NC State Executive Education announces Spring 2017 FastTrack Series

NC State Executive Education based in the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management announces its FastTrack Series schedule for January to April 2017.

The stand-alone short courses in this series are designed for individuals seeking to develop analytical, leadership and innovation skills. Also, participants completing four FastTrack sessions in one of four categories – innovation, organizational analytics, process improvement or next generation leaders – may earn a certificate in that category.

NC State Executive Education FastTrack sessions are held on either Wednesdays or Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus or in Research Triangle Park. Participants will learn from the presenter and each other through simulations and sharing of their diverse perspectives. Enrollment is open to the public.

The Spring 2017 Schedule

January 13 – Influencing Without Authority

Presenter is Beth Ritter, lecturer, NC State Poole College Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and former senior vice president of Burt’s Bees. View registration, cost and other details.

January 25 – Basics of Building a More Independent Workplace

Presenter is Scott Brown, founder of Stone House Management Consulting, LLC. View registration, cost and other details.

February 3 – Communicating Effectively for Innovation

Presenter is Beth Ritter, lecturer, NC State Poole College Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and former senior vice president of Burt’s Bees. View registration, cost and other details.

February 10 – Moving from Hindsight to Foresight

Presenter is Eileen Taylor, associate professor, NC State Poole College Department of Accounting. View registration, cost and other details.

February 15 – Coaching Skills for Supervisors and Managers

Presenter is Scott Brown, founder of Stone House Management Consulting, LLC. View registration, cost and other details.

February 17 – Value Propositions and Elevator Pitches

Presenter is Jeff Pollack, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the NC State University Poole College of Management. View registration, cost and other details.

February 22 – The Digital Supply Chain Era

Presenter is Robert Handfield, professor and director, Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, NC State Poole College. View registration, cost and other details.

February 24 – Using Big Data for Decision Making

Presenter is Tim Michaelis, NC State doctoral candidate and research association, Center for Innovation Management Studies based in the NC State Poole College of Management. View registration, cost and other details.

March 1 – Design Thinking

Presenter is Leigh Shamblin, director, McLauchlan Leadership Series, NC State Poole College Jenkins MBA and Executive Education program director. View registration, cost and other details.

March 3 – Leading Matrix Teams

Presenter is Dan McGurrin, director of the NC State Executive Education at the NC State University Poole College of Management. View registration, cost and other details.

March 15 – Developing Accountability in Your Teams

Presenter is Scott Brown, founder of Stone House Management Consulting, LLC. View registration, cost and other details.

March 22 – Strategy Matters at Any Level

Presenter is Greg Hopper, Executive-in-Residence, HQ Raleigh and adjunct faculty, Duke University. View registration, cost and other details.

March 24 – Managing Across 5 Generations

Presenter is Brad Kirkman, professor and head of the Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the NC State University Poole College of Management. View registration, cost and other details.

March 31 – Using Social Analytics for Business Advantage

Presenter is Bill Rand, assistant professor, NC State Poole College Department of Business Management. View registration, cost and other details.

April 5 – Foundations of a Strong Organizational Culture

Presenter is Scott Brown, founder of Stone House Management Consulting, LLC. View registration, cost and other details.

April 12 – Managing Change Effectively

Presenter is Brad Kirkman, professor and head, NC State Poole College Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. View registration, cost and other details.

April 19 – Delegation and Empowerment

Presenter is Roger Mayer, professor, NC State Poole College Department of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. View registration, cost and other details.