BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091110T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SDForum's Clean Tech Breakfast: Hydrocarbons DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840704/ ] SDForum in collaberation with Astia Presents: Clean Tech Breakfast: Hydrocarbons Topic Description: Hydrocarbons as a source of energy still keep the lights on at night in most of the world. What's new and where is the market going? Is this really a dinosaur? Agenda: 8:00am: Registration and breakfast 8:30am: Panel: 'Old Resources in a New Climate' 9:15am: Audience: Question and Answer 9:30am: Networking Speakers Include: Mark Duvall\, EPRI Kyle McCue\, Ternion Bio John Voltz\, Jane Capital Marianne Wu\, Mohr Davidow Moderated by: Greg O'Hara\, Nixon Peabody Price: Members: $20\, Non-Members: $30\, Platinum Pass: $0 Location: SAP Co-Innovation Lab (1st Floor) 3410 Hillview Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA 94304 Registration Link: www.sdforum.org/cleantech URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840704/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840704/ DTSTAMP:20091103T150245 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T150245 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/28649/":SAP Labs @ Building D\, 3410 Hillview Avenue\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091110T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Regional Chapter Mtg: Creative Ways to Keep Employees Loyal DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811036/ ] In tough economic times\, business owners\, managers & HR professionals must get creative when it comes to keeping employees loyal & motivated while staying within limited budgets. Many people just need "a job\," but your business needs motivated\, dedicated employees committed to staying with you long-term & who want to grow with your company. Gain creative compensation techniques & motivational tools to help your business find & keep these employees. You'll walk away with ideas to add to your toolbox\, & be able to: * Select from a variety of options to creatively compensate employees * Implement creative reward & recognition programs to effectively motivate employees * Lead by example * Use budgeted dollars to get the most from your employees It's time to get creative. Learn how to enhance retention\, drive greater performance\, increase organizational loyalty & make sure that your best performers don't feel neglected. Come join us & learn how to do more with less. Panelists: Dana Marshall\, SPHR\, has over 18 years of management & consulting experience in Organizational Development & Human Resources Management. Daylene Alliman\, SPHR\, has been a business consultant in both the private & public sector for over 20 years\; specializing in Human Resources\, Administration\, & Coaching. Sharon Rhoads McQueen\, PHR\, M.A. in Organizational Psychology\, offers a wide range of experience in organization development\, Human Resources\, program & project management\, change management\, employee training & development\, recruitment & staffing\, management coaching & employee relations. Mary Goodby\, PHR\, is an HR Generalist with an emphasis in the Healthcare industry. She holds a BS Degree from the University of Redlands & has been practicing human resources for over 20 years. Beth Ingram has over 12 years experience in Human Resources. She has worked in both the private & public sectors for small & large companies URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811036/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4811036/ DTSTAMP:20091030T195747 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T195747 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/656237/":Graniterock @ 350 Technology Drive\, Watsonville\, California 95076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091110T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Seminar: HR in California: Hiring & Firing Legally DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644624/ ] Organizational success requires hiring the right talent and terminating poor performers within the context and requirements of California and federal law. From equal opportunity laws to solicitation and non-comp agreements\, you'll gain skills necessary to: *Prevent "smoking gun" interview inquiries *Comply with privacy/background check laws *Document and handle employee terminations *Avoid discrimination and whistleblower claims Speakers: Ray Hixson is a co-founder and partner of Hixson Nagatani LLP\, a law firm that advises and represents technology companies in labor and employment matters. Ray's clients include employers concerned with a wide range of labor and employment matters\, and he frequently conducts trainings for managers\, HR professionals\, and attorneys. Brian K. Nagatani is a co-founder and partner of Hixson Nagatani LLP. Representing numerous companies\, Brian has an active counseling and litigation practice\, and frequently conducts training sessions on employment-related topics. General: $345 / NCHRA Members: $270. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644624/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4644624/ DTSTAMP:20091015T043739 LAST-MODIFIED:20091015T043739 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:20091111T143000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Media: Behind the Scenes DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769801/ ] The ADMA is pleased to present the first in a series of events on social media. Learn about the secret side of social media: * how much time people are spending on social networks? - Are people more active on these sites at home or work? How many average minutes per user? What is the demographic information on social networkers? Which age group tends to be the most avid users? Gain a 360 degree view of social networkers. Develop a better understanding of just how social networking is revolutionising how time at work is spent. * accountable social media marketing via social CRM - The biggest challenges brands face today when considering a social media presence are "do I have the resources to manage it?" and "how can I make this an accountable channel like the rest of my marketing mix?". The marketing approach towards social media can be much more than simply listening to the buzz. * ways to monitor social media - Monitoring social media allows you to gain significant intelligence about your customers and marketplace\; begin interaction with existing and potential customers through new touch points as well as increasing involvement between your brand and your customers to enable a wide range of marketing benefits. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769801/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4769801/ DTSTAMP:20091024T033408 LAST-MODIFIED:20091024T033408 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308134/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/7824/":TBC @ tbc\, Singapore\, Singapore 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: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: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:Perfectly Capable Kids DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766768/ ] Perfectly Capable Kids is a one-day session jam-packed with unique strategies to ignite the capabilities of kids aged 3 to 15. Designed for parents\, educators\, child psychologists and child advocates\, the program is sponsored by The Center for Conative Abilities\, a not-for-profit foundation. Participants will learn techniques to bring out the best in kids\, help them self-manage their mental energy\, and gain expertise in guiding them to the successful use of their Natural Advantages. