News Feed/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 06:29:04 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Improving Corporate Training | Preventing Failure/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/improving-corporate-training-preventing-failure.aspxIt has never been more urgent for your company to offer effective training programs to expand workforce skills. But the need for training does not automatically mean your company knows the formula for reskilling and upskilling staff.Leigh PerkinsTue, 21 Dec 2021 10:51:16 Improving Corporate Training | Preventing FailureIt has never been more urgent for your company to offer effective training programs to expand workforce skills. But the need for training does not automatically mean your company knows the formula for reskilling and upskilling staff.A bright office space with desks, chairs, and floor to ceiling windows/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/improving-corporate-training-preventing-failure.aspxHuman ResourcesWhat Is Phishing and How Can You Protect Yourself?/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/what-is-phishing-and-how-can-you-protect-yourself.aspxEver receive an email from a company that sets your internal warning system on high alert? Maybe the sender’s email address is irregular, or they’re threatening to cancel your account, or the email is riddled with spelling errors.Jen CarlevattiTue, 07 Dec 2021 11:49:40 What Is Phishing and How Can You Protect Yourself?Ever receive an email from a company that sets your internal warning system on high alert? Maybe the sender’s email address is irregular, or they’re threatening to cancel your account, or the email is riddled with spelling errors.A credit card on top of a laptop keyboard with a fishing hook in it/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/what-is-phishing-and-how-can-you-protect-yourself.aspxTechnologyThankful at Every Level/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/thankful-at-every-level.aspxAnother calendar year heads into the home stretch. Before you know it, 2022 will be here. At the present, though, my thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving season—and the significance of its commemoration.Mark KoulianosTue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Thankful at Every LevelAnother calendar year heads into the home stretch. Before you know it, 2022 will be here. At the present, though, my thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving season—and the significance of its commemoration.A group of people giving a thumbs up/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/thankful-at-every-level.aspxDirector's CornerOnline Legal Research Resources: Enrich Your Legal Career/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.Leigh PerkinsTue, 02 Nov 2021 10:16:24 Online Legal Research Resources: Enrich Your Legal CareerEffective legal research is a process. You need to identify the legal issue, find laws to support your argument, and confirm that your primary and secondary sources are still relevant.A person sitting at a desk with a tablet, notebook, laptop, and a scale of justice/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-legal-research-resources-enrich-your-legal-career.aspxLegal,ParalegalLean Six Sigma Certification: Is It Worth It?/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/lean-six-sigma-certification-is-it-worth-it.aspxMore and more organizations are committing themselves to process and continuous improvement. As this trend gains ground, you’re probably wondering if it makes sense to pursue Lean Six Sigma certification.Leigh PerkinsThu, 28 Oct 2021 15:52:41 Lean Six Sigma Certification: Is It Worth It?More and more organizations are committing themselves to process and continuous improvement. As this trend gains ground, you’re probably wondering if it makes sense to pursue Lean Six Sigma certification.A group of business people sitting around a table working together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/lean-six-sigma-certification-is-it-worth-it.aspxProcess ImprovementCorporate Partnerships That Go the Distance/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 ManagementLearning from Failure: How to Overcome Leadership Challenges/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 ManagementMy Turn as a Mentor/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 ManagementHow Corporate Training Has Evolved/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-corporate-training-has-evolved.aspxProfessional development and corporate training are constantly morphing to reflect the times. To keep up with the changing executive education landscape, learn how corporate training has evolved and how you can make the most of today’s professional learning experience.Leigh PerkinsTue, 21 Sep 2021 14:54:26 How Corporate Training Has EvolvedProfessional development and corporate training are constantly morphing to reflect the times. To keep up with the changing executive education landscape, learn how corporate training has evolved and how you can make the most of today’s professional learning experience.A group of four people having a virtual meeting together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/how-corporate-training-has-evolved.aspxHuman Resources,Professional DevelopmentBest Jobs if You Like Supporting Customers/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/best-jobs-if-you-like-supporting-customers.aspxCustomer service is an industry as broad as the Mississippi River – a catch-all for positions that encompass everything from call center representatives to flight attendants to patient care coordinators. Despite the seemingly disparate array of jobs available, at their heart, they all have one thing in common: ensuring customer satisfaction.Jen CarlevattiTue, 14 Sep 2021 13:56:35 Best Jobs if You Like Supporting CustomersCustomer service is an industry as broad as the Mississippi River – a catch-all for positions that encompass everything from call center representatives to flight attendants to patient care coordinators. Despite the seemingly disparate array of jobs available, at their heart, they all have one thing in common: ensuring customer satisfaction.A woman smiling while on the phone at her desk /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/best-jobs-if-you-like-supporting-customers.aspxProfessional Development6 Tips to Successfully Step Into a Sales Leadership Role/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 MarketingMentoring: Do You Need It? Can You Provide It?