Presentation Skills

 

'PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS' WORKSHOP

Monday, June 29, 2009

 5:30pm-9:00pm 

REGISTRATION CLOSED


Description:

Scientists, engineers and other technically trained professionals face the daunting task of needing to present complex information to their peers and non-experts in business settings. This practical, interactive workshop will help you improve your technical presentation skills at job interviews, board meetings, group meetings, conferences, and investor pitches.  It will help you feel more confident, target your audience, and achieve your goals. You will come away with:

  • How to convey complex information to non-experts
  • 8 rules for effective PowerPoint slides
  • What concepts to emphasize in a business context
  • How to develop great 'elevator pitches'
  • Secrets to successfully handling challenging questions
  • The 3 biggest mistakes made by scientists and engineers
  • How to establish your credibility

Whether you need to present your science internally to another department, are trying to get a job, or are seeking funding for your company, this workshop will help you improve your prospects. Those who should attend include: scientists, engineers, managers, CEO's, entrepreneurs,  job seekers, academics, and those seeking to advance their careers.

Cost:
Any 1 Workshop: $90 Members; $120 Non-Members ($160 Workshop & Membership)
Any 2 Workshops: $170 Members; $220 Non-Members ($240 Workshops & Membership)
Any 3 Workshops: $240 Members; $310 Non-Members (includes Membership!)
Any 4 Workshops: $300 Members; $370 Non-Members (includes Membership!)
Light dinner and refreshments are included.

REGISTRATION CLOSED


Location:
One Main Street, Cambridge MA, Cambridge MA

(Corner of Main St. and Memorial Drive., Near Kendall Square T stop).  

DIRECTIONS


Agenda:

5:30-6:00pm Registration, Networking and Refreshments

6:00-8:45pm Interactive, participatory Workshop

8:45-9:00pm Networking and Refreshments

Workshop Leader:

Gwen Acton Ph.D. is President of Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (WEST), and CEO and founder of Vivo Group, a strategic consulting firm specializing in improving the productivity and innovation of scientists and other highly trained knowledge workers. Prior to this, Dr. Acton ran the operations of the Functional Genomics Program at the Whitehead Institute/M.I.T. Center for Genome Research for five years. She also served as a faculty member at Harvard University in the department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dr. Acton received a doctorate in molecular biology and genetics from M.I.T. in 1991. Dr. Acton was a freelance journalist for the Associated Press, is an experienced public speaker, and is the author the book The Bluffers Guide to Genetics recently published by Oval Press.

 

Pre-registration for this workshop ends Friday, June 26 at 6pm. No on-site registration is available.

REGISTRATION CLOSED