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Simmons College
School of Management
Executive Education
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
617.521.3835
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Gain a Competitive Edge
Are you looking to make an impact in this turbulent economic environment? Are you about to assume broader responsibilities within your organization?
Simmons Leadership Development Programs could be the key to your success. Our programs will enrich and inspire you by providing you with essential leadership skills including negotiation, personal branding and change management, and help you develop concrete strategies for career success.
You and Your Money: What Every Woman Should Know about Investing
April 7, 2009
If you are discouraged with the recent performance of your 401K and other investments, now is the time to take control of your financial future. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to
choose investments that offer the best hope for long-term performance. Through in-class discussion and a live simulation, you will learn how to pick stocks and funds, create and evaluate your portfolio and understand how to anticipate and prepare for market changes. Attend this seminar to discover practical steps for deciding where to put your money in today’s turbulent marketplace
It Pays to Ask: Negotiating in Difficult Times
April 28- 29, 2009
Although we associate negotiations with formal agreements and contracts, the most important negotiations occur in the everyday work we do in our organizations. Women are constantly negotiating on the job –for a choice assignment, a new client or more resources. Join Dr. Deborah Kolb, for this career changing workshop where you will learn how to create new opportunities and position yourself for success in today’s everchanging workplace. You will gain the skills and confidence to find innovative solutions to problems and claim value for work you are doing. Women who attend this program report they gain more leadership opportunities, better performance reviews, and more satisfaction with their work.
Creating a Powerful Personal Brand
May 19, 2009
Every woman has a brand—an operative reputation at work. Some women know how to make their contributions visible. For others, this talent is elusive. This dynamic workshop provides you with the framework and tools you need to create a truly powerful personal brand—one that drives performance and career success. You will come away with a much clearer understanding of how closely your intentions match the perceptions (realities) of your stakeholders and what you can do to more closely align the two. You will also explore key developmental issues and strategies and how to address them as a woman leader.
Leading Organizational Change
June 17-19, 2009
Change is constant in organizations today, but managing it well can be challenging. Change initiatives take many forms and may be the result of internal forces, such as a change to an organization’s operational structure or mission, or external forces, such as a change in the industry or economy. Your capacity to successfully manage change depends on your ability to identify and navigate the complex interpersonal and strategic issues involved. Led by Dr. Cynthia Ingols, Leading Organizational Change will provide you with unique perspectives, practical approaches and a clear framework that you can immediately apply to your own situation to ensure you become a more effective change agent in your organization.