There are a wealth of professional development and learning experiences available in the Kansas City metro. Check out the UMKC TalentLink calendar below to find your next workshop, class, and/or training event. You can also review a listing of Bloch Executive Education events, or entrepreneurship related programming.
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Finance & