Meet other local current or aspiring engineering leaders who are interested in Engineering Leadership as a strategic competency. Discuss engineering leadership and its aspects: team-building, direction-setting, career planning, project experiences, education, certification, recruiting, organization structure, inter-departmental relations, etc.

Are you a woman who lives in the Far East Contra Costa County area that needs help staying motivated, has been struggling to lose weight, working on weightloss management, get fit, or just looking for more ways to be/stay active? Then this is the group for you! Find a gym partner within the group, come for our a.m./p.m. walks/runs, "backyard fitness", "food for thought", "stronger mind...", "cardio on the dance floor", share & hear healthy lifestyle tips and/or read recipes on our message board. …

Welcome to the Marketing Roundtable sponsored by Foxxr. We are a discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of every month at De Laveaga Golf Lodge from 12:00 - 1:30pm.  Cost is only $20.00 and includes lunch. We end our meetings on time every time. Our fun and lively group will hear speakers, share their own marketing experiences and network over lunch. Topics Covered: Brand development Market analysis, segmentation, targeting, positioning & messaging Marketing content & collateral devel …

The PM PM SIG, an open forum community of practice, promotes excellence in project management and collaboration among Silicon Valley professionals. Our informal meetings facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, new methodologies, tools, resources and networking with local experts who deliver compelling, timely programs. We seek to grow future leaders and welcome all who are interested.

Lead by David Thiermann, Consultant Services for 20 years: Business, Career & Life Goals. David will talk with members about self-assessment, exploring career options, determining their focus, marketing themselves and ongoing career management. Everyone will leave with new ideas, new expectations, motivation to be proactive and enthusiasm to move forward with their goals. Get inspired & excited. Sign-up today for an enjoyable experience. Jokes are included - bring a joke and let's have fun. …

Introduction to PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, Inc. The Silicon Valley Chapter is a regional component of PMI and a resource for all aspects of project management leadership and information in California's Silicon Valley (southern end of San Francisco Bay). The chapter’s 2,000 plus members enjoy over 180 yearly local activities supported by an all volunteer staff. In addition, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has been achieved by over 50% of its members. The Chapter’s mission i …

Bay Area Operations Management is professional network organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, best practices in area of Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Demand Forecasting, and IT applications. Its membership is open to people with experience in the subject matter and those interested to gain insights. Bay area operations management provides face to face forum for meeting contacts in the industry, learning and sharing. As operating model, Bay Area Operations manageme …

Welcome to a forum created specifically for people employed as Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Learning Architects, or other Job-Related Learning roles. The purpose of the group is to share ideas and opportunities at our meetings and on our message board. Discussion points can include: + content management + working with subject matter experts + creating a learning culture in your organization + getting support from stakeholders + multimodal learning and so much more... !

LOVE YOURSELF, HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: In this transformational workshop originally created by best-selling author Louise L. Hay, ® you will discover the mindset that has limited your success in business, financial abundance, intimate relationships, spiritual growth, and much more. The Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workshop teaches you how to reprogram your subconscious mind and eliminate negative self-esteem and beliefs that sabotage the life you want, such as. . . • Relationships don’t work …

What Is The Purpose of The Group: A monthly (free) workshop for business and professional development. Promote professional and performance standard and practice business mastery. Who Should Attend: Business Owners & Professionals (Insurance, CFP, Legal, Real Estate and Lending etc.) That Wish To Establish or Improve Their Business ( or Career ) Managers, Brokers, Group & Team Leaders That Required to Hire, Train & Retain Employees (or Agents) Agenda Introduction What is A Business Nin …

Women Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Business Managers, Consultants... Are you looking for a way to grow your business and a group of likeminded women in business to make meaningful connections with?  Then get to know your WON sisters and friends and let us grow your business for you! WON (Women Owned Networking) was created to empower the businesswoman who is already successful and simply wants to grow her business and the businesses of her sisters in a supportive, dynamic environment. …

Hello SF women-runner-enthusiasts! My name is Kelly and I manage the company, IRUNLIKEAGIRL. So, what's IRUNLIKEAGIRL? We are an activewear fashion brand (www.irunlikeagirl.com) with a greater purpose of bringing women together that are out to activate the lives they want for themselves. It often takes courage to take the leap of faith needed to chase down your dream career, finish a marathon, etc... but we feel that if you surround yourself with other positive, like-minded people, you will like …

Are you missing out on the most important relationship in your life? It’s not the relationship with your significant other, your parents, or your children… it’s the relationship with yourself! Do you ever criticize, judge, or ignore yourself? When you treat yourself with disrespect, all other aspects of your life suffer: Your relationships with others, your career, and your personal life. Join us for practical and engaging workshops and discussions, where you will be able to heal the wounded rel …

Silicon Valley's Blend of Brown A feminine union of polished leaders This group brings together ALL women of color who seek collaboration and support in their professional careers and businesses. In the Bay Area many women of color have careers that lack mentorship and management from someone that remotely resembles them. Are you one of these women? For example, when it comes to women in technology the numbers fall short. For women of color in the technology industry those numbers are even sm …

