The Department of Employment Services is continuing its commitment to the professional development of all staff. We are offering classes available through the Harvard University Extension School’s non-degree professional development program.
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Course:
Managing Yourself and Others
Managing Yourself and Others
Course Description:
In this program, managers will become more effective leaders by exploring their own personality, strengths, and weaknesses.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 5, 2024 | 11 am – 2:30pm (virtual) 4 consecutive Mondays
In this program, managers will become more effective leaders by exploring their own personality, strengths, and weaknesses.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 5, 2024 | 11 am – 2:30pm (virtual) 4 consecutive Mondays
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Course:
Leading More Effective Teams
Leading More Effective Teams
Course Description:
In this program, you will learn how your leadership style impacts how you both assemble and manage teams.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 21-22, 2024 (in-person
In this program, you will learn how your leadership style impacts how you both assemble and manage teams.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 21-22, 2024 (in-person
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Course:
Communication Strategies: Presenting with Impact
Communication Strategies: Presenting with Impact
Course Description:
In this program, you will gain skills and techniques to engage, inform, and inspire others, improving your ability to communicate as a leader.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 8-9, 2024 (in-person)
In this program, you will gain skills and techniques to engage, inform, and inspire others, improving your ability to communicate as a leader.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 8-9, 2024 (in-person)
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Course:
Innovation and Strategy
Innovation and Strategy
Course Description:
In this program, you will learn how to build innovation into the strategy development process and to evaluate and prioritize strategic options and allocate resources effectively to generate high return on investment.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 9 & 11, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (virtual) consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday
In this program, you will learn how to build innovation into the strategy development process and to evaluate and prioritize strategic options and allocate resources effectively to generate high return on investment.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 9 & 11, 2024, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (virtual) consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday
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Course:
Introverts as Leaders: Quiet Power as a Leadership Strength
Introverts as Leaders: Quiet Power as a Leadership Strength
Course Description:
In this program, we will challenge the conventional definition of leadership and explore the significant value of introverted personality types within an organization. You will learn to build competencies focused on getting your ideas heard, adapting to be effective in different situations, and to demonstrate authentic leadership.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 24-25, 2024 (in-person)
In this program, we will challenge the conventional definition of leadership and explore the significant value of introverted personality types within an organization. You will learn to build competencies focused on getting your ideas heard, adapting to be effective in different situations, and to demonstrate authentic leadership.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
July 24-25, 2024 (in-person)
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Course:
Becoming a Leader: Developing Your Style and Making Sound Decisions
Becoming a Leader: Developing Your Style and Making Sound Decisions
Course Description:
In this program, you will explore the symbiotic relationship between decision-making and leadership to maximize organizational performance.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 12-13, 2024 (in-person)
In this program, you will explore the symbiotic relationship between decision-making and leadership to maximize organizational performance.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
August 12-13, 2024 (in-person)
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Course:
Authentic Leadership
Authentic Leadership
Course Description:
In this program, you will develop mindfulness and authenticity to build trust, create engagement, and promote productivity.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
September 11-12, 2024 (in-person)
In this program, you will develop mindfulness and authenticity to build trust, create engagement, and promote productivity.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
September 11-12, 2024 (in-person)
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Course:
Behavioral Decision-Making
Behavioral Decision-Making
Course Description:
In this program, you will study the various ways choices are framed and how this framing can influence decisions.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
September 11-12, 2024 (in-person)
In this program, you will study the various ways choices are framed and how this framing can influence decisions.
Date(s), Time(s) and Location:
September 11-12, 2024 (in-person)