ACV Parent Company* ACV Parent Company (ACV), a conglomerate of businesses across several industries and sectors, was experiencing significant growth through the acquisition of more than 800 business units with 65,000 employees and $18B in revenue. Initially, ACV Parent Company’s strategy was to leave the acquired businesses as standalone entities instead of integrating them into ACV or across …
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Success Stories – Colleague Retention Drives Financial Results at One Community Bank
One Community Bank The result of a successful merger between Oregon Community Bank and McFarland State Bank, One Community Bank’s (OCB) mission is to service clients, support colleagues, and invest in communities. The modern, forward-leaning organization takes a client-centric …
Professional Development Resources at Home: 5+ Books We’re Reading
As summer ends, our summer reading lists are growing longer. We took a quick poll of our team to see what they are reading to further this year’s professional development goals. Whether you are a young professional or an executive, we know there is …
Trust is Crucial in Remote Work Settings
By: Shawn Belling My latest book Remotely Possible has been available for about a month, and we had the official launch event in collaboration with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development (CPED) on Thursday, July …
The WBS: What It Is and Why It Is Essential for Project Success
By: Robert Stone The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a key tool in a comprehensive project plan. It is the foundation for many of the other plan elements. A comprehensive and realistic project plan is …
When Teams Thrive
By: Gale Mote The Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development is proud to partner with Human Synergistics International to provide assessments and data into your leadership style, organizational culture, agility, and …
How Allyship Connects Us
By: Kate Schlesinger Pride Night at American Family Field this year landed on our eight-year wedding anniversary. My husband and I planned to celebrate with family, champagne, and two cakes (carrot and chocolate) in a suite while enjoying the baseball game. …
75 Stories – Amanda Myers, Accounting Manager
To celebrate 75 years of CPED, we’re publishing 75 Stories about our community. Amanda Myers has been a member of the Fluno Center team since 2014 and will officially become CPED’s new accounting manager in …
75 Stories – Jacqueline Riphenburg, CPED Instructor
To celebrate 75 years of CPED, we’re publishing 75 Stories about our community. Jacqueline Riphenburg is a former CPED program participant. She will join the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development …
You Can’t Herd Electric Sheep: Leadership Post-COVID [Webinar Recording]
Successfully leading remote and hybrid teams requires different skills to ensure team alignment and engagement. There are some leadership styles that can be detrimental when applied to a remote or hybrid team, and you need …