Full Program Listing
Talent development programs may be taken individually to develop a particular competency or in combination with other programs to earn a certificate. Kent State's Center for Corporate and Professional Development can also work with you to tailor any program and deliver it onsite for your employee group.
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Effective Performance Management for Managers and Supervisors | Participants will review their role in managing performance. They will learn how to set and manage expectations and determine SMART goals. The facilitator will engage the participants in skill-building activities focusing on the feedback model, coaching for results, effective delegation, discussing growth opportunities and developing action plans. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Leading a Lean Transformation | The leadership group in an organization plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives and have direct responsibility for achieving results. At the same time, their functional areas (and even their own roles) will be affected as Lean techniques eliminate non-value-added activities. As a result, it is essential that this group understands why improvement is required, their important role in the Lean organization and how they can contribute to success. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Influence and Persuasion | If we are to be successful, we now must influence and persuade individuals who are lateral to us, as well as all others throughout the organization. This is a rapidly expanding field of psychological inquiry devoted to discovering the principles that determine beliefs, create attitudes and move people toward agreement and action. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Influence Within the Organization: High-Performance Leadership | Participants will learn to recognize the distinct difference between leaders and followers while exploring the complexities of leadership. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Influencing Others* | In this program, a variety of psychological techniques are presented and discussed. It includes a range of role plays and group discussions that will help participants to learn how to change opinions, avoid conflicts through positive influence and simply be in control. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |