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Management & Innovation

The Management & Innovation program equips students with the skills to become proficient decision-makers and leaders in their chosen industry or entrepreneurs starting their own ventures. Managers are dynamic individuals tasked with overseeing projects, teams, and processes, involving coordination, strategy development, planning, assessment, and motivation. They often manage budgets and ensure that an organization’s goals guide employee actions, making their role crucial across all industries. Success as a manager hinges on mastering industry-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities, with the ultimate goal of leading and inspiring others in similar roles. Effective managers excel in conflict resolution, foster positive workplace environments, and prioritize the well-being of an organization’s human resources.

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International Business Foundations

Taught by Kyle Hegarty
The most common mistake in expanding business ventures overseas is the lack of an organized plan. This course—with global leadership…

Careers in Supply Chain and Operations

Taught by Daniel Stanton
View Daniel’s LinkedIn Newsletter Smart supply chain management helps companies save money and respond faster. It’s critical to staying competitive…

Change Management Foundations

Taught by Scott Mautz
The need to manage change successfully is more common and more important for a leader’s career than ever, and a…

The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Project Management

Taught by Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Tackling climate change has moved from being a priority to an issue that demands immediate action. We, and the planet,…

AI Productivity Hacks to Reimagine Your Workday and Career

Taught by Dr. Marily Nika
What if you could do less of what you don’t like in your job and create space for the good…

Inventory Management Foundations

Taught by Steven Brown
The success of a business can hinge on how its inventory is managed. There are costs to having too little—or…

Quality Management Foundations

Taught by Steven Brown
A company’s success is largely determined by how well its employees understand and manage quality in their daily activities. In…

Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance

Taught by Todd Dewett
View Todd’s LinkedIn Newsletter As a manager, you want to set your employees up for success by helping them create…

Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization

Taught by Turi McKinley
Design thinking is a user-centered way of solving problems. It involves extensive collaboration, using strategies such as mapping customer journeys,…

HR and Digital Transformation

Taught by Charlene Li
View Charlene’s LinkedIn Newsletter Digital transformation is the integration and acceptance of new technology in all areas of a business,…

Leading with Purpose

Taught by Lisa Earle McLeod
View Lisa’s LinkedIn Newsletter Purpose—not profit—is the single best motivator to get everyone in an organization rowing in the same…

Implementing Supply Chain Management

Taught by Daniel Stanton
Supply chain management is the system that connects and integrates the links of sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics management. By…

Managing Globally

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
In today’s global economy, it’s crucial for managers to be culturally agile. The best leaders can accurately assess the cultural…

Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips

Taught by Daniel Stanton
View Daniel’s LinkedIn Newsletter Supply chain and operations management is a profession that evolves quickly. Investing in your professional development…

Leading Effectively

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
View Mike’s LinkedIn Newsletter Leaders all face the same challenge: too much to do and not enough time to do…

Transitioning from Manager to Leader

Taught by Sara Canaday
View Sara’s LinkedIn Newsletter Leadership is a skill that can be taught. In this course, executive coach Sara Canaday shares…

Hire, Retain, and Grow Top Millennial Talent

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo
More than one-in-three American workers today are millennials. By 2020, millennials will form 50% of the global workforce. The war…

Purchasing Foundations

Taught by Steven Brown
Purchasing departments add value and maximize savings for their organizations. In this course, supply chain expert and professor Steven Brown…

Performance-Based Hiring

Taught by Lou Adler
View Lou’s LinkedIn Newsletter Top performers aren’t looking for just another job; they want challenges and growth. To get the…

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Phone
(970) 491-1540
Address

Career Management Center
Rockwell West, Room 210
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Department Hours Summer Hours (May 19-Aug 22)
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM