Skills Building Opportunities for Rising Leaders

Young Professionals Network is pleased to partner with The Leader’s Edge/Leader’s By Design, one of the region’s top leadership development consulting firms, to provide several skills building seminars for young professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. These events are hosted by Independence Blue Cross and are open to YPN members and non-YPN members.

The next professional development program to be held on November 24, 2008 will focus on The Importance of a Mentor and will be presented by Nila G. Betof, the Chief Operating Officer of The Leader’s Edge.

This session will clarify the importance of identifying a mentor and explain how to cultivate the relationship. Participants will learn about the different roles, expectations and outcomes of the mentoring relationship. Topics covered in this session include: identifying a mentor, preparing for mentor meetings, establishing goals and parameters for your mentor experience and facilitating your own learning and development.

The first seminar was presented by Molly D. Shepard, President & CEO, The Leader’s Edge and introduced the concept of strategic networking and how making the right contacts will help you achieve personal, professional and organizational goals.

Upcoming Professional Development programs in 2009 will include: Business Etiquette and Dressing for the Part (Impact & Presence) and Career Development: Taking Control of Your Own Career.

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is a professional development program that gives young business people the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, share common interests and give back to the community. At monthly events, business leaders, public officials and industry experts provide attendees with insight into relevant issues and tips on how to advance their careers. YPN, through its initiatives, strives to provide its members with professional development, not only with its monthly networking events, but with interactive programs.

To learn more about the Young Professionals Network, visit www.ypnphilly.com.