2009 Planning Workshop

2009 – Planning In Chaotic Times


A Proactive, Practical Strategy Workshop
To recession-proof your business and see the glass half full


Ready! Set! Design Yourself a Great 2009

Too busy to plan? Hate to plan? In these chaotic economic times it is essential to be in the driver’s seat of your business. In just one, focused morning, you can take the steering wheel and create your roadmap for the year.

Don't let the year just happen - set it up for success!


The workshop will include:

1. Review of 2008
2. Development of what you are really willing to commit to for 2009
3. Differentiate between hopes and reality
4. Itemization of what needs to happen each quarter
5. The resources needed to accomplish the objectives – and how to get them
6. What can go wrong? What is in the way?
7. Know when to push through and be creative, and when to adjust your goals


Space is limited and the workshops will fill up fast, so call now to reserve your seat:

Dates:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 OR Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Time:
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location:
Acapulco Restaurant, 722 N. Pacific Ave, Glendale, CA 91203

Fee:
$250. Discount for 2 or more from same company.

Find out how to Save up to 40% - Email pfield@fieldworks.net or Call 818.243.4864

Includes:
FREE Workbook OR CD if you prefer to bring your computer
FREE Lunch

“An extraordinary experience, well worth the effort required to pry my fingers off an already extensive to-do list. Pauline provided the space, structure and inspiration to create a specific action plan for making my goals a viable reality” – Ria Severance, Business Owner/Participant


“The FieldWorks seminar made me feel like 2008 would be a walk in the park. Pauline helped me clarify and prioritize business and personal goals. The process facilitated development of a marketing/expansion plan composed of do-able components. I stopped feeling overwhelmed by business commitments, and decided that 2008 could really include a personal life.”
-Marta Stern, Managing Partner, Stern & Associates LLC.



RSVP Now to register before it sells out

Call 818.243.4864



The Presenter - PAULINE FIELD

Pauline Field, Senior Consultant and Chief Operating Officer of International FieldWorks, Inc., a global management consulting agency, is responsible for the assignments and management of some 900 senior professionals throughout the world. A consultant for over twenty years, her specialties are performance improvement, conflict resolution, business development and executive coaching. She has consulted with major corporations, not-for-profit organizations, small companies and government agencies worldwide.

She has redesigned companies, department by department, kept companies out of the courts through resolution of conflicts, and assisted executives in growing and expanding their businesses. Her understanding of business comes both from academic training and from the practical experience of having been an employee, contractor, vendor and owner. It has also allowed her to develop her leadership and consensus building skills.

She has published numerous articles and CDs on business practices and management skills, has appeared on a number of radio and television shows and is a sought after speaker. The world’s largest privately-funded direct relief organization appointed her as Advisor to their Refocusing Committee. Her Bachelor’s degree is from California State University, Northridge and she completed her post-graduate work at Cornell University in New York.

She was honored as Businesswoman of the Year for Empowerment by California State legislators and is active in the community.


International FieldWorks, Inc. – Creating the Future of Your Organization … Now

Design Pod Holiday Shop Sale

22 of LA's hottest up and coming designers are having a holiday sale Wed Nov 19, 2008. Get exclusive holiday designer gear from spacey tees, unique fine art pieces, letterpressed cards, exquisite handcrafted jewelry to personal cooking lessons. Don't miss the 2nd Annual LA Design Pod Holiday Shop Sale!

7-10pm
Spring Arts Tower
453 S Spring St, LA, CA 90013

Jonathan

every shot of Jonathan looks like this- has anyone seen him stand still lately?

Feb at Fresh Pressed 2

More photos...



Andi hard at work...

David working on his t-shirt with Monika watching...

Jonathan- the hardest working guy on Hollywood Blvd

Andi, Monika, Christen, and a couple of cool dudes (friends of Andi's)

February Fresh Pressed

First batch of photos from our fun at Fresh Pressed...

Chirsten's adorable design print test...

Alicia- pretty in pink

Mingling

Dennis (new to the Pod) and Paula

March Pod meeting at Hip Cooks Culver City!

First off, congratulations to Monika for opening her westside Hip Cooks location and landing an angel investor!

We're going to take advantage of our small window of opportunity and have or March Pod meeting at Hip Cooks Culver City. www.hipcooks.com

We'll do something small and simple (more details to come) while catching up with everyone.

Thank you to Monika in advance!

Great time last night at Fresh Pressed!

I really enjoyed seeing the big turn out last night at Fresh Pressed! Big thank you to Jonathan for being so accomodating and wonderful in general. Jonathan- you've created an amazing space for creativity and community- you are visionary and heroic- and a super nice guy.
I'll post photos of last night soon!

Design Pod Logo Contest!

(I had to get you here one way or another!)

We're holding a contest to see who can come up with the best logo for Design Pod. The winning logo will be featured printed on t-shirts and canvas totes and featured prominently on our blog with design credit.

The design may also appear on http://www.designspongeonline.com/ in conjunction with Grace's visit some time in March.

The goal is to capture the spirit of our Pod group with an eye toward future growth and expansion.

You can submit as many design as you like.

Have a cool concept but don't fancy yourself a designer? No problem. Submit whatever you have.

Entries can be submitted via email to Beth or posted on the blog.

All designs must be sumbitted by March 17 via email or in person at the March 19 Pod meeting.
The shy ones may submit anonymously.

We'll post all the designs at the March Pod meeting and cast votes into a box. The winner will be announced on the blog the following day.

There is so much talent in this group I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Post questions or comments here or shoot an email.

Good luck!