/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 ManagementBenefits of PMP Certification on Your Career/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-on-your-career.aspxMore than a million project management professionals across the globe have earned the prestigious PMP certification, making it the most widely recognized (and sought-after) credential in the industry. It can be a time-consuming process to prepare for the rigorous exam, but the rewards of passing it are significant.Jen CarlevattiFri, 20 Aug 2021 11:56:09 Benefits of PMP Certification on Your CareerMore than a million project management professionals across the globe have earned the prestigious PMP certification, making it the most widely recognized (and sought-after) credential in the industry. It can be a time-consuming process to prepare for the rigorous exam, but the rewards of passing it are significant.A woman sitting in front of her computer looking at a graph on her screen/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-on-your-career.aspxProject ManagementWays to Stay Up to Date with Digital Marketing Trends/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/ways-to-stay-up-to-date-with-digital-marketing-trends.aspxHow can you help your content rise to the top and elevate your company’s promotional game? Seek out expert advice and follow the most effective ways to stay up to date with digital marketing trends.Leigh PerkinsTue, 10 Aug 2021 10:49:02 Ways to Stay Up to Date with Digital Marketing TrendsHow can you help your content rise to the top and elevate your company’s promotional game? Seek out expert advice and follow the most effective ways to stay up to date with digital marketing trends.An open notebook on a desk that says, "What's Next?" on the pages/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/ways-to-stay-up-to-date-with-digital-marketing-trends.aspxSales and MarketingContinuing Education in Times of Change/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 ManagementOnline Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-lean-six-sigma-and-process-improvement-resources.aspxIf you’re ready to upskill and explore new developments in the field, check out some of our favorite online Lean Six Sigma and process improvement resources.Jen CarlevattiTue, 13 Jul 2021 11:27:06 Online Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement ResourcesIf you’re ready to upskill and explore new developments in the field, check out some of our favorite online Lean Six Sigma and process improvement resources.A group of people standing in front of a wall filled with pieces of paper and sticky notes/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/online-lean-six-sigma-and-process-improvement-resources.aspxProcess ImprovementTypes of Corporate Training Programs/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 ManagementLetter From the Director: Recharge With a Summer Vacation/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 Management5 Tips for Paralegals to Improve Client Communication/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-tips-for-paralegals-to-improve-client-communication.aspxAs the liaison between counsel and client, paralegals are called on to handle complex and sensitive exchanges of information. Communicating with your law firm’s clients requires skills in translating legalese, managing documents, keeping track of critical dates, and imparting a level of emotional support.Leigh PerkinsTue, 15 Jun 2021 09:41:47 5 Tips for Paralegals to Improve Client CommunicationAs the liaison between counsel and client, paralegals are called on to handle complex and sensitive exchanges of information. Communicating with your law firm’s clients requires skills in translating legalese, managing documents, keeping track of critical dates, and imparting a level of emotional support.Two women dressed in business attire looking at a tablet together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-tips-for-paralegals-to-improve-client-communication.aspxHuman ResourcesSix Tips for Improving Employee Retention/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/six-tips-for-improving-employee-retention.aspxWith hiring in expansion mode in every sector, managers are preparing for an all-out battle for talent. How do you lower your risk of losing top staffers to the competition?Leigh PerkinsTue, 08 Jun 2021 09:52:15 Six Tips for Improving Employee RetentionWith hiring in expansion mode in every sector, managers are preparing for an all-out battle for talent. How do you lower your risk of losing top staffers to the competition?A person's hand holding a rope tied around a man in business attire/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/six-tips-for-improving-employee-retention.aspxHuman ResourcesA Message to Graduates: Your Learning Has Just Commenced/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/a-message-to-graduates.aspxCongratulations to the Class of 2021! The 91ÉçÇø, 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 91ÉçÇø, 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 ManagementEasy Ways to Earn PDUs for PMP Recertification/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/easy-ways-to-earn-pdus-for-pmp-recertification.aspxCongratulations! You’ve passed your PMP exam and you’re officially a certified Project Management Professional. You should celebrate this accomplishment and all the hours that went into it. Once you’re done celebrating, ensure that you don’t have to study for this test again by preparing for your PMP recertification.Kelly McLaughlinTue, 18 May 2021 16:06:20 Easy Ways to Earn PDUs for PMP RecertificationCongratulations! You’ve passed your PMP exam and you’re officially a certified Project Management Professional. You should celebrate this accomplishment and all the hours that went into it. Once you’re done celebrating, ensure that you don’t have to study for this test again by preparing for your PMP recertification.A group of people sitting around a table having a meeting/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/easy-ways-to-earn-pdus-for-pmp-recertification.aspxProject ManagementMoving From Traditional to Digital Marketing/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/moving-from-traditional-to-digital-marketing.aspxThe process of moving from traditional to digital marketing may