/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 13:04:51 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/usf_ctpe_offers_basic_economic_development_course.aspxThis fall, USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education will host the 48th annual Basic Economic Development Course.Tatiana Del ValleTue, 30 Apr 2024 10:29:41 USF Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education Offering Basic Economic Development Course This FallThis fall, USF’s Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education will host the 48th annual Basic Economic Development Course.a group of people sit and discuss a topic at last years basic economic development course/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/usf_ctpe_offers_basic_economic_development_course.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/corporate-training-and-professional-education-instructor-jay-powers-gives-insightful-presentation.aspxThe event GROW Pasco 2024 was the backdrop for retired Colonel and 91���� instructor Jay Powers, wherein he guided entrepreneurs and leaders toward success earlier this month using the expertise he developed as a U.S. Army Green Beret and leader within the Joint Special Operations Community.Tatiana Del ValleThu, 28 Mar 2024 13:01:42 Corporate Training and Professional Education Instructor Jay Powers Gives Insightful Presentation on Leadership and SuccessThe event GROW Pasco 2024 was the backdrop for retired Colonel and 91���� instructor Jay Powers, wherein he guided entrepreneurs and leaders toward success earlier this month using the expertise he developed as a U.S. Army Green Beret and leader within the Joint Special Operations Community.Jay Powers speaking at the podium at the GROW Pasco 2024 event/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/corporate-training-and-professional-education-instructor-jay-powers-gives-insightful-presentation.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/a-reminder-to-be-thankful.aspxSpring brought the ongoing pandemic along with many life-altering modifications. Then, summer saw social divisions resurface and escalate. And fall culminated in a contentious election season. Despite its challenging nature, however, 2020 has reminded me of the blessings I’m thankful for.Mark KoulianosMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 A Reminder to Be Thankful - Even in 2020!Spring brought the ongoing pandemic along with many life-altering modifications. Then, summer saw social divisions resurface and escalate. And fall culminated in a contentious election season. Despite its challenging nature, however, 2020 has reminded me of the blessings I’m thankful for.Rows of people sitting in an audience clapping. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/a-reminder-to-be-thankful.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resilience-in-2021.aspxLife, whether in the personal or professional arena, requires resilience—and always will. It’s just that 2020 made it crystal clear. We were suddenly prone to drastic conditions beyond our control. What we could control, however, was our response.Mark KoulianosMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Resilience in 2021, Resilience AlwaysLife, whether in the personal or professional arena, requires resilience—and always will. It’s just that 2020 made it crystal clear. We were suddenly prone to drastic conditions beyond our control. What we could control, however, was our response.Woman posing in business attire with arms crossed. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resilience-in-2021.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-upskill-their-emotional-intelligence.aspxYou’ve worked hard to launch your engineering career. But in order to do your best work — and rise to the top – it’s time to develop your emotional intelligence.Emily YoungTue, 09 May 2023 11:36:13 Why Engineers Should Upskill Their Emotional IntelligenceYou’ve worked hard to launch your engineering career. But in order to do your best work — and rise to the top – it’s time to develop your emotional intelligence.A man and woman comforting another man/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-engineers-should-upskill-their-emotional-intelligence.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/whats-the-managers-role-in-implementing-lean-principles.aspxAs a manager, you play an integral role in the successful implementation of Lean principles within your organization. These methods have revolutionized businesses by improving processes, increasing efficiency, and driving down costs while helping to secure market position and customer loyalty.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 21 Mar 2023 11:18:43 What's the Manager's Role in Implementing Lean Principles?As a manager, you play an integral role in the successful implementation of Lean principles within your organization. These methods have revolutionized businesses by improving processes, increasing efficiency, and driving down costs while helping to secure market position and customer loyalty.A woman writing something on a white board/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/whats-the-managers-role-in-implementing-lean-principles.aspxLeadership and Management,Process Improvement/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-great-managers-listen-to-employee-feedback.aspxManagers are being tasked with not only driving results but attracting and retaining talented individuals for their teams. One of the best ways managers can drive growth for their company and satisfaction for their employees is listening and actively seeking feedback.Alyssa BirchfieldTue, 17 Jan 2023 11:34:02 Why Great Managers Listen to Employee FeedbackManagers are being tasked with not only driving results but attracting and retaining talented individuals for their teams. One of the best ways managers can drive growth for their company and satisfaction for their employees is listening and actively seeking feedback.Two people in business attire talking to each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/why-great-managers-listen-to-employee-feedback.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/much-to-be-thankful-for.aspxI love Thanksgiving! Isn’t it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it—turkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I’m not the only one, am I?)—are more than okay with me.Mark KoulianosTue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Much to Be Thankful ForI love Thanksgiving! Isn’t it awesome that our nation designates a day for us to collectively count our blessings? And the traditions that come with it—turkey and trimmings, football, and a nice nap on the couch (I’m not the only one, am I?)—are more than okay with me.A stone street in Greece surrounded by white buildings with blue doors and windows/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/much-to-be-thankful-for.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/4-skills-new-managers-should-master.aspxBeing promoted to management can be a thrilling experience. It’s a vote of confidence in your abilities and can be a testament to the work you’ve done for the company. Along with the promotion, though, should come a shift in mindset about your approach to work.Travis RathboneTue, 05 Jul 2022 10:48:48 4 Skills New Managers Should MasterBeing promoted to management can be a thrilling experience. It’s a vote of confidence in your abilities and can be a testament to the work you’ve done for the company. Along with the promotion, though, should come a shift in mindset about your approach to work.A group of people sitting around a table having a discussion/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/4-skills-new-managers-should-master.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-is-collaborative-leadership-and-how-can-it-improve-your-workplace.aspxMillennials and Gen Z now make up more than half the U.S. workforce, and by 2030, all members of the Baby Boom generation will have reached retirement age. Among the many changes ushered in by this generational shift is a move toward collaborative leadership styles instead of top-down management – and it’s transforming the culture of work.Jen CarlevattiTue, 05 Apr 2022 13:24:45 What is Collaborative Leadership, and How Can It Improve Your Workplace?Millennials and Gen Z now make up more than half the U.S. workforce, and by 2030, all members of the Baby Boom generation will have reached retirement age. Among the many changes ushered in by this generational shift is a move toward collaborative leadership styles instead of top-down management – and it’s transforming the culture of work.A woman speaking to a group sitting around a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/what-is-collaborative-leadership-and-how-can-it-improve-your-workplace.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-can-you-improve-employee-retention-during-the-great-resignation.aspxCall it the Big Quit, the Worker Reshuffle, or the Great Reset, we are in the middle of a seismic change in the workforce that’s giving employers ample reasons to be anxious.Leigh PerkinsTue, 22 Feb 2022 10:21:57 How Can You Improve Employee Retention During the Great Resignation?Call it the Big Quit, the Worker Reshuffle, or the Great Reset, we are in the middle of a seismic change in the workforce that’s giving employers ample reasons to be anxious.A woman in a denim shirt sitting at a desk with a laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/how-can-you-improve-employee-retention-during-the-great-resignation.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/corporate-partnerships-that-go-the-distance.aspxAs a board member of the National Council for Continuing Education & Training, I recently had the privilege to sit for an interview with The EvoLLLution, a publication devoted to advancing higher education. I offered a philosophical track that continuing education units can take to establish long-term training agreements.Mark KoulianosTue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Corporate Partnerships That Go the DistanceAs a board member of the National Council for Continuing Education & Training, I recently had the privilege to sit for an interview with The EvoLLLution, a publication devoted to advancing higher education. I offered a philosophical track that continuing education units can take to establish long-term training agreements.A group of people sitting in an audience watching a presentation/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/corporate-partnerships-that-go-the-distance.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/learning-from-failure-how-to-overcome-leadership-challenges.aspxAs a workplace leader, you’re called on for more than just spearheading projects and assigning tasks. Your employees lean on you to foster a positive, structured workplace that promotes productivity and success.Daniel GoodsonTue, 19 Oct 2021 15:27:48 Learning from Failure: How to Overcome Leadership ChallengesAs a workplace leader, you’re called on for more than just spearheading projects and assigning tasks. Your employees lean on you to foster a positive, structured workplace that promotes productivity and success.A woman looking at a full pathway from start to finish/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/learning-from-failure-how-to-overcome-leadership-challenges.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/my-turn-as-a-mentor.aspxI recently received a letter from a former associate. In it, she expressed immense gratitude for my role in both her professional and personal development. She said that I helped her to identify her strengths, which allowed her to confidently advance in, what remains, a successful career.Mark KoulianosThu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 My Turn as a MentorI recently received a letter from a former associate. In it, she expressed immense gratitude for my role in both her professional and personal development. She said that I helped her to identify her strengths, which allowed her to confidently advance in, what remains, a successful career.A woman and a man dressed in business attire looking at a laptop together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/my-turn-as-a-mentor.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-steps-to-successfully-step-into-a-sales-leadership-role.aspxThe career climb to a sales leadership position has a particularly steep learning curve compared to other fields. In sales, you’re used to being highly in control of your individual performance and the outcome, but that all changes when you find yourself stepping into a leadership role.Daniel GoodsonTue, 07 Sep 2021 13:26:26 6 Tips to Successfully Step Into a Sales Leadership RoleThe career climb to a sales leadership position has a particularly steep learning curve compared to other fields. In sales, you’re used to being highly in control of your individual performance and the outcome, but that all changes when you find yourself stepping into a leadership role.A group of people sitting at a table having a meeting/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-steps-to-successfully-step-into-a-sales-leadership-role.aspxLeadership and Management,Sales and Marketing/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/mentoring-do-you-need-it.aspxWhen business magnate Richard Branson entered the airlines industry in the 1980s, he recognized guidance was necessary for such a major undertaking. He sought out Sir Freddie Laker, an innovative entrepreneur in his own right, who’d started Laker Airways in 1966.Mark KoulianosTue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Mentoring: Do You Need It? Can You Provide It?When business magnate Richard Branson entered the airlines industry in the 1980s, he recognized guidance was necessary for such a major undertaking. He sought out Sir Freddie Laker, an innovative entrepreneur in his own right, who’d started Laker Airways in 1966.Two women dressed in business attire looking at a computer/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/mentoring-do-you-need-it.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-in-times-of-change.aspxAs Executive Director of USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, I customarily use this blog space to offer my take on leadership in the workforce. This time around, I’d like to speak to my recent interview with The EvoLLLution, an online newspaper devoted to the advancement of higher education.Mark KoulianosThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Continuing Education in Times of ChangeAs Executive Director of USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, I customarily use this blog space to offer my take on leadership in the workforce. This time around, I’d like to speak to my recent interview with The EvoLLLution, an online newspaper devoted to the advancement of higher education.Woman wearing headphones sitting with her laptop and notebook open/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-in-times-of-change.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/types-of-corporate-training-programs.aspxIf your company is one of the 83% of organizations planning or already offering corporate training programs this year, your participation could put you on the pathway to advancement. You’ll gain new competencies and a competitive advantage for promotions.Leigh PerkinsTue, 06 Jul 2021 10:47:00 Types of Corporate Training ProgramsIf your company is one of the 83% of organizations planning or already offering corporate training programs this year, your participation could put you on the pathway to advancement. You’ll gain new competencies and a competitive advantage for promotions.A group of people sitting in chairs with one person raising their hand/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/types-of-corporate-training-programs.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/recharge-with-a-summer-vacation.aspxWith schools on break, sunny weather, and numberless options for fun, summer is the quintessential season for a vacation. This means it may be an opportunity to step away from your work for some needed relaxation.Mark KoulianosTue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Letter From the Director: Recharge With a Summer VacationWith schools on break, sunny weather, and numberless options for fun, summer is the quintessential season for a vacation. This means it may be an opportunity to step away from your work for some needed relaxation.A dachshund wearing sunglasses lying in the sand at the beach/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/recharge-with-a-summer-vacation.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/gen-z-in-the-workplace-transforming-the-workforce.aspxThe oldest members of Gen Z, known colloquially as Zoomers, have already entered the workplace. Over the next decade, 60 million members will follow suit, transforming the workforce with their values, expectations, and goals.Barbara GreenTue, 22 Jun 2021 10:08:41 Gen Z in the Workplace: Transforming the WorkforceThe oldest members of Gen Z, known colloquially as Zoomers, have already entered the workplace. Over the next decade, 60 million members will follow suit, transforming the workforce with their values, expectations, and goals.Two employees sitting at their computers in an office/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/gen-z-in-the-workplace-transforming-the-workforce.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/a-message-to-graduates.aspxCongratulations to the Class of 2021! The 91����, as well as many other institutions of higher education, held its spring commencement earlier this month.Mark KoulianosThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 A Message to Graduates: Your Learning Has Just CommencedCongratulations to the Class of 2021! The 91����, as well as many other institutions of higher education, held its spring commencement earlier this month.An employee being introduced to the team in their workplace. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/a-message-to-graduates.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/remote-hiring-and-onboarding.aspxWhile the economy recovers and—as a result—hiring numbers increase, social-distancing efforts remain in place in many work settings to mitigate the pandemic’s infection rate. Large numbers of employees—used to the usual Monday-Friday office routine—operate, for now, from home.Mark KoulianosThu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Remote Hiring and Onboarding Now in PlayWhile the economy recovers and—as a result—hiring numbers increase, social-distancing efforts remain in place in many work settings to mitigate the pandemic’s infection rate. Large numbers of employees—used to the usual Monday-Friday office routine—operate, for now, from home.Three people having a virtual meeting with each other./continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/remote-hiring-and-onboarding.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/getting-it-right-from-the-start.aspxMeaningful employee engagement begins the moment personnel are hired. The concept of onboarding has evolved in the workplace. Not so long ago, it consisted of a day or two of filling out paperwork, a tour of the premises, and co-worker introductions.Mark KoulianosFri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Employee Engagement — Getting it Right From the StartMeaningful employee engagement begins the moment personnel are hired. The concept of onboarding has evolved in the workplace. Not so long ago, it consisted of a day or two of filling out paperwork, a tour of the premises, and co-worker introductions.Man sitting at a desk writing in a notebook. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/getting-it-right-from-the-start.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/managers-guide-how-to-help-a-grieving-employee.aspxAs a manger, you can’t lessen the grief your employees feel, but you can take some important steps that will help them during their recovery from traumatic events in their personal lives.Daniel GoodsonTue, 16 Mar 2021 16:03:35 Managers Guide: How to Help a Grieving EmployeeAs a manger, you can’t lessen the grief your employees feel, but you can take some important steps that will help them during their recovery from traumatic events in their personal lives.A man sitting at his desk with his head down/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/managers-guide-how-to-help-a-grieving-employee.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/employee-engagement-past-and-present.aspxSome of my most treasured memories have been impromptu talks with co-workers in the hallway—or in the break room as I waited for my food to come out of the microwave. These types of experiences go a long way toward employee engagement—an important benchmark for a leader to fulfill.Mark KoulianosFri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Employee Engagement Past and Present: More in Common Than DifferentSome of my most treasured memories have been impromptu talks with co-workers in the hallway—or in the break room as I waited for my food to come out of the microwave. These types of experiences go a long way toward employee engagement—an important benchmark for a leader to fulfill.A group of employees sitting on steps talking to each other. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/employee-engagement-past-and-present.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-as-an-investment.aspxThe belief that our days in the classroom come to a close following high school, trade school, or college is, undoubtedly, a thing of the past. And because change is certain, it’s necessary to instill a mindset of perpetual learning.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Continuing Education as an Investment in YourselfThe belief that our days in the classroom come to a close following high school, trade school, or college is, undoubtedly, a thing of the past. And because change is certain, it’s necessary to instill a mindset of perpetual learning.A person sitting behind a laptop taking notes in their notebook. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-as-an-investment.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-skills-of-successful-project-managers.aspxWhether you chose project management early on or fell into the role later in your career, organization, time management, and planning likely come naturally to you. It’s why you’re a project manager, after all.Jen CarlevattiTue, 19 Jan 2021 13:29:50 5 Skills of Successful Project ManagersWhether you chose project management early on or fell into the role later in your career, organization, time management, and planning likely come naturally to you. It’s why you’re a project manager, after all.Two people standing at a desk with a laptop and a tablet/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-skills-of-successful-project-managers.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-to-recruit-gen-z-employees.aspxNow that millennials are mid-career and you’ve finally figured out how they think, it’s time to focus on the next generational wave: Gen Z. The oldest members of this cohort are already working, and 60 million more will be entering the workforce in the next decade.Jen CarlevattiTue, 12 Jan 2021 15:29:51 How to Recruit Gen Z EmployeesNow that millennials are mid-career and you’ve finally figured out how they think, it’s time to focus on the next generational wave: Gen Z. The oldest members of this cohort are already working, and 60 million more will be entering the workforce in the next decade.A group of people sitting around a table with laptops and cups of coffee/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-to-recruit-gen-z-employees.