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Elevating Your Communication Skills | Managing to Communicate (Part 1 of 3)

June 11, 2020

The challenges we are all facing today have created additional pressure on leaders to be responsive, communicative, and inclusive while providing effective leadership to both the organization and your team. This series will provide you with new perspectives and tools to elevate your communication skills and increase your leadership capacity.

Managing to Communicate (Session One of Three)

Gain new ideas and insights on how managers and leaders can balance multiple projects and priorities and still manage people and relationships effectively. This session will help you:

  • Explore the role of leadership credibility in communication
  • Identify your preference as a courageous leader
  • Discover spectrum thinking as a tool for strategic communication

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Maureen Orey is a long time strategic partner with the SD Chamber by offering pro-bono workshops for chamber members for almost a decade. Her latest book A Year of Resilience was just released on Feb 1st, 2020 and was much more timely than she ever anticipated that it would be. She has spoken at numerous international conferences over the years on building resilience and helping people stay afloat in challenging times.

She is the Founder and CEO of the Workplace Learning & Performance Group which is celebrating 11 years in business this year. Maureen holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has worked extensively developing over 15,000 leaders for corporate clients and volunteer organizations around the world. Her clients include Boeing, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Sony Corp & Scripps Health. She is passionate about helping organizations and leaders become more resilient by facilitating engaging conversations across multiple generations, cultures and personalities.

Learn more about the series here.

Session Two: Constructive Conversations | November 4, 10:00 AM 

Session Three: Write Right | December 2, 10:00 AM

 

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PT

Location: Virtual event platform, details to be shared upon registration

Contact Details: Katie Tran | ktran@sdchamber.org | 619-544-1370

Cost: Complimentary for Chamber members. Registration is required below.

REGISTER

Online registration is now closed. Please email eventregistration@sdchamber.org to join the webinar.

MORE ABOUT THE SERIES

Session Two: Constructive Conversations | November 4, 10:00 AM 

How to successfully navigate difficult conversations and navigate diverse styles of communication. This session will help you:

  • Identify communication considerations when you are under stress
  • Explore the ladder of inference and its impact on relationships
  • Assess your listening skills

Session Three: Write Right | December 2, 10:00 AM 

Tips for communicating successfully via email, text and other written modalities. This session will help you:

  • Design your written communication effectively
  • Select the right medium to maximize the impact
  • Manage expectations for email communication
  • Evaluate and learn from your writing experiences

Elevating Your Communication Skills | Constructive Conversations (Part 2 of 3)

June 11, 2020

Did you register but haven’t received Zoom login details? Contact us at ktran@sdchamber.org.

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The challenges we are all facing today have created additional pressure on leaders to be responsive, communicative, and inclusive while providing effective leadership to both the organization and your team. This series will provide you with new perspectives and tools to elevate your communication skills and increase your leadership capacity.

Constructive Conversations (Session Two of Three)

How to successfully navigate difficult conversations and navigate diverse styles of communication. This session will help you:

  • Identify communication considerations when you are under stress
  • Explore the ladder of inference and its impact on relationships
  • Assess your listening skills

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Maureen Orey is a long time strategic partner with the SD Chamber by offering pro-bono workshops for chamber members for almost a decade. Her latest book A Year of Resilience was just released on Feb 1st, 2020 and was much more timely than she ever anticipated that it would be. She has spoken at numerous international conferences over the years on building resilience and helping people stay afloat in challenging times.

She is the Founder and CEO of the Workplace Learning & Performance Group which is celebrating 11 years in business this year. Maureen holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has worked extensively developing over 15,000 leaders for corporate clients and volunteer organizations around the world. Her clients include Boeing, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Sony Corp & Scripps Health. She is passionate about helping organizations and leaders become more resilient by facilitating engaging conversations across multiple generations, cultures and personalities.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PT

Location: Virtual event platform, details to be shared upon registration

Contact Details: Katie Tran | ktran@sdchamber.org | 619-544-1370

Cost: Complimentary for Chamber members. Registration is required below.

REGISTER

Online registration is now closed. Please contact ktran@sdchamber.org for details.

UPCOMING:

Session Three: Write Right | December 2, 10:00 AM

Tips for communicating successfully via email, text and other written modalities. This session will help you:

  • Design your written communication effectively
  • Select the right medium to maximize the impact
  • Manage expectations for email communication
  • Evaluate and learn from your writing experiences

Elevating Your Communication Skills | Write Right (Part 3 of 3)

June 11, 2020

The challenges we are all facing today have created additional pressure on leaders to be responsive, communicative, and inclusive while providing effective leadership to both the organization and your team. This series will provide you with new perspectives and tools to elevate your communication skills and increase your leadership capacity.

