Past Events 

2012

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES

Part 2 Workshop February 16, 2012 Waltham, MA 6:00 PM - 9:00pm
Please join us for this exciting and participatory two-part series led by:
Emily Walsh, Ph.D.
Principal Consultant at Halloran Consulting Group, Inc. and Marie Keaveney, Ph.D. Experienced Program Manager

Learn the techniques and tools effective program managers use to:
    •    Align and organize teams
    •    Track projects
    •    Provide senior management visibility on project progress
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.

ADVANCED COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOP
You never get a second chance to make a first impression: Most executives agree that effective communication and presentation skills make a definitive difference in growing your career and being promoted into challenging roles.

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.
February 9, 2012 Worcester, MA 6:00 - 9:00pm
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT IN LIFE SCIENCES
Part 1: WEBINAR February 2, 2012; Part 2 (upcoming): Program Management 201 February 16, 2012 Waltham, MA 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Please join us for this exciting and participatory two-part series led by: Emily Walsh, Ph.D. Principal Consultant at Halloran Consulting Group, Inc. and Marie Keaveney, Ph.D. Experienced Program Manager
Learn the techniques and tools effective program managers use to:

    Align and organize teams
    Track projects
    Provide senior management visibility on project progress

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.

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CAREER POSSIBILITIES: SPEED NETWORKING NIGHT
January 31, 2012 Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
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?
Evening Career Mentors:
Mary Stack, Vice President of Finance at Cubist Pharmaceuticals.
Jagathi Gururajan, Director, Operations, RBM Technologies.
Patricia McGloin is a global marketing executive who is best known for her leadership in the areas of strategic positioning, branding, go-to-market planning and execution. Pat currently chairs the Marketing Committee for WEST.
Sandra Glucksmann, Ph.D., is currently Senior Vice President of Research and Business Operations at Cerulean Pharma and Chair for WEST Board of Directors.
Paulina Hill, Senior Associate at Polaris Venture Partners.
Karla Ferry, Global Account Director at TIBCO Software.Cambridge, MA
Ramani Varanasi, Biopharma Executive, Strategy & Business Development Consultant.
Cynthia Gilbert, Intellectual Property attorney.
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BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND WORKSHOP
January 18, 2012 Waltham, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm

West's Executive Director Ilene Fischer will lead this program that she developed when she worked with Management guru Tom Peters.
In this program you will:
Understanding branding and its importance in the fullest sense.
Understand your personal brand promise and how it contributes to the strategic direction of your team, organization, and your strategic partnership.
Design a personal brand strategy that increases your distinction and inspired performance.
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2011

WEST HOLIDAY PARTY: GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AWARDS

Come Join The WEST 2011 Holiday Party Through Pictures! Here

Tuesday December 13, Cambridge, MA  6:00pm-9:00pm
Be inspired by and celebrate women that give back to the community.
Join us as we honor:
Barbara Lynch, keynote speaker,James Beard award-winning chef (No. 9 Park, Menton, Sportello) and serial entrepreneur,
speaks about launching an initiative to cultivate healthy, sustainable eating habits at Boston’s at-risk schools
Microsoft’s Sara Spalding and her community relations team: offering event space to non-profit organizations and
supporting early stage start-ups and students in technology

Eliane Markoff, founder of Art in Giving, an organization promoting the fine arts to benefit her pediatric cancer research foundation
...and Noteworthy, Extraordinary WEST Volunteers
Participate in the Silent Auction to support WEST’s mission and community
  • Dinner for 10 prepared by chef Barbara Lynch and chef/owner
  • Ana Sortun, of Oleana
  • Tickets to the Boston Bruins and other Boston based events
  • Coaching in presentation skills by Tom Kennedy – former WBZ anchor
  • Golf packages, food & wine baskets and much more!
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY PANEL
Thursday November 17, Boston, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
Join WEST as a panel of experts in Project Management in Technology share their valuable perspectives and strategies for success.
Please join our panelist: Tiffany Willis - Agile Coach with BigVisible Solutions transforms organizations through enterprise wide agile adoption and Elizabeth Gallant - Project Success Expert is currently responsible for leading regulatory, Sarbanes-Oxley and internal profitability reporting projects for State Street.

