WEST's Upcoming Events (Advancing Women in the Business of Science & Technology)
Dana Bresee Keeth
bresee at MIT.EDU
Tue Oct 8 16:26:31 EDT 2013
Dear MIT Postdocs,
Please see schedule below from *WEST, Advancing Women in the Business
of Science and Technology. *(Not an MIT organization.) Postdocs are very
welcome; note the registration and fee information. WEST's Upcoming
Events can also be seen at http://www.westorg.org/upcoming-events. This
information has been forwarded by Jaime Mayo (jmayo at westorg.org).
Regards,
Dana
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*THE MANAGER’S MAGIC POTION*
*October 10, 2013, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-10-10-the-manager-s-magic-potion
Almost as easy as waving a magic wand, this practice will save you time,
develop staff and increase innovation. As if that weren't enough, with
these five easy inquiries you will more easily delegate, manage
performance and reward your stars. In short, you will run a more
productive and motivated organization. What is the Magic Potion?
Five simple inquiries - translated into your own words – that can help you:
· Identify and motivate your star employees
· Identify performance problems
· Delegate more effectively
· Develop your staff
· Make you a tremendously better manager
This workshop will be lead by Julie Lynch, Principal of Uncommon Consulting.
*ESCAPING CAREER QUICKSAND*
*October 24, 2013, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-10-24-escaping-career-quicksand
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It's an exciting time for women in business today. We are well
positioned for success and as more and more women enter the workforce,
there are more opportunities for women to assume leadership positions.
However, consider this: Men fill the senior executive ranks almost
entirely: 80% of men move up to senior executive positions, while only
20% of women do. Many women who want to advance their careers literally
get stuck on the way up the corporate ladder. This is career quicksand.
You feel stuck and invisible in the organization no matter how hard you
work. You see others getting promoted and you don't understand why
you're not getting ahead. Once you are stuck in career quicksand, it is
unlikely that you will get out unless you are savvy and can think
strategically about the best way out. This workshop will be lead by
Bonnie Marcus. Award winning entrepreneur and Forbes contributing
writer, Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., has real conversations for real women
about real situations in the workplace today.
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*BUILDING A STRATEGIC NETWORK**
*November 4, 2013***, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-11-04-building-a-strategic-network
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Objectives: Participants will leave the workshop with:
- A clear strategic vision for their next networking experience.
- A set of tactics that align with and support this vision.
- A list of steps they can take to better engage new network
contacts – online and offline.
6:00-6:10pm: Registration and light dinner
6:10-6:40pm: Facilitated introductions and building your brand by
practicing your pitch
6:40-7:40pm: Training on developing your own strategic vision for your
network
7:40-8:40pm: Senior women panel discussion on the value of networking
and their stories
8:40-9:00pm: Networking
*A CONVERSATION WITH DEBORAH DUNSIRE – TRANSLATING SCIENCE INTO BUSINESS*
*November 5, 2013**, 6:30-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-11-05-a-conversation-with-deborah-dunsire*
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Join with us for a conversation with Deborah Dunsire, President and CEO
Envivo Pharmaceuticals. Learn the about the opportunities and
challenges of translating science into business and network with a great
group. The event part of ongoing effort to bring WEST programs to the
Route 128/Waltham area and is being carried out jointly with Bentley
University’s Center for the Integration of Science and Industry and the
Center for Women and Business.
6:30-7:00pm: Registration and Networking
7:00-8:00pm: Conversation with Deborah Dunsire
8:00-9:00pm: Reception and Light Bites
*CAREER POSSIBILITIES: SPEED NETWORKING NIGHT
*November 6, 2013***, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-11-06-career-possibilities
Do you want to define your value proposition, explore career
possibilities, and be inspired by women who have grown their science and
technology careers in different directions? Join us for WEST’s annual
Career Possibilities: Speed Networking Night for a great panel
discussion and networking!
*AWAKEN THE SLEEPING GIANT: 5 DRIVERS OF INNOVATION IN ANY ENVIRONMENT**
*November 19, 2013***, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-11-19-drivers-of-innovation-in-any-environment
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Any firm, no matter how large or small, whether it’s been around for 100
years or 10 years, needs to think about how to get to what’s next. You
don’t have to be Steve Jobs to have the next great idea or create the
next great product. What you need is a culture with the five key
drivers that spark innovation and take those ideas to reality. This
engaging, interactive session explores the five key drivers of
innovation in any environment and shows you how to use that business
event we all hate – meetings – to drive innovation. In this session,
participants will learn: The big and small ideas that create innovation,
the five drivers of innovation that any company can build into their
culture, and how to format meetings for innovation conversations. Edith
Onderick-Harvey is a Consultant, Speaker, and Internationally Recognized
Leadership and Talent Development Expert will lead this workshop.
