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Changing the Way
the World Works |
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Conference
2010 Boston University Saturday, April 10 Boston, MA |
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Effective Negotiation and Communication
Panel Description: Negotiation skills are not just for personnel in sales and
marketing. Successful people don’t
take “no” for an answer. There are
several simple yet effective techniques which can make a negotiation not only
turn out the way you want it, but more fun. It's important to understand the
entirety of what you are negotiating not only to better understand your
opponent's position, but also to ensure that you're getting the best results
in the end. It’s also important to keep your emotions under wraps to be
effective during a negotiation. Attend
this session to learn some concrete techniques that will serve you well no
matter what you are trying to accomplish. About the Panelists Marianne Cohen joined
Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting in July 2004 as Vice President responsible
for client relations, marketing and special projects. She has an extensive
background in marketing, public relations and event planning. She received
her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing from the
University of Rochester. Before joining Mannersmith, Marianne gained
experience in both for-profit and non-profit environments. For eight years,
she organized and planned conferences of all sizes. Then, for another eight
years she was responsible for the marketing, public relations, visitor
services, website, and event rentals at an internationally known museum in
Boston. Marianne is also very active in her community and has received
numerous awards for her philanthropic volunteer services. Joyce Wong,
Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Biomedical
Engineering in Boston University’s College of Engineering. She is the director of the Biomimetic
Materials Engineering Lab and an affiliate of the Cellular and Subcellular
Mechanics Lab and the Center for Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology at BU. She received her SB and PhD in Materials
Science and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr.
Wong’s main research interest is in the development of new biomaterials that
interact with living cells in novel ways. She is interested in questions
relating to biocompatibility and control of cellular behavior at the
cell-material interface for drug delivery and tissue engineering
applications. Her approach includes direct measurement of physicochemical
interactions between biological molecules and model biomembrane systems. Dr.
Wong’s research uses a combination of approaches from materials science and
engineering, polymer science and polymer physics, colloid and surface
science, cell culture, and biophysics. Leslie Griffiths is a Senior
Engineer with over 25 years experience with IBM Microelectronics Division in
Essex Junction, VT. At IBM, she has
worked in multiple engineering roles, including Line Support, Product
Engineering and Development engineering, supporting the Bond, Assembly and
Test of Semiconductors and Cards. In
her career, she has been fortunate enough to travel to numerous countries,
and to be able to see many other companies, and practice different
negotiation and communication skills, depending on the situation. She received her BSME from Michigan State
in 1981, and received a Master's Certificate in Project Management from
George Washington University in 2000.
She is a State Problem Captain for Odyssey of the Mind, Hockey Mom, and
loves to knit and go on bicycle trips with her family. She resides in South Burlington, VT, with
her husband and has 3 children. |
Marianne Cohen Joyce Wong,
Ph.D Leslie Griffiths
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