Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 19H00-21H30 at KPMG

We all have 168 hours a week. Why is it that some people get an enormous amount done without breaking a sweat, while others never seem to get what they want, yet they are always tired?

For our last meeting of the season, we revisit the topic of Time Management with Pat Brans, of “Master the Moment” – http://master-the-moment.com/, who will talk to us about setting priorities, sticking to them, and turning down what’s not in line with your priorities.

Pat Brans provides corporate training on time management and personal effectiveness. He has held senior positions with three large organizations
(Computer Sciences Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, and Sybase). Most of Brans’ corporate experience focused on applying technology to enhance workforce effectiveness. Now he takes productivity to another level by unveiling the secrets of high achievers.

Note: this presentation will be preceded by our Annual General Meeting (for details see previous post).

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 19H30 at KPMG

As an official French association, it is now once again time for us to hold our Annual General Meeting, or Assemblée Générale Ordinaire, which will take place before the start of our June meeting on June 8, 2010 at KPMG in Vaise.

AGENDA

1. Progress report since the last AGM (12 May 2009)
2. Financial report since the last AGM
3. Plans for next season
4. Election of the WPNG Steering Committee

If for any reason you cannot attend the AGM, but still wish to vote, you can ask another member to vote for you and let us know by sending an email by June 4 to info[at]wpng.org stating: “Je donne pouvoir à … (the other member’s name) pour me représenter à l’Assemblée Générale Ordinaire de l’association Women’s Professional Networking Group in Lyon qui se tiendra le mardi 8 juin 2010 à 19:30 heures.”

We look forward to seeing as many of you at the AGM as possible!

Saturday, June 5, 2010 – 09H00-18H00

On June 5, 2010, WPNG’s sister group in Grenoble (the Working Women’s Network of Grenoble) will run a seminar entitled “The Power of Feedback: Using Criticism Constructively.” Don’t miss this opportunity to develop the advanced communication skills you need to:

Tell an employee that they must make improvements in their work
Handle a negative performance appraisal when you’re on the receiving end
Deal with a customer who is vocally dissatisfied with your services

“The Power of Feedback: Using Criticism Constructively” will be facilitated by international trainer, facilitator, and certified coach Marie-José Astre-Démoulin, who works for a leading NGO in Geneva and who delivers workshops for private clients on an exceptional basis.

This full-day, hands-on seminar given in English will provide you with effective tools to handle these difficult situations with grace and turn them to your professional advantage. Trainer Astre-Démoulin will take you step-by-step through a proven feedback process designed to reduce tension and increase cooperation in the workplace.

Space is limited to 24 participants, and the seminar program will be customized to meet participant needs based on a personal questionnaire. Full details at http://www.wwng.net/the-power-of-feedback/. WPNG members can register for the WWNG member rate.

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For questions about any of the information in this email, please contact Sara Freitas-Maltaverne at sara [at] sfmtraduction.com.