Seminar Series 2010-2011 in Burlington, VT

2010 – 2011 Business Workshop Series

Getting to Yes! Reach win-win negotiation outcome
Thursday, May 5, 2011 – 8:00am – 10:00am
Description: Based on the works of Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton at the Program on Negotiation and the concepts presented in their groundbreaking book, Getting To Yes, this workshop is an introduction to approaches for reaching win/win negotiated outcomes that satisfy the needs of all parties and result in improved long-term relationships.

Presenter: Tim Lybarger is a Human Resource and Organizational Development professional with a total of eighteen years of hands on experience in line management roles in the small business environment, followed by fifteen years of Internal Consulting and Classroom Training within the large corporate environment. In his corporate roles, he has functioned as a strategic business partner with business leaders at all levels to facilitate the design and delivery of interventions to solve problems and develop programs in support of enterprise-wide initiatives. Tim’s education includes a B.A. degree in Business Management from Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio and a M.S. degree in Organizational Development and Analysis from the Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Social Media Lunch, Conversation and a Book
June 2, 2011, noon-1:30pm
Hilton Burlington Hotel

The Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and Digalicious present another social media lunch as part of the ongoing Social Media Breakfast club series (#BTVSMB). Social marketing thought leaders Ann Handley, from Marketing Profs, and C.C. Chapman will discuss their new book "Content Rules”, which talks about how to create blogs, podcasts, videos, ebooks, webinars, and more that “engage customers and ignite business.” Join us for an interactive discussion with Ann and C.C and bring your questions, thoughts and energy for a great chance to connect with a thought provoking social media authors. Find out more about "Content Rules" http://www.contentrulesbook.com/reviews/. 

The cost of the event is $60 per person and includes a copy of the book and a buffet lunch. Questions about this event can be directed to Cari Kelley at 863-3489, ext. 227 or by e-mail at cari@vermont.org. Space is limited so register early. Click here to register.