Project Planning Made Simple" will highlight:

• How to minimize meetings and maximize impact;
• How to properly scope out tasks so nothing is overlooked;
• How to foster collaboration to get the most out of your team.

"We're all familiar with the saying, 'If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,'" said Sarah Maynard, Manager of Social Media Marketing for SmartDraw. "During this webinar, we'll highlight basic, yet powerful, techniques that organizations of all sizes can implement for any project, regardless of the size or requirements. Better project management can be as simple as creating project charts and timelines that clearly define roles and responsibilities. We'll show you the tools available for this and how to maximize their potential."

Hosted by Maynard and RuthJoy Razon, Training and Development Manager for SmartDraw, the webinar will include time for Q&A following the presentation.

Through the innovation of the world's first visual processor™, SmartDraw Software brings the power of visual communication to every desktop, helping businesses increase their bottom line by improving communication, refining operations, completing projects on time, and successfully implementing their plans. SmartDraw VP automates the creation of 70 different types of business visuals including flowcharts, mind maps, project charts, timelines, floor plans, data charts and more. Built-in integration with Microsoft Office® and Adobe PDF allows users to create and then share SmartDraw visuals with a single click.

For more information, and to reserve your spot, please visit: http://www.smartdraw.com/webinars/visual-company/.

About SmartDraw Software

SmartDraw Software, LLC helps businesses increase their bottom line by improving communication, refining operations, completing projects on time, and successfully implementing their plans through the everyday use of visual communication. Publisher of SmartDraw VP, the world's first visual processor™, SmartDraw Software enables business professionals to easily and automatically create more than 70 types of common business visuals, including flowcharts, project charts, mind maps, org charts, timelines and more. SmartDraw lets anyone achieve professional-quality results in just minutes. SmartDraw is used by more than half of the Fortune 500, as well as thousands of law firms, police departments, health systems and private enterprises of all sizes. SmartDraw Software, LLC is privately-held, with headquarters in San Diego, California. For more information or to download a free trial of SmartDraw, please visit  www.SmartDraw.com.

SOURCE SmartDraw Software