This event has been Postponed and will be rescheduled: 2nd Annual Corporate Commute: hosted by NSBE, Central Ohio Alumni Extension and Columbus Chapter of BDPA

This event will give young professionals an opportunity to discuss important topics relevant to their progression through corporate America. Young professionals will review and discuss case studies in small group format, followed by a larger group panel discussion. During the small group session, senior professionals listen to the discussion lending advise, playing devil’s advocate, or otherwise help to promote thoughtful discussion. During the panel discussion the participants reflect on the case studies and asks the panel generally about their professional experiences. Approximately 1.5 hrs will be spent on the case studies and panels discussions, with the balance of time will provide for networking, eating, and administrative overhead.

The Event is free but registration is required:  REGISTRATION

 Event Format

Small group sessions and panel discussion.

(3-4 Sr. Exec Level Panelists: CEO, CFO, CIO,

VP Production, Operations, Sr. VP, Etc.)

Summary of Discussion Topics

· Transition Management

- Knowing when it's time to make a career change.

- Assessing what that career change should be.

- Transitioning within one's own company.

- Developing exit strategy.

 - Developing and Maintaining Relationships

- Maintaining transparency without encroaching upon your own privacy.

- The extent to which, work based relationships should extend outside of work.

· Professional Maturity

- Understanding the culture of your company

- Developing and maintaining the right attitude

- Adjusting as your role in the company changes
 

Hosted by:

National Society of Black Engineers, Central Ohio Alumni Extension

Columbus Chapter of the Black Data Processing Associates

TechColumbus