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 New York USA 2009-07-17 DUANE BRAY, interaction designer and head of Digital Media for IDEO, and RYAN JACOBY, who leads IDEO’s Business Design discipline, will co-lead a discussion about the intersection of interaction and business design. Drawing on examples from IDEO’s past work as well as inspirational stories elsewhere in the world, the two will consider the question of how interaction and business designers approach problems, how the relationship between the two disciplines has changed, and how collaboration can lead to rich user experiences and business solutions. 6:00 - 7:00 Networking and refreshments 7:00 - 7:15 Welcome and announcements 7:15 - 8:30 Presentation and Q&A 8:30 - 9:30 More networking and refreshments The event is free of charge and open to all interested parties. Please note that pre-registration and photo ID at the door are required to attend. Registration will close at midnight Wednesday, July 15. Check out the Bloomberg online invitation for this event! http://www.bloomberg.com/promo/Jul/34994797/731media.html Full detail available on the event registration page. 931 NY IxDA NYC invites you to join us in welcoming Duane Bray and Ryan Jacoby of IDEO, hosted by Bloomberg 2009-07-16 false http://ixdanycjuly2009.eventbrite.com http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/931 bloomberg, business, design, ia, ideo, interaction, ixd, ixda, nyc, ux London United Kingdom 2009-12-05 The MediaGuardian Innovation Awards 2010 (Megas) are open for entries until 4 December. Now in their third year, the Megas reward all that's brightest and best across the media and new media landscapes. Last year’s winners included a virtual surgery designed to fight cervical cancer, a ballet dedicated to football, a chocolate letter and an internet balloon race. The coveted MediaGuardian Innovator of the Year award was won by the BBC iPlayer. The categories for the 2010 Megas are: 1. Launch 2. PR 3. Advertising 4. Creative 5. Technology 6. Use of Web Platforms 7. Applications 8. Business Model 9. Startup 10. Community Engagement 11. Gadget 12. Independent media (free to enter) 13. Innovator of the Year (free to nominate) The Awards are open to innovative work carried out across any media or a number of media. The client organisation can be from any sector, however regional and national newspapers are not eligible. Entries can be submitted by clients, agencies or individuals. Entries must have appeared for the first time between 31 October 2008 to 5 December 2009. 1381 United Kingdom The MediaGuardian Innovation Awards deadline for entries is 4 December 2009. 2009-12-04 false http://www.guardian.co.uk/megas http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1381 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/1381/MEGA_square_logo.jpg awards, business, creative, design, digital, innovation, media New York USA 2010-01-29 The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group invites you to its January networking event. The success of this outstanding Latina is no surprise. She has filled a gap in the Spanish-language TV network by offering different and intelligent programming for Latino viewers that did not exist before or anywhere else. Please join us as we proudly welcome: Carmen DiRienzo President and CEO V-me Location: Elmo @ The Lounge 156 7th Avenue (btwn. 19th & 20th Streets) New York, NY Agenda: 6:00-6:30 p.m. - Registration & networking 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Speaker program 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Networking * $20.00 pre-pay online @ http://www.zoji.com/780388/events/2125366 * $30.00 at the door * Appetizers compliments of HPNG * Cash Bar ------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT HPNG HPNG holds monthly networking events to bring together Hispanic professionals from every industry to make new contacts and to share and exchange ideas. WWW.HPNG.NET 1399 NY The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group invites you to its January networking event. Please join us as we proudly welcome: Carmen DiRienzo President and CEO V-me 2010-01-28 false http://www.zoji.com/780388/events/2125366 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1399 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/1399/HPNG_Logo_x.jpg business, careers, entrepreneurship, networking, networking events for hispanic professionals New York USA 2010-03-26 The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group invites you to its March networking event. What skills does it take to succeed in today's global economy? This month's guest speaker has the unique ability to coach and consult today's professionals and executives about such matters. As the CEO of ME, Inc. he will reveal to us the art of leveraging relationships that maximize personal networking opportunities while managing our careers. Please join us as we proudly welcome: Rod Colón Founder ETP Network ETP Network Founder Rod Colón has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today's global economy. Rod shares his 24 years of experience as a corporate HR management insider, outside agency recruiter, professional networker and career coach through an unusual yet common sense approach to networking and career management. His first book, Win the Race for 21stCentury Jobs: Put CEO Power Into Your Job Search and Your Career, discusses the need for networking and human relationships as a major part of any job search strategy. Agenda 6:00-6:30 p.m. - Registration & networking 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Speaker program 7:30-8:30 p.m. - Networking * $20.00 pre-pay online @ http://www.zoji.com/780388/events/2126148 * $30.00 at the door * Appetizers compliments of HPNG * Cash Bar 1433 NY The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group invites you to its March networking event. Speaker: Rod Colón Founder ETP Network 2010-03-25 false http://www.zoji.com/780388/events/2126148 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1433 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/event/logo/1433/HPNG_Logo_x.jpg business, careers, entrepreneurship, networking, networking events for hispanic professionals New York USA 2010-04-30 Thursday-Friday, April 29-30, 2010 The TimesCenter New York City What is Gel? Short for "Good Experience Live", Gel is a conference, and community, exploring good experience in all its forms -- in business, technology, art, society, and life. Instead of focusing on just one thing (design, technology, user experience, business, etc.) like many conferences, Gel touches on many things. This challenges attendees to find, and learn from, the patterns that underlie good experience, even in disciplines vastly different from their own. There are two Gel events each year in New York: * Gel, in late April, covering the widest possible range of topics and voices. (Next up: Gel 2010) * Gel Health, in mid-October, focused on improving health, and health care, by improving the patient experience. (Next up: Gel Health 2010) The best way to understand the Gel experience is to attend. Register Now! https://www.goodexperience.com/gel/db/register.php?id=13 1409 NY Short for "Good Experience Live", Gel is a conference, and community, exploring good experience in all its forms -- in business, technology, art, society, and life. 2010-04-29 false http://www.gelconference.com/10 http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1409 business, design, technology, user experience Toledo USA 2010-05-16 The 2010 AIGA Design Educators Conference, “response_ability,” aims to foster an ongoing dialogue and debate about design ethics, sustainability and design education. Through a series of group discussions, workshops, lectures, speakers and learning sessions, opportunities for open dialogue will be facilitated. Participants will be encouraged to share their challenges and achievements with others, uncover our educational shortcomings, identify our responsibilities, and offer pathways to solutions, all for the greater good of design and the global community. May 15–16, 2010 Crowne Plaza Toledo Register: http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/dec-conference-response_ability 1416 OH The 2010 AIGA Design Educators Conference, “response_ability,” aims to foster an ongoing dialogue and debate about design ethics, sustainability and design education. Toledo: May 15-16 2010-05-15 false http://www.response-abilityconference.com/location http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1416 brand, business, design, user experience Portland USA 2010-05-20 May 19-21, 2010 at the Oregon Convention Center. Join our all-star lineup of speakers for three days of sessions, panels and workshops on Web design, user experience and business strategy. WebVisions explores the future of design, content creation, user experience and business strategy to uncover the trends and agents of change that will shatter your assumptions about the Web. Be ready to network, share ideas and be inspired by an all-star lineup of speakers. Over the years, we've built a loyal audience of designers, developers and industry leaders. I invite you to join us for an event that's seen as "the creative conference for the Web." Luke Williams of frog design to Deliver Opening Keynote WebVisions is excited to announce that Luke Williams of frog design will deliver our opening keynote address on “Thinking the Unthinkable: How To Spark Disruptive Innovation.” Luke is a leading consultant, speaker, and educator in the area of innovation strategy and disruptive thinking. For more than a decade, he has worked internationally with industry leaders like Microsoft, American Express, Sony, Virgin, Disney, and Hewlett-Packard, to develop new products, services, brands, and business models. He is the author of the forthcoming book Disrupt! A Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Your Business (FT Press, 2010). twitter: @wv2010 REGISTER: https://www.webvisionsevent.com/cart/ Early Bird rates end March 31st! 1426 OR A nationally-recognized conference that explores the future of Web design, technology, user experience and business strategy from May 19-21, 2010 at the Oregon Convention Center. 2010-05-19 false http://www.webvisionsevent.com/ http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1426 business, design, technology, user experience 2011-09-16 International Management Forum (IMF) is happy to announce a new distance learning course on Transfer Pricing. This Transfer Pricing course will focus on major Transfer Pricing issues and concerns that all professionals involved in the complex area of Transfer Pricing will face such as: Business Restructuring and Valuation, Transfer Pricing Legislation and Guidelines, Documentation Requirements per region and per country, Transfer Pricing Project and Risk management, Transfer Pricing (pre-) Controversy Management, Design and Development of a Transfer Pricing Policy, types of Intercompany Transactions, Intellectual Property and Customs. Target group This new distance learning Transfer Pricing course has been designed to provide in depth training for financial, tax and Transfer Pricing professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the theory and practice of Transfer Pricing. The course is relevant for Transfer Pricing managers, (inter)national tax managers and firms, finance directors, treasurers, senior executives with an interest in the latest developments in Transfer Pricing and lawyers and accountants who serve their clients with Transfer Pricing issues and have to guide them in the ever-changing Transfer Pricing environment. Note! Salary surveys among accountants, lawyers and economists reveil that practitioners with advanced Transfer Pricing knowlegde often earn more than twice as much as their counterparts with equivalent education and experience who lack Transfer Pricing expertise. Course materials The course consists of 11 lessons, each of which will require about 4 hours of self-study. Next to the lessons, you will also receive 'The Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations' by OECD. All course participants receive a Certificate of Participation. 1598 Transfer Pricing has drawn the attention of tax authorities worldwide. 2011-09-15 true http://www.imfacademy.com/areasofexpertise/finance/Transfer_Pricing.php http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1598 business, transfer pricing 2011-09-16 The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) has attracted much attention over the last ten years. A growing number of large organisations, as well as several medium and small-sized ones, now have experience with the BSC. The implementation of a BSC will have far-reaching consequences for your organisation and employees. Ernst & Young Advisory Services will share their vision on how the BSC can contribute to the achievement of your strategic goals, as well as on how it should be implemented. The authors present the BSC as both a measurement system and an essential cornerstone in the management system that identifies strategic objectives and operational measures across four perspectives. These essential perspectives (financial, customer, internal process, and learning and growth) allow companies to specify the objectives that balance short-term financial performance with the drivers of growth opportunities for the future. Target group This distance learning course on The Balanced Scorecard is focused on the senior management and decision takers of large and middle-sized companies, as well as of non-profit organisations. 1599 BSC is both a measurement system and an essential cornerstone in the management system that identifies strategic objectives and operational measures across four perspectives. 2011-09-15 true http://www.imfacademy.com/areasofexpertise/finance/Balanced_Scorecard.php http://events.boxesandarrows.com/events/1599 bsc, business, financial