Technical Skills
Programs For Team Leadership Skills
Have you ever worked in an environment in which the management just couldn’t seem to get it together? Unfortunately, when the leaders of a company are not doing their jobs properly or are disorganized, their shortcomings often trickle down in the company. Whether you are a team leader or you want to be a team…
Our Leadership Skills Program
Although some people seem to be born leaders, we all have to develop skills and attributes in order to be great leaders. When businesses, both large and small, have ineffective leaders, the entire team feels the effects. A good leader inspires others to work effectively and to help and support their teammates. On the other…
Our Program For Lean Principles
As a small business, reducing your waste and increasing your productivity helps to optimize performance in the workplace. At the Glendale Community College Professional Development Center, we offer a program titled, “Lean Principles For Teams.” The goal of lean operations are to increase your productivity while reducing your operating costs. Our lean program includes three…
Our Customer Service Program
Without a doubt, dealing with the general public can be a very difficult task to undertake. If you have ever worked any sort of job in your entire life, then you have most likely dealt with a rude customer. Unfortunately, some customers experience high levels of dissatisfaction that had nothing to do with your job,…
The Technical Skills You Need To Get Hired Right Now
In the current occupational climate, people more than ever are searching for ways to make themselves more appealing than others who they are competing for the same job. This can be difficult. After all, there are plenty of technical skills a person can have that won’t do them a bit of good when it comes…
Continuous Development Is Essential For Healthcare Professionals
It’s no secret that healthcare professionals must complete a long and rigorous academic education in order to successfully find a position. Whether we’re talking about nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare professionals, it’s necessary for them to complete at least one–if not more–advanced degree, licence exam, and or certification before then can even begin…
Are You Really Management Material?
No matter what industry you’re involved in, it’s likely that you want to be successful. For most people, achieving success often means obtaining a position of authority that typically comes along with an increase in pay. Many people say they want to be managers. Many people become managers. But is everyone really cut out to…
How Can Professional Development Benefit Your Small Business?
Whether you are just now building a small business for the first time or you have been in business for years, making knowledge available to those who work for you is imperative if you want to be successful. Giving your employees the opportunity to fine-tune their skills makes for a more trusting and dedicated workforce….
Lean Principles for Managing Teams
If you are the owner of a small business, you have likely heard of the Lean Principles before, at least in passing. Many of the companies in our state have began to practice these principles, which place an emphasis on increasing productivity and reducing waste. This is done through implementing several techniques and methods that…
Barriers to Professional Development
When it comes to convincing your employees that they should take time out of their already busy schedules to educate themselves on advancements in your field, you likely aren’t getting the response you would like. Professional Development can be extremely beneficial but the trick is getting everyone to the courses in the first place. Below…