Events and Workshops Question Title * 1. How many WEST events have you attended in the past year? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 or more Question Title * 2. Please rank the following types of events according to how they interest you? (1 = most interesting) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Award Ceremonies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Networking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Panel Discussions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Presentations/Speaker Events 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Silent Auctions and/or Raffles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sit-down Dinners at Hotels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Workshops Question Title * 3. Please rank the following time periods for events according to preference? (1 = most preferred) 1 2 3 4 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. 1 2 3 4 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1 2 3 4 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 1 2 3 4 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Question Title * 4. I would consider attending WEST events in the following locations. Yes No Maybe/Depends Boston Boston Yes Boston No Boston Maybe/Depends Cambridge Cambridge Yes Cambridge No Cambridge Maybe/Depends Waltham Waltham Yes Waltham No Waltham Maybe/Depends Worcester Worcester Yes Worcester No Worcester Maybe/Depends Please list any other areas you would prefer events to be held (For example: Providence, Nashua, North Shore) Question Title * 5. Considering WEST membership, which best describes you? I am currently a WEST member I was a member in the past I am not and have never been a WEST member Question Title * 6. Membership follow up questions:If you are a member, what do you see as the major benefits?If you are not a member, what would motivate you to become a member? Question Title * 7. Considering price/cost, which do you prefer? To pay more for an annual membership and less per event To pay less for an annual membership and more per event Question Title * 8. What do you find most valuable about attending WEST events/workshops? What would make WEST events/workshops more valuable? Question Title * 9. What issues distract you from and/or preoccupy you in terms of developing your STEM career that you would like to see covered in a WEST educational event? Think in terms of daily frustrations, areas that pose a particular challenge for you, skills you believe you will need to advance as a leader, or other opportunities for personal growth. Question Title * 10. Check any of the following topics that you would be likely to attend as a WEST educational event on that theme: Academia to industry Alternative careers using your science and technical skills Becoming a leader Building a business vision Communication and personality styles Cross-cultural dynamics Delegation Developing a business plan Developing a personal vision Developing a Pitch and Pitching to Venture Capitalists Effective networking Entrepreneurship 101 Finance/Accounting Fundraising for a profit/non-profit startup Getting on a board (non-profit and profit) panel discussion Giving and receiving feedback Home/work balance Influence without authority LEAN Learning to say no Management 101 Managing information overload Managing up Marketing/Market research Personal branding Presentation skills Project management Stakeholder management Strategic versus tactical thinking Team leadership Time management Transitioning back to work after a break Understanding the difference between mentoring/coaching/sponsorship and how to find individuals to support your career Virtual team management Women VC panel discussion Please provide suggestions for future events Done