Professional Women's Networking Group - August Meeting - "Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in Business and Real Life" - August 18

Join the Professional Women's Networking Group of Costa Rica (a division of the Women's Club of Costa Rica) for a PWN workshop on:

"Effective Cross-Cultural Communication in
Business and Real Life"

This workshop will encourage open and honest dialogues on the many challenges encountered when people from different cultures meet and do business. Attendees will share dilemmas, find practical solutions to each perceived conflict, and discuss findings with others who are experiencing similar situations.

Our differences unite and connect us in business and daily life. Join them for this great opportunity to get to know ourselves better.

Beginner English speakers welcome!

FACILITATED BY: 

Ana Hernández, the workshop facilitator, has worked on Diversity and Cross-Cultural issues for over 20 years. In the 90's, she served on the Minority Committee of the National Education Association in Washington D.C., and currently, she works as a coordinator for Study Abroad programs with college students from the USA. She has been published for 12 years in “El Residente,” the Association of Residents of Costa Rica magazine, on a wide range of topics involving Costa Rican culture.

Also during the meeting, the group scholarship drive will be launched and the Coffee with Strangers program will be announced, said the organization.

WHEN:

Saturday  -  August 18, 2012  -  9:30am - 12/noon - with an
Optional (you pay) LUNCH from 12/noon to 1pm (great opportunity to network with members)

WORKSHOP AGENDA:

9:30-10:15am  -  Registration and Networking
10:15-10:30am  -  PWG Announcements (WCCR - Sensational Chair Auction Announcement)
10:30am-12/noon  -  Workshop
12/noon-1pm  -  Adjourn Workshop, Optional Lunch and Networking (lunch at attendee’s expense)

WORKSHOP PRICE:

PWG•WCCR Member - 2,000-colones
Non PWG•WCCR Member - 3,000-colones
Payable in cash at entrance (exact change is appreciated to help with the flow of the line). Registration price includes coffee, tea and water during the workshop. Lunch is at attendee’s expense.

OPTIONAL MEGA YUMMY TIN JO LUNCH AFTER THE WORKSHOP:

Stay for lunch after the workshop to network with members.
* Registration for the optional lunch closes at 9am on Friday - August 17th.
    CHOOSE ONE OF THESE ENTREES:  Meat (Indian Chicken Curry) or Vegetarian
    Plus you get:
    Yam Woon Sen: Bean Thread Noodle Salad with Wood Ears, Peanuts and Herbs
    Jasmine Rice
    Ginger Lemon Grass Lemonade
    Tamarind and Mint Iced Drink
COST: 6,000-colones
* NOTE:  If you've reserved the optional lunch and you are a no-show/need to cancel it after 9am on Friday - August 17th (less than 24 hours before the event) - you must pay for it.
(you MAY still be able to get in on the lunch if you register FAST!!)

WHERE:

TIN JO Restaurant (http://TinJo.com  •  http://facebook.com/TinJoRestaurant -  ON Calle 11 between Avenida 6 and 8 (de la Casa del Tornillo, 100 Oeste/West, 125 Norte/North - San Jose)

COMING FROM THE WEST SIDE:  Go straight up Avenida 10*** until you pass Feraguilar (ceramic tile place) on your left. Turn left at the next corner (Calle 11), and Tin Jo is a block and a half up on the left side.  
***WARNING:  A friend just emailed me that a couple days ago when she attempted to travel down Avenida 10, and at parts (near the restaurant area) it was blocked with road construction so best to go down Avenida 2.  I'm going to verify where that is today and add it here and give an alternative route as it was a nightmare!!!

PARKING DIRECTIONS:
On-street parking is not permitted during the day, there are several parking lots in the immediate vicinity. The parking garage Parqueo Musical on Avenida 6 gives FREE PARKING to guests that have dined at Tin Jo so make sure to bring your Parking Ticket and give it to the Host up front to give it a Validation Stamp (note that especially if there's a large group meeting/gathering - this garage WILL fill up FAST!!!). There is also a parking lot on Calle 11 - 50 meters past/North of the restaurant (on your left). 

REGISTER:

Please help to create the professional event you want to attend by registering which is REQUIRED as space is Limited  -   http://CrossCultureWorkshop.eventbrite.com

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR MOTHER EARTH

If driving, please consider Carpooling/sharing a ride.

Post your need/offer for a ride on the Facebook page

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The PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP (PWG)

The Professional Women’s Networking Group is an interest group of the Women’s Club of Costa Rica (WCCR) which has been active for 70 years serving local communities. PWN has been developed specifically for women of all nationalities to encourage personal and professional development through networking with other professional women and to develop programs to contribute to all women in Costa Rica. PWN is an English speaking group and beginner level English is welcome.

MEMBERSHIP into WCCR is 10,000/year - payable in December (pro-rated if after December.  Membership into PWG is included in the WCCR membership).


WEBSITE:  http://wccr.org/professional-womens-group
FACEBOOK:  http://Facebook.com/pages/Professional-Womens-Network-Womens-Club-of-Costa-Rica/134514626592466
TWITTER:  http://twitter.com/PWNWCCR


ORGANIZATION CONTACT:
Phylliss Crist - 2-268-6130  OR  Christina Marin  -  8-640-6930  /  pwn.wccr@gmail.com

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