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Upcoming 2011 Spring/Summer Programs
April 2011
Coaching for Top Performance - April 19
This program helps those responsible for the performance of others build one of today's most vital management skills...coaching. Be it an immediate staff member or a globally dispersed virtual team, you will learn how to apply proven coaching techniques that motivate and maximize their performance. You will be exposed to the latest research, practical tools and best practices used as you come to understand and personally build your skill to coach in a business environment. Find out more>
Managing a Diverse Organziation - April 20
Being able to manage within a diverse organization is a fundamental criterion for effective leadership in today's changing global work environment. This workshop focuses on the tools, benefits and strategies for effectively managing diversity across all different types of organizations. In addition, participants will gain an understanding how diversity can be a key driver of important organizational outcome such as recruitment/retention, employee development and leadership succession. Find out more>
May 2011
Leadership, Followership and Star Performance - May 2
Participants are introduced to the research of Dr. Robert E. Kelley, management consultant, professor and author of the best-seller "HOW TO BE A STAR AT WORK: Nine Breakthrough Strategies You Need to Succeed" and are provided with an overview of the breakthrough strategies. Particular emphasis is given to the followership and leadership work strategies. Despite negative stereotypes associated with the word 'follower,' learners come to understand in the course that followers play a necessary and critical role in helping the organization achieve its strategic objectives. Find out more>
Cross Organizational Influence - May 3
In one way or another, every major workplace decision and project is influenced by organizational politics. This course illuminates a rarely discussed topic and offers concrete and practical tips for achieving personal, professional and organizational success. It includes the use of influence at all levels of an organization, with chances to practice making a persuasive formal presentation and capitalize on an impromptu opportunity to advance an agenda. Find out more>
C-Level Communications - May 4
Presenting to executives is simply not the same as presenting to next-level managers or technical peers-the rules and expectations are entirely different. To be effective with this audience and in this environment, a unique set of skills and strategies are required. C-Level Communications examines the use of your influence at the senior-most levels of an organization, focusing on formal presentations, impromptu discussions and written communication. Find out more>
Interviewing for Success - May 10
This program has been specifically developed to train professionals in navigating structured selection processes. The training follows an intensive and comprehensive format, introducing and developing conceptual and practical understanding of competencies, behavioral based interviewing and other components of selection processes from both a job-seeker's and a hiring manager's perspective. Find out more>
Engaged Leadership for Experienced Managers - May 11
This program covers a wide variety of leadership topics, including the concepts of employee engagement, designed to help participants become more effective engaged leaders and better understand the importance of their role in the organization. Gain a better understanding of how to lead others more effectively by gaining a better understanding of different leadership concepts, as well as, practical applications. Find out more>
Project Management Essentials - May 11-12
Offered through our partner, PMCentersUSA, this intensive two-day course allows you to analyze your own management and leadership styles, compare them to modern techniques and principles, and strengthen your ability to lead others to project success. Find out more>
Project Leadership - May 25-26
Offered through our partner, PMCentersUSA, this two-day course prepares you to immediately start to implement the principles and techniques of modern project management within your organization or improve those already implemented. Find out more>
June 2011
Accredited Investment Fiduciary� Capstone Program -
June 6
Offered in partnership with Fi360, the AIF Capstone program format combines a day of face-to-face instruction with access to our Web-based AIF program. Students complete coursework online and attend a scheduled, one-day training session that offers students an opportunity to discuss course concepts with instructors and fellow students. Find out more>
Project Scope and Quality Management - June 8-9
Offered through our partner, PMCentersUSA, this two-day course provides accepted and proven principles and techniques for the management of scope and quality in projects to assure project success in terms of schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. Find out more>
Management and Leadership Program (MLP): A program for future leaders - June 26-July 7
This program is a unique opportunity for both domestic and international undergraduate students, as well as young professionals, to study under renowned professors, gain essential business skills, interact with other cultures, and explore the operations of American and global companies. Participation in the MLP significantly enhances one's university experience both academically and culturally. Find out more>
Management and Leadership in Education Program -
June 27-30
Engage in a life-changing leadership opportunity. Combining expertise from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business and School of Education, the Management and Leadership in Education Program (MLE) provides education and non-profit leaders with organizational theory and develops this theory across local, national, and global contexts during a one-week intensive residential program. Find out more>
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