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Management & Innovation

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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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…

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…

Entrepreneurship Foundations

Taught by Kim Kaupe
Join Kim Kaupe as she shares the steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Kim begins by providing a set of…

Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews

Taught by Todd Dewett
Performance reviews can have a huge impact on your employee’s future. In this short course, the second installment in the…

Leading through Relationships (2019)

Taught by Simon T. Bailey
View Simon’s LinkedIn Newsletter As you move from functional expertise into leadership, your focus shifts from working directly on tasks…

Job Skills: Supply Chain and Operations

Taught by Daniel Stanton
There are certain basic competencies that every professional needs to excel on the job. In this collection of lively animated…

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…

Managing Employee Performance Problems

Taught by JoAnn R. Corley
Having a productive, talented workforce is the key to accomplishing your business goals and your vision. Yet there are times…

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…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
View Mike’s LinkedIn Newsletter If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…

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…

Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Taught by Kimberly Bryant
Issues surrounding diversity have troubled the technology industry for years. While tech giants have the ability to architect often thrillingly…

Emerging Leader Foundations

Taught by Dan Schawbel
View Dan’s LinkedIn Newsletter Taking on a leadership role in the diverse, ever-changing modern workplace can feel both exhilarating and…

Managing a Diverse Team (2023)

Taught by Vanessa Womack
Team leaders should aim to create an inclusive culture that celebrates differences and fosters the best performance from every team…

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…

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence (2016)

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…

Lean Six Sigma Foundations

Taught by Steven Brown
Lean Six Sigma combines the principles of lean enterprise and lean manufacturing with Six Sigma to improve performance and systematically…

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Address

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

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Drop-in career counseling hours
Monday - Thursday, 10am - 2pm
Rockwell West, Room 210