Developing Management Skills

Summer 2012 quarter

Faculty

Cynthia Kennedy leadership

Fields of Study

business and management

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.

Academic Website

http://blogs.evergreen.edu/management12/

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Fri, 9a-5p Sat/Sun (Jun. 22 - 24, Jun. 29 - Jul. 1, Aug. 3 - 5, 10 - 12); note that this program begins the weekend before the first week of summer session.

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening and Weekend