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766768/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766768/ DTSTAMP:20091020T182322 LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T182322 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1059331/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/180668/":Tempe Mission Palms Hotel @ 60 East Fifth St\, Tempe\, Arizona 85281 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091112T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lobbying 101 Seminar DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551177/ ] Covers the fundamentals of legislative advocacy including a review of all important relevant resource materials as well as: - Lobbyist registration & disclosure requirements - Lobbying ethics - "How a bill becomes a law"/ basics of the legislative process (including the "civics book" version as well as additional insights regarding exceptions illustrating how it "really works"). - Legislative rules\, exceptions and waivers - Legislative committees: Their role\, how they function and how to work with them (including the respective roles of committee & minority staff). - Legislative Counsel Bureau & how to access it - Glossaries of key legislative terms & common references to types and categories of bills - Review of a "resource packet" of key legislative publications\, documents and materials: What they contain\, which ones are the most important and how to use them. - How to read a bill - Dos and don'ts of testifying - Rules for effective advocacy - Attributes of a successful lobbyist - Advice from senior legislative staff - How to choose the right author for your sponsored bill - The lobbyist/client relationship and respective roles Lobbying 101 is not just for new or prospective lobbyists. Attendees fall into the following categories: 1) Prospective lobbyists 2) New & relatively inexperienced lobbyists 3) Veteran lobbyists. 4) Lobbyist Employers who want to learn more about the process so that they can more usefully interact with and give direction to their lobbyists. This group includes boards\, legislative committees and general membership of organizations which employ lobbyists. 5) Personnel who support lobbyists\, including administrative\, secretarial\, and communications staff. 6) Interested citizens who want to become better informed about how the legislature functions. $250. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551177/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551177/ DTSTAMP:20090930T001743 LAST-MODIFIED:20090930T001743 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/636297/":Park Plaza Towers @ 980 9th St\, Sacramento\, California 95814 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;VALUE=DATE:20091113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091116 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2012 and Beyond: The Imperfect Storm? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4604181/ ] In this seminar we are going to begin to learn how to think predicatively\, not prophetically\, to learn to examine unfolding current physical events and prophecy in the light of our predictive abilities. We feel this has become vitally important due the confluence of cycles that our decades-old predictive science is showing us. We feel strongly that now it is important to understand where prophecy may be right on and where it may be totally off the mark as scientists and ancient writings agree in telling us that we are within the greatest change of an era. The "2012" specter looms before us. Is it doorway or doom? Or just another Hollywood movie? URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4604181/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4604181/ DTSTAMP:20091013T125218 LAST-MODIFIED:20091013T125218 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1056418/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/649773/":Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road\, Nm @ 6150 Iliff Rd Nw\,\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico 87120 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:20091113T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Lobbying 201 Seminar DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551178/ ] Lobbying 201 is for graduates of Lobbying 101 & people with lobbying experience. Lobbying 201 reviews Lobbying 101 & then focuses on Lobbying the Administration\, Budget Advocacy\, Regulatory Agency Advocacy\, and Media Strategies Attendees generally fall into the following categories: 1) Veteran lobbyists. 2) Lobbyist Employers who want to learn more about the process so that they can more usefully interact with and give direction to their lobbyists. This group includes boards\, legislative committees and general membership of organizations which employ lobbyists. 3) Personnel who support lobbyists\, including administrative\, secretarial\, and communications staff. 4) Interested citizens who want to become better informed about how the legislature functions. 5) Graduates of Lobbying 101. $250. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551178/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4551178/ DTSTAMP:20090930T002155 LAST-MODIFIED:20090930T002155 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/636297/":Park Plaza Towers @ 980 9th St\, Sacramento\, California 95814 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091113T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mindfully Resolving Conflicts with Lee Mun Wah DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4423135/ ] Mindfully Resolving Conflicts with Lee Mun Wah November 13-15\, 2009 Friday 2pm-9pm \; Saturday 8am-6pm\; Sunday 8am-2pm Quan Yin Training Center 2311 8th Street\, Berkeley\, CA 94710 "Facilitation is an art in the finest sense - both from the perspective of an artist and as a viewer. Each time a group is interacting\, a painting begins. With careful and diligent observation a story unfolds - enhanced or distracted by our willingness to be a bridge or an obstruction." You Will Learn: * The Art of Summary * How to utilize "What Stands Between Us - Diversity Conversation Cards" * How to use Diversity Exercises to Stimulate Awareness and Discussion * Advanced Vignette Practice and Interventions * How to Recognize Intent & Impact * Advanced Conflict Facilitation Techniques Fee for Session: (includes materials) Corporate/Government Rate: $600 Educational/Non-profit Rate: $375 Individual Rate: $250 Student Rate $200 Required Materials: What Stands Bewtween Us: Diversity Conversation Cards: **Financial concerns? Ask us about work scholarship options** $200-$600. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4423135/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4423135/ DTSTAMP:20090915T201508 LAST-MODIFIED:20090915T201508 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/583160/":Quan Yin Training Center @ 2311 8th Street\, Berkeley\, California 94710 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091116 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Russian Martial Art - Systema SpetsNaz 2 days Seminar DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391673/ ] 2 days of Hand to Hand Combat - Survival Tactics Seminar – Systema SpetsNaz – Russian Special Forces: •Falling Techniques •Joint Locks & Primary Striking Zones •Self Defense against Weapons •Adaptability & Use of the Environment in Combat •Strikes\, Punches\, Kicks •Internal Energy in Combat •Mind Development Exercises Prior Registration Required! - October 18-19\, California - November 14-15\, Alabama - November 21-22\, Pennsylvania Visit our web site for 2009-2010 seminars schedule! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391673/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4391673/ DTSTAMP:20090829T222136 LAST-MODIFIED:20090829T222136 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/129532/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/628612/":Aiki Bushido School of Self Defense @ 1930 Mall Blvd. Suite 200\, Auburn\, Alabama 36830 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:20091114T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Women's Visioning & Goal Setting Workshop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766044/ ] When your life comes to an end\, what will you have accomplished? And what about today? Do you see the remainder of your life as limitless in its potential? Do you feel you have great\, untapped promise? Join Certified Life Coach\, Michelle Cullum* for an amazing four hour workshop where you will: Tap into your deepest desires and create a future vision of what you want for your life. Plan out the steps needed to reach it. Create focus and eliminate the distractions that keep you stagnant. Lock in ways to stay centered on the right road that will lead to your specific destination. Saturday\, November 14th 9am - 1pm workshop fee includes: 1.Workbook 2.Coffee Break Refreshments 3.Free Parking * Michelle Cullum is the author of "52 Ways to Care for You." A military wife and mother of three sons living in San Diego\, she founded Embolden Life Coaching in 2008. She offers various coaching groups for women\, Business in a Box coaching program for mompreneurs\, workshops and one-on-one Life Design Coaching. $49.00. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766044/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4766044/ DTSTAMP:20091020T032029 LAST-MODIFIED:20091020T032029 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61286/":Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central @ 8651 Spectrum Center Blvd\, San Diego\, California 92123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T093000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Profitable Real Estate Investing Seminar DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549055/ ] Profitable Real Estate Investing Seminar Join me at my next Profitable Real Estate investing seminar where you’ll get answers to these\, and all of your questions\, too: • How did a real estate bubble turned into an economical crisis? • Why is real estate still one of the best investment vehicles for building wealth? • Which tools to use to evaluate real estate investments? • Where should you buy rental property? • When should you invest? • What is the best way to build your own property portfolio? to register go to http://www.650and408homes.com/seminar_investing_yahoo_form.html principal only please. If you know of someone who may benefit from attending such a presentation\, please bring him or her. Or forward this email. Avi Urban BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Avi Urban the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide 650-305-1111 avi@650and408homes.com www.650and408homes.com Keller Williams Realty DRE # 01485729 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549055/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549055/ DTSTAMP:20090927T184028 LAST-MODIFIED:20090927T184028 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308101/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/":Bank of America @ 1001 Page Mill\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091114T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Set Up For Success Working at Home DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552946/ ] Where you run your business from profoundly affects you\, your clients and your revenue potential. If you are working from home\, then the area you choose and how you organize your tools in that space will make a difference in how your business develops. Who is the Talk For? If you are one of the 12% of Californians currently unemployed\, this talk will help you learn how to focus your job hunt for success. If you one of the 22 million people in the US who work at home or own their own Home Based Business\, you will learn how to apply simple techniques to support your business success If you are in full time employment and work at home more than one hour a week\, you will benefit from learning how to promote yourself even when you are not in the office. Learn from Feng Shui expert and Corporate Refugee Sally Grisedale how to apply practical Feng Shui techniques to support your endeavors\, what ever they might be. For more information about this event please visit http://www.happygreendragon.com For tickets please visit http://www.eastwest.com/events.html or phone the front desk staff at 650-980-9800 Free. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552946/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4552946/ DTSTAMP:20091001T193844 LAST-MODIFIED:20091001T193844 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/4608/":East West Bookstore @ 324 Castro Street\, Mountain View\, California 94041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091117 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:INNOVATION for Breakthrough Results & Sustainable Growth by Robert Tucker Live in Manila! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4224199/ ] INNOVATION for Breakthrough Results & Sustainable Growth by Robert Tucker Gain 100% ROI right away with this great offer: Get the May 2010 Series totally FREE! For the 1st 38 participants joining the November 2009 series WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This program is designed to the whole leadership team right from the top to leaders at all levels in the organizations. It enables teams and organizations to become more innovative to create sustainable growth. What will you gain learn and gain? Key Benefits • Master the latest methods being used by Global Innovation Elite companies to transform innovation into an embedded\, systematic\, sustainable and measurable process • Discover how to seize new markets for your products and services and how to find hidden growth potentialities in existing markets • Understand how Vanguard Firms are eschewing focus groups and embracing more accurate methods that reveal unmet and unarticulated customer needs. Master new problem-solving techniques that can be immediately used by every department and division in your company • Learn how to prioritize and commit just enough resources to product\, process and business model ideas that have the greatest potential to become breakthrough (and when to cut your losses) • Learn to “build the buy-in” for innovation change initiatives internally\, overcome obstacles and build user acceptance in market place. Select the right mix of participants for accelerated innovation projects • Experience hands-on exercises and techniques used by today’s most successful companies to keep the creative and innovative juices flowing • Develop a plan for your firm’s “innovation blueprint” to create a growth-driving\, sustainable and comprehensive innovation process For INQUIRIES and RESERVATION please call 887-7428 or email: itdmanila@itdworld.com Event fees: Super Early Bird Fee 17\,500 Normal Fee 21\,500 Group Registration: 5 or more 16\,500 10 or more 15\,500 Above prices are subject to 12% VAT URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4224199/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4224199/ DTSTAMP:20090809T232608 LAST-MODIFIED:20090809T232608 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/589419/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/165476/":SMX Convention Center\, SM Mall of Asia\, Philippines @ Seashell Dr.\, Mall of Asia Complex Central Business Park - 1A Pasay City\, Pasay City\, NCR 1111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091115T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Workshop : Setting Up for Success Working at Home DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558348/ ] Feng Shui expert and corporate refugee Sally Grisedale will bring you to a deeper understanding of how location\, placement and alignment can impact your business. If you are one of the 22 million people in the US who work at home or own their own Home Based Business\, you will learn how to apply simple techniques to support your business success If you are one of the 12% of Californians currently unemployed\, the workshop will help you learn how to focus your job hunt for success. If you are in full time employment and work at home more than one hour a week\, you will learn how to promote yourself\, even when you are not in the office. Where you run your business from profoundly affects you\, your clients and your revenue potential. The workshop will bring you to a deeper understanding of how location\, placement and alignment can impact your business. You will leave the workshop knowing: The best location for your office\; how to arrange the furniture for efficiency\, safety and productivity\; and how to align yourself and your tools within the room for optimum performance. Bring a floor plan of your home or office and the direction it faces using a compass. Course materials will be provided and cost $10 payable on the day. For more information about the workshop please visit http://www.happygreendragon.com For tickets please visit http://www.eastwest.com/events.html or phone 1-800-909-6161 $39 in advance\, $45 day of event. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558348/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4558348/ DTSTAMP:20091002T151813 LAST-MODIFIED:20091002T151813 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/4608/":East West Bookstore @ 324 Castro Street\, Mountain View\, California 94041 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: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: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:20091117T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:'How to Buy a Foreclosure' Class DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810984/ ] You'll complete this informative workshop with knowledge of: 1) "Short Sales" defined--plus\, how the process is unique from other foreclosures 2) "Foreclosure Auctions" demystified 3) The ease of purchasing "REO" or "Bank Owned" properties AND 4) How to avoid the perils of all three types of foreclosure property RSVP to register: call Kelsey Lane at 408-316-0660 (space is limited\; no fee required) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810984/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4810984/ DTSTAMP:20091030T162515 LAST-MODIFIED:20091030T162515 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/600018/":Keller Williams Cupertino Market Center @ 20230 Stevens Creek Blvd. #E\, Cupertino\, California 95014 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: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;VALUE=DATE:20091121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091122 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Courage Quest DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2853903/ ] Courage Quest Adult Full-Contact Self Defense Seminar Self Defense and Safety Strategies Is your life worth 8 hours of your time? 1 out of 3 women\, in their lifetime\, will be the victim of a violent attack. Knowing the statistics shouldn't you be prepared? STOP Attackers and predators in their tracks! Courage Quest is one day program is designed to teach people with no combat experience how to survive violent encounters. This is a full-force adrenal-response class that uses scenario-based exercises\, padded attackers and verbal intensity to create an environment that produces real fear in a controlled setting. It is as close to reality as we can make it because we believe the experiential approach to learning is profoundly superior to an information based format\, especially in this arena. Physical fitness is not a factor\, nor is age\, except where informed parental consent is required (under age 16). This is a life changing program\, guaranteed to stretch your personal envelope. * A one day self defense seminar for the general public * Scenario based Adrenal Response training * No prerequisite required * Covers all basic unarmed attacks For an application form with complete details visit: http://www.safetyfirstpps.org./pdf/courage-quest-form.pdf URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2853903/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2853903/ DTSTAMP:20090607T213857 LAST-MODIFIED:20090607T213857 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/750095/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/569273/":Safety First Personal Protection Strategies @ 8307 27th Street W\, University Place\, Washington 98466 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Great Parenting Academy Live Event DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571196/ ] Great Parenting Academy Live Event! Featuring Jack Canfield! In just one day: - You will learn what it takes to raise a great child from top experts - You will explore products and resources to help your child to be their best. - You will be inspired by paretns of celebrities and other successful parents who share insights and ideas in a panel discussion (A Surprise Bonus) Speakers: - Jack Canfield: Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprices\, Co-Foudner of National Association for Self Esteem\; Topic: Raising Children with high self-esteem - Terri Khonsari: Founder of Great Parenting Academy\; Author of Raising A Superstat\; Topic: Raising A well-rounded child: Happy\, Healthy\, Responsible and Successful - Janet Attwood: Author of The Passion Test\; Topic: Helping your child find their passion and live a passionate life. - Dr. Brenda Wade: Talk show host and TV Producer\, Psychologist and author. Topic: DIscover your child's unique genius Meet the greatest experts and celebrities adn find the most valuable resources to help your child: - Deal with Peer Pressure - Find their Passion - Love to Learn - Achieve Higher Results - Give their Best in everything they do - Have Self Confidence - Avoid Dangerous Activities - Discover their Hidden Gifts Register Now to get your Free Gifts! Early Bird Special is only until Novemebr 1st More info on www.GreatParentingAcademy.com $55 to $225. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571196/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4571196/ DTSTAMP:20091010T042723 LAST-MODIFIED:20091010T042723 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/153104/":Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center @ 10550 Albion Road\, San Ramon\, CA\, California 94582 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T093000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:First time Home Buyers seminar -free DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549060/ ] Join me at my next Silicon Valley Home Buyers seminar where you’ll get answers to these\, and all of your questions\, too: • How did the real estate bubble turn into an economic crisis? • What are the benefits of home ownership versus renting? • What is the future of the Silicon Valley real estate market? • How can I afford to buy a home in Silicon Valley? • Where should I buy a home? • Is this the right time to buy a home in Silicon Valley? • Can I get an overview of the home buying process? To register go to: http://www.650and408homes.com/sv_seminar_yahoo.html Best Regards\, Avi Urban BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Avi Urban the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide Keller Williams Realty 650-305-1111 avi@650and408homes.com www.650and408homes.com DRE # 01485729 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549060/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4549060/ DTSTAMP:20090927T184741 LAST-MODIFIED:20090927T184741 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308101/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/":Bank of America @ 1001 Page Mill\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T093000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:101 Real Estate -Home Buyers Seminar -FREE! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839765/ ] The Silicon Valley Home Buyers seminar Join me at my next Silicon Valley Home Buyers seminar where you’ll get answers to these\, and all of your questions\, too: • How did the real estate bubble turn into an economic crisis? • What are the benefits of home ownership versus renting? • What is the future of the Silicon Valley real estate market? • How can I afford to buy a home in Silicon Valley? • Where should I buy a home? • Is this the right time to buy a home in Silicon Valley? • Can I get an overview of the home buying process? To register go to: http://www.650and408homes.com/sv_seminar_yahoo.html Best Regards\, Avi Urban BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Avi Urban the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide Keller Williams Realty 650-305-1111 avi@650and408homes.com www.650and408homes.com DRE # 01485729 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839765/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839765/ DTSTAMP:20091102T115734 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T115734 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308101/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/":Bank of America @ 1001 Page Mill\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091121T094000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:YES\, you can buy a home in Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770983/ ] Learn how you can buy a home in Silicon Valley\, win bidding wars\, stop paying rent\, and start building your nest egg. At the ”Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home in Silicon Valley” seminar you’ll get straight answers to the following questions: • Can I afford to buy a home in Silicon Valley? • Is this the right time for me to buy? • What will the future market be like in Silicon Valley? • What are the benefits of home ownership versus renting? • How to choose the right neighborhood? • How to find the right house? • How to make other offers disappear? You’ll pay absolutely nothing to attend. You will get answers to your questions\, and a plan. Which is probably more than you have today. And you’ll gain your independence from rental stress. Better yet\, you’ll bypass all the mistakes you could make on the way to home ownership. Guaranteed service. Whether you’re looking for your first home\, want to upgrade\, or are curious about how to stop paying rent and start building equity\, you’ll get the highest quality service with my personal satisfaction guarantee. If you have just one evening to invest\, imagine the enormous benefits it could bring to you and your family. You are encouraged to bring your spouse and friends\, the more skeptical the better. Principals only please. Room seating is limited\, so please register to secure your seat. To learn more and register go to http://www.650and408homes.com/sv_seminar_reg.html Avi Urban BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Avi Urban the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide Keller Williams Realty 650-305-1111 avi@650and408homes.com www.650and408homes.com DRE # 01485729 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770983/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770983/ DTSTAMP:20091026T124922 LAST-MODIFIED:20091026T124922 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308101/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/":Bank of America @ 1001 Page Mill\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 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:20091205T160000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Opening the Essay: A workshop and reading with poet\, Jane Hirshfield DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876084/ ] Sat\, Dec 5\, Workshop: 4pm-5:30pm\; Reading: 7pm-9pm The California Institute of Integral Studies presents "Opening the Essay: A Workshop and Reading for Artists and Others" with poet\, Jane Hirshfield. About the Workshop: This brief workshop will explore essay writing as a tool of opening: a way to expand investigation\, discovery\, and understanding for those who may not ordinarily or primarily write in this form. The essay form has its roots in a word meaning "try\," "trial\," "test\," and "weighing"\; it is a way to sketch and stretch through into new and deepened realms. We'll look at how essays think\, how to choose a subject\, and the many possibilities inherent in the form. Participants should bring paper\, pen\, and a first sentence and title from an essay (by someone else) that they admire. Following the workshop\, Jane Hirshfield will read from her work\, beginning at 7pm. Jane Hirshfield's work appears in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Orion\, and five editions of The Best American Poetry\, is the author of six prize-winning poetry collections\, including After and Given Sugar\, Given Salt\, as well as a now classic book of essays\, Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry. She has also edited and cotranslated several anthologies including Women in Praise of the Sacred: Forty-three Centuries of Spiritual Poetry by Women. In 2004 the Academy of American Poets honored her with the 70th Academy Fellowship for distinguished poetic achievement. This event is sponsored by the Writing\, Consciousness\, and Creative Inquiry Department and the Public Programs Department at CIIS. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876084/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4876084/ DTSTAMP:20091107T195530 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T195530 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/22806/":California Institute of Integral Studies @ 1453 Mission Street\, San Francisco Bay Area\, California 94103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091207T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education: Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ ] Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders is a rigorous program that prepares promising\, non-financial professionals to create and manage healthy corporate growth within the rules of the new economy. It is said that the economy is undergoing a “fundamental reset.” A new cycle of the economy is unfolding\, and businesses are adjusting everything from operations to marketing. During this transition\, you have an opportunity to grow into an even more valuable leader. After completing this program\, participants are likely to demonstrate: • A keen understanding of the key financial metrics of the company • Increased capacity to provide accurate financial forecasts and budgets • Confidence in working with your finance and accounting leaders • Proficiency in analyzing\, synthesizing and interpreting financial reports • The ability to explain financial terminology and concepts to team members • A greater capacity for – and interest in – ethical leadership and collaboration Top executives will be seeking people who can develop forward-thinking and fiscally responsible plans for strengthening the business. Get the tools needed to help your company thrive. Upcoming Offering: December 7 - 9\, 2009 Monday to Wednesday 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 Finance for Non-Financial Managers website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinanceNonFinancialManagersMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ DTSTAMP:20090811T113731 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T113731 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:20091207T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Poised for Leadership: leadership seminar for women DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842867/ ] A seminar for women who want to create a roadmap into positions of responsibility\, influence and leadership. Join Jo Miller\, CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching Inc\, for a high-impact day in Mountain View\, CA\, and discover what it really takes for you to break through into leadership. You will learn how to: -Project a seasoned\, credible leadership presence -Gain visibility and reward for your accomplishments -Build a reputation as a leader\, expert or go-to person -Understand the dynamics of power in your organization -Navigate organizational politics with savvy -Build your sphere of influence -Leverage your network to gain access to hidden resources\, information and opportunities -Cultivate influence and get buy-in for ideas and initiatives -Create\, envision and lead high-profile projects. Poised for Leadership has received rave reviews from women across the US and Canada in DC\, Dallas\, Ottawa\, RTP\, San Jose\, Seattle\, and most recently Toronto. Past participants have said: "This was the best\, most beneficial training I've attended in years." "This seminar is one of the best I've ever attended. You'll walk away with a new inspiration and determination." "Every point Jo made was relevant. We walked out with strategies for being a leader-not just in our workplace but in our daily lives." Download brochure with full course description & schedule\, http://www.womensleadershipcoaching.com/Poised_for_Leadership_12-7-09.pdf URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842867/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4842867/ DTSTAMP:20091104T152009 LAST-MODIFIED:20091104T152009 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/90604/":Symantec Corporation @ 350 Ellis Street (near E. Middlefield Road)\, Mountain View\, California 94043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091208T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Would Your Benefits Plan Stand Up to an Audit? Part 1: Plan Admin. DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866464/ ] 3 CPE / MCLE Credits Morning Session: "Basic" benefit administration-a near contradiction in terms-whether a new administrator or a seasoned pro\, everyone would agree that excellent benefit plan administration requires diligence in tracking many moving parts...nothing "basic" about it. Examine key components of the most important