Full Program Listing
Talent development programs may be taken individually to develop a particular competency or in combination with other programs to earn a certificate. Kent State's Center for Corporate and Professional Development can also work with you to tailor any program and deliver it onsite for your employee group.
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Coaching Employee Performance | In this program the facilitator provides a practice-based approach to assist participants in learning coaching skills. The focus is on techniques for coaching soft skills competencies. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Lean Office | Lean Office is an initiative that utilizes Value Stream Mapping, workplace teams and office-based Kaizen projects to greatly shorten business process lead times and drastically reduce wastes commonly found within office functions. This program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to facilitate the leadership and implementation of Lean Office and to build a culture of continuous improvement. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Lean Problem Solving | Problems exist in all organizations. In the fast-paced and high-stress levels of today’s professional environments, the ability to solve problems quickly and effectively is an essential skill. In this program, participants will learn a simple but proven step-by-step approach for attacking and solving problems. Within the time-honored Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) framework, participants will learn how to develop a standardized, yet flexible process that integrates easily into any current company format. To prepare for this program, participants will be asked to bring a simple, real-life problem to work on as they utilize the practical tools and techniques of PDCA in a series of hands-on exercise. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Statistical Process Control (SPC) | Participants will gain basic training regarding the use of statistical methods in order to assure consistent quality of a manufactured product or service. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |
Team Facilitation | As organizations continue to function within team structures, it is important for those who serve as team leaders to have the necessary skills to facilitate teams effectively. In this program, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to set meeting agendas that drive team meetings forward and assure that all team members actively participate. Participants will learn to plan for effective team actions and encourage team members to communicate clearly and directly. Read More About This Program |
Tailored On-site Training |