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Past Events 2013
LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING YOUR CAREER IN SCIENCE
Sandra Glucksmann, WEST Board Chair and SVP of Research and Development at Cerulean Pharma, will share stories of her career challenges and success. She will discuss how to best apply your scientific and analytical abilities to develop influence and negotiation skills. Sandra will share her learning experiences as she transitioned from bench scientist to manager, and from manager to executive in both small and large company settings. She will touch on the following topics: Understanding the difference between leadership and management, leadership abilities and competencies, leadership styles, female leadership styles, and practical tools for leadership (communication, negotiation, leading effective teams, and leadership without authority).
DESIGN YOUR LIFE
A workshop by Dr. Samantha Sutton of The Handel Group. Whether you are looking to build stronger relationships at home or at work, get past overwhelm and procrastination to become a master in time design, or take the next step in your career, this workshop introduces you to tools that will help you get there. Samantha will show you how to dig deep to articulate what you truly want in your life, and how to replace limiting thoughts, excuses, and beliefs with new ones that are beneficial. You will pick one area of life that you most want to impact, and create a plan-of-attack for moving forward toward your dreams in that area. The workshop offers practical tools and step-by-step methods, including structured dialogue, self-analysis, writing exercises and live coaching.
THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management can be seen as a set of technical tools to manage people, resources, and time in a structured way to accomplish a given objective. It is true that there are useful PM tools and some of those will be touched on in this workshop. However, the main differentiator between a well managed project and a poorly managed one, is the style and approach of the Project Manager. Skills such as influence, change management, resolving conflict, foreseeing and avoiding bottlenecks (human or otherwise), problem solving, and maintaining energy towards the ultimate goal are all leadership capacities that the savvy Project Manager uses to her advantage. Come and learn some lessons from a seasoned and successful Project Manager, Susan Rogers, Project Consultant at Fresenius Medical Care.
GIVING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK
Good feedback is hard to come by. Often, people shy away from offering honest, constructive feedback, because they worry that the relationship will be damaged. Likewise, people often shy away from asking for feedback, for fear of what they may hear. If we only have our own perceptions to go on, our blind spots will keep us from developing to our full potential. And when we withhold important performance information from others, we keep ourselves comfortable at the cost of their development. Come to this interactive workshop lead by Ali Farquhar to learn about why it is hard to both give and get feedback, and develop some skills that will make it easier.
INTERVIEWING AND RESUME WRITING
Starting a job search can be a daunting process no matter where you are in your career. There is a lot of competition for jobs and companies want to hire the absolute best. So how do you ensure you are one of the lucky ones that get to interview for the job you want? First, you start with telling your story through your resume. You’re heard the horror stories about that recruiter who only looks at your resume for a matter of seconds and if you don’t have “what they’re looking for” they move on. Take heart, this isn’t true of all HR departments and hiring managers. The goal is to target your job search, apply for jobs for which you are qualified, and then ensure your resume speaks to what the hiring manager is seeking. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how to get noticed and how about those pesky cover letters? Once you get an interview, we’ll talk about selling yourself to a stranger. It’s about having a conversation and providing insight to who you are, what you’ve accomplished and how you can help a new company achieve its goals. Your work starts long before you step foot in an interviewers office, so we’ll talk about researching a prospective employer, questions you should be prepared to ask and questions you need to ask. Remember, you are interviewing a new employer just as much as they are interviewing you! Workshop run by Heather McGotty, Director of Human Resources at Welch's.
JOURNEY TO THE TOP: LESSONS LEARNED ALONG THE WAY
WEST is hosting a panel of C-Suite women at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for an event called: "Journey to the Top: Lessons Learned Along the Way." Adelene Perkins, Deb Besemer, Kirk Arnold, and Joanna Horobin, four women who have defied the statistics to reach the top of their organizations, will share what they learned on their career journeys and offer advice to other women who would like to follow in their footsteps. This panel discussion will be moderated by Alice Koehn Benson, Executive Vice President at Coulter Partners. Appetizers, wine, dessert, and coffee will be served.
