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Professional Development

2010 Seminars and Programs Customized for the Bioscience Professional

BioForward is pleased to offer this professional development program to our members in 2010, through the generous support of a grant from the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

Choose from a variety of seminars and peer learning programs designed to meet the needs of those working in science and technology based organizations. Topics include: communicating as a scientist, basics of financial management, HR basics, leading in a science-based organization, project management, and more . . .

Click Here for a PDF flyer with program options, course descriptions and fees.

Click Here to register.

For additional questions, contact Karen Dettinger at 608-236-4756 or via email.

Program Overview

Two types of programs are available:

Structured Peer Learning Programs

Foundational Theories of Work: The Science of Organizations - This unique nine week program was developed specifically for BioForward, and is open to employees in bioscience-based organizations. Learn some of the core management and leadership approaches, while learning to avoid falling into the latest fads. Meet peers across the bioscience community and further your professional network. Schedule will be developed around participant availability. $120 for BioForward Members, $500 for NonMembers. Contact Karen Dettinger at (608) 236-4756 or kdettinger@bioforward.org for information and on how to register. Click here for a flyer with more information.

PeerSpectivesTM - A limited number of scholarships are available to CEO’s, Presidents or Business Owners who are participating for the first time in the highly regarded Wisconsin PeerSpectives Network. For more information on scholarship availability contact Karen Dettinger at (608) 236-4756. For information on the program or to apply, Click Here or contact Barry Roberts at 608-263-0224 or via email.

Science and Technology Professional Development Series

A variety of stand-alone courses, each 4 to 8 hours in length. See Course Dates Below or Click Here to see course descriptions and schedule. Fees vary by course: $30-$60 for BioForward Members, $99-$449 for NonMembers.

Course Dates (Science and Technology Professional Development Series)

January

Communicating as a Scientist, Jan 19 (Registration for this course is now closed)

February

Coaching the Analytical Personality, Feb 10 (Registration for this course is now closed)

March

Management and HR Basics, Mar 4 (Registration for this course is now closed)

April

Managing Performance, Apr 14
Project Management Essentials, Apr 21

May

Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements, May 20
Managing Cash Flow, May 27

June

Budgeting and Profit Planning, Jun 3
Communicating as a Scientist, Jun 16
Management and HR Basics, Jun 24

Dates To Be Announced

Expectations of the Private Sector: Understanding How Investors and Customers Drive Expectations of You and Your Company, Spring 2010
Going International: What do Do, and What not to Do When taking Your Business International, Fall 2010

Click Here for a PDF flyer about program options course descriptions

Click Here for a registration form