*FIRESIDE CHAT WITH MARJAN KAMALI**
*December 12, 2013***, 6:30-8:30 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2013-12-12-fireside-chat-with-marjan-kamali
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Join us for a Fireside Chat with Marjan Kamali about her book Together
Tea. Perfect for a mother-daughter outing or an evening of interesting
socializing. The evening will start with networking and continue on
with a conservation and reading by the author followed by a question and
answer session. The discussion will be moderated by Deborah
Smith, Enterprise & Partner Group Sales Manager at
/Microsoft/ Corporation and WEST Board member.
*SIXTH ANNUAL "GIVING BACK" AWARDS CEREMONY*
*January 8, 2013**, 6:00-9:00 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2014-01-08-6th-annual-giving-back-awards
Please join WEST for our 6th Annual "Giving Back" Awards Ceremony, as we
honor an extraordinary woman that has made a profound societal impact.
Paula S. Apsell is the Senior Executive Producer, NOVA and NOVA
SCIENCENOW, and Director, WGBH Science Unit. We will also honor WEST
volunteers. Appetizers, wine, dessert, and coffee will be served. Join
us to congratulate, inspire, learn, network, and support the Advancement
of Women in the Business of Science and Technology (‘STEM’) Careers!
Whether shopping for your family, friends, home, or office, there is
something for everyone at this year's Silent Auction Fundraiser – a
plethora of wonderful and interesting items and services for sale from
generous donors around the region! Proceeds from the auction will
benefit our WEST mission, programs and operations – to provide high
quality and affordable educational content and development opportunities
(workshops/events) for all women in STEM careers.
*GET ON BOARD: INSIDE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS*
*January 15, 2014, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2014-01-15-inside-the-board-of-directors
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What makes a good leader? The age old question – are leaders born or
made? The fact is leaders are found everywhere and at every level of an
organization. Leadership competencies and capabilities can be developed
and achieved by all. The focus of this discussion will include
identifying practices, principles and behaviors that result in effective
individual and team leadership creating an environment of trust and
ultimately collaboration. This will be an interactive dialogue where
participants will be introduced to methodologies and processes that are
essential aspects of team leadership including competency development
and planning, action learning, coaching and mentoring. This workshop
will be lead by Rita Balian Allen. She is President of Rita B. Allen
Associates, a provider of career management consulting and coaching
services for individuals and organizations representing a variety of
industries including technology, biotechnology, medical
devices/pharmaceuticals, education, and healthcare.
*BUILDING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM LEADERSHIP - UNLEASHING POTENTIAL AT ALL
LEVELS
January 23, 2014, 6-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2014-01-23-team-leadership**
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What makes a good leader? The age old question – are leaders born or
made? The fact is leaders are found everywhere and at every level of an
organization. Leadership competencies and capabilities can be developed
and achieved by all. The focus of this discussion will include
identifying practices, principles and behaviors that result in effective
individual and team leadership creating an environment of trust and
ultimately collaboration. This will be an interactive dialogue where
participants will be introduced to methodologies and processes that are
essential aspects of team leadership including competency development
and planning, action learning, coaching and mentoring. This workshop
will be lead by Rita Balian Allen. She is President of Rita B. Allen
Associates, a provider of career management consulting and coaching
services for individuals and organizations representing a variety of
industries including high technology, biotechnology, medical
devices/pharmaceuticals, higher education, healthcare and
retail/consumer products.
*A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH JODI DETJEN
February 11, 2014, 6:30-9 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2014-02-11-fireside-chat-with-jodi-detjen
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Join us for a Fireside Chat with Jodi Detjen about her book The Orange
Line - A Women's Guide to Integrating Career, Family and Life. The
evening will start with networking and continue on with a conservation
with the author followed by a question and answer session and a related
exercise. The discussion will be moderated by Kathie Johnson, VP of
Global Advertising & Marketing Operations at Dassault Systèmes.
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*A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH BETSY MYERS
April 3, 2014, 6:30-8:30 PM*
http://www.westorg.org/2014-04-03-fireside-chat-with-betsy-myers
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Join us for a Fireside Chat with Betsy Myers about her book Take the
Lead: Motivate, Inspire, and Bring Out the Best in Yourself and Everyone
Around You. The evening will start with networking and continue on with
a conversation with the author followed by a question and answer
session. The discussion will be moderated by Debbie Dean, Vice
President at Dassault Systèmes.
*Upcoming WEST Events: **http://www.westorg.org/upcoming-events*
*
Jaime Mayo
Director of Operations*
WEST - Advancing Women in the Business of Science and Technology
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