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WITI Webinars are FREE for all of our members, and non-member pricing is also available, so please join us! Details of our current offerings follow:
Oh No, It’s Gone Viral! What to Do When Things Go Wrong
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Leona Hobbs
While social media can add significant value, things can go horribly wrong.
Many organizations have felt this first-hand and many more are concerned about it happening to them. Do you hold your breath and hope for the best, or can you anticipate and prevent a social media crisis? Can you benefit from negative publicity? Learn about the potential risks to your brand and reputation and how to overcome the challenges of this volatile space.
The White House Report Card on Technology Policy and the Greening of America
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Cheryl Mendonsa
When Barack Obama took office he made a lot of promises for change in the days ahead including moving American's energy source away from fossil fuels and spurring innovation in wind, solar, wave and hydrogen technologies.
One year into his Administration and how is he doing?
TechVision21 offers a look back at the first year.
The New How: Innovation that Moves at the Speed of Technology
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Nilofer Merchant
Too many companies have their execs or planners decide the strategy for the company and then tell others what to do. This is an artifact of the past. It's what we did when we didn't have a highly educated, creative workforce. It's what we did when information didn't flow freely and we needed to tell people what to do. It is a relic of the time when markets and competitors moved more slowly. Organizations that win need to engage people everywhere within their organization - be transparent about the problem, have the necessary debates, pick well, and ultimately take responsibility for creating (or rather, co-creating) the new future. While all of this sounds "motherhood and apple pie", experience suggests it's not at all easy because of the humans involved. So we need some tools and approaches - a New How -- to actually make this idea more than a utopian idea but a way in which we create better results together. The session will share 3 key tools to make insights - your insights -- from anywhere get heard at the table, get built into strategy, and ultimately into a new marketplace reality.
Creating Effective Online Communities
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Ghennipher Weeks
An effective online community is your company's secret weapon to having customers who buy more, remain loyal and create real value in your company.
But many companies misunderstand exactly what an online community is, and mismanage the community in the process. Oftentimes the Web 2.0 tools that help create the connections are mistaken for the community itself.
In this webinar, you'll learn the secret structure of highly effective online communities, what a community is and what it isn't, and take away tips that you can implement in your community immediately.
Some of the ideas we'll cover:
- Business Objectives
- Community Structure and Roles
- Actions and rewards of a connected community
- Social Media Tools - the right & wrong ways to use them
- Creating value in your company through your online community
Leading With Resilience - Be Your Own Champion of Change
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Rebecca Shambaugh
While today's business environment presents us with many challenges, it also provides us with new opportunities. Now is the perfect time for leaders to gain new insights about themselves and learn new skills in order to make an even greater contribution to their organization.
Resiliency, a trait that was once "nice to have", is now critical for a leader's success as well as the success of any organization. Do you know what it is? Do you know what it looks like? Do you know how to leverage it as a leader?
Take Control of Your Time
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
3-4pm PT (6-7pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Kathleen Barton
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your workload?
Do you have too much to do in too little time?
This seminar shows you how to take control of your schedule and your time.
You will learn strategies and tips on how to deal with overload, plan and prioritize, and stay focused on your priorities.
Learn how to:
- Utilize a strategy and tool to manage your time more effectively
- Prioritize activities based upon urgency and importance
- Focus on your most important work priorities
- Effectively plan daily and weekly
- Manage and minimize interruptions and distractions
By focusing on your priorities, you will be more productive, less stressed, and gain a greater sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
Emotional Intelligence: Your Secret Weapon
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Betty LaMarr
So many are using the bad economy to justify their bad attitudes. You can no longer take the attitude that it is up to others to get along with you. In order to get the results you want from team members and colleagues, the more you understand how your behavior impacts others, the more you can manage the effectiveness of your relationships. Emotional intelligence is incredibly relevant to the workplace, especially for leadership, management, and teamwork. The workplace is traditionally one of the most emotionally "unsafe" environments.
In this Webinar you will learn:
- How to get the results you want from team members and colleagues
- A four step development process for building your emotional muscle as a leader
- Get 5 Tips for demonstrating effective emotional intelligence
- Understand why women have a competitive edge in developing this competency
How Do You Get Your Company to See the Value of Social Media as a Business Tool?
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
5-6pm PT (8-9pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Jamie Pappas
Lots of us use social media in our daily lives, but how do you get your company to see the value of social media as a business tool? How do you introduce the idea and to whom? How do you handle the naysayers, those that don't see the value or support the idea? How do you secure executive sponsorship and program funding? How do you determine what social media tools to use and how to educate on the tools? How do you roll it out to the company? How do you measure the impact and success?
Personal Positioning
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Paula Satow
Whether you are a "rising star" or a "shining star" in achieving your career goals, defining your unique value proposition is essential in today's business environment. Learn how to apply the basics of successful business branding to set yourself apart from the competition and to create your own personal positioning message and brand identity.
- Apply the best practices of big business branding to your own personal image
- Identify your unique value proposition
- Develop your personal positioning statement
- Build a self-marketing strategy
Selling the Value of Social Software Adoption
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Anna Dreyzin
How do we get employees to adopt social software? What are the pains that social software helps fix? Listen to the experience acquired from the social software adoption program at a very large enterprise. We will look at what worked, what didn't, the enablement approach, the learning required. How the corporation is focusing on advocacy, task productivity and the value of transformation.
Guidelines for Search Engine Optimizing Your Small Business Website
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Lee Schwing
Most very small business owners hire a web designer first, which is often a big mistake. First, you need to know what you want and what will work! The very best web designer in the world cannot build you a great website without your focused, clear direction.
I will provide guidelines on selecting a company domain name - with SEO results in mind.
Building a fully SEOed website from the beginning is a lot easier than "remodeling" your website. I will outline how to "bake in" all of the important elements for a well designed fully SEOed website.
Is Your Wardrobe Stifling Your Success?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: KL Moore
Do you feel confident and assertive or meek and mild in your business attire? When you give a presentation, lead a high-profile project, interview for a better job, or simply walk into the office every day, do you feel empowered to excel? Like it or not, your wardrobe may be stifling your success at work!
Research shows that 67% of people are surprised by how others perceive them. Women, in particular, are usually astounded when they learn just how many image faux-pas they make on a daily basis when it comes to attire. Unlike with men, no one dares tell a woman on-the-job if her attire is missing the mark. Promotions, pay, choice assignments, & even your ability to influence others are all connected to your professional image when conducting business. If you're business savvy and if you've proven your technical expertise, there's still one piece missing in the equation - professional image/personal appearance. KL Moore, owner of KL Image Group, combines her fashion expertise along with her prior experience as an Electrical Engineer to teach women how to use personal style to increase their likelihood of business success.
If want to know if your wardrobe is an asset or liability AND if you're looking for affordable ways to update your image, this seminar is for you! Here's what you'll learn in this dynamic session:
- How wardrobe effects pay, promotion, & financial success
- Fact or Fiction: Business Casual works for men, NOT women
- How to determine if your image is working for you or against you
- Top 5 Image mistakes that women make with their wardrobe
- How bosses deal with women who are inappropriately dressed
- 4 Quick, low-cost ways to spruce up your wardrobe
Building an Effective Personal Brand
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: Mari Anne Vanella-Wright
Your personal brand is an investment that will pay off everywhere you go. Learn how to build your brand independent of your company or product. Find out what other executives do to successfully build their brand while adding value to their team and organizations.
Personal branding isn't just promoting yourself or your title but associating positive, resonating messages about your values and your ability to make a difference.
Mari Anne will discuss 4 basic principles of personal branding you can start using today to get started.
- How to use social media to build your brand
- Building "solutions" around YOU
- Share what you know
- Capturing success stories
Wardrobe Colors That Speak Power, Influence & Respect
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
12-1pm PT (3-4pm ET) | FREE for WITI Members ($50 Nonmembers)
Presenter: KL Moore
Have you ever wondered why some colors just seem to look great on one person, but overwhelm or drain another? Or maybe you prefer to stick with the basics - brown, black, and blue - since you're afraid of wearing something that will minimize your credibility and authority at work. Some people in technical environments avoid wearing color because they've often seen it worn inappropriately in their surroundings. Ironically, color can be used to SUPPORT your overall business agenda. Depending on your personality, complexion, physical stature, audience, and the message you want to deliver, the right "splash of color" in your attire can be extremely effective!
KL Moore, owner of KL Image Group, teaches individuals how to successfully use color in their personal appearance to help achieve their business objectives. Whether you're color forward or color adverse, you'll find this webinar packed with color-FULL advice to help you establish a competitive edge! Here's what KL will share with you:
- The importance of color in your wardrobe
- How color effects the people around you
- The Hierarchy of Color
- How to use color in your day-to-day business agenda (i.e. presentations, negotiating, networking, interviewing, etc)
- Colors to Avoid vs. Colors to Wear when working with men vs. women
- What about color in makeup?
- What if you don't like wearing makeup?
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