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 …
Professional Development
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 …
Advance Your Career With Online Professional Development Programs
Professional development is an economic imperative for workers today. Not only are responsibilities and expectations rapidly changing, global events have forever altered the way we do business. With all that you do for your organization, it can be difficult to take time away to invest in …
Professional Development Resources at Home: Webinar Recordings
As you transition to a different work environment, we are here to support your professional growth and development. Below you will find resources to help you deliver great performance reviews, have critical conversations with your …
Plan Your Professional Development: Download Your Certificate Planning Guide
You’re ready for more in your career. You want to invest in your professional development and achieve your goals without taking too much time away from work, but where do you get started? Professional Development …
75 Stories – Jon Zulawski, CPED Director of Talent Solutions
This year marks our 75th Anniversary. To celebrate, we’re publishing 75 stories about members of our community. Jon Zulawski joined the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development in April 2018, as …
75 Stories – Lori Cross, Instructor
This year marks our 75th Anniversary. To celebrate, we’re publishing 75 stories about members of our community. Lori Cross serves as a CPED instructor and has taught a variety of topics for the past thirteen …
Managing Conflicts Effectively in Teams
By: Harry Webne-Behrman Among the skills we develop in the Center for Professional & Executive Development’s Project Leadership Communication course are those skills necessary to manage conflict effectively. Specifically, we explore and practice scenarios in which project …
Define Your Decision-Making Style
By: Vicki Kampmeier I was beyond excited to pitch my new leadership development program to my boss. As the CFO, I was certain he would share my enthusiasm and embrace the impact the program promised …
Developing ‘Soft’ Skills as a Leadership Strength
By: Harry Webne-Behrman I often chuckle when I consider that the skills of navigating difficult, conflictive conversations are seen as a “soft” skills set. Is it because they are so elusive to master and so …