Palo Alto USA 2006-08-09 This is the second presention on tues'day's program at Baychi. The first hundred thousand are always the hardest and in this session Matt Mullenweg will discuss strategies for scaling your community from 1 to 100,000 users and beyond. Matt will describe his 12 rules, including the importance of obsessing about details, doing your own support, blogging every step of the way, and being a pain-killer, not a vitamin. Matt will be speaking from his experience with WordPress, WordPress.com, Ping-O-Matic, and Akismet. Matt Mullenweg is the founding developer of WordPress, the blogging software that runs thousands of sites around the world. He enjoys photography, writing, and playing the saxophone and piano. Mullenweg also founded Ping-O-Matic and the nascent Global Media Protocols Group. Matt Mullenweg blogs at: www.photomatt.net. Schedule 7:30 pm Location PARC's George E. Pake Auditorium 3333 Coyote Hill Road Palo Alto, CA 5 CA Matt Mullenweg, of WordPress will discuss strategies for scaling your community from 1 to 100,000 users and beyond. 2006-08-08 false http://www.baychi.org/program/#2 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/5 blogs, business, wordpress Palo Alto USA 2006-08-10 Prediction Markets are a 15-year old idea that have been getting attention recently for their ability to provide improved and continuously updated forecasts. Participants back their estimates of the likelihood of different outcomes with real or play money. The incentives reward honesty, insight, and information sharing. The result is a projection that accounts for the strengths of different opinions, and attends to contributions from people whose opinions would be ignored by polls, focus groups, or official forecasting departments. These markets are being used in a variety of contexts, including sports betting, predicting Hollywood box office returns, and projecting the spread of infectious diseases. Chris Hibbert will show that Prediction Markets would be a valuable addition to any organization that wants to know more about what the employees are doing or what the customers want. 18 CA Prediction Markets are being used in a variety of contexts, including sports betting, predicting Hollywood box office returns, and projecting the spread of infectious diseases. 2006-08-09 false http://www.sdforum.org/SDForum/Templates/CalendarEvent.aspx?CID=1952&mo=8&yr=2006 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/18 business, engineering, enterprise, open source, prediction markets Tysons Corner USA 2006-09-21 This is the only major event happening on the east coast this year covering the topic of Web 2.0. Attending will be executives, entrepreneurs, and web professionals from major corporations to startups. User experience is a big part of Web 2.0. Speakers: - Michael Arrington (TechCrunch) - Jason Goldberg (CEO of Jobster) - Andrew McAfee (Harvard Business School) - Michael Platt (Microsoft) - Rajen Sheth (Google) Panel Discussions: * Where is "Web 2.0" Taking Business - and Where Will Business Take "Web 2.0"? (moderator: Dion Hinchcliffe) * How Can Companies Monetize "The New Wisdom of The Web"? (moderator: Jeremy Geelan) There will also be a group of startups presenting in a technology showcase / competition judged by VCs from Amplifier Ventures, Novak Biddle, Columbia Capital, Blue Run, and Valhalla Partners. Who Should Attend: * Business Executives * Technology Leaders * Software Architects * Project Managers * User Interface Architects * Web Consultants * Service Providers * Government Agencies Table sales are available and there are a few sponsor spots open as well (email info@executivebiz.com for details). Register with the promo code "vigetdeal" and save $50. 39 VA Just outside of Washington, DC, this is the only major event on the topic of Web 2.0 happening on the east coast this year. UX pros: come discuss the business impact of Web 2.0. 2006-09-20 false http://www.thenewnewinternet.com http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/39 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/39/tnni-banner-90.jpg agile, ajax, business, collaboration, networking, startups, user experience, ux, web 20 Chicago USA 2006-11-16 The AIGA Business of Design Series is for design business leaders, creative directors, and senior managers who are invested in the growth of their design business. The sessions also offer value to those who are considering re-tooling or launching their own firm. The series promises discussion about profitable growth, finance, operations, business development, and career management. 10 IL The AIGA Business of Design Series promises discussion about profitable growth, finance, operations, business development, and career management. 