Law & Ethics : How to do it the right way the first time

Faculty: Drew Sorrell, J.D., MBA

 This module has been approved for 2.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

• Current critical issues in management and technology
• Cyber law, rights of privacy
• Management's control of employee behavior

Faculty: Mark Johnston, Ph.D.  

• Connecting your business to your customer using best practices from successful companies
• Translating market trends into successful strategic marketing plans

Faculty: Kyle Meyer, Ph.D., CPA

• Using budgets in planning and controlling firm activities
• Using accounting information for internal decision making
• Understanding financial statements
• Analyzing financial information

Understanding Your Organizations Cash Flow and Financial Health

Faculty: Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D., CFA

• An examination of th e short, long and complete cash cycle of the organization
• Effectively utilizing the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows to evaluate the organization's historical performance and as forecasting tools

Faculty: Rick Bommelje, Ed.D.

• Learn how the power of listening is essential for 'great' leadership
• Become equipped with key listening behaviors to add to your existing leadership success system

Faculty: Tim Flanagan, MA

This module has been approved for 2.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

• Discover ways to leverage conflict for positive results
• Learn and practice constructive behavioral responses to conflict

Provide high quality work at low cost through process improvement

Faculty: Martin Starr, Ph.D.

• Business Process Management know-how
• The dynamics of supply chain quality

Doing Business in the Digital Age

Faculty: Allen H. Kupetz, MA

•  Examples of how big and small companies are using social media effectively in terms of marketing and customer service
• An exploration of technological innovation around the world

Organizational Strategy: What It is and Why It's Relevant to You 

Faculty: Greg Marshall, Ph.D.

This module has been approved for 5.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

• Gain a practical understanding of your role in strategy development and execution, regardless of where you fit on the organization chart
• Learn how to identify core competencies and use them to develop creative ideas for future strategies
• Maximize your personal contribution to organizational success

Sustainable Innovation (NEW)

Faculty: Keith Whittingham, Ph.D.

• Moving Beyond Business as Usual
• The Triple Bottom-Line
• Innovation to address
  • Social Challenges
  • Environmental Challenges
  • Base-of-the-Pyramid Challenges
  • Systems Thinking
  • Disruptive Innovation
  • The Spirit of Innovation

Faculty: Erica Bader Sorrell, MBA, SPHR

This module has been approved for 2.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

• Learn how managers can interface with Human Resources for business results
• Current human resource "hot topics"

The Art of Negotiation (NEW)  

 Faculty: William Grimm

• The importance of preparation in negotiation
•  The fundamentals of negotiation
•  How your personality benefits you in negotiation
• Tactics to leverage all perspectives in negotiation
• Develop a negotiation plan 

Change Management: Managing Through Change (NEW)

Faculty: Ronald F Piccolo, Ph.D.

•  Strategies and techniques to guide teams and organizations through change
• John Kotter’s 8-step process for leading change

Faculty: Robert Prescott, Ph.D.

This module has been approved for 2.75 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

• Focus on the process of strategic thinking and planning
• Target best practice leadership efforts for maximizing performance
• The capstone session!