December 2012

We're really sad to see that this Nov. 12, 2012, program on mental health and gu...

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-12-17 11:37

We're really sad to see that this Nov. 12, 2012, program on mental health and gun violence is timely again. But we hope in some small way this can help push forward the important national discussion: http://audio.commonwealthclub.org/audio/podcast/cc_20121101_gunviolencepanel.mp3 Read more »

This week at The Commonwealth Club of California: TUESDAY • Donald Berwick: Is a...

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2012-12-17 11:33

This week at The Commonwealth Club of California: TUESDAY • Donald Berwick: Is a Bright Future for Health Care Possible?, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY • Design Alert: Blue Is the Next Green (this program is cancelled) And that's it for 2012. We'll be too groggy from eggnog (making us more noggy than groggy) and preparing for a really spectacular 2013. Check out our lineup for January and February: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events Read more »

Lost in the Wash

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Fri, Jan 11 2013 - 12:00pm

Lost in the Wash: Communications and Branding in the “Post-Green Age”
William Brent, Executive Vice President, Energy, Cleantech and Sustainability, Weber ShandwickAron Cramer, President and CEO, BSRDara O’Rourke, Co-founder, Good Guide, Associate Professor, UC Berkeley
Today, items from hand soap to tomatoes are labeled as “eco-friendly” or “sustainable,” but if everything is green, nothing really is. Read more »

Adventures in Cross-Cultural Etiquette: How to Avoid Faux Pas in Social and Business Situations

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Thu, Jan 31 2013 - 6:00pm

Adventures in Cross-Cultural Etiquette: How to Avoid Faux Pas in Social and Business Situations
Syndi Seid, Founder, Advanced Etiquette
Come gain tips on how to feel confident meeting anyone from anywhere in the world – advice that can help you win friends, influence people and close deals. Seid is a world-leading expert on international business and social etiquette and protocol. Read more »