Continuous Improvement
Become A Better Presenter In No Time
For those who suffer from crippling stage fright, it seems pretty obvious that having presentation skills is extremely important. However, if you ask them why, it’s likely that they aren’t exactly sure. At the Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College, we know just how imperative effective presentation skills are, and we also know why…
Gain Knowledge & New Skills In Marketing At PDC
We know that by now you are probably well aware of the advantages proper marketing strategies can give to a small or medium-sized business. What you may not know, however, is how a thorough understanding of marketing skills can enhance your entire career. Not only does a thorough understanding of how marketing works make you…
The Many Ways Professional Development Can Benefit Your Small Business
In recent years, the amount of professional development offered to employees through their employer has decreased significantly. For some reason, over the last couple of decades we have noticed that providing professional development opportunities to the employees of small businesses has become something that is often overlooked as a recruitment and retention tool. However, at…
Manufacturing: A Fantastic Industry To Work In
People who work in the manufacturing industry right now will tell you that it is one of the coolest places to find yourself as far as careers are concerned. Whether you are a tenured professional or someone who has just entered the workforce, however, you may want to seriously consider making a change so that…
Should You Stay At Your Current Job Or Move On To Something Better?
The majority of us can agree that there comes a time when it seems almost impossible to decide whether you should remain at your current job, or if you should begin seeking other options for a career elsewhere. The number of professionals who sit around wondering, worrying and stressing out about whether they should stay…
5 Fears That Are Preventing You From Becoming The Best Leader Possible
While you may not think about it often, it is likely that you, like most other Americans have a great fear of failure. When you work in a corporate environment, this fear can become exasperating, especially if you are in a leadership position. You may find that you are often second guessing things you say…
Essential Leadership Skills In The Workplace
If you are looking to get ahead in the workplace, it’s important that you understand what management is looking for in their potential leaders. For many, the idea of being in a position of leadership is simply a matter of having power. They care more about being able to control the people who are working…
Building A Culture Of Continuous Improvement In Your Workplace This Year – Pt. 2
In our last post, we began to discuss the many ways you can begin to build a culture of continuous improvement at your company in 2017. As we mentioned before, defining what you want from your employees in the future and building a framework to accomplish it should be your first step. However, once you…
Building A Culture Of Continuous Improvement In Your Workplace This Year – Pt. 1
In just two days we will be entering the new year, which means it’s time that we start thinking about what we can do differently this year to improve our lives and the lives of those who we care about. For a business owner, this often means reflecting on the different professionals decisions they made…
Marketing Strategy Classes For Small Businesses
As a small business owner, learning how to properly market your business could make or break you. No matter how good your services or products are, you have to be able to get the word out. The process of marketing helps to interest potential customers in your products or services. Your company needs to build…