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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Coaching Generations in the Workplace | Each of the four generations in today’s workforce defines “work” differently, requiring diverse coaching techniques. Each generation has a unique perspective of what job satisfaction, work ethic and professionalism mean to them. Anyone leading a multi-generational work team will need strategies for coaching, motivating and retaining this blended workforce. The Millennial generation’s work expectations also require future planning for any workforce that will become predominantly Millennial in the next ten years. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Theory of Constraints | A system is only as strong as its weakest link. Generally, Lean tools that teach us how to create flow ignore this. We are taught to balance the line to takt time and miraculously flow will occur. How is that working out for you? Many systems have bottlenecks (constraints). These can frequently stop Lean flow tactics dead in their tracks. Understanding how to exploit constraints rather than surrendering to them is what Theory of Constraints is all about. This program will show those already trained in Lean how to blend Lean, Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints into the most powerful continuous improvement model ever created. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Communicating with Influence for all Associates | There are many work situations that require the skill of influencing others: convincing one department to respect another's deadlines, presenting new ideas to upper management or determining the best course of action for the project team. Yet, many people believe that influence can only be achieved by the person "in charge." This program provides not only strategies for influencing others, but also methods for enhancing personal credibility and professional clout. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Communicating with Influence for Leaders | In ever-changing organizational environments, achieving employees’ fast buy-in and meaningful commitment to change is a key competency for today’s leaders. Unfortunately, most changes are announced and implemented without consideration of the best influential strategies that will achieve rapid buy-in and commitment. This program focuses on both the inhibitors to a leader’s influence and the strategies to enhance one’s influential impact on the organization. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Communication Strategies for Generations Working Together | There are several generations of customers and employees in most organizations today, creating new and unique customer service, management and teamwork issues. This program is an engaging approach to this topic, presented by the facilitator in the costume and language style of each generation. Participants will gain a new perspective that will assist in enhancing productivity, communication, cohesiveness and morale. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |