Current Trends in Supply Chain and Logistics Workshop
Tuesday, July 16
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
Join us for an introduction to supply chain management and discover essentials to success in today’s global marketplace. Attendees will learn more about current trends in global supply chain management and the future of digital supply chain transformation, including through two practical exercises focused on supply chain collaboration and the geopolitical and economic impact on transportation costs.
This hands-on, in-person workshop is ideal for those looking to familiarize themselves with current supply chain and logistics trends and is geared towards those new to the industry, as well as experienced professionals. Attendees can learn from one another collaboratively and obtain professional tips on building a resilient and efficient supply chain considering current challenges.
Topics covered:
- Overview of supply chain and current trends
- Global supply chain collaboration
- Geopolitical economic impact on transportation costs
- Digital supply chain transformation
The workshop will be led by Mike Stevens, Ph.D. (abd), MBA, who serves as the Founder and Principal Consultant at Supply Chain Victories, LLC. Mike is a Senior Management Executive and Business Educator specializing in supply chain, operations, process improvement, and project management.
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence (EI) at Work
Tuesday, August 6
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
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Have you been skipped for a recent promotion at work? Are you struggling to drive change in your organization? Do you often find yourself in difficult meetings how you might break through with different groups of people? Are you simply curious about what EI is and how you can develop and leverage it? If any of these questions speak to you, then this workshop is for you.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is what enables people to manage our emotions and leverage them to reach our goals. This workshop is geared to help attendees:
- understand the role of EI and to better understand their feelings and emotions by walking through the 15 competencies in the EQ-i 2.0 model for Emotional Intelligence
- discuss implications of building personal EI for roles as diverse as parenting, project management and general leadership
- to become introduced to practical exercises that help you better understand the basics of the self-perception, stress management, decision making, self-expression and interpersonal skills that comprise EI
The workshop will be delivered by Dan Castle, Principal Strategist at Contrast Security. Dan has spent the last 27 years in a number of key roles (IC and global leader) within various industries (financials, healthcare, tech startups) leading teams of people.
Unlocking AI: From Basics to Breakthroughs
Wednesday, September 25
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
Join us for an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and discover the essentials to succeed in today’s fast paced global marketplace. This workshop will cover a comprehensive overview of AI, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights and interactive components to enhance learning and engagement.
Topics Covered:
- Understand the basic concepts and history of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Explore key AI technologies and methodologies
- Recognize real-world applications and implications of AI
- Gain insights into the ethical considerations and future trends in AI
- AI and Agility
The "AI Overview: Understanding the Basics and Beyond" workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will offer you a blended approach through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and case studies, attendees will gain a solid understanding of AI and its transformative potential across various industries.
The workshop will be delivered by Kiran Thakkar, MBA, MS, PMP, SPC6, CST, Owner and Principal consultant, DailyAgile. Kiran has spent over 29 years in several key roles (Software Engineer and global leader) within various industries (financials, healthcare, chemical, fintech, pharma, life science, tech startups) leading teams of people.
Fundamentals Of Project Management Workshop
Wednesday, October 16
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$199
This workshop covers tactics on how to run a successful project, beginning with how to create a project plan, implement it, draft communication plans, monitor progress, identify risks and issues, correct as necessary and deliver as promised. Attendees will also learn how to make projects an orderly progression of completed objectives through the development of a sound project lifecycle.
Adam Selverian, lead project management instructor and vice president of project management at Accelerant Holdings, will lead the workshop. His career spans across corporate strategy and growth, operations, global process improvement, and development of process-oriented cultures for publicly traded companies. His expertise is leading project strategy and execution for systems-based global product offerings.
Navigating the Sustainability Landscape
Check back for rescheduled fall date
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$199
This workshop is intended for non-sustainability professionals who are looking to expand their foundational sustainability knowledge. Core sustainability concepts around economy, environment, and society as described by the United Nations will be introduced. The varying sustainability reporting frameworks will be explored in an ever-changing reporting landscape. With the challenges of a changing climate, the topic of carbon accounting and the value of data collection, measuring and reporting will be explored.
Participants will close the workshop with a highly interactive group exercise exploring the concept of materiality where they will identify a possible sustainability opportunity within an organization, identify key stakeholders, and build out the first steps in developing their selected sustainability initiative.
Key topics covered in this workshop include:
- Globally recognized definitions of sustainability and core concepts.
- Sustainable Development, the Triple Bottom Line, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Introduction to the alphabet soup of sustainability reporting.
- Introduction to carbon accounting.
- Identifying key stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
The workshop will be led by Karen Braun, a sustainability leader with more than 25 years of progressive work in the built environment with a focus on sustainability.