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Upcoming Courses

Winter Term 2010:  Training, Development, & Problem Solving

January 4 – March 15 

This course will provide both conceptual and practical information for developing training programs that meet strategic and tactical needs. Time will be spent on the step-by-step process of training procedures, from initial needs analysis through the evaluation of the training’s effectiveness. Students will also discuss how organizations approach strategic planning and how the Human Resources function can influence the strategic plan.

Spring Term 2010:  Strategic Business Management & Leadership

March 29 – June 7

Effective management and leadership are essential for the ultimate success of every credit union. This course provides an opportunity to study the writings of authors who have dedicated their lives to understanding management and leadership. You will learn how executives of major organizations are preparing for the future, what skills the “experts” believe will be required for the future, and how to prepare yourself to move into progressively challenging leadership roles. This course will help managers prepare their credit unions to thrive and survive in a competitive world.

Fall Term 2010:  Organizational Culture & Motivation

September 20 – December 6

Students will learn how to achieve dramatically better performances from those they supervise or manage. People are people, and the principles of motivating and rewarding great performances are universal. Students will learn how changes in behavior (providing feedback needed to make jobs more challenging and rewarding) and even changes in the work environment can dramatically improve employee’s productivity.