Negotiating as Women: Turning Opportunities into Success Stories

GABA- German American Business Association Presents

Negotiating as Women: Turning Opportunities into Success Stories

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Whether you work in corporate, non-profit, start-up, or from home, negotiating is a part of your life. Mastering the art of negotiation has unique twists for women. What specific and significant challenges do you have to deal with in order to negotiate successfully in the business world and otherwise? Join us for an informative and experiential session to gain insights and tips for being more skillful and confident as a woman negotiator in any aspect of your professional life. Specific topics will include:

• Getting "under the surface" to understand the fears and motivators of all parties at the negotiating table in order to arrive at a positive outcome for both sides
• Locating and using your strengths to your advantage
• Knowing "hard" versus "soft" negotiating techniques and when and how to use them
• Finding support and resources specifically for women in business
• Guiding principles to live by in any negotiation

How do you negotiate, in business or in your personal life? Bring an experience to tell!

Speaker:

Karen Cooligan - A recognized expert in career, leadership and team development, Karen Colligan works in partnership with many of today's successful companies and their most precious asset: their People.

With a corporate background in creating and leading innovative people initiatives, Karen founded PeopleThink on the core belief that "an investment in your people is an investment in your future." Since then, Karen has delivered significant business results for a variety of organizations including: Genentech, Citrix Online, SAP Labs, Oracle, Novartis and Wells Fargo.

Agenda:
7:00 - 7:45 pm Registration/Networking
7:45 - 8:45 pm Program
8:45 - 10:00 pm Networking Reception

Parking:

Please note that there is absolutely NO PARKING on Wilshire Boulevard between 4 and 7PM. After 7PM, there is ample free street parking on Wilshire Boulevard, adjacent to Beverly Hills Porsche. Please also note that parking on North Hamilton Dr. is by PERMIT ONLY at all times. There is a parking garage off of North Hamilton. Parking fee is $10 for the evening.

Food:

Germany's Famous Bratwurst Truck will be parked on the Porsche lot.  Drinks and light refreshments provided.