THE VALUE BUILDER
Workshop run by Fredia Woolf, President of Woolf Consulting, Catalyzing Transformational Breakthroughs for Leaders and Teams.
Come and Learn the 5-V approach to building your own Value and Confidence as an Upcoming Leader
Value – how to identify, articulate and develop strengths, and re-vision your résumé
Values – how to recognize your personal bottom line, set boundaries, resolve internal conflicts, and make trade-offs
Vision – create an inspiring personal vision and clear the obstacles to putting it into action
Visibility – make strategic choices about where, when and how to be visible, and create an outreach strategy
Voice – develop confidence and “executive presence”, through more effective communication up, down and laterally, within your organization and outside of it.
Women who gain clarity about and practice these five V's have an excellent basis for developing a strong personal brand and a strategic career path.
ANATOMY OF A BLINDSIDE
Workshop given by Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed, CEC, Certified Executive Coach, Forbes contributing writer
The workplace is a highly politicized environment where key decisions about who gets ahead, who gets plum assignments, and who gets the scarce resources are not just decided on merit, but politics.
Everyone talks about the glass ceiling and how women need to knock on the glass ceiling to get ahead. What’s really going on is that there is a political power grid that holds women back, not a glass ceiling, and this power grid is so hidden and buried that women don’t even know it exists. And because they don’t know it exists, they can accidentally step on something and get blindsided.
During this presentation, attendees will learn:
EFFECTIVE TRANSITION FROM ACADEMIA TO INDUSTRY
Learn the critical skills necessary for a smooth and effective transition from academia to industry.
Lessons learned from a variety of individual experiences. Panelist to include:
Panel discussion moderated by Gwen Acton, former WEST President and President of Vivo Group.
Article: From Academic Solos to Industrial Symphonies
2012
WEST's 5th ANNUAL "GIVING BACK" AWARDS CEREMONY
Please join WEST for our 5th Annual "Giving Back" Awards Ceremony, as we honor three extraordinary women that have made a profound societal impact:
Toni Wolfman - Executive Advisor of the Center for Women and Business at Bentley University. See her bio, HERE.
We will also honor WEST volunteers and interns.
Wine, Hors d'oeuvres, a three course meal will be served.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES: SPEED NETWORKING NIGHT
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? Panel Discussion and Networking with the following women: Renuka Babu, MBA - Director of New Ventures in the Office of Technology Development at Boston University INFLUENCING WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Sherri Malouf, President and Master Trainer of Situation Management System, Inc., developers of the Positive Power and Influence Program, will be leading the engaging, fun and experiential learning session "Influencing without Authority.
Sherri is entrepreneurial, a seasoned professional trainer and consultant with over thirty years experience. she is highly effective working with different levels of people in a variety of industries. Sherri has delivered training programs and coached individuals in both the public and private sector in the areas of influence negotiation, leadership and team building. FALL NETWORKING EVENT
Come and network! Learn about what WEST has in store for you this year.
INFLUENCING WITHOUT AUTHORITY
Sherri Malouf, President and Master Trainer of Situation Management System, Inc., developers of the Positive Power and Influence Program, will be leading the engaging, fun and experiential learning session "Influencing without Authority.
Sherri is entrepreneurial, a seasoned professional trainer and consultant with over thirty years experience. she is highly effective working with different levels of people in a variety of industries. Sherri has delivered training programs and coached individuals in both the public and private sector in the areas of influence negotiation, leadership and team building.
During the session, you will:
In preparation for the meeting, please think about a challenging influence situation, as you will apply the influence styles to thinking through how to deal with this situation more effectively. WEST FALL EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S DINNER
WEST's first Women's Executive Dinner kicking off the season with a women CEO panel discussing the topic of Challenges facing women CEO's in the current economic climate.
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WEST’S TEN-MONTH LEADERSHIP AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT
The intention of this program is to develop women in their STEM careers as leaders so that they consistently make a difference in the organizations they serve and in the world.
