2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Developing Management Skills

Summer quarter

Faculty: Cynthia Kennedy leadership

Fields of Study: business and management

Summer: CRN (Credit) Level 40037 (8) Full Session; 40038 (4) First Session; 40165 (4) Second Session  

Credits: 4, 8(Su)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Evening and Weekend

Description

This weekend-intensive program is designed for students who either are, or plan to be, in the position of managing their own work groups, heading up large companies, starting businesses that change society, managing the world's most important non-profits, or serving in government. The program will introduce basic language, concepts, tools, and problem-framing methodologies that are needed to develop management skills. The first half of the program focuses on motivating others, team-building, developing self-awareness, and communicating supportively. The second half of the program focuses on leadership, decision-making, understanding power and influence, and solving problems creatively. Students may attend either the first half, the second half, or both.

Maximum Enrollment: 25

Advertised Schedule: 6-10p Fri, 9a-5p Sat/Sun (Jul. 8-10, 15-17, Aug. 5-7, 12-14)

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: No Required Online Learning

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