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Increase your earning potential and build better teams with the following short courses offered through the Transportation & Supply Chain Institute (TSCI).  These courses are designed to enhance your industry knowledge, develop your leadership skills, and help you effectively solve problems in the workplace.

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Explore the 2024 summer short courses below!

1. Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting: August 23-25. Register here: https://rb.gy/tfmtb8

2. EQ for Managers: August 27-29th. Register here: https://rb.gy/usut8j

3. The Interconnectivity of Project Management within Business: September 17-19th Register here: https://rb.gy/oqj0l3

• Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting: Course Description and Schedule

  Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting: August 23-25. Register here: https://rb.gy/tfmtb8

  Learn or refresh yourself with a survey in the Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting.  An understanding of accounting is essential for today's managers and even the basic skills in finance and accounting can improve hireability and increase your chances for promotion and advancement.

  This 3-day virtual seminar course will provide an overview of finance and accounting.  Topics will include the language of Finance and Accounting; essential calculations; the fundamental nature of debits and credits; and how to read and interpret a financial statement.

  Meet your Instructor

  

  Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting is taught virtually by Adjunct Faculty, Jared Stedl.  Jared is the Regional Vice President of Van Truckload South at Schneider.  He is a transportation professional with 25+ years of experience in a wide variety of responsibilities. He spent ten years as an adjunct Finance professor for Concordia College and has a dedication to sharing how Finance and Accounting can be used to improve business.  Jared also teaches Financial and Managerial Accounting in the Executive Master's in Transportation Management with a Concentration in Supply Chain program at TSCI. Jared has an accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, MBA from UW Oshkosh, and a Master of Science in Transportation Management from TSCI at University of Denver.

  Introduction email with virtual link will be sent one week before course begins.

  • Schedule: 
  • Friday, August 23: 4-6pm MST
  • Saturday, August 24: 10am -2PM MST
  • Sunday, August 25: 10am-12pm MST

  • Course Fee: $475.00

     

  • Course Fees are non-refundable

• EQ for Managers: Course Description and Schedule

  EQ for Managers: August 27-29th. Register here: https://rb.gy/usut8j

  For organizations to succeed, employees need to feel supported, protected, and enabled by meaningful work within a motivated team.  To maximize the potential in terms of performance and productivity, much depends on the emotional intelligence, or EQ, of managers. The statistical data is clear; for leaders to maximize performance of their teams they need to demonstrate genuine and personal engagement. 

  This 3-day seminar course will give people leaders proven methods for creating a workplace environment that emphasizes authenticity, empathy, communication bridging and other techniques to maximize a team’s potential.

  Meet your Instructor

  

  Dr. Kelly Kinnebrew is an organizational psychologist and founder of Minerva, an AI startup in conversation analytics and coaching. With 30 years of experience in leadership and team development, her career includes roles with Center for Creative Leadership, Oracle Consulting, Forum Corporation, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, and Dartmouth Health.

  In addition to leading Minerva, Kelly is one of two US faculty and executive coaches for Macquarie Group and is active in state AI legislation. Her expertise includes cross-border organizational design, managing Gen Z, clinical disorders in leadership, and cognitive technology. She has worked across manufacturing, financial services, tech, healthcare, pharma, energy, oil and gas, the US military, and many others. She has served as a grant-awarder for the US National Science Foundation and is a published expert, speaker, and podcast guest.

  Kelly holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology with an organizational focus from the University of Denver, a Master's in Psychology, and a BA in Business Administration and Marketing. She lives in Boulder, CO.

  E-book and introduction email with virtual link will be sent one week before course begins.

               Schedule: 

  • Tuesday, August 27th, 2024: 3-6pm MST
  • Wednesday, August 28th, 2024: 3-6pm MST
  • Thursday, August 29th, 2024: 3-5pm MST
  • Course Fee: $475
  • Course Fees are non-refundable

   

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• The Interconnectivity of Project Management within Business: Course Description and Schedule
  The Interconnectivity of Project Management within Business: September 17-19th. Register here: https://rb.gy/oqj0l3

   

  Dates: 

  Tuesday, September 17th: 1-4pm MST

  Wednesday, September 18th: 1-4PM MST

  Thursday, September 19th: 1-3PM MST

  • Course Fee: $475.00
  • Course Fees are non-refundable

   

  Course Overview

  This course explores the essential role of project management in business. Participants will learn the fundamentals of projects and project management, covering key concepts such as the project lifecycle, key methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), and strategic alignment with business objectives. Participants will learn about leadership and team dynamics within a project setting, risk management, quality, and effective use of project management tools. This course also emphasizes performance measurement, documentation, and the importance of processes and systems thinking in managing complex projects. After this course, participants will have the baseline understanding of how to leverage project management to enhance organizational efficiency and achieve strategic goals.

   

  Course Faculty

  Casey Jenkins (CJ), the Owner of Eight Twenty-Eight Consulting LLC, stands out as a results-oriented business professional specializing in supply chain and process improvement. With a rich background encompassing over a decade of diverse supply chain experience, Casey holds dual master’s degrees in Supply Chain Management and Project Management, accompanied by a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. She adeptly combines her educational prowess and hands-on experience to navigate and resolve intricate supply chain challenges, consistently achieving maximum results and operational excellence.

  A demonstrated track record in the strategic execution of various project types across numerous industries serves to highlight Casey’s expertise. Notably, she has successfully generated approximately $20 million through key initiatives and the completion of over 20 projects throughout her career.

  In the ever-evolving landscape of the supply chain industry, Casey remains committed to staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies. Her pursuit of a Doctor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, beginning in January 2024, exemplifies her commitment to lifelong learning. Casey thrives on collaboration and actively engages in networking to enhance her knowledge.

  Casey is known for her unwavering worth ethic, motivation, and passion for contribution to both personal and professional growth. She thrives on challenges and approaches them with full on dedication. She leads through serving, prioritizing the growth and success of those around her. By promoting others before herself, she fosters a transformative, collaborative, and high-achieving work environment.