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.Daniel GoodsonTue, 13 Oct 2020 13:32:52 Five Tips for Conflict Resolution in the WorkplaceLet’s face it: Workplace disagreements are never fun. When those disagreements boil into overt conflict, though, they become downright excruciating. Unchecked conflict can rob your team of its morale, destroy productivity, and create permanent workplace rifts.A group of people sitting at a table and pointing fingers at someone/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/five-tips-for-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/anticipate-prepare-and-decide.aspxThe best leaders constantly strive for peak performance and efficiency. But those ideals are usually held under the premise of “normal” circumstances. What happens when things go sideways?Mark KoulianosTue, 29 Sep 2020 13:18:55 Anticipate, Prepare, and DecideThe best leaders constantly strive for peak performance and efficiency. But those ideals are usually held under the premise of “normal” circumstances. What happens when things go sideways?A group of people sitting and standing around a table looking at a laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/anticipate-prepare-and-decide.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-offering-employee-training-and-development.aspxImplementing an employee training program is a long-term investment in your best resource (people) that can positively impact your bottom line tenfold. From reducing the cost of employee turnover to increasing productivity, here are just a few of the many benefits of offering employee training and development programs.Jen CarlevattiTue, 22 Sep 2020 11:26:13 Benefits of Offering Employee Training and DevelopmentImplementing an employee training program is a long-term investment in your best resource (people) that can positively impact your bottom line tenfold. From reducing the cost of employee turnover to increasing productivity, here are just a few of the many benefits of offering employee training and development programs.A woman standing at the front of a room presenting a monthly budget to a group of people/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-offering-employee-training-and-development.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/tips-for-managing-virtual-teams-successfully.aspxIf you’re an executive or boss in charge of off-site employees, we invite you to embrace the conversion to distance-leading with our tips for managing virtual teams successfully.Leigh PerkinsTue, 08 Sep 2020 14:58:19 Tips for Managing Virtual Teams SuccessfullyIf you’re an executive or boss in charge of off-site employees, we invite you to embrace the conversion to distance-leading with our tips for managing virtual teams successfully.A group of people sitting at a table with a laptop open that has a group of people calling in virtually/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/tips-for-managing-virtual-teams-successfully.aspxLeadership and Management,Project Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams-part-2.aspxThe key to a successful leader is to earn respect—not because of rank or position, but because you are a leader of character.Mark KoulianosTue, 25 Aug 2020 11:55:33 Leaders Earn the Respect of Their Teams, Part IIThe key to a successful leader is to earn respect—not because of rank or position, but because you are a leader of character.A group of women gathered around a table smiling at each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams-part-2.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/choosing-the-right-leadership-styles-in-management.aspxTo be an effective leader, you must possess a management approach that aligns with your own personality, your team, and your organizational objectives.Leigh PerkinsTue, 18 Aug 2020 13:36:13 Choosing the Right Leadership Styles in ManagementTo be an effective leader, you must possess a management approach that aligns with your own personality, your team, and your organizational objectives.A group of four people in an office waving to each other. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/choosing-the-right-leadership-styles-in-management.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams.aspxRespect. Aretha Franklin famously asked for it in song. Rodney Dangerfield went to hilarious lengths to claim he got none. Actually, respect is a big deal. If you’re a manager in any workplace, respect from your team signifies its trust in you.Mark KoulianosTue, 28 Jul 2020 11:41:15 Leaders Earn the Respect of Their TeamsRespect. Aretha Franklin famously asked for it in song. Rodney Dangerfield went to hilarious lengths to claim he got none. Actually, respect is a big deal. If you’re a manager in any workplace, respect from your team signifies its trust in you.A group of women gathered around a table smiling at each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/teamwork-contribute-together-win-together.aspxAs a country, we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic and, in more-recent events, listen to voices calling for civil justice. Both are topics of immense, historic importance and deserving of our attention.Mark KoulianosTue, 30 Jun 2020 11:04:57 Teamwork: Contribute Together, Win TogetherAs a country, we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic and, in more-recent events, listen to voices calling for civil justice. Both are topics of immense, historic importance and deserving of our attention.A group of people working on a project with materials scattered around a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/teamwork-contribute-together-win-together.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/understanding-personality-types-communicating-effectively-in-the-workplace.aspxUnderstanding employees as individuals – each with unique personalities, strengths, and life experiences – is an essential leadership skill. Let’s take a closer look at how leaders can take steps toward understanding personality types and communicating effectively in the workplace.Emily YoungTue, 23 Jun 2020 09:19:23 Understanding Personality Types: Communicating Effectively in the WorkplaceUnderstanding employees as individuals – each with unique personalities, strengths, and life experiences – is an essential leadership skill. Let’s take a closer look at how leaders can take steps toward understanding personality types and communicating effectively in the workplace.A woman drawing a diagram labeled with the words introvert, sensing, intuitive, and extrovert/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/understanding-personality-types-communicating-effectively-in-the-workplace.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/connecting-with-your-people-outside-of-work-roles.aspxNot long after our office began working exclusively from home 11 weeks ago, we initiated a weekly “coffee” video chat for the purpose of connecting socially with one another. The only hard-and-fast rule of the meeting is no one is allowed to talk shop.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 May 2020 10:51:15 Connecting With Your People Outside of Work RolesNot long after our office began working exclusively from home 11 weeks ago, we initiated a weekly “coffee” video chat for the purpose of connecting socially with one another. The only hard-and-fast rule of the meeting is no one is allowed to talk shop.People in business attire holding plates of food and cups of coffee/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/connecting-with-your-people-outside-of-work-roles.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/6-ways-to-improve-employee-wellness-for-productivity.aspxAs a leader in your organization, you’re faced with a tough challenge. How can you maintain productivity (and profitability) when workers are chronically stressed due to COVID-19? The answer is simple: Take care of your employees’ emotional and mental well-being.Emily YoungFri, 22 May 2020 15:20:30 6 Ways to Improve Employee Wellness for ProductivityAs a leader in your organization, you’re faced with a tough challenge. How can you maintain productivity (and profitability) when workers are chronically stressed due to COVID-19? The answer is simple: Take care of your employees’ emotional and mental well-being.A man wearing athletic clothing running on a treadmill/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/6-ways-to-improve-employee-wellness-for-productivity.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Process Improvement,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-reasons-why-you-should-offer-health-insurance-for-employees.aspxIf this article had a moral, it would be that giving your employees health insurance coverage is the right thing to do and, ultimately, beneficial for all concerned parties. It’s kind of like A Christmas Carol in that Ebenezer Scrooge opening his heart was a good thing for him that ultimately saved Tiny Tim.Joe EmersonFri, 08 May 2020 10:21:51 5 Reasons Why You Should Offer Health Insurance for EmployeesIf this article had a moral, it would be that giving your employees health insurance coverage is the right thing to do and, ultimately, beneficial for all concerned parties. It’s kind of like A Christmas Carol in that Ebenezer Scrooge opening his heart was a good thing for him that ultimately saved Tiny Tim.A group of three people sitting together and smiling/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/5-reasons-why-you-should-offer-health-insurance-for-employees.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-encouraging-employees-to-use-vacation-time.aspxResearch on the benefits of encouraging employees to use vacation time shows they’re also a source of improved productivity and profit for businesses and better mental, physical, and financial health for employees. And all that is adrenaline for the economy.Joe EmersonFri, 01 May 2020 09:53:22 Benefits of Encouraging Employees to Use Vacation TimeResearch on the benefits of encouraging employees to use vacation time shows they’re also a source of improved productivity and profit for businesses and better mental, physical, and financial health for employees. And all that is adrenaline for the economy.Two people relaxing in hammocks side by side/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/benefits-of-encouraging-employees-to-use-vacation-time.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leadership-during-crisis.aspxIn a crisis, crucial elements for leadership must exist—and it begins with trust. Having the trust of your team is always critical but, now, the need is certainly amplified.Mark KoulianosWed, 29 Apr 2020 10:38:58 Leadership During CrisisIn a crisis, crucial elements for leadership must exist—and it begins with trust. Having the trust of your team is always critical but, now, the need is certainly amplified.A person in a virtual meeting on their laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leadership-during-crisis.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/movement-mindfulness-and-motivation-how-to-increase-employee-productivity.aspxTo help your team achieve improved outcomes and have less stress doing it, focus on three almost effortless improvements to the modern workplace: Movement, mindfulness, and motivation are how you can increase employee productivity and enhance your team’s everyday experience at work.Leigh PerkinsTue, 24 Mar 2020 10:21:54 Movement, Mindfulness, and Motivation: How to Increase Employee ProductivityTo help your team achieve improved outcomes and have less stress doing it, focus on three almost effortless improvements to the modern workplace: Movement, mindfulness, and motivation are how you can increase employee productivity and enhance your team’s everyday experience at work.A man wearing glasses and a button down shirt carrying a bag on his shoulder/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/movement-mindfulness-and-motivation-how-to-increase-employee-productivity.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/10-tips-for-more-productive-meetings.aspxWe meet to focus skills, talents, and minds on things that bring success. In short, meetings are the heart of corporate communication, so a business that can’t hold productive meetings is akin to a standup comic who can’t write jokes.Joe EmersonFri, 13 Mar 2020 09:34:30 10 Tips for More Productive MeetingsWe meet to focus skills, talents, and minds on things that bring success. In short, meetings are the heart of corporate communication, so a business that can’t hold productive meetings is akin to a standup comic who can’t write jokes.A group of people working together around a table with laptops and paperwork/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/10-tips-for-more-productive-meetings.aspxLeadership and Management,Process Improvement,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-fight-employee-turnover-by-showing-appreciation.aspxIt’s great when the bottom line and golden rule line up. For example, keeping good employees happy is cost-effective, and churn is costly.Joe EmersonTue, 10 Mar 2020 14:18:59 How to Fight Employee Turnover by Showing AppreciationIt’s great when the bottom line and golden rule line up. For example, keeping good employees happy is cost-effective, and churn is costly.A person holding a sticky note that says "thanks" with a smiley face/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-fight-employee-turnover-by-showing-appreciation.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-motivate-employees-with-positive-reinforcement.aspxOne proven approach to getting tangible results from investing in your people: Learn how to motivate employees with positive reinforcement.Joe EmersonFri, 17 Jan 2020 17:41:51 How to Motivate Employees with Positive ReinforcementOne proven approach to getting tangible results from investing in your people: Learn how to motivate employees with positive reinforcement.A group of people sitting at a table with a woman smiling and talking with her hands/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/how-to-motivate-employees-with-positive-reinforcement.aspxLeadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/a-game-changing-tip-for-dealing-with-difficult-customers.aspxSomewhere between “buyer beware” and “the customer is never wrong” is the sweet spot of customer service where you concede that the people you serve are never wrong but gently allow that they are not always right.Joe EmersonFri, 13 Dec 2019 10:26:06 A Game-Changing Tip for Dealing with Difficult CustomersSomewhere between “buyer beware” and “the customer is never wrong” is the sweet spot of customer service where you concede that the people you serve are never wrong but gently allow that they are not always right.A group of three people sitting at a desk wearing headsets, with one man touching his face/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/a-game-changing-tip-for-dealing-with-difficult-customers.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-proven-employee-motivation-strategies.aspxA motivated employee is more engaged, and an engaged employee is more productive. Gallup calculations on the U.S. workplace indicate 34 percent of workers are engaged (a survey high), 13 percent are “actively disengaged” (a new low – in a good way), and that engagement is a key driver of positive business outcomes.Joe EmersonWed, 04 Dec 2019 09:39:55 5 Proven Employee Motivation StrategiesA motivated employee is more engaged, and an engaged employee is more productive. Gallup calculations on the U.S. workplace indicate 34 percent of workers are engaged (a survey high), 13 percent are “actively disengaged” (a new low – in a good way), and that engagement is a key driver of positive business outcomes.A group of people sitting around a table smiling with their fists raised in the air/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/5-proven-employee-motivation-strategies.aspxHuman Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-2.aspxLast month I began an installment of the Essentials of Modern Leadership series by speaking about the importance of culture in the workplace. I’ll now elaborate further with three concluding strategies that, as I’ve found from experience, play key roles in creating a culture of excellence.Mark KoulianosThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Creating a Culture of Excellence (Part 2)Last month I began an installment of the Essentials of Modern Leadership series by speaking about the importance of culture in the workplace. I’ll now elaborate further with three concluding strategies that, as I’ve found from experience, play key roles in creating a culture of excellence.A woman giving a presentation to a group of people sitting at a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-2.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-does-a-leader-look-like.aspxIf you’re reading this post about leadership qualities, you already possess one of the key traits of a leader, which is introspection. Your curiosity about the topic indicates a self-awareness to reflect on your personality, choices, and motivations, and compare them to the ideal.Leigh PerkinsThu, 17 Oct 2019 09:42:12 What Does a Leader Look Like? Identifying Real Leadership QualitiesIf you’re reading this post about leadership qualities, you already possess one of the key traits of a leader, which is introspection. Your curiosity about the topic indicates a self-awareness to reflect on your personality, choices, and motivations, and compare them to the ideal.A man smiling with his arms crossed with a group of people working behind him/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/what-does-a-leader-look-like.aspxLeadership and Management,Professional Development