Initiative for Women in Business
Next Steps: A Program for Experienced Women Entrepreneurs
Schedule
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 5:45 pm to 9pm:
Negotiating for Success
Negotiations are a critical element of any business transaction. Learn how to use your influencing skills to negotiate with success from Professor Glen Whyte.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011, 6pm to 9pm:
Strategies for Business Growth
The evening will begin with strategic growth expert, Professor Beatrix Dart, who will cover stages of business growth. The discussion will continue, led by an industry expert.
Thursday, April 14, 2011, 6pm to 9pm:
Leading with Authority
Participants will begin the program by completing a personal leadership assessment that examines your social and emotional strengths and weaknesses and helps to define your leadership style. With this understanding we will focus on your individual strengths, enhance your understanding of others and focus on making you a more authoritative leader.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6pm to 9pm:
Mergers and Acquisitions for Entrepreneurs
Do you understand how to, and when to, unlock the value in your business? Learn key success strategies from the industry experts, Sheila Spence Senior Vice President, WPP Group, and Marg Hachey, Executive Vice President, Duocom.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 6pm to 9pm:
Fuelling Growth: Technology & Social Media
Learn how to use new technologies and social media strategically. Maximize the impact of the X factors on your business development.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 6pm to 9pm:
Building Your Growth Action Plan
In the last session of the program a panel of successful women entrepreneurs will share the most candid highs and lows of their success and answer your questions about the professional and personal sides of growing a business. Using the skills gained in previous sessions, and insights gained from guest speakers, you will complete the program by crafting a growth action plan for your own company.
Venue
The program sessions will be held at the Executive Programs facilities of the Rotman School of Management located in downtown Toronto.
Classes will begin at 6:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. Dinner will be available between 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Underground parking is available.