administrative issues in group health plans\, including recent legislative updates that impact your plans. Specifically\, you'll be able to: *Define elements of the ERISA Welfare SPD and Plan Document *List Premium Only Plan (POP) essentials *Interpret Table I Calculations for Group Term Life *Describe Federal COBRA and ARRA's Federal Subsidy And join us in the afternoon for Would Your Benefits Plan Stand Up to an Audit? Part 2: Compliance Speakers: Ari Fleischauer is known as one of the premiere administrators in the Flex Spending world. She specializes in IRC Section 125 benefits administration and on-going plan compliance issues. Ari currently manages the Flexible Spending Account department at the Vita Companies\, the Service Center\, and oversees complete operations of VitaFlex\, a product that is used by many of the major consulting firms in the industry and is considered a world class program. Jason Lombardi jumped into the benefits world in 1999 as an Account Executive at the Vita Companies and provides full service employee benefit plan marketing\, selection\, implementation\, compliance and management to a large client base. He is a member of several professional organizations and is relied upon for his COBRA expertise by many other employee benefit brokerage firms in the industry. Desired Level of Experience: Open to all levels URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866464/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866464/ DTSTAMP:20091107T150212 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T150212 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:20091208T133000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Would Your Benefits Plan Stand Up to an Audit? Part 2: Compliance DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866557/ ] 3 CPE / MCLE Credits Is your group health plan audit-proof? Welfare benefit plans come with many compliance requirements. Building on "Part 1: Plan Administration"\, you'll get the necessary tools for ensuring your plan meets these important legislative requirements. You'll leave able to: *Define employer liability associated with insurance plans *Comply with Department of Labor benefits audits & HIPAA Privacy and Security *Identify when HIPAA relief does and does not apply *Interpret Domestic Partner Coverage Requirements for California Employers And join us in the morning for Would Your Benefits Plan Stand Up to an Audit? Part 1: Basic Plan Administration Speakers: Ari Fleischauer is known as one of the premiere administrators in the Flex Spending world. She specializes in IRC Section 125 benefits administration and on-going plan compliance issues. Ari currently manages the Flexible Spending Account department at the Vita Companies\, the Service Center\, and oversees complete operations of VitaFlex\, a product that is used by many of the major consulting firms in the industry and is considered a world class program. Jason Lombardi jumped into the benefits world in 1999 as an Account Executive at the Vita Companies and provides full service employee benefit plan marketing\, selection\, implementation\, compliance and management to a large client base. He is a member of several professional organizations and is relied upon for his COBRA expertise by many other employee benefit brokerage firms in the industry. Desired Level of Experience: Open to all levels URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866557/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4866557/ DTSTAMP:20091107T150621 LAST-MODIFIED:20091107T150621 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:20091209T090000 DTEND:20091209170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091212T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UC Berkeley Negotiations Class DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550919/ ] The UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development Negotiations course will provide you the skills you need to develop the network of high-productivity relationships critical to success in your job. You will learn strategies for getting results with difficult people\, with cooperative people\, with your partners and colleagues\, and with customers and suppliers. You will learn key negotiation skills and then put them into practice through six in-class negotiation exercises. You will receive feedback on your negotiated outcomes in debrief sessions-enabling you to improve your skills throughout the two day course. Lastly\, you will be provided with two self-assessment tools that we will complete in class. These tools will help you understand and work with your innate negotiation style and personality and to understand how to negotiate effectively with others who are different. This course is led by Holly Schroth is a Senior Lecturer at UC Berkeley and consultant to many Silicon Valley and International companies. She has won numerous teaching awards and is a leading author of negotiation exercise materials used worldwide by educators and trainers. $2\,895. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550919/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550919/ DTSTAMP:20090929T173833 LAST-MODIFIED:20090929T173833 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/133991/":Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF @ 1675 Owens Street\, San Francisco\, California 94143-3008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091213 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Water The Bamboo™ Executive Coach Training DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844023/ ] Attend Water The Bamboo™ Executive Coach Training and learn a proven growth method thousands have benefited from. This coaching approach is based on the book Water The Bamboo™: Unleashing the Potential of Teams and Individuals by Greg Bell. In this 21-Step\, practical\, hands-on coaching approach\, participants learn how to coach their clients and team to be more effective. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844023/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4844023/ DTSTAMP:20091106T111713 LAST-MODIFIED:20091106T111713 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1063923/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/48259/":McMenamin's Kennedy School @ 5736 NE 33rd Avenue\, Portland\, Oregon 97211 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091210T150000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Creative Cleantech Financing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843535/ ] Speakers: David A. Berokoff\, Manager of Technology Development\, Sempra Energy Utilities (SEU) Brian Sager\, Co-Founder\; Vice President of Corporate Development\, Nanosolar Andrew Willamson\, Director\, Physic Ventures Eric Wesoff\, Senior Analyst\, Greentech Media Agenda 3:00-3:30: Registration & Networking 3:30-5:30: Panel Discussion 5:30-6:00: Q&A 6:00-7:00: Networking Reception Overview: Although VC's are a traditional source of funds\, there are many opportunities for financing especially in clean energy that can get your company to where you need it to be. You just need to know the right people and get creative. Join our panel to hear from a range of creative financing avenues including private wealthy individuals\, government granting agencies\, foundations\, angels and VCs who have opportunities for you to fund your company. Our Panel discussions are candid\, interactive and informal. We want you to walk away with the real story behind how things work so you can make it happen yourself. This Panel will be followed by a Holiday Networking Reception. Seating is limited\, please register early to secure your spot. * Regular Price: $50 | $55 on-site * Partner Networks: $35 | $45 on-site * EBC Members: Free (please RSVP to Chelsea) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843535/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4843535/ DTSTAMP:20091105T152645 LAST-MODIFIED:20091105T152645 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:20091213T080000 DTEND:20091213140000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091218T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:NLP Training: Training Your Mind for Success with NLP DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974356/ ] Objectives: By the end of the program\, participants will be able to: •Define and understand Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its relevance at work •Identify their preferred thinking patterns and filters. •Apply sensory specific language in their day-to-day interactions with others. •Use modeling techniques to improve their skills. •Use NLP in leading and coaching others. •Understand the law of attraction and how to attract more of what they want. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974356/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2974356/ DTSTAMP:20090622T093101 LAST-MODIFIED:20090622T093101 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/215804/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/478943/":Al Bustan Rotana Hotel @ Dubai City\, Dubai\, Shanghai 30880 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100104T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ ] Companies are constantly looking for ways to do their business better. Six Sigma techniques are proven strategies to make noticeable differences in all types of processes – not only reducing waste in manufacturing\, but helping you better serve your customers. The University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate program focuses on the application of Six Sigma techniques to less advanced projects than in a Black Belt-level program. This program will make you a gem for your current or future employer by: • Teaching you how to apply Six Sigma concepts to service-related transactions. • Enabling you to reduce defects in various processes. • Empowering you to increase customer satisfaction\, improve service and product reliability\, and enhance financial performance. You don’t need to manufacture millions of widgets per day to benefit from Six Sigma. It could make a great difference in your organization and you could create happier customers and management staff because of it. Upcoming Offering: January 4 - 14\, 2010 Monday to Thursday (2 consecutive weeks) There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SixSigmaGreenBeltTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ DTSTAMP:20090805T091332 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T091332 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:20100113T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ ] By embracing innovation during a troubled economy\, you can position your company for major growth when the environment improves. Surpass your competitors by getting the tools to think and lead innovatively. UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership provides participants with a set of tools and frameworks for driving innovation within their organizations\, as well as the opportunity to build skills. This executive-level program will: • Engage talented minds in entrepreneurial\, innovative thinking that benefits your organization. • Help your company choose the right path of innovation\; one that fits with your company’s strategies and goals. • Create innovation strategies for long-term sustainability and significant business growth. Despite turbulent economic conditions\, you can seize market share\, remain relevant and valuable to current customers\, create new offerings\, and emerge as a leader when conditions improve. Upcoming Offering: January 13-15\, 2010 Wednesday\, Thursday\, and 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 Innovation Leadership website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/InnovationLeadership1 . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ DTSTAMP:20090813T111855 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T111855 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:20100125T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Marketing Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ ] Marketing professionals are being called upon to do more with less and help sustain their company through tough times. Those who can rise to the occasion will establish themselves as valuable assets and set themselves apart as go-to marketers. The Mini Master of Marketing Management program provides you with the up-to-date principles and knowledge you need to optimize your marketing efforts and deliver bottom-line contributions to your organization. You will leave this program with: • A broad perspective of the issues faced by marketing professionals. • Hands-on experience in identifying and overcoming marketing problems. • The ability to create effective marketing strategies for positioning your product or service. Now more than ever it is important to successfully convey your company’s value to customers and stand out from the competition. Don’t let ineffective marketing hold you or your company back\; create opportunities with marketing expertise. Upcoming Offerings: January 25-29\, 2010 Monday to Friday\, Full Day There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Marketing Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MarketingTrainingMinneapolisMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ DTSTAMP:20090724T120325 LAST-MODIFIED:20090724T120325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641951/":University of St. Thomas - Bloomington Campus @ 3601 Minnesota Dr.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100126T080000 DTEND:20100126163000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100129T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Industrial PLC Training DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4425606/ ] Hands-On PLC Training Workshop (PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers). Start with basics move on to troubleshooting\, then learn the foundations of good PLC programming while writing your first IEC-1131 compliant PLC program. (1.6 CEU) Thousands to millions could be lost by one little PLC in an electrical panel that you never even knew existed. But most importantly\, damage to machine and personnel could result from improper training and management of your company's PLCs. Our PLC training reduces those company risks for you. You will receive extensive hands-on training with the lap top using RS Logix and your pick of the PLC5\, or a SLC500 or a Micrologix PLC. Each individual is assigned a laptop and PLC to get hands-on experience all 3 days. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4425606/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4425606/ DTSTAMP:20090917T101747 LAST-MODIFIED:20090917T101747 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/313635/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/411288/":Denver Tech Center - Meridian Building @ 9800 Mount Pyramid Court\, Suit 400\, Denver\, Colorado 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100202T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Financial Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ ] You don’t have to work in the finance or accounting departments to make a major impact on your company’s bottom line. Understanding the areas of business outside of your expertise allows you to make more sound decisions and increases your credibility as a leader. The Mini Master of Financial Management helps managers and leaders from all business functions to: • Adjust to the conditions of the domestic and global financial markets • Assess strengths and weaknesses in a company’s financial statements • Make accurate financial projections and set appropriate budgets • Take advantage of financial information systems and tools • Make sound financial decisions that increase shareholder value Through lecture\, simulation and group exercises\, you’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge of financial management while strengthening your leadership capacity and commitment to ethical business practices. Equip yourself with current financial management strategies and invest in your future success. Upcoming Offering: 2/2/2010 - 4/20/2010 Tuesdays\, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Financial Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinancialManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ DTSTAMP:20090731T074241 LAST-MODIFIED:20090731T074241 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:20100218T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Business Communication DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ ] Do you have a lot to tell your colleagues and consumers\, but just aren’t being heard? You need to follow this motto: I communicate\; therefore I can. Gain strategies to increase your impact. The best business communicators deliver the right message to the right people at the right time\, and they achieve results. Mastering the art of persuasion will allow you to craft messages that resonate with your audience\, whether they are external or internal. Join this program and you will: • Learn to present powerful and consistent messages to external and internal stakeholders. • Improve your expertise and credibility as a professional communicator. • Develop your understanding of brands and branding in the marketplace. • Meet and network with business communication professionals. With credentialed faculty\, thought-leaders and accomplished practitioners as your instructors\, you will learn up-to-date business communications best practices. Enroll today and you can become a business communications leader yourself. Upcoming Offerings: 2/18/2010 - 5/20/2010 Thursdays\, 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 Business Communication website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/BusinessCommunicationSkillsMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ DTSTAMP:20090806T090729 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T090729 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:20100220T094000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Profitable Real Estate Investing Seminar-Get the answers the toughest questions DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770978/ ] The first thing you must understand: This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. This is an invest wisely plan. You won’t pay a cent for my Secrets of Profitable Real Estate Investing Seminar. But you may make a lot of money as a result of it. And you will learn how\, when\, and where to invest in order to achieve your financial goals. You have heard the “real estate bubble” stories. Now is the time to learn the difference between good investments and bad investments\, and how you can actually generate projected ten-year net Internal Rate of Return of over 10%. Join me at my next seminar in Palo Alto The seminar will address the following topics: • How did we get here and how did we miss it? • Why real estate is still one the best investment vehicle for building wealth? • Which tools to use to evaluate real estate investments? • Where to buy a rental property? • When is a good time to invest? • What other people like you have actually accomplished? In addition\, I will cover the basics of real estate investing and tax implications\, review the future growth of U.S. markets and demonstrate the compelling reasons why everyone should diversify (especially now) and consider investing in real estate. to register go to http://www.650and408homes.com/seminar_investing_craigs_form.html principals only please. If you know of someone who may benefit from attending such a presentation\, please bring him or her. Or forward this email. Best Regards\, Avi Urban BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served. Avi Urban the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide Keller Williams Realty avi@650and408homes.com www.650and408homes.com 650-305-1111 DRE # 01485729256 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770978/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4770978/ DTSTAMP:20091026T124008 LAST-MODIFIED:20091026T124008 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/308101/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/":Bank of America @ 1001 Page Mill\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Project Management PREP DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ ] If you are serious about becoming a PMP®\, a prep course is the best way to prepare for the difficult exam. Project Management Professional (PMP®) offered by Project Management Institute (PMI®) (http://www.pmi.org/info/default.asp) is regarded as one of the most valued certifications available. The PMP® designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a strong foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily used beneficially in the workplace. Join the Project Management PREP program and you will: • Align your project management experience with the PMBOK® terminology and school of thought. • Formulate a successful test-taking strategy with the guidance of a PMP® certified instructor. • Receive a copy of The Fourth Edition PMBOK® Guide\, a PMP® Study Guide\, and class materials. This program is designed for project managers\, project coordinators\, project analysts\, product managers\, program managers\, and project team members from all industries who want to increase their project management skills\, apply a standards-based approach to project management\, and prepare for the Project Management Institute’s certification exam. Upcoming Offering: 2/22/2010 – 2/24/2010 Monday to Wednesday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Project Management PREP website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ProjectManagementPREPtrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ DTSTAMP:20090806T114746 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T114746 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:20100222T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ ] Lean training gives companies the ability to identify and eliminate waste from their operations\, resulting in a higher quality product at lower costs. Global competition has dramatically increased the pace of business. Companies must now run like finely-tuned machines\, developing and delivering high-quality products and services quickly\, efficiently\, and cost effectively. If they don’t\, they could be left behind. Equip yourself with the ability to implement proven techniques so your organization can outpace the competition. The Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise will help you apply Lean principles to: • Evaluate and streamline operations and transactions • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Improve time-to-market of products and services • Increase efficiency and reduce costs • Exceed customer expectations • Achieve increased business results and competitiveness • Inspire a Lean culture that supports continuous improvement You’ll learn tools and concepts through group exercises\, videos\, and hands-on simulation. With Lean certification\, you will demonstrate a commitment to company excellence and be recognized for your value contribution. Acquire the tools and facilitate the change your organization needs to stay ahead. Upcoming Offerings: Febrauary 22 - May 17\, 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 the Lean Enterprise website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/LeanCertificationTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ DTSTAMP:20090803T094546 LAST-MODIFIED:20090803T094546 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:20100401T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Supply Chain Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ ] The Mini Master of Supply Chain Management will introduce you to or refine your strategies in supplier management systems. In today’s marketplace\, cutting costs is no longer a catch-phrase\, it’s the reality. Customers require high-quality\, low-cost products in shorter lead times while companies require the same from their suppliers. Satisfying these demands requires a systematic approach to supplier selection\, evaluation\, management\, and improvement. When you improve your supply chain management\, you’ll benefit by: • Better understanding the system as a whole. • Implementing tools\, tactics\, and procedures to ensure you receive high quality materials at the lowest price. • Producing your products at a lower cost. Upcoming Offering: April 1 – June 3\, 2010 Thursdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus You’ll gain hands-on material delivered by experienced practitioners for immediate application in the workplace. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Supply Chain Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SupplyChainManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ DTSTAMP:20090804T112257 LAST-MODIFIED:20090804T112257 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 END:VCALENDAR