How will you decide what to make for dinner tonight? For many, this decision usually comes down to how much time you have to make dinner, how many people you will be feeding, and the …
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75 Stories – Kory McCarthy, Controller
To celebrate 75 years of CPED, we’re publishing 75 stories about members of our community. Kory McCarthy joined the team at the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development in October 2020 …
Improving Organizational Culture in Challenging Times
Supporting those around you, including everyone on your team, has never been as challenging as it has been in recent months. Stress levels are high, and many teams continue to work remotely. How can you …
Professional Resources for Developing Process Models and Use Cases
As a project manager, pleasing stakeholders and making a project successful are often your main objectives, but getting there isn’t always a straightforward path. Process models and use cases are two interactive business analysis tools …
Four Keys to Having Success with Agile
During times of continual change, Agile project management can help project teams stay on track and be successful. Agile was created to embrace change and bring rapid value to your organization. Before you can implement …
Managing Team Dynamics in an Online Environment
Think about the team you manage. What are they like when they’re together? Are the group dynamics healthy? Are you, as their manager, able to read the room? In a strange way, this is becoming …
Three Reasons to Get a Professional Development Certificate
As a professional, you know how important it is to continually grow your skill set. When you’re ready to learn something new, have an immediate need for growth, or want to transition to a new …
Optimizing Team Performance: Managing the Individual and Managing the Team [Webinar Recording]
Managers have had to navigate many changes as their teams adjust to working from home. While managing individuals has stayed relatively normal, making sure the whole team is optimized and still working together while physically …
Five Benefits of Taking Your Professional Development Online
In an ever-changing world, our lives have become increasingly digital. More professionals are continuing to grow their skillsets online as it provides more work/life balance. Why should you consider online professional development? Here are five …
Getting the Most from Your Team: Setting Individual and Team Goals [Webinar Recording]
Getting every team member on the same page can be overwhelming. Setting individual and team goals that are tied to strategic organizational initiatives can help you create team alignment. CPED’s Senior Director of Client Experience …