Write Right (Session Three of Three)

Tips for communicating successfully via email, text, and other written modalities. This session will help you:

  • Design your written communication effectively
  • Select the right medium to maximize the impact
  • Manage expectations for email communication
  • Evaluate and learn from your writing experiences

Featured Speaker:

Dr. Maureen Orey is a long time strategic partner with the SD Chamber by offering pro-bono workshops for chamber members for almost a decade. Her latest book A Year of Resilience was just released on Feb 1st, 2020 and was much more timely than she ever anticipated that it would be. She has spoken at numerous international conferences over the years on building resilience and helping people stay afloat in challenging times.

She is the Founder and CEO of the Workplace Learning & Performance Group which is celebrating 11 years in business this year. Maureen holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has worked extensively developing over 15,000 leaders for corporate clients and volunteer organizations around the world. Her clients include Boeing, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Sony Corp & Scripps Health. She is passionate about helping organizations and leaders become more resilient by facilitating engaging conversations across multiple generations, cultures and personalities.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM PT

Location: Virtual event platform, details to be shared upon registration

Contact Details: Katie Tran | ktran@sdchamber.org

Cost: Complimentary for Chamber members. Registration is required below.

REGISTER

Please register below using the email address associated with your Chamber membership.

Back 2 School: Microsoft End User Technology Training

June 9, 2020

Join Managed Solutions for Back 2 School: Microsoft End User Technology Training Part 2. Gain insight on how to leverage the fullest extent of the technologies available.

COVID has changed the way we work for the unforeseeable future, and as technology leaders, we want to make sure our community has our full support during this time.

This training will help you leverage your tools to become more productive and secure while working remote. Topics will include:
-Phishing 101
-Microsoft Teams
-Microsoft Outlook
-Microsoft 365 Products such as OneNote, Planner, OneDrive, and more
-Analytics & Business Intelligence

Register HERE

Back in Business: Lessons from Businesses Making it Work

April 1, 2020

Join us for an interactive complimentary webinar as we hear from businesses that are successfully navigating the pandemic about what has worked, what lessons they’ve learned, and how they’re leveraging tools to continue to create opportunity. A little good news from a chaotic and challenging year, presented by Union Bank.

SPEAKERS

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday, February 1, 2021

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Location: Zoom (Registrants will be sent zoom log-in details about one day prior to the event.)

Registration: Complimentary, but RSVP required

Event Contact: Stefanie Benvenuto – sbenvenuto@sdchamber.org

Register

Virtual event login details will be sent to attendees about one day before the event.

Our Climate, Our Future – Business Community Forum

April 1, 2020

 

Join the City of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for a virtual public forum on Thursday, February 25, to share your ideas for Our Climate, Our Future, the update to the City’s Climate Action Plan.

Local efforts will be aligned with national and global goals for creating a more sustainable future for all – elevating equity, renewable energy and economic opportunity. Share your feedback and learn more.

Register Now

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday, February 1, 2021

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST

Location: Virtual

Registration is required, and log-in details will be emailed to attendees after registering.

Coffee and Connections with Staples

December 5, 2016

Come join us for a Coffee & Connections and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Staples! Explore the extensive range of Print, Ship, Travel, identity, Tech, and Recycle services and products that Staples has to offer while enjoying light breakfast items and of course some coffee! And don’t forget to bring some business cards so you can participate in an exciting raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes. This will be a great way to start to your morning and a prime chance to network with chamber members, exchange ideas, and grow your connections. Don’t miss out!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: August 8, 2023

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 am

Location: Staples
1880 Camino De La Reina Park
San Diego, CA 92108

Contact Details: Monica Negrete | Phone: 619-544-1343 | Email: mnegrete@sdchamber.org

Parking: Parking lot access in front of building

Event Cost:
This event is complimentary for Chamber members. Not a Chamber member? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Membership Department at 619-544-1337.

ABOUT OUR HOST

When visiting Staples stores in San Diego, you will experience our US Retail Growth strategy! Through the exciting new layout of our stores and most importantly through our amazing, knowledgeable, proud, and engaged associates, you will experience what it feels like to shop a best-in-class retail store……. in fact, the BEST working and learning store.

As the premier provider of Print, Ship, Travel, identity, Tech, and Recycle services and products, our stores will be the cornerstone for our business and learning customers. We will help our communities grow and thrive. Our purpose is to not just be a provider but become an essential partner by genuinely caring and connecting with our customers. How we connect and provide the right solutions matters and will make a difference.

Only at Staples can a San Diego customer get all of this under one roof while working with the best associates!

CORPORATE SPONSORS

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The San Diego Regional Chamber and Staples have taken enhanced health and safety measures. Help keep each other healthy and stay home if you are not well and follow all posted instructions on the day of the event.

By registering for and attending this event, you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and will not hold the Chamber or the venue in any way responsible for any consequences related to such exposure.

