November 2018
CAREER: The Multitasking Myth with Debby Herman
More and more people are recognizing that the idea that humans can “multitask” is a myth. But even for those who’ve recognized this reality, there’s a problem — multitasking is still an expectation in many workplaces, and it’s become a habit in day-to-day life. Join Debby Herman as she reviews the neuroscience that shows what’s really happening in our brains when we think we’re multitasking, and what the short-term and long-term effects are on our ability to focus. She’ll discuss…
Find out more »How to Use Video to Build Personal Branding for Yourself or for Your Business with Don Stanley
If you want to truly stand out and connect with your ideal audience, there is no better way to do this than using video. But for many, creating videos for personal or business branding can be intimidating. In this workshop, you will learn how to plan, prepare and shoot videos that are simple and effective and will help you stand out.
Find out more »How tech can fight the opiate addiction crisis: Learn more at Nov. 27 Innovation Network luncheon
Nearly 900 people in Wisconsin died from opioid overdoses in 2017 – more fatalities that year than were claimed by highway accidents. How can technology help to fight this societal scourge? Learn more from a panel of experts at the Tuesday, Nov. 27 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon meeting in Madison. The luncheon will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Madison’s John Nolen Drive. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and the presentation at 12:30…
Find out more »One Visit is Not Enough: Multi-Channel Marketing to Close Interested Buyers with Eagan Heath
Many of us put a great deal of work and budget into earning that first website visit from a new prospective buyer, whether through SEO, a Google ad, a Facebook ad or another channel. But what happens after that visitor leaves your website without converting that first time? Get Found Madison agency owner Eagan Heath will discuss how to make your online marketing channels work together to bring sales to the finish line
Find out more »December 2018
UW-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute topic at Dec. 6 Tech Council event in Wauwatosa
The transition to “Industry 4.0” in manufacturing and related businesses will be discussed by industry and academic experts at the Thursday, Dec. 6 luncheon meeting of the Tech Council Innovation Network in Wauwatosa. The product of support from industry partners and the university, UW-Milwaukee’s multi-disciplinary Connected Systems Institute will focus on the industrial internet of things. It blends expertise from UW-Milwaukee’s Lubar School of Business, its College of Engineering and Applied Science and its School of Information Studies. Panelists so…
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