feel a little overwhelming, particularly if you’re new to the game. There’s a dizzying array of options, and new platforms, tools, and tactics seem to pop up every day.Daniel GoodsonTue, 11 May 2021 16:27:32 Moving From Traditional to Digital MarketingThe process of moving from traditional to digital marketing may feel a little overwhelming, particularly if you’re new to the game. There’s a dizzying array of options, and new platforms, tools, and tactics seem to pop up every day.A dial labeled "Media" turned to a setting labeled "Internet"/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/moving-from-traditional-to-digital-marketing.aspxSales and MarketingBenefits of PMP Certification vs Alternate Certifications/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-vs-alternate-certifications.aspxThe Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for project managers. That’s a bold statement to open this article with, but I’m hoping it’s compelling enough to make you keep reading.Chris CasaleTue, 04 May 2021 15:37:53 Benefits of PMP Certification vs Alternate CertificationsThe Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification is the preeminent professional credential for project managers. That’s a bold statement to open this article with, but I’m hoping it’s compelling enough to make you keep reading.A phone screen displaying the Project Management Professional (PMP) course sign-up page/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/benefits-of-pmp-certification-vs-alternate-certifications.aspxProject ManagementRemote Hiring and Onboarding Now in Play/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 Management5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Changing Careers/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-changing-careers.aspxIf you feel stuck in a dead-end job you despise, it’s natural to have an overwhelming desire to get out. The mistake too many people make is making a career leap without looking to see where they’ll land first.Daniel GoodsonTue, 13 Apr 2021 15:15:54 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Changing CareersIf you feel stuck in a dead-end job you despise, it’s natural to have an overwhelming desire to get out. The mistake too many people make is making a career leap without looking to see where they’ll land first.A woman packing up the items on her desk into a box/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-changing-careers.aspxProfessional DevelopmentEmployee Engagement — Getting it Right From the Start/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 ManagementContinuous Process Improvement: Why Your Business Needs It/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuous-process-improvement-why-your-business-needs-it.aspxWhen you’re juggling a million daily tasks, it’s tempting to think continuous process improvement in business is a nice-to-have goal instead of essential work.Jen CarlevattiTue, 23 Mar 2021 14:57:14 Continuous Process Improvement: Why Your Business Needs ItWhen you’re juggling a million daily tasks, it’s tempting to think continuous process improvement in business is a nice-to-have goal instead of essential work.A group of people looking at a graph on a clipboard/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuous-process-improvement-why-your-business-needs-it.aspxProcess ImprovementManagers Guide: How to Help a Grieving Employee/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 Management6 Paralegal Jobs That Aren't in Law Firms/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.Jen CarlevattiTue, 09 Mar 2021 14:30:42 6 Paralegal Jobs That Aren't in Law FirmsIf you’re considering a career as a paralegal, chances are you’ve envisioned your days racking up billable hours and case wins in a successful law firm (à la Rachel Zane on the legal TV drama, Suits). It’s a popular stereotype, but you should know that it’s not your only option.A woman sitting at her desk wearing glasses/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/6-paralegal-jobs-that-arent-in-law-firms.aspxParalegalWhat to Do When You're Bored With Your Job/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/what-to-do-when-youre-bored-with-your-job.aspxDoes the thought of clocking in for work stir up about as much excitement as a trip to the DMV? Figuring out what to do when you’re bored with your job can be difficult, particularly when you’ve spent years working to get to your current position.Daniel GoodsonTue, 02 Mar 2021 13:59:31 What to Do When You're Bored With Your JobDoes the thought of clocking in for work stir up about as much excitement as a trip to the DMV? Figuring out what to do when you’re bored with your job can be difficult, particularly when you’ve spent years working to get to your current position.A man sleeping at his desk with eyes drawn on sticky notes on his glasses/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/what-to-do-when-youre-bored-with-your-job.aspxProfessional DevelopmentEmployee Engagement Past and Present: More in Common Than Different/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 ManagementContinuing Education as an Investment in Yourself/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 Management5 Skills of Successful Project Managers/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 ManagementHow to Recruit Gen Z Employees/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 ManagementEssential Skills and Training Needed to Grow Your Career/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/essential-skills-and-training-needed-to-grow-your-career.aspxWith the current economic downturn, the job market has never been more competitive. According to a Pew Research article, 25 percent of adults in the U.S. say they or someone in their household lost their job. In these difficult times, companies are being more cautious with their hiring than ever.Daniel GoodsonTue, 05 Jan 2021 11:37:49 Essential Skills and Training Needed to Grow Your CareerWith the current economic downturn, the job market has never been more competitive. According to a Pew Research article, 25 percent of adults in the U.S. say they or someone in their household lost their job. In these difficult times, companies are being more cautious with their hiring than ever.A group of people sitting at a desk with a computer/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/essential-skills-and-training-needed-to-grow-your-career.aspxProfessional Development