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Learn & Grow Series: Problem Solving Workshop
Learn about the creative process utilized by visual artists and its applications in everyday problem solving in a dynamic workshop.
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, July 14, 2018 · 10am - 12:30pm EDT
Location
The Office Coffee Shop 402 S Lafayette Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067
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About this event
Learn about the creative process utilized by visual artists and its applications in everyday problem solving in a dynamic Learn & Grow workshop at the Office Coffee Shop on July 14th. The L&G series is designed to investigate various professional skills through moderated panel discussions with successful leaders. The workshop, which will include lunch, will be led by the dPOP Team, Henry Tanaka and Jocelyn Chen. The series is presented by the National Association of Asian American Professional’s Detroit chapter, www.naaapdetroit.org.
dPOP!, a company focused on bringing creativity and collaboration to workplaces was launched in 2013 in downtown Detroit. Born from the experience of designing Quicken Loans' award-winning office spaces, dPOP! provides businesses with innovative opportunities and inspiration to make their offices more fun and functional. dPOP! – standing for People, Office and Places – is part of the Rock Ventures Family of Companies. The dPOP! team has been heavily involved in design and facilities management in downtown Detroit, creating off-the-chart offices in the Compuware Building, Chase Tower, M@dison and, more recently, the Chrysler House. A full portfolio of dPOP!'s work is available on www.dpopculture.com.
Henry Tanaka is currently an Academic Dean for the Division of Art, Design and Humanities at Oakland Community College. He has been with the college for 24 years serving in various roles including Professor of Art and Department Chair of Humanities. He has received numerous accolades for leadership and teaching.
Jocelyn Chen is the principle of Jocelyn Chen Design and the founder of the not-for-profit organization DesignConnect. She was the Operations Director of GM China Design located in Shanghai, then served as the Chief of Staff for the VP of Design at General Motors until 2016.
Please visit www.naaapdetroit.org/event/180714-l-g for event details and register by July 12. Feel free to message us directly at contact@naaapdetroit.org.
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About the organizer
The National Association of Asian American Professionals, Detroit is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote and support the professional advancement and personal development of its members through:
Sponsoring leadership and business skills workshops and seminars
Developing networking opportunities
Providing professional mentoring and coaching
Partnering with corporations to support their diversity initiatives and Asian representation
The membership includes a diverse group of Asian ethnicities, who have various educational backgrounds from business and marketing to science, engineering and technology. Our professionals work in multiple industries that include finance, consulting, technology, manufacturing, legal, academia, and government.