Smart networking is developing high-quality relationships with a variety of connections that can help you learn, provide feedback and guide decisions, advocate for you, and offer personal support. In this session, participants will learn how to fill their networks with the right people, techniques for building relationships once business cards have been exchanged, and how to leverage networks to support career performance. Hands-on networking practice is part of the session. Facilitated by Christina del Villar, Marsha Link, PhD, and Beth Marsh. (4/22/13)
In this course, panelists discussed methods for building strong partnerships between physicians and practice administrators, advancing within a practice into the role of administrator, and moving as an administrator into a larger practice with more responsibilities. Areas of discussion included developing productive and supporting working relationships, communicating effectively, defining roles and responsibilities, cultivating champions, transitioning into senior management, and developing key skill sets to support advancement. With panelists Cristina Boggiano, Jolynn Cook, Audrey Talley Rostov, MD, and Candace Simerson. (4/22/13)
When you're at the top of your game, how do you feel? Most of us would say we feel confident, engaged, happy, invigorated and productive. Unfortunately, faced with growing responsibilities and stresses, many of us move into the "survival zone," where we perform reactively and can feel anxious, irritated, defensive, frustrated and even afraid. In this small group session, participants learned how to optimize the natural flow of intense work leading to renewal, as well as employ strategies for refueling your four distinct energy reserves. Facilitated by Heather Ready and Molly Schar. (4/21/13)
OWL Premier members sat down for breakfast with industry leaders to discuss the unmarked path to the highest levels of management. Bringing together diverse views and perspectives on executive advancement, this session identified skill sets, experiences, personal qualities and strategies for success for those who aspire to a "C level" position. Participants also explored how the road to the top is shifting and what changes lie ahead. With panelists Deb Jorn, Bill Link, PhD, and Terry Thomas; facilitated by Susan Benton. 4/21/13)
OWL Premier members are invited to a lively breakfast discussion where a panel of fellow executives will tackle a variety of topics: change management, becoming a more inspired leader, transitioning to a new position and turning around a department. In this Executive Roundtable program, participants will add their own perspectives to the conversation, and take away pearls from the collective wisdom of the group. (11/11/12)
OWL members who serve as coaches in OWL's Mentoring & Coaching Program, addressed a series of your common career challenges. Topics include working toward a promotion, asking for a raise, interviewing for a new job, switching functional areas, dealing with co-worker conflicts, leading change and online networking. (11/10/12)
In this Executive Roundtable breakfast program, participants examined the current debate around the choices executive women make in an effort to balance career demands and personal priorities, and left with concrete ideas to put into action in their own lives. (11/10/12)
In this presentation made at the WIO Summer Symposium, OWL members Heather Ready, Jan Beiting and Susan Benton offer insights into setting goals, pathways to advancement, effective negotiation and getting behind the podium. (8/11/12)
Understand key differences between the four generations represented in today’s workplace and recognize workplace issues that may be influenced by generational differences. Presentation from the Executive Roundtable session facilitated by Beth Marsh and Susan Benton. (4/21/12)
This course is designed for new employees or others who would benefit from a basic introduction to ophthalmology. We will discuss the parts of the eye, the field of ophthalmology (professional degrees, business challenges, major organizations and meetings, publications) and provide an overview of the major ophthalmic subspecialties, including cornea, cataract/IOL, refractive, glaucoma and retina -- in layman's terms. Hosted by Jan Beiting and Beth Marsh. (9/28/10)
Do you manage change or does it manage you? We all face situations where we must navigate through the ever-changing professional environment. This webinar explores the steps you go through to make change work for you -- turning potentially stressful situations onto a positive path. Hosted by Heather Ready. (8/26/10)
This program addresses a reality all of us deal with on a daily basis – managing the demands of our careers with the rest of our lives: family, friends, hobbies, exercise, community giving (and the list goes on!). The webinar shares some ideas and tips based on personal experiences, as well as input from participants with further ideas and success stories. Hosted by Pamela Gleeson. (5/19/10)
Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Ignite Health Fabio Gratton gives a fast-paced overview of social media technologies and uses. Presented at the OWL Monday Event at ASCRS Boston. (4/12/10)