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EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S DINNER
Tuesday, October 25, Boston, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
Ilene Lang, President & CEO of Catalyst, will be announcing Catalyst's latest research on Women in the Workplace. This event is open to executive women that are director level or above or if you are in transition, in your last job you were a director level or above. 
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ADVANCED PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS WORKSHOP 
Thursday, October 13 and also on Tuesday, October 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A workshop led by Tom Kennedy, former WBZ news anchor and CEO Coach. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Most executives agree that effective communication and presentation skills make a definitive difference in growing your career and being promoted into challenging roles. In this interactive workshop 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.
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INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN LIFE SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Tuesday, September 20, Boston, MA 6:30pm-9:30 pm
Continuing our theme of Innovation, Passion and Perseverance, WEST is presenting "Innovative Trends in Life Sciences and Technology" with speakers, Susan Windham Bannister, President and CEO of Massachusetts Life Science Center and Irene Greif, IBM Fellow and Director of the IBM Center for Social Software.  
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WEST - MASS LIFE SCIENCE CENTER'S FY2012 ACCELERATOR LOAN PROGRAM 
Thursday, July 7, 2011, Cambridge, MA 4:00pm - 5:30pm 
WEST is collaborating with Mass Life Sciences Center to bring you the FY2012 Accelerator Loan Program. The primary objective of the Accelerator Loan Program is to provide working capital to early stage life sciences companies that are in the process of further developing their science/technology and have not yet raised more than $7.5 million in equity financing. This is an information session about who is eligible for these loans and how to apply for them.
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"WOMEN DON'T ASK": EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATION STRATEGY WORKSHOP
Thursday, May 19, Cambridge, MA 5:30pm-9:00pm

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.
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'GET ON BOARD: INSIDE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'
Thursday, April 7, Cambridge, MA 5:30pm-9:00pm
If you would like to serve on a board, are already on a board, or work with a board, join us for Get on Board! The panelists are directors of both for-profit and nonprofit organization boards, and will address issues relating to service as directors, including the combinations of skills and experiences that boards are seeking, how to best position yourself for nonprofit or for-profit board candidacy, resources available to help you identify and take advantage of both paid and volunteer board opportunities, what it’s like to serve as a director on a board, and issues particular to women on boards.
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VC & ANGEL INVESTOR PANEL DISCUSSION
Thursday, March 10, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
Both Angel Investors and venture capitalists (VCs) provide funding for early stage science and technology companies.  Our expert panel will discuss the similarities and differences between these two types of investors, what they are looking for in prospective companies, the best way to pitch an idea to a potential investor, and career opportunities related to investing in start-ups.
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'JOB INTERVIEWS: THE ART & STRATEGY OF SUCCESS' WORKSHOP

Thursday, 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.
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ALTERNATIVE CAREERS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS

Thursday, 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.
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ANNUAL WEST HOLIDAY PARTY AND NETWORKING EVENT

Thursday, 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.
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2010

'PROFESSIONAL TURBOCHARGE: ENTREPRENEURIALLY MANAGING YOUR CAREER AND LIFE'

Wednesday, 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.  
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'LAUNCHING STARTUPS'
Co-sponsored by Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Thursday, November 18, Boston, MA 6:00-8:30pm
Dr. Abigail Barrow, Founding Director of the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center, will share insights on how startups get off the ground and find funding. She will also discuss the roles and opportunities available to engineers in emerging technology firms. In addition, she will review the resources supporting technological and scientific entrepreneurship in the state. 
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'IMPACT OF 'NEW MEDIA' ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY'

Tuesday, November 9, Cambridge, MA 6:00pm-9:00pm
Join a lively panel discussion about the how "new media" tools have far reaching impacts – beyond the obvious use of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter – in today's competitive science and technology research and business environment. 
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'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.  
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'MARKETING YOUR IDEAS (AND YOURSELF)' PANEL DISCUSSION
October 14, Cambridge, MA 
This panel discussion will address both "hard" and "soft" issues to better articulate and market your ideas (and your self) to achieve your professional goals. 
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'COMMUNICATION STYLES' WORKSHOP
September 21, Cambridge, MA
Communication skills are ranked among the most useful in advancing careers, keeping a job, or finding new employment. This 3-hour participatory workshop will help you better understand your style to be more effective in your career in science, technology or any field. 
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'FALL KICKOFF PARTY'
September 14, Cambridge, MA
Join us at WEST's fall kickoff event and help us celebrate the organization's 10th anniversary! Everyone is welcome to attend. 
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'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 

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.  
  MANAGING THROUGH INFLUENCE  
  PROJECT MANAGEMENT 101

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.

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