There's Still Time to Join A 30th Anniversary Women Moving Forward ® Celebration!!!
- Princeton, New Jersey
Thurs. June 18, 2009
Hyatt Hotel
Contact: Susan & John Van Vleet (303.660.5206 or reply to this email) for Details
- Frankfurt, Germany
Thurs. September 10th, 2009
Hilton Hotel
Contact: Susan & John Van Vleet (303.660.5206 or reply to this email) for Details
*any Women Moving Forward Graduate is welcome to attend either celebration*
If you would like to organize your own celebration let us know so we can support you and let our graduates know.
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Public Workshop Schedule
(4/1/09) All prices are in US Dollars 2009 Courses
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP RETREAT
-Make-Up Day
Course Filled Wait List Available May 4-7
May 4
Beaver Creek, CO
$4,500
*WEBINAR*
MANAGING CORPORATE CHANGE© - POSSIBILITY THINKING HOW TO BE CREATIVE IN TIMES OF CHANGE!!!
May 13th, 2009
YOUR COMPUTER
$195 pp by April 29
$295 pp Regular Registration
PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS©
May 19-21
Cincinnati, OH
$3,500
WOMEN MOVING FORWARD®
June 16-18
Princeton, NJ
$2,500 for 2009
WMF® 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER
June 18 6:00 PM
Hyatt Hotel, Princeton, NJ
N/C for grads
PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS©
June 23-25
Lone Tree, CO
$3,500
LEADING PROJECTS THROUGH RELATIONSHIP,
COMMITMENT & PURPOSE©
July 20-24*
Lone Tree, CO
$5,000
LEADING PROJECTS THROUGH RELATIONSHIP,
COMMITMENT & PURPOSE©
July 22-24**
Lone Tree, CO
$3,500
ADVANCED MEN'S COURSE
October 13-15
Vail, CO
$4,500
WOMEN MOVING FORWARD®
October 21-23
Lone Tree, CO
$2,500 for 2009
TRAINING FOR CHANGE AGENTS
November 3-6
Lone Tree, CO
$5,000
PRODUCTION RELATIONSHIPS©
November 17-19
Lone Tree, CO
$3,500
WOMEN MOVING FORWARD®
Dec. 2-4
Lone Tree CO
$2,500 for 2009
*TO INCLUDE A REQUIRED 2-DAY PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP
**FOR THOSE THAT HAVE MET THE PREREQUISITE ATTENDANCE OF PRODUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Spouses and Partners of Course Graduates can attend the Courses for half price
(this offer does not include the Advanced Men's Course or WLR) To register for any course, retreat, or conference, contact our office. We accept MasterCard, Visa & American Express
There is a $500 discount when two or more people attend the same $3,500+ workshop from the same company and location.
You must register together and attend together
All prices are subject to change. No refunds are given
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How To Manage Emotional Reactions To Change Webinar Receives RAVE REVIEWS!!!
"Just
a short note to say thankyou and tell you how valuable I found the
webinar about "emotions to change". The content was very relevant,
immediately useful, and the format was great!!!"
(Operations Plant Manager)
"I
realize I was about to neglect my emotions (again! as usual) as I tried
to use my rational brain to overcome the current situation. Many
thanks for your great reminder. I will now be able to help myself as
well as my team and peers."
(Manager, US based company in Japan)
"Thank you for an enlightening
webinar today!"
(Director of Procurement)
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More Pics. from the Women Moving Forward ® Celebration (Cincinnati, Ohio) 
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 An International View
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In this issue we have a wonderful reply to our article in last month's Newsletter. Nienke Vriezen, a WMF Graduate from The Netherlands, writes about the issues stemming from a local law which has been part of thier constitution since 1815!!!
She reminds us that there are many gray areas and ways around the law including political forces that keep women from the work force.
Thanks to Nienke for her special viewpoint :
Hi Susan,
Here's a Dutch angle:
Article 1 of our constitution (1815): 'Art 1. Allen die zich in Nederland bevinden , worden in gelijke gevallen gelijk behandeld. Discriminatie wegens godsdienst, levensovertuiging, politieke gezindheid, ras, geslacht of op welke grond dan ook, is niet toegestaan.'
Which in rough translation says: All that are present in the Netherlands will be treated equal in equal cases. Discrimination on grounds of religion, life beliefs, political conviction, race, gender or other grounds is not permitted. (And we have case law that includes sexual orientation in this bunch too.)
It's good protection but somehow we still manage to end up with one of the lowest % of female participation in the workforce, many of them working part-time (that is a Legal right in NL too by the way for employees, the burden is on the employer to prove that a job cannot be done in part time). This still has significant effect on pay, as careers that were interrupted or are performed in part time are perceived of lower quality than (typically male) careers that are continuous and full time. It's hard to grasp the "equal cases" part to hold on to if there are differences like this. On our side it's more social perceptions on female roles, participation in the workforce and practicalities of ludicrously priced childcare that we need to work on.
All in all it's still a good article of law to have as article 1, page 1 of the Dutch legal basis, and just to remind parliament it sits in marble in front of the parliament buildings.
(it also leads to interesting legal wrangling on whether there's any type of order in the cases mentioned, how about religious beliefs that lead to gender discrimination? It makes for good public discussion)...
For me the intriguing part is that we've got pretty decent legal coverage but compared to other countries we should really be ashamed about the social and practical forces that seem to keep women out of the work force. Getting coverage is one thing, but what you do with it is another. I have a American lady working in my team and she has 3 kids that are in full daycare (ages 2-6). She gets all kinds of (usually less open) flack about this, insinuating she's a degenerate mother for handing over her kids 5 days a week. Three great boys, when I see them, with an upbringing that I wish more kids in NL would get. Social forces can be a totally different ballgame to change.
Cheers
Nienke
We would love to hear from you as well. Send us an E-mail and let us know how you feel.
Susan Van Vleet, President
Susan Van Vleet Consultants, Inc.
303.660.5206
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Possibility Thinking: How To Be Creative In Times of Change Webinar!!!
(limited to the first 100 Registrants)
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How is it some
people seem to gain advantage from changes that crush others? What is it
they know that you don't? The answer will be told in...
Possibility Thinking: How To Be Creative In Times of Change Webinar!
This
special session will give you the distinctions that
entrepreneurs use to take advantage of whatever circumstances are
thrown at them!!!
Who should attend?
- Anyone directly effected by change
-Anyone who manages people or projects affected by change
-Anyone needing a booster shot from Susan and John
-Anyone experiencing career insecurity
-Those currently looking for a new job
If the swirl of change is driving you nuts register NOW!!!
Important: Attendence at a previous Managing Corporate Change© Webinar is not a requirement. Each topic is independent of the previous topic.
You are invited to attend Managing Corporate Change© - Possibility Thinking: How To Be Creative In Times Of Change Webinar!!! This is the second part of the Managing Corporate Change© Webinar Series.
Location: YOUR COMPUTER
Time: 9am - 10:30am MST
Date: Wednesday May 13th, 2009
We
look forward to your participation in this Webinar! Please feel free to
forward this to anyone you think can benefit from it. Please note EARLY REGISTRATION and DISCOUNTED GROUP RATES ARE AVAILABLE!!!
Pricing
# of Participants Rate
1 $295 per person
2 - 5 $200 per person
6 - 10 $195 per person
*Don't forget there is no charge for car rental, hotel, and meals!!!*
Register By Calling 303.660.5206
We Accept Visa/MasterCard/American Express
Remember Space is limited to 100 people!
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Women Moving Forward ® 30th Anniversary Celebration - Cincinnati, Ohio
(April 16th, 2009)
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On April 16 we had a great 30th Anniversary Celebration for Women Moving Forward® at the Hyatt in Cincinnati. 18 graduates of the course came together to celebrate. 2 Graduates drove from Columbus to be with us and one flew in from The Carolinas! Here are some of the pictures of the celebration. Front Row: Jill Boughten (P & G), Molly Meek (Victoria Secret Corporate), Susan Van Vleet (President, SVVC Inc.), Robin Eslton (Trainer/Distributor, SVVC Inc.), Heather Olivea (P & G)Back Row: John Oswalt (P & G), Heidi Gieger ( P & G), Carol Rubio (formerly P & G), Jane Welling (P & G), Rose Sikorski (Cardinal Health), Beth Emmanuelson (P & G), Collen Kearney (P & G), Karen Anderson (Merril Lynch), John Van Vleet (Vice President, SVVC Inc.), Kate Johnson (P & G) Not Pictured: Roberta Teran (P & G) & Lorrie Tietze (Trainer/Distributor, SVVC Inc.) Beth Emmanuelson (P & G), Collen Kearney (P & G) Lorrie Tietze (Trainer/Distributor, SVVC Inc., Heather Olivea (P & G), & Molly Meek (Victoria Secret Corporate)
 Karen Anderson (Merril Lynch) & Molly Meek (Victoria Secret Corporate)
Susan Van Vleet (President, SVVC Inc.) greeting Jill Boughten (P & G) as the Graduates celebrate!!!
Lorrie Tietze (Trainer/Distributor, SVVC Inc.) & John Oswalt (P & G)
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June 16-18 Hyatt - Princeton, N.J.
Only 4 spaces available
October 21-23 SVVCI Office - Lone Tree, CO
Only 4 spaces available
December 2-4 SVVCI Office - Lone Tree, CO
Only 5 spaces available
As an acknowledgement of our graduates we will discount the cost for your referrals to the 2009 workshops. Your referrals save $1000 so they pay $2500 instead of $3500. To get the discount you must let us know whom you are referring or they must mention your name to get the discounted rate.
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