Curated Training Solutions

Overview

The course is intended to prepare project managers and professionals to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification examination. The Workshop provides a formalized approach that consists of some or all of the following: presentations, articles, short video clips, exercises, quizzes, and exams, self-study. The Workshop is designed to provide the attendees with a thorough and complete review of the theory of Project Management as detailed in the Project Management Institute’s (PMI®) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and the Examination Content Outline (ECO).

Desired Outcomes

Prepare attendees to successfully sit in for the PMP® exam.

Facilitate the discussions on various topics in the project management field that will prepare the attendees to pass the PMP® exam.

Allow attendees to experience simulated exams and quizzes that will challenge their project management knowledge, analysis, and ability to complete exams with time constraints.

Contact Hours

35*

Audience

Experienced Project Managers

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

This course enables learners to understand that the need for change is both predictable and unpredictable, and can include down-sizing and massive growth spurts that challenge organizational resources. Learners will also use actual workplace situations to diagnose when innovation within organizations is catalyzing change, and when innovation provides a solution for change.

Desired Outcomes

• Compare and contrast theories of organizational change and innovation.
• Propose approaches to facilitating organizational change and leading innovation.
• Demonstrate how to innovate within organizations to respond to or drive change.
• Analyze and evaluate the results of organizational change in people.
• Analyze and evaluate the results of innovation in organizations.

Contact Hours

21*

Audience

Managers - Aspiring Leaders

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

Whether adopting new technology or adapting to a drastic shift in an organization's core focus, change is a constant in any successful business. Managers play a fundamental role in successful effecting changes across an organization, and meanwhile, humans, by nature, will often resist change out of fear of the unknown. This introductory course addresses the key issues managers face in a dynamic environment. By understanding the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance, a manager can successfully lead change at various levels of an organization.

Desired Outcomes

• Discuss organizational change and the forms it can take
• Describe Kotter's Eight Step Process recommended for implementing change successfully
• Outline Lewin's model of change and discuss its limitations
• Identify the factors a leader or manager can employ to promote change
• Outline the change initiative planning process
• Explain the role of a leader in communicating change
• Discuss methods to foster participation
• Discuss the underpinnings of resistance to change and how to overcome it
• Discuss other models of change management (ADKAR, GE CAP, Cisco Change Roadmap)
• Match change management models to specific scenarios

Contact Hours

1.75*

Audience

Managers - Aspiring Leaders

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

In this course, you will learn a number of techniques and models for problem solving. You will also learn about the types of problems HR professionals encounter. Lastly, you will apply problem-solving strategies to a number of real-world HR issues. Through practice, you will hone your problem-solving skill set and become a more effective HR professional.

Desired Outcomes

• Demonstrate critical thinking when solving problems
• Clearly define issues before jumping into "solutions mode"
• Thoroughly investigate issues by gathering and analyzing information in appropriate ways
• Effectively brainstorm solutions to problems
• Thoughtfully evaluate solutions and pick the best one
• Monitor your chosen solution and validate its success
• Apply the five steps of problem solving to real-world HR issues
• Utilize problem-solving techniques like the Socratic method, Occam's razor, and root-cause analysis

Contact Hours

2*

Audience

Managers - Aspiring Leaders

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

In this course, you will learn how to become more effective by employing time management and scheduling techniques. The concepts covered in this course will discuss how to plan, organize, and prioritize your schedule, as well as the schedules of those you manage. You will learn what tasks to delegate and how to address procrastination, and how making time management a priority is the first step to keeping on task and managing a productive schedule.

Desired Outcomes

• Differentiate between time management and task management
• Identify the signs of poor time management
• Utilize various tools and models used in time management
• Organize and prioritize tasks
• Manage resources to create effective and efficient work schedules
• Discuss the benefits of delegation and distinguish what tasks to delegate
• Effectively manage interruptions and procrastination's
• Plan and run productive meetings

Contact Hours

2*

Audience

Managers - Aspiring Leaders

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

While diversity and inclusion are popular topics in the media and for many progressive organizations, the concepts of diversity and inclusion can be slippery and elusive. What are diversity and inclusion? How are they related to each other? How do you know if your organization is diverse and practices inclusivity? What diversity and inclusion initiatives produce measurable results? In this course, you will examine the concepts of diversity and inclusion and will gain the tools necessary to support an inclusive workplace.

Desired Outcomes

• Define and distinguish diversity and inclusion
• Identify and understand the federal laws created to bolster diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Explain how diversity and inclusion goes beyond compliance with the law
• Define and distinguish discrimination and prejudice
• Explain unconscious bias
• Identify different types of unconscious bias
• Describe the importance of organizational culture and its relation to diversity and inclusion
• Identify and understand different types of initiatives to foster workplace inclusion
• Explain how different metrics can be used to track and gauge the effectiveness of initiatives
• Analyze progressive policies and initiatives

Contact Hours

1.5*

Audience

Managers - Aspiring Leaders

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided

Overview

This workshop is intended to prepare individuals and organizations to develop peer-mentoring programs. With peer mentoring, there is not a significant difference in seniority and the relationship assumes that the mentor and mentee share many of the same characteristics. Being at roughly the same level allows for mentor/mentee to connect in ways that could be difficult within the context of a superior/subordinate relationship. Peer mentoring programs are particularly effective in developing a sense of belonging at an organization which is positively correlated with employee satisfaction and retention.

Desired Outcomes

• Participants will explain the benefits of peer mentoring as well as what characteristics a good peer mentor should possess.
• Participants will describe what a peer mentor is (is not) and what to expect (not expect) out of the relationship.
• Participants will describe the life-cycle of a successful peer-mentoring relationship.
• Participants will create a method for identifying good mentee candidates for the program.
• Participants will modify a template mentor/mentee contract to fit the needs of their organization and articulate expectations for themselves as peer mentors.
• Participants will identify the operational pieces that need to be put in place for a successful program.
• Based on the goals for the program, participants will identify the skills/knowledge bases that mentees need to develop.
• Participants will articulate sample SMART goals related to these skills/knowledge bases.
• Participants will identify difficult scenarios mentors/mentees might face and role-play through these situations.
• Participants will demonstrate communication and conflict resolution skills.

Contact Hours

10*

Audience

Employees, Managers, HR Directors

Delivery Methods

In-person, Online, Self-Guided