Coffee and Connections at Junior Achievement

December 5, 2016

Come join us at Junior Achievement for coffee and connections! Experience BizTown, a 10,000-square-foot mini-city in San Diego, featuring 21 life-sized businesses where students apply classroom lessons to real-world scenarios. Be amazed by the interactive displays and programs they have to offer. It’s a fantastic start to your morning and a prime chance to network with chamber members, exchange ideas, and grow your connections. Don’t miss out!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: November 14, 2023

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 am

Location: Junior Achievement
4756 Mission Gorge Pl
San Diego, CA 92120

Contact Details: Monica Negrete | Phone: 619-544-1343 | Email: mnegrete@sdchamber.org

Parking:Parking lot access in front of Mission Church of the Nazarene

Event Cost:
This event is complimentary for Chamber members. Not a Chamber member? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Membership Department at 619-544-1337.

Tabletop Exhibit

Boost your visibility – For $99, Chamber members can participate in a tabletop display at this morning networking event and receive 2 admissions!

Tabletops include:

  • One (1) 6-foot rectangular table, skirted
  • Admission for two (2) representatives at the event, with coffee and light breakfast items

Select the “Tabletop” option when you register in the window below. 

ABOUT OUR HOST

Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA San Diego) aims to empower young people to achieve economic success by offering Common Core-aligned K-12 programs centered around financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. JA San Diego uses an experiential curriculum and a network of industry mentors to reinforce the value of education, increase students’ awareness of the importance of planning for the future, and promote the impact of their decisions. JA San Diego offers workforce development experiences to students as early as elementary school, serving a diverse population of students from 33 of the 42 school districts. JA San Diego continues to evolve and expand its programs to curate learning experiences that engage and inspire local youth.

REGISTER

The San Diego Regional Chamber and Junior Achievement have taken enhanced health and safety measures. Help keep each other healthy and stay home if you are not well and follow all posted instructions on the day of the event.

By registering for and attending this event, you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and will not hold the Chamber or the venue in any way responsible for any consequences related to such exposure.

Coffee and Connections at IKEA

December 5, 2016

Join us for coffee and connections at IKEA! Come sip, mingle, and network over steaming cups of freshly brewed coffee. Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to network with other chamber members, exchange ideas, and expand your network while taking in IKEA’s brilliant design inspiration.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: July 11, 2023

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 am

Location: IKEA
2149 Fenton Pkwy,
San Diego, CA 92108

Contact Details: Monica Negrete | Phone: 619-544-1343 | Email: mnegrete@sdchamber.org

Parking: Parking lot access

Event Cost:
This event is complimentary for Chamber members. Not a Chamber member? Please contact our Membership Department at 619-544-1337.

Tabletop Exhibit

Boost your visibility – For $99, Chamber members can participate in a tabletop display at this morning networking event and receive 2 admissions!

Tabletops include:

  • One (1) 6-foot rectangular table, skirted
  • Admission for two (2) representatives at the event, with coffee and light breakfast items

Select the “Tabletop” option when you register in the window below. 

ABOUT OUR HOST

IKEA for Business offers personalized services from interior planning to product installation to help you create your dream business space. Their extensive selection of furniture works in a variety of settings. We have an appealing, cost-effective, and practical solution for you, whether you need to redesign your office layout, furnish entire apartments for a residential project, create a welcoming environment for your café or retail space, or build a pleasant hotel room setting.

 

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Coffee and Connections at Alliant International University

December 5, 2016

Join us for Coffee and Connections at Alliant International University in Scripps Ranch! Attendees will enjoy coffee and light breakfast items in their beautiful library courtyard while networking and building relationships with fellow Chamber members and community leaders.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: May 9, 2023

Time: 8:00 – 9:30am

Location:
10455 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131

Contact Details: Monica Negrete | Phone: 619-544-1343 | Email: mnegrete@sdchamber.org

Parking: Parking lot access. Please click here to see map.

Event Cost:
This event is complimentary for Chamber members. Not a Chamber member? Please contact our Membership Department at 619-544-1337.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Alliant International University is a private, regionally accredited institution that prepares students for professional careers in business, psychology, foresnsics, education, and law. With six campuses in California (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Irvine, Fresno, Sacramento) and an online campus, our oldest program dates back to 1909.
At Alliant’s California School of Management and Leadership (CSML), you’ll gain practical, real-world experience, management, and leadership training, and become fluent in analysis, technology, and emerging technology tools that modern businesses rely on to succeed. CSML featured programs include:
PhD in Leadership , Doctor of Business Administration, MBA , MS Data Analytics, MS Healthcare Analytics, MS Information Systems Technology, and Job-Focused Certificate Programs.

Ready to start your leadership career? Request Info Here!

REGISTER

The San Diego Regional Chamber and Alliant International University have taken enhanced health and safety measures. Help keep each other healthy and stay home if you are not well and follow all posted instructions on the day of the event.

By registering for and attending this event, you are voluntarily assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and will not hold the Chamber or the venue in any way responsible for any consequences related to such exposure.