2006-11-15 false http://www.aigachicago.org/content.cfm/currentevents?eventdetail=4 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/10 business, design, entrapreneurship Sunnyvale USA 2006-12-07 Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Socializing and refreshments: 7-7:30 pm Program: 7:30-9:30 pm Place: Yahoo!, Sunnyvale, Building C, Classroom 5 Directions: http://www.baychi.org/calendar/20061206/directions/ Presentation by Luke Wroblewski In an increasing number of companies, the role of design is changing dramatically from mere styling to a core ingredient of product strategy and innovation. But what's behind this shift? Why are designers who were previously asked just to "make things pretty" being invited to the corporate strategy table? This talk will examine the impact recent technology and market changes have had on the role of design within modern companies. Luke Wroblewski will discuss * the decreasing gap between ideas and their implementation * the increasing rate of commoditization that that are driven by shorter product lifecycles and cheaper manufacturing * the always on availability of massive data sources * the growing ability of consumers to absorb and enjoy increasingly complex media and user interfaces Designers of all types can use this knowledge to communicate the value of design skills, methodologies, and deliverables to both clients and stakeholders. In other words, this presentation provides an explanation of why design matters more now than ever. Co-sponsors of this event: * IxDA (Interaction Design Association) Silicon Valley Face to Face * BayCHI IxD BOF For more information about his event, go to: http://www.baychi.org/calendar/20061206/ 142 CA Luke Wroblewski on the shifting role of design in today's economy and a panel that includes, Lisa Anderson (Intuit), Pabini Gabriel-Petit (Spirit Softworks), Andrei Herasimchuk (Involution Studios). 2006-12-06 false http://www.baychi.org/calendar/20061206/ http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/142 baychi, business, california, design, ixda, strategy Philadelphia USA 2007-06-29 “Maximum Value Design: Strategies for Creating a Larger Impact on the Business” Time: 6 - 8 pm * Meet & greet from 6 - 6:30 pm * Location: Berger Auditorium, Skirkanich Hall, University of Pennsylvania 210 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Map: http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/view_map.php3?id=140 RSVP: phillyCHI@gmail.com - Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 27, 2007 About the Presentation: The world over, designers are busy with day-to-day projects and business as usual that they can’t find time to work on bigger issues, the mythical strategic design. Fortunately, strategic design isn’t a type of work: it’s a way you work. We can adjust our tools and techniques to become more relevant and offer more value to our organizations. By changing how we approach specific tasks, we can transform lessons from small projects into frameworks that guide entire systems. This presentation will discuss six experiences, collected from experience collected at global IT companies, universities, political campaigns, interactive agencies, and financial institutions that shows how common design deliverables can be used to influence – and change – the broader organization. Though the examples and strategies are useful for practitioners of any skill level in any discipline, newer and intermediate information architects, interaction designers, and user experience designers will learn the most. Those interested in design strategy, information architecture, or user experience management will find the presentation especially useful. About the Presenter: Austin Govella works as a Senior Information Architect with Comcast Interactive Media. In his off-time, Austin works as a development editor for Boxes and Arrows (http://www.boxesandarrows.com), the web’s premier user experience and design publication. He writes about IA, design, and business on his blog, Thinking and Making (http://thinkingandmaking.com). 262 PA Please join us this month as Austin Govella presents six strategies for providing maximum value design for your organization, business, and clients. 2007-06-28 false http://phillychi.acm.org http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/262 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/262/phillyCHI-logo.gif austin govella, business, delaware, design, ia, new jersey, nj, philadelphia, philly, phillychi palo alto USA 2007-09-12 6-9:30pm Why you should attend Business leaders worldwide recognize design as a critical business factor, not just beautification. Large corporations have added executives with design expertise to their team, leveraging the ability to think in the integrative designer’s way. Designers and business executives need to work together to shape business processes that make design an integral part of the DNA of a company. No matter whether the design team is in-house or a specialized design firm is hired. Areas for discussion * Design as a business process * Best practice in everyday business design * TWTL: Think Walk Talk Look Design * Design Mind – Business Mind: a synergistic approach The Panel: * Michael Meyer, General Manager West Coast of Frog Design * Joy Busse, CEO, Busse Design * Sarah A. Brody, Design Director Apple Computer * NN. – Business Executive Moderator: Steffan Heuer, US Correspondent, brand eins Magazin, Germany Agenda: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Registration/Networking 7:30 - 9:00 pm Panel Discussion 9:00 - 9:30 pm Networking Reception GABA is hosting this panel discussion along with frog design, the legendary design consultancy that counts many Fortune 500 brands as its clients and has created some of the world’s most iconic products. Complimentary appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served. Location: Frog Design, 3460 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94304-1338, Tel. 650-856-frog (3764) Cost: $20 Members, $35 Non-Members, $50 at the door RSVP: To RSVP, register and pay please use the link below! 