BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MDHUB PR Seminar - 'How to make friends with journalists and gain superstar status' DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809894/ ] There is a lot more to PR than distributing a perfectly written press release and hoping for exposure. In reality\, the very thing that will drive your business forward is your relationship with the media. Join the MDHUB on 11 November at 3pm\, when Tim Cobb of Cobb PR and Peter Lindsey\, former Group Editor of local newspapers (Sussex Express & Observer Series) now Course Leader of NCTJ fast-track news at City College\, will discuss: : How to approach journalists : The kind of stuff they are after : How you can tailor your ideas to each publication : How to build on the exposure you gain To reserve your place\, contact Alex De Santis Tel. 01273 311220 Email. joinus@mdhub.co.uk256256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809894/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809894/ DTSTAMP:20091029T050122 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T050122 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061734/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/655925/":Claremont House Hotel\, Hove @ Second Avenue\, Hove\, England BN3 2LL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Agile Product Management Teleworkshops DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840877/ ] What are the differences between Product Manager and Product Owner roles? How can you adapt your existing PM skills to be a successful Agile Product Manager? This three-part interactive Teleworkshop series is designed for those who are new to Agile. You'll learn how Agile development methodologies impact each major stage of the product life cycle (Planning\, Development\, Launch & Maintenance) and you'll apply Product Management & Agile best practices to ensure greater success at each stage. Teleworkshop Series $139 for SDForum members/$249 for non-members Individual Teleworkshops $69 for SDForum members/$99 for non-members November 11\, 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern) - Agile Product Management in the Planning stage (Session 1) Overview of key challenges and possible solutions as the organization goes Agile Business Cases\, product planning and Agile Building Agile roadmaps and release plans\, Part 1 November 13\, 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern) - Agile Product Management in the Development stage (Session 2) Building Agile roadmaps and release plans\, Part 2 Clarifying Product Manager vs. Product Owner roles Defining and prioritizing requirements by business value November 18\, 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern) - Mastering Agile Product Management - Launch and Beyond (Session 3 ) The art of Agile product launches Managing customer and organizational expectations Sustaining product success with agility Pivotal Product Management provides award-winning\, experience-based product management training and consulting services\, helping companies apply best practices in real-world product management for improved product success rates. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840877/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840877/ DTSTAMP:20091103T195143 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T195143 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/121229/":teleconference @ na\, San Francisco\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T113000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Tri-Valley Chpt Mtg: Managing the Immigration Function and Compliance DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644622/ ] With many of Northern California's skilled positions held by foreign national employees and stricter government immigration rules on the rise\, HR's job has grown increasingly complex. Find out how to manage the immigration function with increased enforcement and in an economic downturn. Get tips on staying compliant in this new era of immigration and look at your company's options and responsibility when employment factors change. You'll be able to: * Explain the impact on nonimmigrant status and managing compliance in LCAs and H-1Bs * Describe how the economic environment impacts the permanent residence process * Analyze PERM audits and supervised recruitment We'll also discuss alternative actions and options in the immigration landscape and strategies for keeping your company compliant and avoiding litigation. Speaker Cynthia J. Lange\, Managing Partner\, Fragomen\, Del Rey\, Bernsen & Loewy\, LLP\, has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern University School of Law from 1988 to present. She is a frequent lecturer on immigration law and has written articles on business immigration law matters for numerous publications. Ms. Lange was formerly a Trial Attorney with the Immigration and Naturalization Service and co-chairs the Firm's IRCA Compliance Practice Group. General: $55 / NCHRA Members: $35. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644622/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644622/ DTSTAMP:20091015T043357 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T043357 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/415605/":ADP Pleasanton @ 4125 Hopyard Road\, Pleasanton\, California 94588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:An Evening with Rod Colon\, Job Search & Networking School DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767896/ ] Join us for an evening with Rod Colon founder of the ETP Network. (www.etpnetwork.com) Sponsored by Career HelpDesk (www.careerhelpdesk.info) This is a limited seating event - Register today to reserve your seat Job Search & Networking School with Rod Colon (2 Hour Class) Develop a bold new approach to finding jobs and winning the race for 21st century jobs. Corporations are consistently planning ahead developing new clients\, however professionals seldom do. The solution for each professional is to view their career as a business that must be managed through the eyes of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Transforming from an employee to CEO mindset is vital to long term career stability and success. The Job Search & Networking School with Rod Colon is the first step in the conversion process. The Job Search & Networking School is developed by Rod Colon through his 17 years of guiding professionals in their careers as a corporate human resource professional\, executive recruiter and university professor. Syllabus 1. Build Track and Maintain Your Network 2. Run Your Career as a Business 3. Your Value Proposition - Making Your Business Case * Targeted Resume * Cover Letter\, T-Letter 4. Learn the 7-Step Job Search Methodology 5. Uncover and Tap the Hidden Job Market 6. The Interview and Negotiations 7. Social Networking - The Power of Branding and Marketing Me\, Inc. 8. The Awesome Power of Attitude\, Behavior and Mental Toughness THE ETP NETWORK CORE VALUES The ETP Network has a special concern for the advancement of professionals worldwide and is committed to delivering its core values of INTEGRITY\, RESPECT\, RESPONSIBILITY\, and COMPASSION to its members. Today the ETP Network consists of 13 million LinkedIn professionals and 1000s of members. We are developing teams globally to assist members with their networking and career management programs. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767896/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767896/ DTSTAMP:20091021T170410 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T170410 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/652836/":Staybridge Suites - Eatontown-Tinton Falls @ 4 Industrial Way East\, Eatontown\, New Jersey 07724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T190000 DTEND:20091111010000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091113T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Party to Empower a Good Cause! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840969/ ] What: Meet and mingle with a great crowd of young professionals and graduate students\, while benefiting MicroEmpowering.org a not-for-profit organization. Why: Great people + Great cause = Great Night! Who: You will meet a mix of open-minded\, international\, and genuine people while supporting a good cause -- Microempowering.org -- an organization that provides fiscal\, technological\, and community support for local and international projects that encourage sustainable development Music: From 7-10 PM\, the atmosphere will be relaxed and casual\, with soft\, hip music playing in the background. After 10 pm\, we may start to play more upbeat music that will surely get people dancing! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840969/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840969/ DTSTAMP:20091103T213744 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T213744 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063227/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/473289/":M2 Ultra Lounge @ 530 W. 28th St\, New York\, New York END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ACG Seattle November Meeting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838908/ ] The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Seattle chapter welcomes leaders from public and private corporations\, private equity firms\, financial institutions\, and professional service firms to join our monthly presentations. ACG Seattle provides members and guests with the finest quality educational and technical programs. The diverse programming provides access to a myriad of ideas to successfully and consistently achieve sound corporate growth\, whether through internal or external means. This month's program is "Tales From The Trenches - Financing Rapidly Growing Companies\," a 2009 Northwest Growth Financing Conference encore panel presentation led by Zachary Scott co-founder Bill Hanneman. Panelists: * Douglas Brown\, CEO - All Star Directories * Carla Corkern\, CEO - Talyst * David Isett\, CEO - Concordia Coffee Systems Three company leaders will share how they managed to survive and thrive in these challenging economic times as well as stories about what works and what didn't. Their valuable insights will spark ideas to help you improve how you manage your business and those of your clients for future success. Explored topics include: * How to protect your company from unforeseen consequences * The importance of human capital in weathering a downturn * How to reduce the risk factors in pursuing new lines of business * What are their top areas of business focus/concerns for 2010 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838908/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4838908/ DTSTAMP:20091101T123657 LAST-MODIFIED:20091101T123657 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/14675/":Washington Athletic Club @ 1325 6th Avenue\, Seattle\, Washington 98101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Impact of Alliances on Cloud Computing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810968/ ] ASAP Silicon Valley/Northern California chapter invites you to an exciting evening program covering one of the hottest topics in tech and business - Cloud Computing. More and more companies are embracing the Cloud to solve their business challenges. There is a lot of confusion among alliance managers\, partners and customers about Cloud Computing. PARTICIPANTS Nimma Bakshi\, Senior Director\, Corporate Advisory Services\, PwC Randy Bias\, Cloud Strategist and Founder of Cloudscaling\, a boutique cloud strategy consulting services firm for Enterprises and Cloud Providers Wally MacDermid\, Senior Director\, Cloud Infrastructure Solutions\, NetApp Dave Nielsen\, Co-founder\, Unconference Creator at CloudCamp\, and Founder at Platform D Mark Trang\, Senior Director of Global Partner Marketing & AppExchange\, Salesforce.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810968/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810968/ DTSTAMP:20091030T154644 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T154644 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656210/":NetApp Campus @ 1345 Crossman Ave.\, Bldg 7\, Sunnyvale\, California 94089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Cloud computing - is that the next wave? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766765/ ] Cloud computing has been known and successful for the past 10 years (just think about your gmail\, hotmail and yahoo) - yet some claim that Web 3.0 is all about cloud computing. Join us as two of the cloud computing experts give their take on what the hype is all about. Topics will include: What is cloud computing? What is available today Pro's and con's A look into the future Panel discussion Panelists: Emmy Gengler\, CEO and founder of Softjourn\, a company providing outsourced software development services and business process outsourcing since 2000. Martin Frid-Nielsen\, CEO and founder of Soonr\, an early leader in the area of mobile cloud computing since its inception in 2005. $25 General Admission\; $10 WiT Members. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766765/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766765/ DTSTAMP:20091020T181119 LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T181119 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/283237/":Davis Wright Tremaine @ 505 Montgomery Street\, Suite 800\, San Francisco\, California 94111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workshop: NCHRA YOUniversity: Manage Your Time and the E-Mail Overload DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558549/ ] 1.5 CPE Credits We work and live in an era of interruptions. Stopped by e-mails\, IM's\, colleague visits\, phone calls\, meetings\, and now\, tweets and Facebook updates. The very technologies invented to enhance productivity have made it nearly impossible. Add to this the unprecedented information overload dominated by the Internet and globalization and suddenly our work and personal lives suffer and our accomplishments decline. Find out how to stop the madness! You'll discover: * The most innovative time management and e-mail management methodology * Compelling productivity principles that will transform your business and personal lives Desired Level of Experience: Open to any level Speaker Pierre Khawand\, founder & CEO of People-OnTheGo (www.people-onthego.com) has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry. He has led several technology ventures and completed successful mergers and acquisitions and founded People-OnTheGo in 2001 to enable business professionals to communicate and collaborate more effectively using leading edge technologies. His bestselling "Accomplishing more in less time\, less effort\, and less stress" workshop enables managers and executives to better cope with information overload and competing priorities. General: $49 / NCHRA Members: $29. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558549/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558549/ DTSTAMP:20091003T002410 LAST-MODIFIED:20091003T002410 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/":Northern California Human Resources Association @ 425 California St.\, Suite 500\, San Francisco\, California 94104-2107 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:VC TaskForce - Cleantech Forum\, China Cross Border Investment DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ ] Our Fifth Forum: Cross Border Investment Through concerted governmental efforts\, China has positioned itself to potentially become the first "green" superpower. Not only has it set an ambitious goal of generating 15% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2020\, it has supported that goal through a number of national incentive programs\, including a nationwide feed-in-tariff program to incentivize wind power production\, and programs to promote rooftop solar applications and award tariffs for utility scale ground mounted solar power plants. In the area of energy efficiency\, China has adopted fuel economy standards that outpace those of the U.S. Where do foreign investors fit into this scheme\, especially in light of the recent rebound in cleantech venture investment globally? While China officially "encourages" foreign investment in such areas as clean energy production and the manufacturing of clean technology equipment and products\, recent regulatory changes have made it more difficult for foreign investors to utilize traditional "offshore" structures to invest in Chinese companies and signaled a preference for strategic or purely onshore investment by foreign investors. The panel discussion will offer insights into the recent changes in the economic and regulatory landscape of the China cleantech sector\, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Topics include: The strategic significance of the cleantech industry for China's economy. Current trends and opportunities for foreign investment in China's cleantech sector. The significance of\, prospects for and challenges in technology transfer and intellectual property protection in China's cleantech sector. Key issues in structuring cleantech deals in China. Exit strategies -onshore or offshore? Similarities and differences between the cleantech industry in China and the U.S. Moderator and Panelists: The panel will be announced shortly URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769816/ DTSTAMP:20091024T042255 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T042255 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/372610/":Morrison & Foerster @ 755 Page Mill Road\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091111T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:End the Paper Pain: File\, Don't Pile DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769804/ ] Do you have paper pain? End it once and for all. Come join Simply Placed on 11/11 and we'll teach you a system that makes it just as easy to file\, instead of pile. We'll get you set up with a filing system for your home or home based business that is virtually maintenance free. Never Reorganize Your Files Again! Class Limit: 12 participants (to ensure individual attention) When you leave this fun\, hands-on workshop\, you'll be able to: * Easily locate the papers you need by keeping out the ones you don't need * Finish routine filing in 5 seconds or less * Reduce the time and energy required to file and retrieve papers * Know when to toss paper - document retention made easy! What to Bring: 100 Hanging file folders (legal or letter size depending on the size of your filing cabinet) Clear plastic 1/5 cut tabs (should come with the hanging file folders) Bankers box or plastic file container to carry your system home A pile of unfiled papers you currently have on your desk\, kitchen counter or other "hot spot" Call or email us to register or with questions at 206.579.5743 or info@itssimplyplaced.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769804/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769804/ DTSTAMP:20091024T034031 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T034031 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/475385/":Lodge at Beaver Lake @ 25101 SE 24th Street\, Sammamish\, Washington 98075 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Peninsula Chpt Mtg: Strategy for Sustainability: HR's Leadership Role DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644625/ ] We are in a period of historic change in which the pace and scale of changes dwarf our past experience. HR Professionals need to develop a comprehensive sustainability strategy that focuses on four factors: environmental\, economic\, social and cultural. Only then will the business become truly sustainable. A focus purely on the environmental component will not be enough. Find out what the best companies are doing to engage employees and leaders in sustainability and what their results have been. (See parts of the movie "So Right\, So Smart"). Get new tools and best practices to develop your own sustainability strategy. You'll be able to: * Define "sustainability" in terms of economic\, environmental\, cultural and social factors * Explain the difference between a "green strategy" and a "sustainability strategy" * Experience a new rapid analysis tool called STaR mapping * Set achievable goals for sustainability that are aligned with your organization's strengths Speaker: Nancy Wolfberg has held key positions in marketing\, sales and consulting at Sony and Wilson Learning Corporation. Over the course of the past 20 years\, she has worked in a wide variety of industries with companies large and small\, creating and implementing strategic change initiatives and starting new ventures. Highlights include launching the multimedia industry with Sony. With Bob Metcalfe\, she helped build awareness for Ethernet with the Ethernet Handbook. General: $45 / NCHRA Members: $25. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644625/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644625/ DTSTAMP:20091015T045002 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T045002 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/637067/":WageWorks @ 1100 Park Place\, 4th Floor\, San Mateo\, California 94403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Ultimate Selling Power Seminar With Eric Lofholm DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844357/ ] Attention Entrepreneurs\, Business Owners\, Sales Managers\, Sales Executives and Independent Service Professionals... "Give me just 1 day and I'll reveal how to generate a constant stream of hot leads and how to apply the most powerful closing strategies in the world that can help you double (even triple) your income... all for FREE" Introducing Eric Lofholm's FREE Ultimate Selling Power Seminar Dear Superstar-in-the-Making: Have you been affected by the economy? Could you benefit from discovering the cutting edge ideas that are working in business today? Is your list of leads dwindling (or non-existent!) as you struggle to find the next sale\, and the next and the next? Could your lead generation system use a good boost? The truth is business has changed over the last 12 months. We must all improve to keep up with the rapid change we have experienced. Don't get left behind. Join me for a day of cutting edge sales training. TO REGISTER\, visit www.UltimateSellingPowerSeminar.com Eric Lofholm is a Master Sales Trainer who has trained tens of thousands of sales professionals nationwide. He is President and CEO of Eric Lofholm International\, Inc. Their mission is to help people make more sales. For the last 10 years Eric has been teaching his proven sales systems to his clients all over the world. Eric has helped thousands of business professionals all over the word increase their sales results. In my action-packed\, content-rich program\, you'll discover: *The most common mistakes salespeople make when trying to close *How to overcome virtually any objection with ease *How to overcome your fear of rejection *How to increase your closing ratio *My best closing techniques "When I met Eric 3 years ago\, my income was $50K. With Eric's coaching\, my income quadrupled! Every program I take with Eric makes me money." -Arvee Robinson\, Public Speaker SIGN UP NOW\, IT'S FREE! Just visit www.UltimateSellingPowerSeminar.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844357/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844357/ DTSTAMP:20091106T195728 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T195728 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/119314/":Sheraton Crescent Hotel @ 2620 W. Dunlap Avenue\, Phoenix\, Arizona 85021 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Complimentary Lunch Event: Building Portals with SharePoint DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4789627/ ] Join us for a complimentary lunch event at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta to get deep insight on "Building and Hosting Powerful Portals with SharePoint". This event is geared towards Technology and Marketing professionals who are looking to learn about technologies and hosting parameters for implementing Rich Internet Applications and Portals\, be it Websites\, Enterprise Content Management\, Intranets\, Extranets\, HR/Marketing/Sales Portals\, Communities\, among others. We will be evaluating different technology and hosting models\, and also de-mystify Web 2.0 and Cloud for you! Please call 770.521.4253 or send an email to info@optimusbt.com if you would like to participate. RSVP required!256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4789627/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4789627/ DTSTAMP:20091027T120745 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T120745 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061208/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654853/":The Metropolitan Club @ Windward Parkway\, Alpharetta\, Georgia 30005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T113000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Do you want more customers and clients? Try business networking & referrals. DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840792/ ] Word of mouth marketing and networking is one of the best ways to spread the news about your business and gain new customers & clients. Do you know many people who could refer business to you? Do you see them regularly enough that they give you referrals and constantly keep you in mind? Are those people trained and organized for the purpose of giving you referrals? I belong to the Power Networkers chapter of BNI. We meet Thursdays at 11:30. Each meeting we learn more about each others' businesses and we actively try to come up with referrals for each other. In this way I have over 25 people supporting my business and actively keeping their eyes peeling for potential clients for my business. If you would like to tell us about your business and visit our chapter\, please come the next Thursday at 11:30. We meet in the Interchange Tower (Metropointe) at 600 Hwy 169 S\, St. Louis Park\, MN. Lunch is not provided but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a cafe on 1st floor if you just want to pick something up. We meet in a conference room on the second floor...we are easy to find. BNI members\, on average\, increase their business 20% in the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic\, committed group of businesspeople who know how to refer business to each other. If you have any questions or want more information\, check out http://www.bni-mn.com/cgi-bin/chapterhomepage.cgi?chapter_id=58 or email me at eric@peekproductionsvideo.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840792/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840792/ DTSTAMP:20091103T181812 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T181812 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/161206/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/644062/":Interchange Tower (Metropointe) @ 600 Hwy 169 S\, St. Louis Park\, Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Charlotte Print Design - FREE Branding & Print Workshop! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839839/ ] We will be holding a FREE branding and print design workshop on Thursday\, November 12\, 2009 from 3p-4:30pm. You will learn tips on effective print marketing! We will also be sharing with you how to use creative print strategies to reach new customers. You are a small to medium-sized business owner or person in charge of company marketing. The workshop is free. To RSVP\, please call Jay Joyce at 704-398-4437 or email jay@theideapeople.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839839/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839839/ DTSTAMP:20091102T134029 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T134029 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/505633/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656964/":Charlotte Web Design Pavilion @ 4424 Taggart Creek Road\, Suite 111\, Charlotte\, North Carolina 28208 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Mtg-How To Get More Clients in 30 Days DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552879/ ] How to Get More Clients in the Next 30 Days Than You Did In the Past 90 Times are tough for many consultants\, so it is time to develop a fresh approach to winning new business. PATCA's November dinner meeting features Annette Bourget\, a professional coach who has a track record of success in helping small businesses expand. Bourget asks: Are you busy working with clients or just busy working at getting clients? Many consultants find that referrals generated by networking are the most effective method of identifying prospective clients\, so Bourget's presentation will focus on refining this technique to speed the process of winning more business. The presentation will: ** Identify the extra edge that defines success. ** Explain why networking is so important\, rather than a waste of valuable time. ** Teach how to communicate expertise in a concise\, compelling fashion. ** Reveal the six critical components of an effective introduction. While many consultants attend networking events and are comfortable meeting new contacts\, only those who master the art of follow-up reap the most rewards and business benefit. Bourget's simple\, yet often neglected techniques are the perfect refresher for reviving networking effectiveness for consultants. Guests and prospective members are invited to join the meeting\, and to learn why going back to the basics will move business forward under current economic conditions. **Advance Registration Recommended by Nov 9** $20-members\; $25-non-members\; $20-first time attendees & guests of members. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552879/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552879/ DTSTAMP:20091001T174851 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T174851 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/227708/":Pruneyard Plaza Hotel @ 1995 South Bascom Ave\, Campbell\, California 95008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Fearless Women Entrepreneur Panel DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769918/ ] :: Ever think about starting your own company? :: Have a great idea but don't know how to get started? :: Looking for startup or additional funding? :: Want to be better prepared to handle business ownership? Introducing: The Fearless Women Entrepreneur Panel Sponsored By Wells Fargo Join us for an informative\, inspiring and fun evening interacting with a panel of fearless women entrepreneurs who have stepped out on their own. They’ll share their ideas\, their experiences and what it took for them to make the leap. You’ll walk away with lots of information\, connections and a list full of action items to start your own journey. Where & When: November 12\, 2009\, 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Location: Mechanics’ Institute • 57 Post Street • 4th floor • San Francisco\, CA This event is being organized by Future Women Leaders (FWL). FWL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area\, serving emerging women leaders of all ages. Our mission is to help women in the Bay Area reach their leadership potential through providing opportunities in leadership training and development\, in personal and professional growth\, and in network building. Don’t wait. Click here to REGISTER NOW! (The Link is http://bit.ly/2HuzQX). Don’t forget to bring your own list of questions. Don’t do this at the last minute – LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE FWL Members online - $5 FWL Members at the door - $10 Non members online - $15 Non members at the door - $20 More Information: programs@futurewomenleaders.net URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769918/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769918/ DTSTAMP:20091024T104115 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T104115 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1060587/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/653265/":Mechanics Institute\, 57 Post St\, 4th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA @ 57 Post Street\, 4th Floor\, San Francisco\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workplace Employment Law Updates DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809618/ ] Speakers from the Disney Institute\, Richard Simmons\, and other top Employment Law attorneys are teaming up with Employers Group this fall to prepare businesses with the latest workplace trends and legislation facing employers in 2010. The WELU events are day-long programs full of legal updates\, best practices\, and need-to-know business knowledge. Topics covered include: * 2010 Legislation and Obama Actions Affecting Employers * What You Don't Know About Disabled Workers: New Federal and State Developments * Post-Layoff Consequences: Adverse Impact * Leading Through Turbulent Times * In-House Counsel to HR: What You Should Be Doing Now * Maximizing the Management of Leaves: From FMLA/CFRA to ADA/FEHA * Protecting the Crown Jewels: Confidential Information and the Mobile Workforce * Wage & Hour Developments and Cases Affecting Employers Employers Group Director of Learning Services\, Jeffrey Hull\, provides some insight regarding the importance of the WELU\, "Our event is unlike other employment law updates because we do not focus singularly on the laws that will affect employers in the coming year\, but on overall issues that affect the workplace. Given 2009's extensive challenges\, we are pleased to have the Disney Institute speak on how to lead through turbulent times. I think everyone can agree it has been a rough year\, and the WELU provides a breadth of knowledge to prepare companies for a better 2010. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809618/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809618/ DTSTAMP:20091028T171559 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T171559 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/11515/":Ontario Convention Center @ 2000 Convention Center Way\, Ontario\, California 91764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T083000 DTEND:20091113163000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091115T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2-day California Certification (PHR/SPHR ) Preparation Course DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644631/ ] California leads the nation with its uniquely complex employment laws. This specialized certification enhances your PHR or SPHR and demonstrates your mastery of California-specific HR knowledge. Course materials correspond to the four functional areas\, responsibilities\, and associated California-specific knowledge defined by the Human Resources Certification Institute: *Compensation and Benefits *Employee and Labor Relations *Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation *Health\, Safety\, and Security General $625* / NCHRA Members $475 SHRM California Learning System included with registration. General rate includes 1-year NCHRA membership. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644631/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644631/ DTSTAMP:20091015T050921 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T050921 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/114475/":Melita Group @ 2350 Mission College Blvd.\, Suite 550\, Santa Clara\, California 95054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Meet With Khosla Ventures DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ ] The Meet with Series is a partnering and coaching series for entrepreneurs. The goal of the program is to facilitate meetings between cleantech entrepreneurs and investors\, customers and potential partners. The 2009 EBC Meet with Series has featured Physic Ventures\, PG&E\, Alloy Ventures\, SRI and now Khosla Ventures! After the presentation\, each approved attendee will receive a one-on-one meeting with Alex Kinnier\, Partner of Khosla Ventures. Alex is working to speed up the next industrial revolution\, focusing on solar energy utilization\, thermal efficiency\, energy conversion devices\, energy storage\, and biofuels. For this particular session\, we are accepting innovative cleantechnologies applications in areas such as renewable energy\, energy efficiency\, transportation\, purification and so on. Application free | Registration $100 to $225. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550978/ DTSTAMP:20090929T183743 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T183743 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/4760/":Fenwick & West LLP Office @ 801 California Street\, Mountain View\, California 94041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Translation Management Colloquium at Google DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810040/ ] For this one-day summit\, Google teams-up with Common Sense Advisory to provide an independent\, buyers-only forum in which to discuss how companies with a global web presence measure the quality of their translation providers. EVENT PURPOSE: Buyers of translation and localization services - global companies\, localization managers\, global marketing execs. SPEAKERS: Analysts from Common Sense Advisory and experts from Google RSVP PHONE: +1-978-275-0500\, ext. 1111 RSVP EMAIL/LINK: events@commonsenseadvisory.com How do companies with a global web presence measure the quality of their translation providers? For this one-day summit\, Google teams-up with Common Sense Advisory to provide an independent\, buyers-only forum in which to discuss this question. Attendees will learn about the translation quality measurement tools developed by Google and will have the chance to hear from other major Fortune 500 companies on this topic in this full-day session moderated by Common Sense Advisory analysts. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810040/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810040/ DTSTAMP:20091029T091628 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T091628 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/47077/":Google (1600 Amphitheatre location) @ 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway\, Mountain View\, California 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference: Smart Grid DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ ] Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference: Smart Grid Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference (BSCC) announces its fourth in a continuing series of focused conferences highlighting clean technology solutions to address the planet's multifaceted energy challenges. This fourth installment is made possible through Stanford University's Energy Crossroads and sponsorship from the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Berkeley-Columbia Executive MBA Program. This conference will provide information on the past\, current and future state of the Smart Grid from a technical\, policy and business point of view. For participants\, this is an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about opportunities in this rapidly emerging field. Confirmed Panelists include * Andrew Tang: Senior Director\, Smart Energy Web\, Pacific Gas and Electric Company * Andrew Campbell: Senior Energy Advisor\, CPUC * Erfan Ibrahim: Technical Executive at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). * Alex Beavers: Corporate Director\, SRI International * Jordan Breslow: Silver Spring Network * David Meyers: Director of Business Development - Western Region\, EnerNOC * Craig Lawrence: General Partner\, Accel And many more... Date: Friday\, November 13\, 2009 Location: SRI International Auditorium\, 333 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, CA 94025-3493 Time: 12 pm - 7pm Website: http://cleantech.stanford.edu About BSCC: The Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference Series is a student-led organization founded in 2007 to bring together students at the Engineering\, Business and Policy schools at Stanford University and UC Berkeley as well as key members of the academia\, policy and business community in the Bay Area and beyond. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811012/ DTSTAMP:20091030T180922 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T180922 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/26346/":SRI International @ 333 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T080000 DTEND:20091114150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091119T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making - Interpersonal Skills DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012355/ ] Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions. Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions. Analyze and solve actual problems facing them at work. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012355/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012355/ DTSTAMP:20090629T030125 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T030125 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/403694/":Jeddah @ Jeddah\, Jeddah\, END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Saturday Delhi DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840958/ ] Startup Saturday is an initiative by Headstart to provide entrepreneurs in each city with a monthly community driven forum that is structured in agenda but open in discussions. A Startup Saturday provides a forum for entrepreneurs to discuss\, present\, network and learn from peers\, prospective customers\, adopters\, partners and investors. The fundamental idea is to have all parts of the innovation ecosystem interact with each other with high frequency and through rich conversation. We strongly believe that this would lead to faster evolution of the entire ecosystem. What should you expect at a Startup Saturday Expect a Startup Saturday every second Saturday of the month. Expect to spend three to four hours spread across at least two interactive sessions and networking. If you are an entrepreneur giving the demo\, expect this session to be very interactive. Expect a lot of "whys" and "why nots" - a great way to refine the product and to figure out the areas which need more work and also the areas that are well covered. If you're a participant\, expect a window into another business that can give you ideas about your own business or insights into how to design your product. Expect a lot of debate where your question to the speaker may actually get answered/countered by another participant! In short\, look out for a brain tickling discussion. We try to have one expert session. This is usually on a skill that is needed by an entrepreneur - sales\, marketing\, product management\, VC pitch\, VC management\, PR\, hiring people etc. It can even be a talk about a product/services that cannot be demoed. This is usually done by someone who has hands on experience and insights. Again expect this to be highly interactive. Lastly\, you've an opportunity to meet everyone else to network from 5pm to 6pm. Registration will be opening on November 9th. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840958/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840958/ DTSTAMP:20091103T205730 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T205730 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/273017/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/216668/":American Center @ 24\, Kasturba Gandhi Marg\, Delhi\, Delhi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Seminar:Social Media Victories-Real Business\, Campaigns\, Results DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839979/ ] PATCA's consultant seminar series features popular presenter Patrick Schwerdtfeger of Tactical Execution\, who returns to share more of his most successful tips and techniques for profiting from the real-time social media conversation. During this half-day session\, Schwerdtfeger will analyze specific tactics used by actual companies in real life situations. He will deliver successful case studies where organizations have leveraged Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Facebook and YouTube to increase revenue and drive brand awareness. The workshop is designed for consultants and small business owners who want to build their businesses using proven social media strategies. Topics on the program include: **Twitter - Participate in the Conversation **LinkedIn - Communicate with Precision **Facebook - Engage Your Community **YouTube - Leverage Rich Media **Putting it All Together - Become an Online Rock Star in 30 Minutes per Day The most powerful component of the program provides the missing piece of the puzzle that isn't found in most social media workshops. Step through a 2-week execution plan that takes only 30 minutes a day\, allows Fridays off\, and creates a rock star online presence. Learn to put all of Schwerdtfeger's tips into practice without neglecting client work. Key takeaways: Nine different ways to use consulting content\, and techniques to spend less time than competitors with better results. PATCA members\, guests\, and the public are welcome to attend. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Handouts of the presentation will be provided. Individual laptops will not be required. Patrick Schwerdtfeger is the founder of Tactical Execution\; a company that leverages progressive marketing strategies to build credibility and exposure for its clients. Patrick is an award winning speaker and has given hundreds of workshops and seminars across the United States and western Canada. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839979/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839979/ DTSTAMP:20091102T174111 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T174111 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/119507/":Key Point Credit Union @ 2805 Bowers Avenue\, Santa Clara\, California 95051 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T091500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sell Your Product Ideas DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4869044/ ] Featured Speaker Alan Adler\, Inventor and CEO of Aerobie\, Inc.\, will share his experience licensing and venturing his product ideas During the 70's and early 80's while working as a consulting engineer and teaching part time at Stanford University\, Alan Adler invented toys in his spare time and licensed his ideas to toy companies. Alan was also an avid sailor who taught himself aerodynamics in order to be able to design sailboats. His love of inventing toys and his new found knowledge of aerodynamics led him into the pursuit of better flying toys. Alan designed and built the first prototype of the Aerobie ring with its spoiler rim that balances lift over a wide range of throwing speeds in early 1984. The first throw of the Aerobie ring on Roble Field at Stanford showed Alan he had something special. The ring flew straight and true for an incredible distance\, "as if sliding on an invisible sheet of ice." Alan knew the Aerobie ring could be a hit. He also knew the flying performance of the Aerobie ring was going to be dependent on maintaining aerospace quality standards in the manufacturing processes. He therefore founded Superflight\, Inc. (now Aerobie\, Inc.) in 1984 to manufacture and sell his high performance sport toy inventions beginning with the Aerobie flying ring. For its first 20 years of existence\, Aerobie Inc. was officially named Superflight\, Inc. However\, in recognition of the fact that all of the products were named Aerobie and everybody knew the company as Aerobie\, as of 2005\, his company's name is officially Aerobie\, Inc. The company is still owned by Alan and he still works on inventing new\, exciting sport toys. He now manufactures thirteen Aerobie brand products and sells them through retailers throughout the United States and to distributors in over thirty countries. All Aerobie brand sport toys are known for their extraordinary performance and quality. His warehousing\, packing\, and shipping are all done in San Carlos\, California. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4869044/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4869044/ DTSTAMP:20091107T162848 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T162848 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/101377/":Tech Shop @ 120 Independence Drive\, Menlo Park\, California 94025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking and Planning - Leadership & Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012402/ ] Define the strategic planning and control process and its main components. Understand and apply strategic thinking. Develop organizational and departmental strategies. Use the strategy of the organization to determine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Use KPIs to draft an organizational balanced scorecard. Convert a strategic plan to an operating plan. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012402/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012402/ DTSTAMP:20090629T051822 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T051822 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/403697/":Abu Dhabi @ Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Fast Closing Monthly and Year-End Accounts - Finance & Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012362/ ] Appreciate the importance of fast closing on company-wide operations Develop closing processes and document how-to tasks. Improve understanding of departmental requirements for financial reporting Provide faster and accurate data for monthly and year-end closing. Enhance communication with internal and external clients URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012362/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012362/ DTSTAMP:20090629T032332 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T032332 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Managing Health and Safety in the Workplace - Maintenance & Safety DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012388/ ] Define and understand the sources of harmful acts. Understand and accept that safety is a function whereby everyone is responsible. Establish that accidental injuries are caused by unsafe acts\, behavior and conditions. Conduct job safety analysis and give job safety instructions. Conduct an accident investigation and fill a meaningful accident report. Handle and react to various work accidents and emergencies. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012388/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012388/ DTSTAMP:20090629T042629 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T042629 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Negotiating Contracts Effectively - Contracts & Projects DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012390/ ] Recognize the importance of developing a solid scope of work and the implications of failing to do so. Recognize when to negotiate\, as opposed to tendering. Plan and conduct several contract-related negotiations. Use communication and planning skills that will allow reaching a win-win outcome. Successfully negotiate contractual claims and change orders. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012390/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012390/ DTSTAMP:20090629T043236 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T043236 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Success - Interpersonal Skills DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012360/ ] Understand the nature and theories underlying Emotional Intelligence (EI). Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed Identify their personal strengths and blind spots revealed through the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and EI self assessments. Determine the impact of different leadership styles and their associated competencies on organizational climate. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012360/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012360/ DTSTAMP:20090629T031811 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T031811 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Human Resources Policies and Procedures - HR Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012376/ ] Understand the importance of planning in the human resources function. Understand the purpose/usefulness of human resources policies and procedures. Understand how to develop human resources policies and procedures. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012376/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012376/ DTSTAMP:20090629T040556 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T040556 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T080000 DTEND:20091115150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091120T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Project Management Skills - Contracts & Projects DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012399/ ] Plan\, schedule\, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style. Review the financial aspects of the projects they are currently handling. Be more prepared to deal with all parties concerned through better negotiation and communication skills. Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects. Plan to deal and work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects in the Arab World. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012399/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012399/ DTSTAMP:20090629T051230 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T051230 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Pitch 2009 final and conference: Small business event featuring Doug Richard\, Tim Campbell and Jamie Murray Wells DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548264/ ] This summer\, the search began for the UK's most exciting and innovative small companies. Competing in The Pitch 2009\, entrepreneurs in five regions presented their product or service to panels of leading business experts. Five winners plus a wildcard entry selected by members of BusinessZone.co.uk will compete in a live grand final in London on day one of Global Entrepreneurship Week where a victorious entrepreneur will walk away with a package of business support prizes worth £50\,000! You can help decide our wildcard finalist by rating the contenders at http://www.businesszone.co.uk/pitch-2009 Take part and as a thankyou\, we'll give you two free cinema tickets and 30 days free DVD rental courtesy of LOVEFiLM! Judging all our finalists will be a panel of high profile experts including Doug Richard\, ex-Dragons' Den and founder of School for Startups\; Tim Campbell\, winner of The Apprentice and founder of the Bright Ideas Trust and Dale Vince\, founder of Ecotricity. The live final will be preceded by a conference featuring seminars\, workshops and advice surgeries to give entrepreneurs the inside track on making your business a success. There will also be inspirational speeches including an address by Jamie Murray Wells\, founder of Glasses Direct. Tickets to the event are FREE. To register for a place\, visit http://www.businesszone.co.uk/pitch-2009-grand-final URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548264/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4548264/ DTSTAMP:20090926T062058 LAST-MODIFIED:20090926T062058 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/253967/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/51478/":Institute of Directors @ 116-119 Pall Mall\, London\, London END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini MBA Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ ] Professionals who take the time to stay current and competitive in their careers are more likely to be successful and catch the attention of company leaders. Whether you are seeking new insights or need a refresher course in the functional areas of business\, expanding your business acumen is crucial. The Mini MBA Program features Z-Class Business Simulation \, an experience where you will make real-life business decisions and analyze the effects of your decisions on a company. Applying your newly acquired knowledge will make you a valuable asset and you’ll retain 60% more than through reading and lecture alone. Whatever your immediate career goals are\, this program will quickly increase your value and potential. You’ll be noticed because of your: • Well-rounded business acumen • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Capacity to lead change • Integrity and sound ethical values The challenging yet condensed curriculum uses case studies\, lecture\, and application exercises to teach timely\, relevant topics. You’ll also find that the small classes and collaborative environment help you form a tight-knit network of industry peers. Upcoming Offerings: November 16 - 20\, 2009 Monday to Friday\, Full Day February 10 - May 12\, 2010 Wednesdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini MBA Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMBAManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ DTSTAMP:20090810T141445 LAST-MODIFIED:20090810T141445 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Project Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ ] If you’ve been asked to streamline the projects you manage or are considering a career in project management\, now is the time to get the background you need to do the job. In the current economic situation\, companies want to maximize efficiency in all aspects of their business. Employees who are not technically “project managers” are being asked to more effectively manage their projects without formal training on the topic. Additionally\, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics\, the demand for project managers is expected to grow ten percent through 2016\, creating 15 million jobs for project management professionals. With the guidance of expert project managers\, you will: • Learn the 12 “must know” topics in project management as determined by the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge • Know how to effectively move a project through each phase of its life cycle from initiation to closure • Receive hands-on practice with all levels of the project process • Understand the leadership role of project managers The Mini Master of Project Management can help you become a valued project manager in any industry\, whatever your title may be. Upcoming Offerings: November 16 - 20\, 2009 Monday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. February 15 - May 3\, 2010 Mondays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Project Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMasterProjectManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ DTSTAMP:20090805T080839 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T080839 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Sacramento Global Entrepreneurship Week DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810481/ ] We know as a busy entrepreneur\, any event you go to has to be on the leading edge of innovation\, and bring immediate personal and business value. You want an event that does three things: 1. Gives you a "once in a lifetime" experience with people and speakers you probably wouldn't meet otherwise\; 2. Deliberately connects you to your next customer\, next collaborative partner\, or next key hire\; 3. Inspires you with new ideas to think outside of your box to grow your business bigger\, better\, faster. Do all this and more during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Sacramento\, CA Nov. 16-20. Buy Tickets and learn more at http://SacGEW.com Speakers include: Monday Tom Kandris (PackageOne\, Inc.)\, Bert Gervais (The Place Finder)\, Rob Nicholson (The Nicholson Center) Tuesday Chris Schuring (Ternion Bio Industries)\, Ingrid Rosten (SARTA CleanStart)\, Phil Tretheway\, (Marketing by Design) Wednesday Sharon Gerber (Six Degreez\, Inc.)\, Griselda Barajas-Keolani (Griselda's Ventures)\, Patricia Hudak (Real World 101)\, Kathy McKim (AT&T) Thursday Chip Conley\, Founder of the Joie de Vivre Hotels Friday Laurie Pederson (Nehst Studios)\, Beth Jones (Jay Jay Gallery)\, William Bronston\, M.D (Tower of Youth) Week Pass Bonus: First 40 SacGEW's Week Passes sold include 2 tickets to the Kings vs Heat game on 12/6! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810481/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810481/ DTSTAMP:20091029T215007 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T215007 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656075/":Various Sacramento venues @ Sacramento area\, Sacramento\, California 95814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T080000 DTEND:20091116120000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091122T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Media Tools Week - Social Media Academy DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4182051/ ] Introducing the top social media tools for business A whole week packed with the newest and most compelling Social Media tools from around the world\, key note presentations and career development sessions. More info also on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmGCNAOBAo URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4182051/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4182051/ DTSTAMP:20090803T145346 LAST-MODIFIED:20090803T145346 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/185148/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/609015/":Online Event world wide @ The event is organized to cover the US\, Latin America\, Europe\, Australia and parts of Asia.\, Palo Alto\, California 94301 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:HR Management in Wine & Agriculture DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559044/ ] 5.50 CPE 1.25 MCLE Credits Sustainability. Credit markets. Water rights. Foreign competition. Changing consumer priorities and demographics. All critical issues in the changing world of wine and agribusiness. As the business evolves and responds\, so must HR. HR's crucial role in optimizing the business has its own priorities: talent retention and attraction\, effective cost and risk management\, legal compliance\, and hybrid-generational workforces. 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM High-Performing Benefit Programs: How Does Yours Compare? Ron Cornwell\, Principal and Consulting Actuary\, Milliman Chris Reiter\, Vice President\, Woodruff Sawyer 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM HR Economics: Improving Compliance\, Efficiency & Focus Jennifer L. Berman\, SPHR\, Keen Talent Management\, Inc. 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM CONCURRENT LEGAL SESSIONS (Please select ONE session to attend) Unions in the Fields - Agricultural Worker Relations Daniel T. Berkley\, Partner\, Gordon & Rees\, LLP Is Your Company Keeping Up with Work Visa and Green Card Regulations? Gali Schaham Gordon\, Attorney\, Law Office of Gali Schaham Gordon 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Branding for Millennials: Engaging a New Demographic of Wine Enthusiasts Suzi Potts\, Director of Recruitment for California\, Southern Wine & Spirits 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Q&A with afternoon speakers 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Wine reception with Christie Dufault\, head sommelier at Quince and wine educator at the Culinary Institute of America\, Napa. General: $425 / NCHRA Members: $340. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559044/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4559044/ DTSTAMP:20091004T000103 LAST-MODIFIED:20091004T000103 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/645224/":Meritage Resort & Spa @ 875 Bordeaux Way\, Napa\, California 94558 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vice-Chancellor's Lecture Series: Dr Pete Lunn DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809247/ ] The first lecture in this series is sponsored by the Faculty of Business\, Law & the Built Environment and will be given by Dr Pete Lunn from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Dublin. Dr Lunn will be speaking on Behavioural Economics - an emerging field within economics which uses laboratory and field experiments to investigate the instincts behind our economic decision-making. This lecture will be held on Monday 16 November\, in the Lady Hale Lecture Theatre commencing at 17.30 and is open to staff\, students\, alumni and supporters of the University. The VC's Lecture Series is a new initiative aimed at increasing university and public engagement through a number of high profile lectures presented by speakers of national and international standing. Tickets are limited and you must pre-register to reserve your place by no later than Wednesday 11 November. On completion of the registration process\, your e-ticket will be sent to the email address you have provided. Please bring your e-ticket to the event. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809247/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809247/ DTSTAMP:20091028T074347 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T074347 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/520304/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/428972/":University of Salford @ The Crescent\, Salford\, England M5 4WT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:CT REIA Monthly Meeting with Nick Sidoti DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768315/ ] Get 3 Times More Rental Income with Special Needs Housing Guest Speaker: Nick Sidoti (Buffalo-based landlord who's been buying and managing properties since 1989 By targeting a little-known but very in-demand niche called “special needs housing”\, Nick Sidoti\, aka Dr. Cashflow\, has tripled his rental income while virtually avoiding competition. He’ll share how to rent to college students\, veterans\, government agencies\, and other customers who will pay you big bucks (2-3 times more than market rent) for providing a few extra key conveniences. Nick has a knack for not only making tons of money in real estate\, but also having a good time doing it. His presentation will leave you rolling in the aisles and remembering the vitally important\, cash producing points he drives home with humor. Nick and his alter egos (yes there are several) will show you: * How to market your rentals to government agencies that pay more than market rent - while saying goodbye to the bureaucratic Section 8 inspections * How to get over $500.00 rent increase per month without even asking for it * How to get the government to stuff your mailbox full of money the 1st of each month 5:30-5:45................... Members Workshop 5:40-6:40................... Network with Investors\, Vendors and other Professionals 6:40-7:00 .................. Bring Your Deals and Announcements 7:00 ........................... Presentation by Nick Sidoti URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768315/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768315/ DTSTAMP:20091022T070312 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T070312 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/916483/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/192318/":Crowne Plaza Hotel @ 100 Berlin Rd\, Cromwell\, Connecticut 06416 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SF Chamber's Fall Expo DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644617/ ] Join the Chamber and our sponsors for one of the largest networking events of the year - Business After Hours Fall Expo. This exciting event features over 140 exhibitors including Chamber members\, non-profits\, small business resource partners\, as well as catered hors d'oeuvres from several exceptional local restaurants and caterers\, complimentary tastings from 15 wineries and breweries and live music. For businesses large and small\, the Fall Expo is a must-attend networking event! Fee to exhibit is only $350 for Chamber members. For more information contact nchan@sfchamber.com. Cost is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for prospective members if paid by Nov. 12\, $5 additional after Nov. 12 and at the door. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644617/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644617/ DTSTAMP:20091015T042136 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T042136 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/56794/":The Westin St. Francis Hotel @ 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup SIG: Demo Night! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ ] Come check out up to 10 new products\, companies\, and ideas! Each gets 5-10 minutes\, so it will be a busy night. If you'd like to present\, email startupsig@sdforum.org with a couple lines about your startup\, including a link if possible. We'll try to include everyone but may have to prioritize based on perceived audience appeal. Check out the latest list at: http://startupsig.pbworks.com/ URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840044/ DTSTAMP:20091102T202641 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T202641 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/70861/":Orrick\, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP @ 1100 Marsh Road\, Menlo Park\, California 94025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Santa Clara Region Chpt Mtg: HR ScoreCards to Drive High Performance DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839051/ ] 1.5 CPE Credits HR ScoreCards answer questions like: Are we hiring excellent employees? Are they developing their skills over time? Are our pay structures fair and competitive? Discover how to use HR ScoreCards to guide the creation of a high-performance work culture\, and make clear to senior management the value of HR in achieving corporate goals. You'll be able to identify the purpose\, use and content of HR ScoreCards\, and: *Provide examples of how two "Best Places to Work" companies built real-life ScoreCards *Describe the development process for HR ScoreCards\, including how the ScoreCard gets built and updated *Determine the appropriate audiences and common uses of HR ScoreCards In this workshop\, you will discover how a powerful tool like the HR ScoreCard can be used to build and sustain the development of a high performance work culture\, and simultaneously make clear to senior management the cumulative impact of all HR activities. Speaker: Michael Selby\, founder and President of ScoreCard Partners\, 30-year veteran consultant and former OD Manager at Hewlett-Packard\, will share his experience building ScoreCards with over 35 major Bay Area companies. Whether your company is in bio-tech\, hospitality\, insurance\, professional services\, manufacturing or software\, Michael has built ScoreCards for\, and knows the measures of your industry. Space is Limited - Registrations accepted up to 72 hours prior to the program. After that\, a $25 late fee will be added to the registration fee and admittance is not guaranteed. Please call to check availability. Priority will be given to pre-registered attendees. To receive credit for a future event\, cancellation must be received one week prior to program 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration/Networking 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Program 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Networking URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839051/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839051/ DTSTAMP:20091101T183311 LAST-MODIFIED:20091101T183311 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/124846/":Domain Hotel @ 1085 El Camino Real\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Webinar: Paperless New Hire Processing: DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839065/ ] 1.5 CPE Credits New hire paperwork takes up precious time better spent onboarding and assimilating your new employees. Learn how to leverage technology and move your processes online. You'll focus on the legal and practical considerations of employee registration and new employee set up on the Web. Plus identify necessary steps toward implementing an electronic onboarding system\, including staff requirements\, corporate sponsorship and technical considerations. Get strategies to: *Create a good first impression *Brand your organization effectively during orientation *Eliminate unnecessary paperwork *Electronically capture employee acknowledgment of company policies Speaker: Molly Griffin Wilson is a Human Resources Consultant for HR Options and has over 13 years of human resources experience working with both large and small-size companies throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Her client base includes Logistics\, Transportation\, Non-Profit Community Foundations\, Non-Public Schools\, and Retail industries\, providing support in many areas including Human Resource compliance\, benefits administration\, Human Resource training\, Project Management\, and HR Information Systems. Desired Level of Experience: Open to all levels Price covers an unlimited number of staff at your office URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839065/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839065/ DTSTAMP:20091101T190033 LAST-MODIFIED:20091101T190033 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/121229/":teleconference @ na\, San Francisco\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Telecom Council Executive Forum: Opportunities in India & China DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ ] The booming consumer markets of India and China offer untold opportunity for the right investors. But it seems that in the West\, we are blinded by short-sightedness\, and only try to shoehorn Western solutions into the Indian market. This meeting is intended to help the local community gain perspective on the unique nature of these markets. We'll discuss the types of devices they use\, the apps that make sense\, how bills are paid and mobile commerce\, and what opportunities and threats are introduced by the growth of these Asian tigers. Executives from the Telecom Council member companies gather every few months over lunch to discuss the needs\, technologies\, and trends that are affecting their businesses. Our Executive Forum meetings gather up to 40 senior-level people from across the telecom ecosystem for highly interactive discussion. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768218/ DTSTAMP:20091022T034914 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T034914 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/164550/":Nokia- Kirk Room @ 313 Fairchild Dr\, mountain view\, California 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Telecom Council Executive Forum: Opportunities in India & China DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768216/ ] The booming consumer markets of India and China offer untold opportunity for the right investors. But it seems that in the West\, we are blinded by short-sightedness\, and only try to shoehorn Western solutions into the Indian market. This meeting is intended to help the local community gain perspective on the unique nature of these markets. We'll discuss the types of devices they use\, the apps that make sense\, how bills are paid and mobile commerce\, and what opportunities and threats are introduced by the growth of these Asian tigers. Executives from the Telecom Council member companies gather every few months over lunch to discuss the needs\, technologies\, and trends that are affecting their businesses. Our Executive Forum meetings gather up to 40 senior-level people from across the telecom ecosystem for highly interactive discussion. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768216/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768216/ DTSTAMP:20091022T034653 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T034653 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/164550/":Nokia- Kirk Room @ 313 Fairchild Dr\, mountain view\, California 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091117T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:EcoTuesday :: Featuring Gil Friend of Natural Logic :: November 17 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843565/ ] EcoTuesday\, a unique\, structured monthly networking event for sustainable business leaders held concurrently in seven cities across the country\, will feature Gil Friend\, Founder of Natural Logic\, as the speaker at November's event in San Francisco. Now that green business is "in"\, what's next -- for companies\, strategy and policy? What are the looming challenges businesses need to understand -- and master? And how will we overcome the three key barriers to building a sustainable economy? Gil will share his thoughts on these topics\, and more. Natural Logic delivers strategic sustainability consulting to companies and communities\, with integrated\, results-focused solutions that build profit and competitive advantage while reducing your organization's environmental footprint\, waste and risk. Friend is a founding board member of the Sustainable Business Alliance\, Sustainable Berkeley\, and the California Sustainable Business Council and serves on the executive board of OpenEco.org and the advisory boards of CleanFish\, WattBot\, Green World Campaign\, and (past) San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's Clean Tech Advisory Council. EcoTuesday is committed to changing the way people do business. The monthly event provides a structured environment where sustainable business leaders network with one another and gain insight from industry thought-leaders and trendsetters. Everyone in the room quickly learns about everyone else during the "introduction circle". EcoTuesday.com connects participants between events\, serves as a hub for conversations and showcases local businesses. The vision of EcoTuesday is for business people to share ideas and collaborate so that companies develop products and services that have a positive impact on the marketplace and planet. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843565/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843565/ DTSTAMP:20091105T161955 LAST-MODIFIED:20091105T161955 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/657919/":The Box SF @ 1069 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, California 94103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Business Placement and Graduate Fair DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4210066/ ] This event allows students to meet employers offering placement and/or graduate opportunities. This event is aimed at students who are studying courses related to (or possess skills in the areas of): - Business & Management - Business Economics - Business IT (Information Systems\, Information Technology or e-commerce) - Computer Science & Multimedia - Finance & Accounting - Information and Communications Technology From 2009 the following Salford Business School Masters (MSc) programmes will offer an optional placement year\; - Project Management - Managing Information Technology - Events Management - International Tourism Management Students who possess Business and/or IT skills but are not studying the above types of courses are also welcome to attend. For example: Art & Design students with computer science skills are welcome to attend to find out what opportunities are available. Use the list of employers to determine if any employers may be offering something suitable. Also from Salford To receive the weekly events e-newsletter from the University of Salford\, please email press-office@salford.ac.uk You can follow our Twitter profile at www.twitter.com/SalfordUni And don't forget to go to the Arts Unit website for all the latest theatre\, music\, performance and art. www.arts.salford.ac.uk/ URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4210066/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4210066/ DTSTAMP:20090806T022455 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T022455 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/520304/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/428972/":University of Salford @ The Crescent\, Salford\, England M5 4WT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workplace Employment Law Updates DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809706/ ] Speakers from the Disney Institute\, Richard Simmons\, and other top Employment Law attorneys are teaming up with Employers Group this fall to prepare businesses with the latest workplace trends and legislation facing employers in 2010. The WELU events are day-long programs full of legal updates\, best practices\, and need-to-know business knowledge. Topics covered include: * 2010 Legislation and Obama Actions Affecting Employers * What You Don't Know About Disabled Workers: New Federal and State Developments * Post-Layoff Consequences: Adverse Impact * Leading Through Turbulent Times * In-House Counsel to HR: What You Should Be Doing Now * Maximizing the Management of Leaves: From FMLA/CFRA to ADA/FEHA * Protecting the Crown Jewels: Confidential Information and the Mobile Workforce * Wage & Hour Developments and Cases Affecting Employers Employers Group Director of Learning Services\, Jeffrey Hull\, provides some insight regarding the importance of the WELU\, "Our event is unlike other employment law updates because we do not focus singularly on the laws that will affect employers in the coming year\, but on overall issues that affect the workplace. Given 2009's extensive challenges\, we are pleased to have the Disney Institute speak on how to lead through turbulent times. I think everyone can agree it has been a rough year\, and the WELU provides a breadth of knowledge to prepare companies for a better 2010. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809706/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809706/ DTSTAMP:20091028T195033 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T195033 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49071/":Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center @ 2500 Hollywood Way\, Burbank\, California 91505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Influencing Through the Art of Persuasion DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767682/ ] Important now more than ever\, negotiating skills are one of the strongest skills a business person can have. The ability to positively influence others is one simple way that many executives measure success. Attend this presentation to learn how to fine-tune those persuasion skills. In this course\, attendees will learn how to use rhetorical strategies to build a persuasive argument that will influence decision makers. Attendees can also expect to: * Cover Aristotle's 3 appeals: logos\, ethos & pathos * Learn the Six Steps to Sway: how to build a persuasive argument in six simple steps * Understand and analyze your audience to make the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time * Prepare for obstacles & tough questions * Identify the role that evidence plays in supporting strong arguments and explanations * Learn how to recognize deceptive reasoning tactics Presentation by LearnIt! Registration is $25 for Chamber members\, $35 for prospective members before August 15\; $30 and $40 after. A light breakfast will be provided. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767682/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767682/ DTSTAMP:20091021T123331 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T123331 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/121625/":San Francisco Chamber of Commerce @ 235 Montgomery Street\, 12th Flr.\, San Francisco\, California 94104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Thought Leadership 2.0 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876749/ ] Building thought leadership without breaking your back... NOTE: Get a free copy of "#THINKtweet" by Rajesh Setty or "#DIVERSITYtweet" by Deepika Bajaj or "#MILLENNIALtweet" by Alexandra Levitt BOOK INFO: http://happyabout.info/thinktweet01.php http://happyabout.info/diversitytweet01.php http://happyabout.info/millennialtweet01.php LEARN MORE: http://www.meetup.com/HappyAbout/calendar/11757993/ Thought Leadership 2.0 Building thought leadership without breaking your back Everyone knows the benefit of being established as a thought leader. For starters\, there is an immediate trustworthiness associated with thought leaders that will increase your influence as you are perceived as someone who "knows" and who "cares." In the old world\, tools to build thought leadership included writing books\, speaking and getting the attention of the media. There was a physical limit on the number of spots available and the competition was intense. Social Media seemed to change that with everyone being able to create their own platform to establish thought leadership. However\, this created its own problem. With more than 150 million blogs and more than 50 million people on Twitter\, how do you ensure that you are heard? In this talk\, #THINKtweet series editor and successful entrepreneur Rajesh Setty will cover what it takes to build thought leadership in this new world. About the Presenter: Rajesh Setty is an entrepreneur\, author and speaker based in Silicon Valley. Rajesh currently serves as the president of Suggestica\, Inc. and chairman of Jiffle\, Inc. Rajesh is involved in multiple startups as a co-founder\, board member\, advisor and/or investor. Rajesh has written and published nine books so far with his first book being published when he was thirteen years old. He maintains a blog called Life Beyond Code where he has published more than 1300 articles on Entrepreneurship\, Leadership\, Personal Branding and simply living a life beyond code. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876749/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876749/ DTSTAMP:20091107T202516 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T202516 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/343003/":Intero Real Estate @ 10275 N De Anza Blvd\, Cupertino\, California 95014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091118T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA's Kickstart Club DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552140/ ] The Kickstart Club is a monthly meeting for PATCA members or non-member consultants who want to sharpen their consulting skills by sharing problems and solutions in an informal atmosphere. It is hosted by Charlie Gray (email@cegcs.com\, 650-941-1232). Meetings are held Wednesday which follows the second Thursday of the month (except Aug & Dec) Cost is moderate: whatever you order for your dinner. Ask the host(ess) for "Kickstart". Price of meal. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552140/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552140/ DTSTAMP:20091001T010552 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T010552 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/357252/":Country Gourmet Restaurant @ 1314 S. Mary Avenue\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Leading People In Difficult Times DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4781390/ ] Leading People In Difficult Times Learn about......... Motivators besides money\; Getting more out of people\; Engagement and buy-in\; Turning discipline into development\; Transitioning from buddy to boss and MORE! Presented by Bob Marsenich of Glacier HR Services\, Inc. Director of Human Resources for a major manufacturer for a number of years\; Consulting in large and small companies for over 20 years\; Worked with thousands of bosses and hundreds of organizations\; Author of two books. Money back guarantee! Only $29 at the door\; $19 if pre paid. 877-887-9949. bob@glacierhr.com PO Box 912. Polson\, MT 59860 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4781390/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4781390/ DTSTAMP:20091027T081314 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T081314 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1061151/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654804/":Ruby's Inn & Convention Center @ 4825 N Reserve St\, Missoula\, Montana 59808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:East Bay Chpt Mtg: The HR Professional's Guide to Social Media DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809559/ ] 1.5 CPE Credits Outside of recruiters\, HR professionals often view social media as a time-waster and look for ways to limit employee access. But what if social media could encourage professional development\, provide top customer service\, and expand your company's reputation? Find out what other social media outlets (beside LinkedIn and Facebook) exist to grow your business and how to use them. Social media isn't just for socializing anymore. You'll leave able to: *Evaluate and select the appropriate type of social media to support what you want to accomplish at work. *Take advantage of the real opportunities that social media can provide to help you work smarter. *Make intelligent decisions about personnel policies governing the use of social media by employees. Everyone's needs are different. Bring your questions and be prepared to learn from an executive who has grown two successful businesses using social media. Speaker: Mary Beth Deans has built and runs two successful HR-related businesses through the smart use of social media. Douglas Partners\, her career transition company\, serves clients by providing support through an online community\, Working 4 a Living (www.working4aliving.com). She co-founded Sedaa's Global Brain Trust (GBT)\, an invitation-only online community for organizational development consultants and HR professionals with a presence in 17 countries and 5 continents. You can reach Mary Beth at mb@douglas-partners.com or (925) 200.9702. 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration/Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Program URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809559/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809559/ DTSTAMP:20091028T143718 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T143718 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/136872/":John F. Kennedy University\, Pleasant Hill Campus @ 100 Ellinwood Way\, Pleasant Hill\, California 94523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T113000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lunch-time BNI meeting for give each other referrals DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840793/ ] Word of mouth marketing and networking is one of the best ways to spread the news about your business and gain new customers & clients. Do you know many people who could refer business to you? Do you see them regularly enough that they give you referrals and constantly keep you in mind? Are those people trained and organized for the purpose of giving you referrals? I belong to the Power Networkers chapter of BNI. We meet Thursdays at 11:30. Each meeting we learn more about each others' businesses and we actively try to come up with referrals for each other. In this way I have over 25 people supporting my business and actively keeping their eyes peeling for potential clients for my business. If you would like to tell us about your business and visit our chapter\, please come the next Thursday at 11:30. We meet in the Interchange Tower (Metropointe) at 600 Hwy 169 S\, St. Louis Park\, MN. Lunch is not provided but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a cafe on 1st floor if you just want to pick something up. We meet in a conference room on the second floor...we are easy to find. BNI members\, on average\, increase their business 20% in the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic\, committed group of businesspeople who know how to refer business to each other. If you have any questions or want more information\, check out http://www.bni-mn.com/cgi-bin/chapterhomepage.cgi?chapter_id=58 or email me at eric@peekproductionsvideo.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840793/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840793/ DTSTAMP:20091103T182141 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T182141 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/161206/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/644062/":Interchange Tower (Metropointe) @ 600 Hwy 169 S\, St. Louis Park\, Minnesota END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T103000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:eWomenNetwork 'Accelerated Networking' Lunch DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769822/ ] TOPIC: Lead Generation in These Challenging Times: How to Get More Leads and More Sales! Lead generation is the most important aspect of any business\, because if you don't have leads\, you don't HAVE a business! The problem is\, most entrepreneurs and sole proprietors would rather do anything BUT lead generate\, partly because they confuse lead generation with lead follow-up (and spend way too much time on the follow-up rather than the generation) and partly because they don't know how or where to lead generate. But it's really not that hard\, especially if you have a plan and a system. At this powerful event you'll learn: * The difference between lead generation\, lead follow up\, and lead conversion * Why you must do all three * 5-10 ways to lead generate SPEAKER: Brad Warren\, is a national and international speaker\, trainer\, coach\, and author who has spoken in 27 of the United States and 18 foreign countries in front of over 35\,000 people in his 31 year career. As a coach\, he works with real estate professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and sole proprietors\, assisting them in writing business plans\, and then helping them implement those plans so they get accomplished. His specialty is time and activity management. He also speaks on time management\, customer service\, negotiation skills\, communication skills\, how to run more effective meetings\, and how to design and deliver powerful presentations. ************************************************************** Description: San Jose businesswomen are owners\, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs who are committed to supporting and transacting business with women. At this event we will maximize our networking efforts by giving first and then asking for what we need to grow our businesses. We value business relationships and interaction. We will have extended networking time to get to know each other. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769822/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769822/ DTSTAMP:20091024T045601 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T045601 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/42969/":Villa Ragusa @ 35 S. Second St.\, Campbell\, California 95008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-Sunnyvale (SPECIAL DATE!) DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552876/ ] PATCA hosts a Sunnyvale lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the South Bay. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): joel@emlinux.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. Cost of meal. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552876/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552876/ DTSTAMP:20091001T174033 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T174033 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/227097/":Coco's on Oakmead\, Sunnyvale @ 1206 Oakmead Parkway\, Sunnyvale\, California 94086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:WorkIt.com's 6th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ ] In its 6th year\, WorkIt.com's Silicon Valley Mixer celebrates the people involved in Silicon Valley startups - the ones who are willing to take these risks in pursuit of their goals to launch and grow a thriving company - all while keeping our region on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to network with: Entrepreneurs & Founders * CEOs & CXOs * VPs & Directors * Influencers The 2009 celebration will also be the 10-year anniversary party for WorkIt.com! We have been serving the Silicon Valley and Bay Area since November 1999! Join your Silicon Valley peers from local businesses and technology startups on November 19th at WorkIt.com's 6th Annual Silicon Valley Mixer and 10-Year Anniversary Party. The evening will offer opportunities to expand your network and help you reach your business goals. Every year\, this event has 250+ in attendance! Get your ticket early and don't miss out on this fun and effective networking opportunity! Date: Thursday\, November 19th\, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: The Network Meeting Center at Tech Mart 5201 Great America Parkway\, Santa Clara Parking: Free parking in the lot behind the building Price: Tickets are $35 online before the event and $45 the day of the event\, if there are still tickets available. This year's event will include a raffle for some exciting gifts! Must be present to win - drawing at 8:00 p.m. $35.00 online. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644636/ DTSTAMP:20091015T051943 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T051943 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8836/":TechMart @ (next to Great America)\, Santa Clara\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091119T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Financing - Using the Web to Mine Money for Your Venture DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ ] Raising money from VCs is increasingly difficult for early stage companies--even ones with a good product. Social networks have been great for generating awareness but how do you turn social equity into funds for your business? Social financing is working well for entrepreneurs in developing countries and those improving the well-being of society and the environment. Could that same model work here? New models are rapidly emerging that are changing the landscape for how businesses raise money. The panel\, organized by GABA and SVASE will discuss these specific topics: -What is social financing? -What is microfinancing? -What new tools are available today? -How companies facilitate sources of social funding -How social networks can become social financing engines Panelists: Marc Dangeard\, Founder\, Entrepreneur Commons Joshua Sams\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Sprowtt Marketplace Trevor Cornwell\, Founder & CEO\, Embarkons TBD Moderator: Sumaya Kazy\, Sr. Social Media Manager\, Sun Microsystems Agenda: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Registration and Networking Reception 7:00 - 8:15 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A 8:15 - 9:00 pm Networking Complimentary appetizers\, beer\, wine and soft drinks will be served. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877945/ DTSTAMP:20091108T201315 LAST-MODIFIED:20091108T201315 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658272/":Sun Microsystems - Bldg 12 @ 18 Network Circle\, Building 12\, Menlo Park\, California 94025-1525 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workplace Employment Law Updates DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809745/ ] Speakers from the Disney Institute\, Richard Simmons\, and other top Employment Law attorneys are teaming up with Employers Group this fall to prepare businesses with the latest workplace trends and legislation facing employers in 2010. The WELU events are day-long programs full of legal updates\, best practices\, and need-to-know business knowledge. Topics covered include: * 2010 Legislation and Obama Actions Affecting Employers * What You Don't Know About Disabled Workers: New Federal and State Developments * Post-Layoff Consequences: Adverse Impact * Leading Through Turbulent Times * In-House Counsel to HR: What You Should Be Doing Now * Maximizing the Management of Leaves: From FMLA/CFRA to ADA/FEHA * Protecting the Crown Jewels: Confidential Information and the Mobile Workforce * Wage & Hour Developments and Cases Affecting Employers Employers Group Director of Learning Services\, Jeffrey Hull\, provides some insight regarding the importance of the WELU\, "Our event is unlike other employment law updates because we do not focus singularly on the laws that will affect employers in the coming year\, but on overall issues that affect the workplace. Given 2009's extensive challenges\, we are pleased to have the Disney Institute speak on how to lead through turbulent times. I think everyone can agree it has been a rough year\, and the WELU provides a breadth of knowledge to prepare companies for a better 2010. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809745/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809745/ DTSTAMP:20091028T214006 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T214006 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/358030/":Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel @ 1600 S. Disneyland Drive\, Anaheim\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120220000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend London DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844344/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844344/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844344/ DTSTAMP:20091106T192351 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T192351 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/155559/":Sun Microsystems @ Regis House\, 45 King William Street\, London\, London EC4R 9AN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T200000 DTEND:20091120230000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Paris DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844355/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844355/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844355/ DTSTAMP:20091106T194346 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T194346 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/110690/":La Cantine - Coworking Paris @ 151 rue de Montmartre\, Paris\, Paris 75002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-East Bay DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552152/ ] PATCA hosts an East Bay lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the East Bay or even on the Peninsula. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings for PATCA members and guests designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): suraiya@SpectrumInsights.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. Cost of meal. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552152/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552152/ DTSTAMP:20091001T014926 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T014926 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/153149/":La Pinata #5 @ 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy.\, Fremont\, California 94538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120220000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Cleveland DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844347/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844347/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844347/ DTSTAMP:20091106T192805 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T192805 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/25251/":Idea Center @ 1375 Euclid Avenue\, Cleveland\, Ohio 44115 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120220000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Lexington DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844352/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844352/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844352/ DTSTAMP:20091106T193933 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T193933 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/582710/":Awesome Inc. @ 348 E Main St\, Lexington\, Kentucky 40507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120220000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Dallas DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844348/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844348/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844348/ DTSTAMP:20091106T193203 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T193203 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/19695/":INFOMART (Spur Offices: Architel\, Big in japan & SimpleTicket) @ 1950 Stemmons Freeway\, Suite 2022\, Dallas\, Texas 75207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091120T180000 DTEND:20091120220000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Startup Weekend LA DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844350/ ] Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking\, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers\, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action. Even more info can be found at http://startupweekend.org We provide: 7 meals\, drinks\, t-shirt\, software\, hosting\, mentors\, great networking\, chance to build startups! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844350/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844350/ DTSTAMP:20091106T193547 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T193547 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/212335/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/124632/":Blank Spaces @ 5405 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California 90036 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T090000 DTEND:20091121170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091123T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2009 New England Real Estate Investing Annual Conference and Trade Show DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768352/ ] Whether you are an experienced\, beginning\, active or passive investor\, you will find extensive information to further your investing during the "Real Estate Investing - Making it Work for You!'" Conference & Expo. Virtually everything that happens at the Real Estate Conference and Expo is for or about you. This year's conference is very different from past years. We are totally focused on providing you the most up-to-date information available to give you an added competitive advantage. As a real estate investor in this market you need to have information you can use that will help get the next deal done and be more profitable. While previous conferences were more focused to education\, this year it is usable information. The General Sessions focus on providing you the most current information available on important topics facing real estate investors including lending\, property acquisition\, the latest on investment strategies of Buy & Hold\, Fix & Flip and Wholesaling\, investing in commercial property and more. The Expo provides you the opportunity to meet businesses that support real estate investing and companies. Make it work for you by planning your schedule to accomplish your objective. This very full two day begins with understanding the current market conditions\, what market segments offer the best investments\, which price segments are hot\, and why. At this conference you will have opportunity to network with hundreds of other attendees and meet with sponsors and exhibitors at the trade show. This is the only event that is especially for real estate investors\, rental property owners and landlords. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768352/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768352/ DTSTAMP:20091022T073255 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T073255 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/916483/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/652940/":Marriott Hotel @ 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, Connecticut END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of First Impressions DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810420/ ] Regardless of what kinds of results you want to achieve (new jobs\, new clients\, new sales opportunities\, new relationships) you have to be at your best when making a first impression! But are you? Have you lost out on opportunities and relationships you really wanted because you blew the first impression? Have you been rejected over and over again when seeking a new job or relationship? Have you missed out on revenue you needed because you weren't at the top of your game when you met someone important and really needed to be? Have you lost clients you wanted to others because your prospects thought you weren't a good fit? MASTERING THE ART OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS A 1-day intensive workshop On Saturday\, November 21\, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lead by Nina Price and Joseph Rosenfeld\, Certified Image Professional For men and women who are ready to: get hired\, close more deals\, attract more clients\, make more money\, and have the relationships they want. This workshop offers crucial skills for all professionals in today's new economy. It teaches new ways of selling in today's economy\, especially how to most effectively present both the inner and outer value that you bring to any sales situation. You'll learn: 1. How Not to Look Your Age and Appear More Credible 2. How to Prepare for a Memorable First Impression 3. How to Define or Refine Your Personal Brand 4. How to Develop Your Visual Brand and Visual Messages 5. What Messages You're Conveying That You're Not Aware Of Join us for a fun-filled day with many opportunities to meet interesting new people and become a Master of First Impressions. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810420/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810420/ DTSTAMP:20091029T182053 LAST-MODIFIED:20091029T182053 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/640648/":LocalBizNetwork @ Homestead Road\, Cupertino\, California 95014 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and 2009 Update DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013793/ ] Explain and interpret Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Interpret accounting treatment for assets\, liabilities\, and owners’ equity transactions. Apply Accounting Principles in developing financial statements. Analyze specialized accounting transactions. Use practical guidance to prepare Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013793/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013793/ DTSTAMP:20090629T230740 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T230740 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Evaluating Training: From Reaction to ROI - Training & Develpoment DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013758/ ] Define the purpose of evaluation at each of the four established evaluation levels. Write comprehensive instructional learning objectives and link them to the different evaluation levels. Select appropriate data collection methods for each of the evaluation levels. List ways to improve transfer of skills from the workshop to the workplace. Calculate training programs costs\, calculate their return on investment and identify the intangible benefits derived from training and development programs. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013758/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013758/ DTSTAMP:20090629T223638 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T223638 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Tendering Procedures and Bid Evaluation - Contracts & Projects DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013829/ ] Appreciate the contracting stages from setting the scope of work to awarding the contract. Evaluate\, in-depth\, the process of preparing tenders and selecting potential suppliers. Understand the issues involved in assessing tenders for quality as well as value for money including e-Auction. Apply several approaches to bid evaluation using criteria\, weights and scoring measures. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013829/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013829/ DTSTAMP:20090629T235654 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T235654 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Certified Professional Manager - Leadership & Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013748/ ] Know the various functions and the type of management activity associated with each. Decide when to use coaching and counseling. Define the relationship between attitude and behaviour and use it to motivate self and others. Use logical and creative approaches to solving problems. Differentiate between leadership and management. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013748/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013748/ DTSTAMP:20090629T221209 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T221209 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Competency-Based Human Resources Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013752/ ] Define competencies\, their history and the important role they play in Human Resources and the organization. Analyze the main components of a competency\, the differences between each and their relevance to HR processes. Learn where competencies come from and apply the main steps in designing competency frameworks and models. Apply competencies in the recruitment and selection processes. Learn how to use competencies for identifying training needs. Use competencies and behavioral indicators to design performance appraisal systems. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013752/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013752/ DTSTAMP:20090629T222919 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T222919 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Balanced Scorecard: Achieving Performance Excellence DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013830/ ] Link performance measures to strategic goals and objectives. Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of performance and productivity at all levels: company\, department and individuals. Evaluate the feasibility of using the Balanced Scorecard in their organization. Design and implement the approach of “Best-in-Class Benchmarking” in their organization. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013830/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013830/ DTSTAMP:20090629T235923 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T235923 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091125T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Managing Diversity and Multicultural Awareness - Leadership & Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4049151/ ] Define diversity and multiculturalism and establish the differences between both. Define the main constituents of cultures and their impact on human behavior. Determine the differences between business and cultural conflicts and ways for effectively managing both. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4049151/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4049151/ DTSTAMP:20090723T005939 LAST-MODIFIED:20090723T005939 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091125T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:How to Conduct Productive Meetings - Communication Skills DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012404/ ] Identify the correct structure and correct purpose of a meeting. Learn how to properly lead a meeting. Discover the various responsibilities of participants in a meeting. Prepare an agenda and write minutes for the meeting. Practice the various types of questions to be asked in a meeting. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012404/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3012404/ DTSTAMP:20090629T052233 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T052233 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Certified HR Manager - HR Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013713/ ] Define human resources and list its main functions and responsibilities. Align the HR function with organizational strategy. Introduce competency-based approaches to the main functions within an HR department. Assess the effectiveness of the human resources function through the use of an HR scorecard and relevant key performance indicators. Prepare for the management of a human resources function through the submittal of one or more HR-management-related projects. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013713/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013713/ DTSTAMP:20090629T214642 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T214642 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Preparation for Project Management Professional Certification DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013824/ ] Get a jump start to prepare for the PMP exam. Understand how to manage a project in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Understand the project management framework\, processes and the nine project management knowledge areas in addition to project manager professional and social responsibilities Recognize Project Management Book of Knowledge “PMBOK” and PMP exam Certification. Understand and apply project management skills\, tools and techniques to deliver on time within budget. Identify key concepts not mentioned in the PMBOK. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013824/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013824/ DTSTAMP:20090629T234742 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T234742 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:From Planning to Execution: A Winning Strategy - Leadership & Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013768/ ] Identify and build company competencies\, capabilities and resource strengths and explore essential key managerial components for implementing strategy. Examine and evaluate company best practices to strive for continuous improvement. Revise and develop current policies and procedures to facilitate strategy execution. Learn how information and operating systems enable company personnel to carry out their strategic roles proficiently. Learn how to tie rewards and incentives directly to the achievement of strategic and financial targets. Explore corporate cultures that promote good strategy execution and learn the importance of internal leadership needed to drive and keep the strategy implementation process moving forward. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013768/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013768/ DTSTAMP:20090629T224830 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T224830 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091122T080000 DTEND:20091122150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Certified Maintenance Planner - Maintenance & Safety DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013738/ ] Apply the latest concepts and techniques needed for effectively planning\, scheduling and controlling maintenance activities. Review the critical operational requirements for successful planning and control of the maintenance work. Use the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the measurement and evaluation of the maintenance department. Learn how to effectively work with others. Develop an effective work schedule to achieve your goals. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013738/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3013738/ DTSTAMP:20090629T220335 LAST-MODIFIED:20090629T220335 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091124T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Web2NewYork November DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ ] Networking party for post-internet media\, advertising and business. Confirmed to present: Khanh Pham + Shu Kim\, Shustir Adam Black\, KeyWifi256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4563634/ DTSTAMP:20091008T123023 LAST-MODIFIED:20091008T123023 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/131488/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/63079/":Gallery Bar @ 120 Orchard Street between Delancey & Rivington\, New York\, New York 10002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091125T200000 DTEND:20091125170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091127T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The CR Reporting & Communications Summit 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3083452/ ] The CR Reporting & Communications Summit is an industry meeting for the CSR and sustainability professional. After months of primary research with the CR community\, Ethical Corporation have put together an agenda covering every aspect of CR Reporting. The topic\, always critical to the success of a CR professional\, is a challenging one. But with the assistance of our 29 corporate speakers\, 14 interactive workshops and 10+ hours of networking\, the CR Reporting Summit will give you the tools to make it a success. TOPICS INCLUDE: # Strategy – How to drive change internally with a solid report\, and reap the benefits of a firmly embedded CSR reporting strategy # Innovation – Keep up-to-date on the latest communications techniques and tools to adapt your CR report and dramatically improve its quality – and value! # Transparency – Achieve credibility by making the most of internal and external verification techniques # Readability – How to deliver a strong report that’s comprehensive\, precise and relevant to your stakeholders SPEAKERS INCLUDE: # Rory Sullivan\, Head of Investor Responsibility\, Insight Investment # Bengt Olof Hansson\, Vice President\, Corporate Sustainability \, SKF # Julia King\, VP Corporate Responsibility\, GlaxoSmithKline # Jo Confino\, Head of Sustainable Development and Guardian Executive Editor\, The Guardian # Hendrik Garz\, Executive Director\, West LB # Hilary Parsons\, Global Head of Corporate Affairs\, Nestle URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3083452/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3083452/ DTSTAMP:20090717T025007 LAST-MODIFIED:20090717T025007 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/211060/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/12097/":Regent's Park Marriott Hotel @ 128 King Henry's Road\, London\, London NW3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091126T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Portsmouth Business School Open Evening DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770618/ ] On Thursday 26 November (5.30 – 7.30pm) the Portsmouth Business School will be holding an Open Evening. The evening will include an introduction by the Dean of Portsmouth Business School and a presentation by Maurice Perks\, IBM Fellow. Over drinks and canapés\, there will be an opportunity to meet lecturers\, current and past students and find out more about our wider range of full-time and part-time courses\, from part-time work-based Foundation Degrees to postgraduate programmes including the AMBA accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) for executive managers wishing to broaden their knowledge. Should this be of interest to yourself and any of your colleagues\, we would be delighted to see you there. For more information and to register\, please visit www.sharpenyourcompetitiveedge.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770618/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770618/ DTSTAMP:20091026T054524 LAST-MODIFIED:20091026T054524 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/321518/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/654523/":Portsmouth Business School @ Richmond Building\, Portland Street\, Portsmouth\, England PO1 3DE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091201T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Microsoft® Project Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ ] The most widely used and respected project management technology in the nation is Microsoft® Project. Are you taking advantage of the benefits of Microsoft® Project? Capitalizing on technology can make managing your projects more organized and reporting to others in your organization more thorough. The Microsoft® Project: Integrated for Certified Project Managers program at the University of St. Thomas is designed to meet the needs of two different groups: those who are new to the software and those who want to use it in a greater capacity than they currently do. Our comprehensive program provides you with a complete learning opportunity\, from the basic to the advanced aspects of the software. Discover how the software can benefit you and your project. Three-Day Program 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 12/1\, 12/3\, and 12/4/09 Please visit the University of St. Thomas Microsoft Project Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MSProjectTrainingMN . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ DTSTAMP:20090813T094914 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T094914 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education in Finance: Leaders and Partners in Value Creation DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ ] Finance managers and directors have the knowledge and the skills to be the value creators of an organization. Learn the skills to become strategic partners in increasing your company’s economic value and helping your company grow. The Leaders and Partners in Value Creation program strengthens your ability to influence business strategy by bringing fresh knowledge\, keen insights\, and an enterprise-wide perspective to your leadership team. Through three days of stimulating discussions\, executive storytelling\, and experiential learning\, you will learn how to: • Expand your capacity for intra-organization collaboration and leadership • Examine various financial frameworks for enterprise decision-making • Examine the interaction of financial\, operational\, and marketing value drivers • Develop and apply the metrics of value creation Become a credible and influential strategic partner in value creation\, work more collaboratively with your counterparts in other business functions\, and understand and manage the financial drivers of value. Make the investment today for you and your company. Upcoming Offering: December 2 - 4\, 2009 Wednesday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Leaders and Partners in Value Creation website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ValueCreation URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ DTSTAMP:20090811T105328 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T105328 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workshop: HR in CA: Advanced Time Off & Leaves of Absence Challenges DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844292/ ] 3 CPE/MCLE Credits - Qualifies for PHR-CA/SPHR-CA Credits Extend and apply your knowledge of employee leaves to complex time off scenarios. Analyze the effectiveness of your policies and practices to better manage absenteeism and comply with complicated leave rules. You will: *Determine how time off programs can address employees' major life events *Problem-solve with colleagues on complex leave of absence scenarios *Analyze methods to educate front-line managers on critical leave issues *Implement criteria to audit the effectiveness of your time off program Speaker: Mary Topliff\, principal of Law Offices of Mary L. Topliff in San Francisco\, specializes in employment law counseling\, training and compliance. She advises employers on all aspects of employment law\, including designing and auditing time off policies to achieve compliance and employer objectives. Ms. Topliff currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA). URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844292/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844292/ DTSTAMP:20091106T173250 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T173250 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658085/":Noah's Bagels Support Center @ 2700 Ygnacio Valley Road\, Ste 135\, Walnut Creek\, California 94598 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting Effective Performance Improvement Plans DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865636/ ] 3 CPE Credits Smart companies know that effective performance management proves critical to meeting business goals. Performance improvement plans redirect an employee's performance by addressing any deficiencies and providing guidelines and tools for their success. Learn to create and implement effective performance improvement plans that support employee development and protect against potential legal challenges. Specifically\, you'll be able to: *Write an effective performance improvement plan *Conduct the performance improvement plan meeting with an employee *Navigate through employee protections while managing performance *Address potential complications surrounding performance and at-will employment Speaker: Amy Rubin has been working in the field of Human Resources for 17 years. She is currently working for HR Options\, a Human Resources Consulting Firm\, as a Senior Consultant. Amy's areas of expertise include recruitment and retention\, interviewing and selection\, legal aspects of human resources management\, employee relations\, compensation & benefits\, and training & development. Desired Level of Experience: Open to all levels URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865636/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4865636/ DTSTAMP:20091107T142806 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T142806 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/":Northern California Human Resources Association @ 425 California St.\, Suite 500\, San Francisco\, California 94104-2107 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T170000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PRSA Silicon Valley Presents: Media Predicts 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ ] Making the List: What's Hot and What's Not in 2010 Join us December 2 when PRSA Silicon Valley presents the must-attend visionary event of the year at the Computer History Museum. How will the technology landscape be different a year from now? What company is poised to become the next FaceBook? Media Predicts 2010 (Wednesday\, Dec. 2\, 2009) promises to be the ultimate event of the year\, once again. Attendees will be able to network with many of the Silicon Valley's Who's Who\, discussing - over cocktails in advance of the main event - what they think will be big in the coming year. You won't want to miss out on what promises to be a memorable evening\, and you'll be first to hear from the top journalists and bloggers what the biggest technologies\, companies\, issues and trends will be in the year ahead. Bring your customers\, partners and colleagues along to celebrate the year and set the stage for a remarkable one ahead. Seats are limited and this event sells out annually weeks or months in advance\, so we recommend you REGISTER NOW to assure your seat or table. Note that PRSA Silicon Valley will keep attendance fees at the same reasonable level to ensure attendance is not a barrier to anyone wishing to attend in a continuing tough economy. Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible! Media Predicts 2010 Honorees: New York Times & Bits Blog - Brad Stone Wall Street Journal & Digits Blog - Ben Worthen USA Today & LastWatchDog Blog - Byron Acohido Bloomberg News - Connie Guglielmo VentureBeat & DEMO - Matt Marshall GigaOM - Om Malik WIRED - Steven Levy CNBC - Jim Goldman (Moderator) SFGate - Duffy Jennings (Master of Ceremonies) Comedian WILL DURST will open this year's event! And\, this year's musical entertainment includes: Dawn Walker\, Principal Flutist\, Monterey Symphony\, and Dan Levitan\, Principal Harpist\, Symphony Silicon Valley For more details visit: http://www.prsasiliconvalley.com/Media-Predicts URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4809694/ DTSTAMP:20091028T193822 LAST-MODIFIED:20091028T193822 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/259/":Computer History Museum @ 1401 N Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, California 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:eWomenNetwork 'Accelerated Networking' Dinner Event DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843460/ ] HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843460/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843460/ DTSTAMP:20091105T125235 LAST-MODIFIED:20091105T125235 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/86966/":Biltmore Hotel - Santa Clara\, CA @ 2151 Laurelwood Road\, Santa Clara\, California 95054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Interactive Marketing Panel: Weathering the Storm DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877907/ ] When the economy recovers\, the most successful companies will be the ones who laid their marketing groundwork ahead of time. So what strategies are they putting into place now? And what do they know about the economy that the rest of us don't? Join us for a highly interactive discussion with four of the top marketing executives in Silicon Valley today. Moderated by Scott Hamilton\, Partner at Allign Scott co-founded Allign after devoting over 20 years to improving workforce performance across "Fortune 500" companies. By pioneering the use of "collective intelligence" alignment programs along with cultural and operational assessment tools\, he helps organizations refine their strategyaround key marketing initiatives\, improving customer/employee retention\, productivity and accelerating business results. Hal Schornstein\, Wells Fargo A CFA and CFP with over 20 years in the financial services industry\, Hal leads a team of 20 investment professionals managing over $6 billion. In addition to speaking regularly at various economic and investment events\, he is a resource for print\, radio\, television and internet media including the Los Angeles Times\, KTVU (Fox)\, and MarketWatch.com. Donna Wells\, Mint.com Donna has over 20 years' experience in strategic management and marketing\, with specific expertise in the financial services industry and online demand generation. In 2007\, she joined Mint.com as its Chief Marketing Officer after serving as vice president of corporate marketing and acting CMO at Intuit\, which purchased Mint.com in late 2009 for a cool $170 million. Vince Ferraro\, Hewlett-Packard Vince is most recently the former HP VP of Marketing in the Imaging and Printing Division. He has a strong track record of helping HP grow businesses and market share\, while maintaining profitability in difficult economic cycles and has worked in a variety of B2B and B2C HP businesses across the globe for over 20 years. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877907/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4877907/ DTSTAMP:20091108T190543 LAST-MODIFIED:20091108T190543 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/636823/":Cisco TelePresence Suites @ 3979 Freedom Circle\, First Floor\, Ste 135\, Santa Clara\, California 95054 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091206 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Starting a Cafe or Restaurant Workshop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1014503/ ] A practical and very popular one-day Workshop for people who want to start their own cafe\, restaurant or small catering business. The facts you need\, so your dream is based on reality. See the website for booking information and complete course contents. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1014503/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1014503/ DTSTAMP:20080815T235045 LAST-MODIFIED:20080815T235045 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/77553/":Leichhardt Campus\, Sydney Secondary College @ Enter Derbyshire Road off William Street\, Leichhardt\, New South Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091204T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Investor Forum: December 2009 Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ ] The Investor Forum and Service Provider Forum review 5-7 startups\, with each presenter allotted 30 minutes to address the audience. Dialogue before and after presentations\, during breaks\, and over lunch ensures that participants have the opportunity to connect. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4768090/ DTSTAMP:20091022T001257 LAST-MODIFIED:20091022T001257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/74895/":Orange Labs (look for "France Telecom R&D" signs) @ 801 Gateway Blvd\, suite 500\, South San Francisco\, California 94080 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T080000 DTEND:20091206150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Advanced Business Writing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075094/ ] Develop advanced techniques for writing briefly yet clearly. Examine the strengths and weaknesses of different personal writing styles. Improve written work as a result of practical writing exercises. Match the written work with the reader’s needs. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075094/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075094/ DTSTAMP:20090713T220753 LAST-MODIFIED:20090713T220753 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T080000 DTEND:20091206150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Train the Trainer: From Design to Delivery - Training & Development DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088467/ ] Relate their psychological types and/or learning styles to instructional strategies. Analyze the basic assumptions and principles underlying adult learning. Write specific instructional learning objectives. Prepare an outline for a training program of their choice. Plan and deliver a training session relevant to their areas of expertise. (*) Participants are expected to come prepared with a twenty-minute PowerPoint presentation on a training session of their choice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088467/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3088467/ DTSTAMP:20090721T042520 LAST-MODIFIED:20090721T042520 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T080000 DTEND:20091206150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Strategic Logistics: Planning and Management - Materials Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3081810/ ] Understand the strong link between an organization’s logistics strategy and its competitive advantage. Understand the challenges of managing logistics and supply chains. Develop a customer-focused orientation in managing logistics. Identify the performance drivers of supply chains and their impact on responsiveness and efficiency. Identify the major network designs and match the best design with an organization’s competitive strategy to create a responsive chain. Evaluate the impact of logistics strategies on profitability. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3081810/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3081810/ DTSTAMP:20090716T012325 LAST-MODIFIED:20090716T012325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T080000 DTEND:20091206150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Organization Development and Effective Workforce Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075240/ ] Understand the fundamentals of how businesses work and the importance of organization management. Develop organization structures to meet varying business needs. Understand the process of forecasting ongoing requirements\, and the development of action plans. Understand the importance of succession planning to continued business success. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075240/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075240/ DTSTAMP:20090714T032404 LAST-MODIFIED:20090714T032404 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091206T080000 DTEND:20091206150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091211T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Interdepartmental Communication - Communication Skills DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075166/ ] Identify and understand the framework of interdepartmental communication. Understand the importance and practice of excellent internal customer service. Take a proactive approach in simplifying the work processes and flow between work units. Remove interdepartmental communication barriers and resolve conflict. Develop a plan for enhancing organizational communication. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075166/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/3075166/ DTSTAMP:20090713T235617 LAST-MODIFIED:20090713T235617 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR