Events

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption in Tech

Wayfair 4 Copley Place, Boston, MA, United States

Essential for all leaders, this conference highlights the universal impact of disruptions and the need for effective management.From procurement to logistics to IT, the goal of managing the supply chain effectively is to ensure that customer demand is met while driving quality and increasing profitability. In an era of constant disruption, rapid digitization and growing...

Machine Learning in Business | Online Course | MIT CSAIL Alliances

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How can machine learning methods help to influence your business? Taught by industry thought leaders from MIT CSAIL and the MIT Sloan School of Management, the machine learning course will provide a baseline to basic machine learning concepts and take you beyond primary application into effective implementation. The business course will demonstrate ways to develop...

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute Public Service Award Ceremony

Umass Amherst 120 Tillson Farm rd., Amherst, MA, United States

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute Public Service Award recipient: M. Lee Pelton, President & CEO, The Boston Foundation Networking Reception, Hors d’ouevres & Cash Bar *** Program *** Performance by student a cappella group UMass Dynamics *** Networking/Coffee/Dessert Founded in 1971 as the Institute for Governmental Services and later named after its founder, Massachusetts Senate President...

Effective Agile/Scrum in Hybrid & Remote Work Environments

Venture Café Cambridge 1, Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United States

Effective Agile/Scrum in Hybrid & Remote Work Environments: Gain insights into managing Agile/Scrum teams and ensuring productivity and engagement across all settings. Key topics include: Boosting remote team velocity with actionable tips and tricks, navigating the challenges of supervising remote employees - finding the right balance, and utilizing Scrum principles to motivate employees to return...

Effective AGILE/SCRUM In Hybrid & Remote Work Environments

Venture Café Cambridge 1, Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United States

Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to equip you with advanced strategies for managing your Scrum teams, ensuring productivity and engagement across all settings. Key topics include: - Boosting remote Scrum team velocity with actionable tips and tricks. - Navigating the challenges of supervising remote employees—finding the right balance. - Utilizing Scrum...

Bentley University Artificial Intelligence for Business Advantage

Bentley University Waltham, MA, MA, United States

In today's fast-paced business environment, the responsible integration of AI is crucial for competitiveness. Our program equips managers with AI knowledge and strategies to drive innovation. It features a hands-on project component guided by four leading AI faculty, ensuring in-depth learning and practical application.​ Discounts: - Non-profits receive a 50% discount - discount code: NONPROF...

Managing Workplace Diversity for Inclusive Leadership

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Date: April 12th, 2024; 9:00AM-10:30AM ET 9:00-10:30am | Interactive Presentation with Q&A Diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's a cornerstone of innovation. Professor Mateo Cruz's session emphasizes the importance of inclusive leadership. In a world rich with differences, unlocking the power of diversity isn't just a moral imperative; it's a strategic advantage. Learn how inclusive leadership...

Trends in Privacy Litigation and Tips for Minimizing Risks

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Privacy-related litigation has exploded over the past two years, with plaintiffs finding increasingly creative legal theories to bring lawsuits around marketing communications, web tracking technologies, and the processing of personal information more generally. What should organizations understand about recent litigation? What defenses have been successful? How might trends continue? And what can your organization do...

Bentley University Change Management Certification Course

Bentley University Waltham, MA, MA, United States

Mastering Transformation: Leading through Change This program provides leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to effectively lead during times of change. Employing dynamic group exercises, expert-driven discussions and in-depth case studies, the program aims to deliver both a holistic and strategic toolset to leaders looking to fully support their teams through transition. Additionally,...

Mass Tech Leadership Council Member Benefits Overview – April, 2024

Learn about MTLC member benefits and get answers to your membership questionsJoin this session to learn how to get maximum value from your 2024 MTLC Membership. If you're not an MTLC member yet, drop in to learn how you can engage with our amazing community.We're excited to share 2024 programming, advocacy, editorial, and research plans....

Startup Happy Hour with Onshape

PTC 121 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA, United States

​Happy Hour in Boston’s vibrant Seaport District! ​Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! Immerse yourself in Boston's dynamic startup community and connect with local hardware experts and innovative product designers. ​What to Expect: ​Connect with professionals, hardware experts, product designers from the...

The Economic Impact of Higher Education in Massachusetts

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MTF's next Massachusetts at a Crossroads webinar will look at the role of that public and private colleges and universities play in the Commonwealth's economy. Higher education has been a magnet for talent and investment in the state, while building tomorrow's workforce. This conversation will assess where that sector currently finds itself in a post-pandemic...