Assertiveness in the Workplace
A Dale Carnegie Training workshop conducted by Pauline Huie and Clark Merrill of Performance Training Associates, Inc. covering topics such as: Becoming aware of your comfort zone, striking a balance between being passive and aggressive, and how to disagree agreeably with cushions in communication. Co-sponsored with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=6104

Mentoring at the ASPIRE Conference
NAAAP Boston’s Professional Development Committee collaborated on the Asian American Women in Leadership 2008 Conference by gathering volunteer mentors to lead round table discussions at the conference’s luncheon.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=6085

Interviewing Workshop with 1-on-1 Practice
Workshop geared for college and graduate students who are interested in NAAAP Boston and want to improve their interviewing abilities. 30 students, from local area universities including Babson, Bentley, BU, Brandeis, Harvard, MIT, Tufts and Wellesley, participated in this high-energy and productive learning and networking event. Kim Wong presented on Interviewing basics, and 19 experienced Interviewers, guided by Bendan King of King & Bishop, volunteered their expertise to conduct the practice interviews and give individual feedback. The workshop was developed jointly by NAAAP Boston’s Student Outreach and Professional Development Committees and co-sponsored by Putnam Investments.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=6052

Personal Finance 101
Michael C. Tow of New Boston Financial presented an informative professional development seminar targeted at working professionals who want to learn more about the basics of their personal finances.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=5564

SpeedReading People – a communication skills seminar
Seminar based on SpeedReading People, a program that teaches valuable techniques for rapidly identifying other people’s personality types – and then tailoring your communication style to match theirs. Presented by Rob Toomey of SpeedReading People, LLC. Co-sponsored with Deloitte’s APEN (Asian Pacific Employees Network).
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=5305

Managing Your Career Successfully -- From Geek to Chic
Seminar focused on things you can do to help you develop your career after 5 pm. A practicing manager in the high-tech industry and a volunteer leader, David Lum shared his insights and personal experiences on how many experiences and decisions outside of work can actually help your career. Co-sponsored with NECINA and Asian Affinity groups at EMC, HP and Alcatel-Lucent
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=5251

Career Success Stories of Accomplished Asian-Americans
The seminar, co-sponsored with Putnam Investments, featured Asian leaders in investment management. Panelists Shigeki Makino, Pam Gao, and T.L. Tsang, senior leaders at Putnam Investments, shared their career stories and insights about advancing in the profession.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=5136

How to Make Your “Net” Work
A professional development workshop aimed at being more effective at networking. Presented by King & Bishop, and Co-sponsored by State Street Corporation, a NAAAP Boston Corporate Sponsor, and its Asian Professionals Group. Workshop leader Mr. Doug Horbal conducted a lively and practical workshop geared at helping participants learn: What networking is and is not, An approach to networking, and A technique and plan for networking
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=5081

Communicating with Confidence
A workshop for helping participants strengthen frequently utilized skills such as: comfort in conversation, creating "impact", being assertive, and strengthening personal confidence. Workshop led by The Speech Improvement Company, Inc. and co-hosted with Mass. General Hospital.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=4771

Career Success Stories of Accomplished Asian-Americans
Panelists Mr. Tony Zhang (Sr. VP Sovereign bank) and Dr. Mary Y. Lee (Assoc. Provost, Tufts University) outlined how their education and careers evolved, providing insights into their background as Asians in America, personal choices and changes they made, and career opportunities they were able to capitalize on. Seminar co-hosted with the Liberty Mutual Group.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=4607

Coffee Talks
Informal networking sessions for NAAAPBoston members held about monthly and focused around a particular topic such as “Is an MBA Right for You?” and “Breaking Through the Bamboo Ceiling”.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=4490

Having a Powerful Presence
Christina Chan led an interactive workshop about what presence is and why it’s important, and then helped the group explore their own presence, situations where they felt lacking in presence, and what presence they would like to have.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=4287

The Guiding Light: Effectively Networking and Finding Mentors
Workshop co-host Putnam Investments provided veteran speakers on the subject and techniques of networking. They outlined some rules of networking such as being open minded, prepared, realistic, committed and determined to do whatever it takes, and covered the 7 competencies of networking and relationship building.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=4012

Job Offers and Negotiations
Workshop delivered by King & Bishop, a NAAAPBoston Corp. Sponsor. Senior Consultant Douglas Horbal outlined a six-step process for evaluating job offers and arriving at a decision. Several NAAAPBoston members who have used the process shared their successful experiences.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=3882

The Impact of China on Global Economic Issues
Guest Speaker: Linda Zhang, Vice President and Portfolio Manager for the BlackRock Asset Allocation Fund.
See Recap at: http://www.naaapboston.org/EventRecap.do?id=3777

Power Networking
A series of 3 workshops led by Dale Carnegie Training (Clark Merrill and Pauline Huie): Breakthrough Vision - Leading an Intentional Life; Achieving Success - Breakthrough Human Relational Skills; and Managing Our Careers for Success & Results.

Interactive Resume Workshop: Senior HR representatives from Bentley College, Veritude, and Harvard University gave tips on good resume writing and critiqued member’s resumes.

Fast Networking: This is a high energy and structured workshop designed to help members practice and perfect their networking skills.

Home Buying 101: A panel comprised of a real estate agent, lawyer, mortgage lender, and home inspector gave tips to members on how to purchase a home.

Public Speaking Workshop:

JustSpeak! This workshop helps members overcome the fear of public speaking by providing a supportive atmosphere to help members improve their speaking/presentation skills.

The committee has also organized Speaker/Networking events, such as:

Sam Yoon The City of Boston’s first Asian-American City Councillor

Jane Hyun – Career Strategies for Asians Author of Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling

Vivien Li: The Untold Success Story in 2004 Ms. Li was named by Boston Globe Magazine as the most important person to Boston’s future.

Dinner with Professor Frank H. Wu: NAAAPBoston members discussed race in America with Howard University of Law’s Professor Wu.