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We provide value to Nebraska by preparing students to compete in dynamic professional environments and by promoting academic, social, technological and economic development.
The UNK College of Business and Technology Executive Education Program provides structured and custom development opportunities that are relevant across organizational levels. The goals of the program are to provide affordable training that build knowledge in the disciplines of business, as well as increase the College of Business & Technology impact in the community.
Fall Series
Population Health Management: Improving the Well-Being of the Workforce
Dr Andy Sharma October 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, West Center (WSTC) 254W
Recent events (e.g., pandemic, worker shortages, inflation have renewed focus on the health and well-being of employees at all levels, age groups, racial and gender categories, education levels, geographic locations, and income ranges. How business leaders manage the overall well-being of their employees can have a profound impact on the success of their organization's mission and goals. This education series will introduce foundational concepts in applied demography and public health with the goal of encouraging business leaders to consider the unique health needs of their workforce. We will accomplish this by reviewing past and current case studies and recent research. After completing this seminar, business leaders will be equipped with the basic skills needed to improve well-being and doing so may also result in greater lob satisfaction and increased productivity.
Dr. Andy Sharma is an Associate Professor of Healthcare Management at UNK. He earned a PhD in Public Policy with a minor in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a funded predoctoral fellow in population health and a receipt of the Impact Award, Future Faculty Fellowship, and Weiss Fellowship. He also has a MS in Mathematics from Loyola University and a MA in Economics from DePaul. Along with three term Governor Lamm, he is co-author of a popular book on healthcare, Brave New World of Healthcare Revisited: What Every American Needs to Know about Our Healthcare Crisis
Principled Negotiations
Dr. Greg Benson October 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, West Center (WSTC) 254W
Based on the book developed by the Harvard Negotiating Project entitled, Getting to Yes; Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In, workshop participants will learn about the four fundamentals of Principled Negotiating - Separate People from the Problem, Focus on Interests Not Positions, Invent Options for Mutual Gain, and Insist on the Use of Objective Criteria - and the importance of developing one's BATNA before entering into a situation that requires a well-developed negotiated solution.
This workshop will provide participants with an overview of the difference between power and principled negotiating strategies. training related to the four fundamentals of Principled Negotiations and training on the importance of developing one's BATNA before entering into a negotiation.
Greg Benson, Ed.D, CPSM - Associate Professor and Supply Chain Management Program Coordinator at the University of Nebraska Kearney. Benson's career includes nearly 30 years of industry experience in procurement and materials management, and beginning in 2009 Benson retired from the private sector to become a full-time faculty member at UNK. For the past twelve years, Benson has taught principled negotiations at UNK. Prior to teaching at UNK, Benson has presented on this topic at several national purchasing conferences, regional seminars, and company professional development workshops. In addition. Benson has authored several published articles regarding this approach to negotiations
Opportunities for development improve organizational commitment and provide direct benefits to organizations through learning that improves employee performance.
CBT faculty and staff are experts in their domains of study, high quality instructors, and proven researchers. Executive Education Programs are non-credit offerings designed to help address the critical issues faced by organizations with a focus on direct application.
Organizations vary in their needs from increased employee commitment and performance to a refresher course on technical skills. The goal of the Executive Education Program is to meet the needs of organizations in our region through low-cost programs that increase knowledge in the business disciplines. We will work with your organization to develop a relevant program that fits your budget.
Program development costs vary based upon the number of participants in a given workshop, the number of faculty involved in delivering the content, and any additional overhead costs, such as room reservations, meals, or specialized software and hardware. Specific pricing information is provided in conjunction with developing a program specific to your organization.
Management Development Workshop
The Management Development Workshop is an intensive one-day program where business managers receive training to improve performance in areas such as conflict management, leadership, and strategic analysis. Training is conducted by Professors of Management from the UNK College of Business and Technology. Each session within the program is developed to educate managers in a way that allows for both learning and practical application back in their organization. The dimmers one-day program takes place on the UNK campus in two classrooms overlooking the Lopers’ Cope Stadium. The day begins with a pre-program reception at 7:30am and includes breakfast and lunch. Date TBD.
Business Leaders Breakfast Series
The Business Leaders Breakfast Series features prominent regional business leaders speaking on a variety of business topics. The morning begins with casual networking and interactive training presentations on topics such as innovative entrepreneurship, strategic business growth, unique marketing strategies, and logistical business planning. Date TBD.
Taking care of business
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Taking care of business