Core to the program is that each participant collaboratively creates a ten-month impossible project that makes either a societal or organizational impact. The design, development, and implementation of an impossible project serves as a laboratory for learning leadership development.
OVERCOMING IMMUNITY TO CHANGE
Have you ever set yourself a goal that you really wanted and needed to reach but found yourself unable to make progress? Or perhaps you took a few positive steps only to slide frustratingly back to square one? Overcoming Immunity to Change provides a powerful methodology to help individuals and teams get “unstuck” and finally make lasting progress on goals that matter to them. It is a process that leads people to a clear understanding of why they do what they do, and how their underlying patterns of thinking keep them from progress even when they seem committed to action. Participants come to the Overcoming Immunity to Change workshop with a particular personal goal in mind and focus on that goal throughout the workshop. By the end of the process, they have a clear handle on how they get in their own way, and practical tools to help them step aside. The process can be used with individuals and with teams to achieve breakthrough change.
As a certified Immunity to Change Coach, Ali has guided many leaders to re-evaluate the outdated stories they tell themselves about what they must do to be successful, and to replace those stories with a new narrative that puts them on a whole new performance curve.
This program includes a three hour long session, as well as a half an hour of networking and food. END OF SEASON CELEBRATION NETWORKING EVENT
Come join WEST as we celebrate the end of our busy season with out community.
Many in the biopharmaceutical / healthcare sectors have been made responsible for managing collaborations on behalf of their organizations, while maintaining other key responsibilities. What is the most effective way to manage these deals when you are also in another full-time role? What are the “must do” activities to keep your collaborations on track, versus those which might be “nice to have”? Come to this event to hear practical advice from local alliance leaders.
A discussion on research from Catalyst, the Anita Borg Institute, and Harvard Business School on the key success factors for women who want to succeed in their STEM careers. This will be led by WEST's Executive Director Ilene Fischer.
Topic: The Economic Impact of Women on Boards With panelists:
The panel will be moderated by Kim Zeoli - Senior Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP’s National Business Risk Advisory Practice. Bio click HERE TO MBA OR NOT MBA May 30, 2012 Waltham, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
At some point in their careers, many women in science and technology find themselves presented with this question: Does it make sense for me to enroll in an MBA plan and, if so, when and under what circumstances? A panel of four very accomplished men and women, two of whom have MBA degrees and two of whom do not, will address the factors that you should take into account in making this decision and the alternative career paths that may be open to you with and without an MBA degree. The panel will be moderated by Bentley University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Moderator:
This evening's event includes a Panel who will be addressing questions such as:
The group will then move to several smaller table groupings with Boston area Alliance Managers who will moderate and answer questions on the evening's topic and provide materials outlining key thoughts on the topic. WEST's LEADERSHIP AWARDS EVENT (THIS EVENT SOLD OUT) It is our pleasure to invite you to WEST's fifth-annual Leadership Awards Event, our most exciting and engaging event of the year. This year's Awardees are:
Ellen Zane- served as President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center, serves as the Chairperson of the Massachusetts Hospital Association and a director at Parexel. See her bio HERE
BUILDING BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL PRESENCE USING SOCIAL MEDIA A Panel discussion with experts on social media. Panelist:
ARTICULATING YOUR VALUE: A VALUE BASED APPROACH TO RESUME WRITING, NETWORKING AND INTERVIEWING
Many of you asked to take a deeper dive and receiving one-on-one coaching from Tom Kennedy.
West's Executive Director Ilene Fischer will lead this program that she developed when she worked with Management guru Tom Peters. MORE TIME FOR ME
EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S DINNER: LESSONS LEARNED - BARBARA LYNCH EVENT
WEST VOLUNTEERING MEETING
MORE TIME FOR ME
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
In this interactive workshop led by Tom Kennedy, Former WBZ News Anchor and CEO Coach, you will engage in advanced tools for effective communication and presentation skills that will enable you to boost your success in your career and in business. PART 1 AND 2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES CAREER POSSIBILITIES: SPEED NETWORKING NIGHT January 31, 2012 Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm CAREER NAVIGATOR PROGRAM January 27, 2012 Kendall Square, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm (last Tuesday of each month for six months)
Find your optimal path to career success with the guidance of expert career experts from WEST. Our Career NavigatorTM Program will help you find the most fulfilling destinations to fit your industry career and life objectives in a series of six customized, small groups sessions made up of 15 WEST members.
Each session will be interactive, driven by the needs of the WEST-selected participants and guided by leading women in the science and technology community. Capture the power of the WEST network and find the smart way to energize and advance your career by demonstrating your commitment and drive to improve. Maximize your contributions on the industry career path you have chosen with the WEST community helping you at every critical turn.
West's Executive Director Ilene Fischer will lead this program that she developed when she worked with Management guru Tom Peters. WEST TOWN-HALL MEETING January 11, 2012, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
The WEST Executive Director and Board of Directors is offering this town-hall meeting to share the direction and vision for the organization and to answer any questions you may have about WEST's vision. This will also be a networking opportunity..
2011
HOLIDAY PARTY: GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AWARDS December 13, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY - PANEL DISCUSSION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES November 1, Boston, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm Two-part workshop led by: Emily Walsh, Ph.D. Principal Consultant at Halloran Consulting Group, Inc. and Marie Keaveney, Ph.D. Experienced Program Manager. Learn the tools from simple time-lines to responsibility matrices to strategies for financial planning. You will learn key techniques and ways to best implement them in order to ensure success for your project and pipeline. MORE INFO
WEST LEADERSHIP AWARDS EVENT "WOMEN DON'T ASK": EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION STRATEGY WORKSHOP Whether they want higher salaries, enhanced career opportunities, or more help at home, women are much less likely than men to ask for what they want. Women pay for this reluctance in every aspect of their lives-from under-utilization of their skills at work to strained relationships and health problems at home. They advance more slowly professionally and often fail to rise into positions for which they're well qualified-and where they have a lot to contribute. These are losses that women (and their employers) don't need to suffer. By mastering a few basic principles, planning carefully, and practicing, you can become an effective negotiator. 'GET ON BOARD: INSIDE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
VC & ANGEL INVESTOR PANEL DISCUSSION
JOB INTERVIEWS: THE ART & STRATEGY OF SUCCESS' WORKSHOP February 17, Cambridge, MA 5:30pm-9:00pm The gateways to career advancement are successful interviews. How do we investigate new, potentially interesting opportunities? In a challenging job market, how do we ensure that the impression we make during an interview will distinguish us from the rest? Join us to learn valuable strategies that will help expand your reach as well as get you noticed and remembered by hiring managers.
ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS February 10, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm If you are exploring your options, leaving your job, or want to learn more about career choices, please join us for our annual Alternative Careers in Science and Technology event. Meet and network with an extensive panel of “One-Night Mentors” who have experience breaking into and thriving in careers outside of academia including: business development, patent law, consulting, communications, project management, financial services, and technology transfer.
ANNUAL WEST HOLIDAY PARTY AND NETWORKING EVENT January 20, Boston, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm 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. 2010 'PROFESSIONAL TURBOCHARGE: ENTREPRENEURIALLY MANAGING YOUR CAREER AND LIFE' December 8, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm Now is the time for thinking ahead to get ahead! Evaluate and boost your career for the new year! Take a proactive and strategic approach to what new directions and explorations you want to make next year in this special panel discussion and networking event. November 9, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
'ASSERTIVENESS AS ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR TECHNICAL WOMEN' WORKSHOP October 21, Cambridge, MA 5:30pm-9:00pm This workshop will teach dynamic strategies and techniques to help you ramp up your confidence and effectiveness.
'COMMUNICATION STYLES' WORKSHOP
'FALL KICKOFF PARTY' '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. 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. MORE INFO 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. MORE INFO SOLD OUT!! 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.
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. 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. MORE INFO SOLD OUT! 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. ANNUAL WEST HOLIDAY PARTY AND NETWORKING EVENT 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. |