313 CA Business leaders worldwide recognize design as a critical business factor. Designers and business executives need to work together to make design an integral part of the DNA of a company. 2007-09-11 false http://www.gaba-network.org/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_detail&agid=244&year=2007&month=09&day=11&Itemid=116# http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/313 business, design San Francisco USA 2008-06-25 The Business of Innovation: Aligning Your Organization Through Design. This new two day course is intended for all of you who have been working hard to help your organizations get the most out of design. We’ll cover the topics so many people have been asking us about, including: Day one -What makes products (and the companies that make them) successful -How design provides a repeatable approach to innovation -Why companies fail at innovation and design -Assessing how well your organization has incorporated design -Pros and cons of various organizational structures and processes for design and development -Determining what roles, processes, and structures are right for your company -New product definition vs. incremental innovation Day two -Principles and challenges in change management -Being an effective leader of change -Characteristics of successful change initiatives -Developing a change plan and building consensus around it -Identifying a demonstration project -Identifying ways to measure your success -Implementing a change plan and handling challenges along the way -Maintaining design and innovation as core values As in all Cooper U courses, we’ll provide plenty of content along with hands-on learning. We’ll be taking a business school approach, examining detailed case studies of what has and hasn’t worked for other organizations. We’ll also give you opportunities to apply what you’re learning to your own organization so you’ll have the beginnings of a plan to share when you go back to the office. Instructors Kim Goodwin and Steve Calde will lead the course, which is limited to 20 people to ensure plenty of interaction. 468 CA Incorporating design into your organization's structure, process, and culture is one of the best ways to ensure ongoing and effective innovation. Doing so is no small task; let Cooper show you how. 2008-06-23 false http://www.cooper.com/services/training/the_business_of_innovation.html http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/468 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/468/logo_cooperU.gif business, cooper, cooper u, innovation, organizational change New York USA 2008-10-11 In today?s global competitive environment business model thinking is an essential skill for every business person. A recent CEO survey by IBM shows that business models and business model innovation are on top of the executive agenda. Also, entrepreneurs across industries are searching for the most appropriate business models to bring new and innovative products and services to the market. Unfortunately, management literature provides little methodological guidance that helps executives and entrepreneurs systematically reflect on the topic of business model design and innovation. This workshop addresses that gap by providing participants with a powerful, tested and pragmatic approach that assists business people in designing competitive and innovative business models. The approach is based on the ?Business Model Canvas?, which allows business people to describe business models with a simple and common language based on 9 building blocks. This language can then be used to assess business models and come up with new and innovative business model alternatives. The approach appeals to senior executives, department heads, entrepreneurs and financiers alike, since all have a common need of identifying and implementing competitive and sustainable business models. In this workshop you will: * sense why it is indispensable for you to start thinking in terms of business models in today?s competitive landscape * learn how to describe your own business model(s) based on the intuitive and pragmatic Business Model Canvas approach * be able to generate business model alternatives in your own competitive environment * apply the Business Model Canvas approach in break-out sessions 531 NY At this workshop you will master a simple but powerful and systematic approach to understanding, analyzing, designing and changing business models 2008-10-10 false http://smartexperience.org/classes/business-model-design/ http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/531 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/531/smartexperience.logo.png business, entrepreneur, innovation, management, models, strategy