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Posted November 21, 2012
If we don’t tell employees what is important to us, to our organizations, we can’t expect to hold them accountable. Tell employees what they’re doing right. Tell them what they’re doing wrong and help them understand the difference.
Posted October 24, 2012
I have this vision of the elite employee, the perfect co-worker – always prepared, totally dependable, right there to lend a hand… and headed straight for a cliff. Move beyond an accomplished, results driven, task doer, to a long-term relationship builder and master of your work
Posted October 24, 2012
Student Profile: Chris Glancy
“With project management, you’re only as good as your last project. You have to be creative – find and use things that have never been tried before” It is completely in character for him to be on a constant search for new ideas and broader fields of knowledge. He likes to take some kind of course (project management, philosophy, psychology, etc.) every year or two, then dive deep into the literature of the field.
Posted October 24, 2012
November 14th
10:00am to 3:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall, Columbus Drive, Brunswick
The Job Fair and Expo help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment in our local communities.
Posted September 21, 2012
Conflict stories are our most interesting stories. When you see two people deeply engaged in conversation, chances are that one of them is telling a conflict story. They’re fascinating. And they elicit strong opinions and emotions.
Posted September 21, 2012
When it comes to building partnerships between corporations and institutions of higher education, long-term relationship building is a strategy for success. Learn more about strategies USM implements and on what colleges and universities need to be more than just a training provider.
Posted September 21, 2012
“Learn while you earn.” Take advantage of educational opportunities, formal or informal, on the job or in the classroom.
Posted August 22, 2012
Almost all of us spend a large amount of time in meetings. Attending a meeting that is unnecessary or feels like a waste of time is so frustrating. And attending a great meeting, one that is focused and well organized, is such a good feeling.
Posted August 22, 2012
I started going to MDF's leadership unplugged programming back in January. Though, a few times, the drive had me leaving the Portland area around 5:00am, the great breakfast (yes, they serve bacon) that welcomed me, along with the engaging presentations and supportive networking environment, was well worth the drive.
Posted August 22, 2012
His company is OMNIA Technologies Inc., but Robert P. Marsh is as much a business-process problem-solver as he is an international telecommunications expert. That’s why he appreciates the Professional & Continuing Education courses he takes at USM. His everyday work life at this level directly engages knowledge from the courses he has taken.
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