East Bay Technology Executives (EBTE) has been formed to take advantage of and leverage our common East Bay location and unique cultural attributes. To create a foundation of shared experience, membership is open to people living in who live in the Bay Area's 510- and 925- area codes...and are current or former: officer-level (VP or more senior) executives and entrepreneurs/founders from technology companies of all types (hardware/software, communications, digital media, Internet, cleantech, et …

Environmental design, landscape, and horticulture/agriculture issues will continue to be a growing field! I'm seeking members who want to balance both practice and theory to engage in meaningful projects that either build our skills, or make a profit. I believe this approach is the best way for communities to prosper. A good way to achieve this would be to use environmental design programs, such as Foothill and UC Berkeley as templates. Here are some careers that these programs influence; Arbori …

Are you in the workforce and looking to go back to graduate school for your MBA? Are you a business school graduate in need of some refresher courses? Are you a business owner looking to better manage your business? If you answered yes to any of these, join us for free MBA lessons, each geared toward a specific topic and taught by students in the accelerated MBA program at the Hult Business School.

The purpose of this group is to provide nurse leaders with a safe forum to discuss their concerns about working with difficult people and the art of having the crucial conversa tion.  Members can sare their concerns withe the group and with my facilitation we can work on helping them to build better relationships at work. I have been an interim nurse manager for several years and in my travels I have noticed the consistent need of many nurse managers for mentorship. Mentorship specifically in th …

100 Committed Businesswomen Women Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Business Managers, Consultants... Are you looking for a way to grow your business and a group of likeminded women in business to make meaningful connections with? Then get to know your WON 100 sisters and friends and let us grow your business for you! WON 100 – Peninsula (Sister organization of Women Owned Networking SFBA) is for the businesswoman who is very serious about the growth of her business and who has a heart to e …

Transform every aspect of your life. “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human." John Naisbitt, Author - Megatrends Too often, we attempt to compartmentalize our lives into the roles we play: boss, mother, co-worker, sister, accountant, caretaker, or husband. There are so many hats to wear and only so many hours in which to get everything done. At the end of the day we're left wonderi …

AFWA is "Education, Inspiration, Networking and Fun" and is a member-driven organization. We increase your technical knowledge, skills and abilities, help in keeping members abreast in their field of expertise and provide career management, transition guidance and assistance. Our benefits include: • Business contacts locally and across the country • Personal and professional support • Scholarships for new and returning students and displaced homemakers • Job referral network • Leadership opportu …

Our first Group Summit with great speakers and venue will happen in 2013, projected month: October. Location: Maui, Hawai'i - beautiful Beaches, Palm Trees and Sunset! Yes, we are working to make good things happen!  Join us! Our non-profit LGBT Business Summit Meetup Group is focused on: Business Professionals, Managers and Owners in our Community. Bringing our Community of Business Professionals, Managers and Owners together. Acknowledgement of our Community Contribution, Talents and Accom …

Is your background in supply chain and operations management? If so, then THIS is the group for YOU! We are proudly affiliated with and sponsored by ISCEA and SCnext (The Young Professional wing of ISCEA). Here are the links to our sites, so you can learn more: http://www.iscea.org http://www.SCnext.org

Resume workshops are free and all are welcome. The purpose is to inspire and energize participants by introducing insights and expertise that expand possibilities to showcase strengths, talents, and capabilities within the resume format. Attendees will leave eager to apply new ideas and with greater confidence in taking next steps toward preparing a resume that engages reviewers and leads to more interviews. Although the leader is an expert in preparing resumes, cover letters, and related presen …

Job search coaching by skilled volunteers who are hiring managers and career coaches, helping you with ideas and advice for your job search strategies, offered for free, delivered in a group setting in the conference room of the SF Chamber of Commerce, but customized to each job seekers challenges and job goals. Wed. evening 6:30 to 8:30 at 235 Montgomery st ,12 th floor.

Women experience different and difficult transitions within their life. This meet up is geared towards young adults, adults, and seasoned women of all ages, cultures, abilities, and life experiences.  I am aware that we all experience growing pains in our lifetime. As we experience these seasons in our life, whether it be starting/ending a career, getting married/separated/divorced, having a child, parenting, experiencing menopause, retirement, or caring for an elderly parent, we aren't always e …

Legacy. Leadership. Lifetime. The East Bay Women's Network (EBWN) was founded in 1989 with the mission to create a meeting space "where professional business women gather for support and share ideas to foster success." Over the last 24 years, we have supported success in women from all walks of life: 1- women with careers in corporate America; 2- professional business women; 3- women starting their own small business; 4- entrepreneurial women; 5- women in non-profit organizations... Our goal has …

A community of aspiring and existing Product Managers. Want to be a Product Manager? This group is for people interested in entering or learning more about Product Management and for existing Product Managers who wish to be mentors and share their experiences. We will bring in product experts to share their knowledge, help build product skills, have networking opportunities and also work on projects together. These projects can be personal or volunteer challenges posed by non-profits with a goal …