'SUMMER SKILLS SERIES' WORKSHOPS
June & July 2010
Summer is a great time to expand your skill set! This series consists of small, interactive 3+ hour workshops in which you will gain new expertise through participatory exercises and lectures. Designed specifically for those in the science and technology industries. You can sign up for just one workshop, several, or the whole series – there is an increasing discount the more workshops you sign up for. MORE INFO
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION DURING CONFLICT
NEGOTIATE FOR SUCCESS: OUTCOME DRIVEN DISCUSSIONS
HERDING CATS: EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CREATING YOUR "BRAND" USING SOCIAL NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
NAVIGATING CHANGE: MANAGING PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITIONS
WEST LEADERSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION
June 9 6:00pm-9:00pm Cambridge, MA
The third annual WEST celebration honored women who have been entrepreneurial – either by starting their own companies, or by taking risks and achieving success within larger companies. The awards were presented at an elegant evening party in Cambridge.
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NETWORKING WORKSHOP: LEARNING THE ART OF THE 'INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW'
April 28, 5:30pm-9:00pm Cambridge MA
In a challenging job market, the most successful seekers are those that make the most effective use of their networks to find connections they did not know they had, uncover opportunities that may not even be posted and ensure that their resumes are actually read and remembered by hiring managers.
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ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
April 14 6:00pm-9:00pm Cambridge, MA
Over 15 One-Night Mentors made brief presentations about how they broke into and thrived in careers outside of academia. They were then available for speed networking at separate tables for an opportunity to ask them questions.
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MORE IMPACT IN LESS TIME
March 25 6:00-9:00pm Cambridge MA
The three major obstacles faced by many executive women – and what you can do to avoid them.
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BUILDING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK
March 10 Noon-2:00pm Luncheon, Cambridge MA
At some point many of us have to deal with a difficult boss or coworker. This luncheon seminar will provide concrete tools for handling challenging work situations. Led by Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster, coauthors of the bestselling book Working With You is Killing Me.
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PROJECT LEADERSHIP SERIES
February 2010
Project and alliance management are becoming increasingly important in the science and technology industries. In this two part WEST series, you will expand your leadership, influencing and motivational skills. MORE INFO
"MANAGING THROUGH INFLUENCE"
"PROJECT MANAGEMENT 101"
ANNUAL WEST HOLIDAY PARTY AND NETWORKING EVENT
Thursday, January 21 6:00pm-9:00pm Boston, MA
This annual event celebrates Women, Entrepreneurs, Science and Technology. The energetic and festive occasion provides formal and informal networking opportunities with other WEST members, a chance to hear about exciting developments at WEST, entertainment, good food, and time to enjoy the party. We will also be acknowledging those who "Give Back" to others in science and technology.
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2009
INTRAPRENEURS & INNOVATION
December 8, 2009 6:00pm-9:00pm Cambridge, MA
Becoming entrepreneurial within an existing organization involves innovation, risk-taking, and the ability to lead others to success. Learn how to discover and develop your entrepreneurial talents and apply them to your career.
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FALL JOB SERIES WORKSHOPS
November, 2009
The "Fall Job Series" workshops are small, interactive workshops that will help you land a new job or find a new career, even in tough economic times. MORE INFO Topics included
HONING YOUR PITCH
RESUME MAKEOVER
COMMUNICATING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY TO NON-EXPERTS
October 15, 2009 Cambridge, MA
Success in science and technology industries often hinges on communicating complex technical information and its business importance to those who are not experts in the field. This panel discussion included writers, editors, and PR/communications experts.
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LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES: CEO PANEL
September 17, 2009 Boston, MA
WEST’s fall kickoff event featured a panel of CEO’s of life science and technical companies discussing the leadership issues that are most important during the current economic situation.
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SUMMER SKILLS SERIES' WORKSHOPS
June & July 2009
Participants expanded their skill sets by choosing one or more of WEST's interactive 3-hour workshops in which they gained new expertise through participatory exercises and lectures. Designed specifically for those in the science and technology industries. MORE INFO
Topics Included:
LEADERSHIP: THE LEAP TO MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATE SAVVY
MENTORING: HOW TO FIND (AND BE) A GREAT MENTOR
ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
June 18, 2009 Cambridge, MA
A panel discussion featuring four women in science or technology who shared their experience breaking into and thriving in careers outside of academia including how they identified their new career, landed their first job, and the pros and cons of their new field.
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WEST LEADERSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION
May 28, 2009 Boston, MA
This second annual WEST celebration honored women who have been entrepreneurial – either by starting their own companies, or by taking risks and achieving success within larger companies. The awards will be presented at an elegant evening cocktail party in Boston.
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BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
April 28, 2009 Boston, MA
Rare opportunity to hear from four women who serve on corporate boards of directors. Topics of discussion included: what it’s like to serve on a board, best practices for working with boards of directors, strategies for getting onto a board and the role of women on boards.
ACQUIRING IP FROM UNIVERSITIES (IN YOUR LIFETIME....)
March 26, 2009 Cambridge, MA
A panel featuring an intellectual property attorney, a university technology licensing office director, and a licensee discussed how intellectual property is best moved from research to industry, what issues can arise, and ways to improve the process.
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'COMMUNICATION SKILLS' WORKSHOP
March 14, 2009 Cambridge, MA
Communication skills are key to advancement in any career. This four-hour Saturday workshop focused on improving communication abilities of participants. The event was led by Sarah Cardozo Duncan, a career specialist.
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'EFFECTIVE TEAMS' PANEL DISCUSSION
February 26, 2009 Waltham, MA
Building effective teams and learning to be a team-player are essential skills for everything from starting a company to managing a group within a larger organization.
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'PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS' WORKSHOP
February 9, 2009 Cambridge, MA
In this workshop you will learn new ways to conduct your meetings using “formulas” or tools that change the way you structure your meetings to make them naturally more effective and efficient, even under the pressure of changing economic conditions.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
January 22, 2009 Cambridge, MA
WEST annual Holiday Party and Networking Event celebrating Women, Entrepreneurs, Science and Technology with formal and informal networking opportunities with other WEST members.
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2008
NEGOTIATION AND GENDER (Co-Sponsored with AWIS)
December 10, 2008, Cambridge, MA
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Hannah Riley Bowles presents her current research on negotiation and gender in the workplace, and discusses implications for working women. (Note that this event is co-sponsored with the Association for Women in Science.)
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NETWORKING SKILLS WORKSHOP
November 15, 2008, Cambridge, MA
Networking skills are key to advancement in any career, including in science and technology. This three-hour Saturday workshop focused on improving networking abilities of participants.
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VENTURE CAPITAL (VC) PANEL
Oct. 22, 2008, Cambridge, MA
Learn more about what Venture Capitalists (VCs) are looking for in prospective companies, as well as what it's like to be a Venture Capitalist.
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HOW TO MARKET YOUR IDEAS (AND YOURSELF) IN BUSINESS
Sept. 18, 2008, Cambridge, MA
Learn more about how to best present your technical and business ideas, as well as yourself, in this panel discussion.
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WEST LEADERSHIP AWARD CELEBRATION
June 4, 2008, Boston, MA
This first annual WEST celebration will honor women who have been entrepreneurial - either by starting their own companies, or by taking risks and achieving success within larger companies. The awards will be presented at an elegant evening cocktail party in Boston.
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TO MBA, OR NOT TO MBA: PROS AND CONS OF OBTAINING A BUSINESS DEGREE
May 6, 2008 Cambridge MA
Many technical or science individuals wonder whether they need an MBA to be successful in business. This panel discussion will consider the pros and cons of getting a business degree, and provide examples of successful women who have chosen “to MBA, or not to MBA”.
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LIFE SCIENCE PATENT STRATEGIES: FROM IDEAS TO APPROVED PRODUCTS
April 3, 2008 Cambridge MA
An overview of how to build effective intellectual property strategies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, including an overview of patents, how to use them as marketing tools, and the role of IP in large pharma.
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Sponsored By:
Lowrie Lando & Anastasi, LLP
ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
March 13, 2008 Cambridge MA
A panel discussion featuring four women in science or technology who will share their experience breaking into and thriving in careers outside of academia including: science writing, business development, and technology transfer. They will share how they identified their new career, landed their first job, and the pros and cons of their new field.
Tips and Summary of the Event
Sponsored By:
MIT Professional Education Programs
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
IMPROVING COMMUNICATION SKILLS: BEST PRACTICES
March 1, 2008, Cambridge MA
Communication skills are key to advancement in any career. This four-hour Saturday workshop focused on improving communication abilities of participants. The event was led by Sarah Cardozo Duncan, a career specialist.
Sponsored By:
Lowrie Lando & Anastasi, LLP
New York Life
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND NETWORKING EVENT
January 17, 2008. British Embassy, Cambridge
The WEST Holiday Party and Networking Event celebrated Women, Entrepreneurs, Science and Technology. There were formal and informal networking opportunities with other WEST members, chances to hear about exciting changes at WEST, and time to enjoy the party. Entertainment included stand-up comedy by:
- Sumedha Bahri, patent attorney at Hamilton Brook Smith and Reynolds.
Sponsored By:
Hamilton Brook Smith and Reynolds (Platinum sponsor)
British Consulate-General for New England
2007
LEADERSHIP LESSONS: DEFINING SUCCESS IN THE MIDST OF CONSTANT CHANGE
September 19, 2007.Foley Hoag Offices, Boston MA
Serial entrepreneur Nancy Briefs discussed her experience successfully founding several companies, as well as shutting one down. Her presentation on leadership lessons touched on broad issues such as building a team, outsourcing, downsizing, upsizing, financing, etc. The featured speaker was:
- Nancy Briefs, CEO of SmoothShapes
Sponsored By:
Comerica Bank
Foley Hoag
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TALK
October 23, 2007. Foley EEC, Waltham MA
Vicki Donlan discussed her new book Her Turn: Why It's Time for Women to Lead in America, and covered emerging roles for female leaders in a wide spectrum of fields such as business, education, healthcare, and law. Featured speaker was:
- Vicki Donlan, publisher of Women's Business Boston
Sponsored By:
Foley Hoag
BUILDING AND FUNDING A COMPANY
November 29, 2007. Broad Institute, Cambridge MA
Three successful company leaders described how they made their ideas become a reality including how to get money and funding, how to build a team, and how to pitch an idea. The speakers and moderator were:
- Joanna Horobin, MD, CEO of Syndax Pharmaceuiticals
- Katya Tsaioun, PhD, President of Apredica
- Ania Knap, PhD, President and CSO of MaxThera
- Janice Bourque (Moderator) Senior VP and Group Head-Life Sciences at Comerica Bank
Sponsored By:
Comerica Bank
The Broad Institute
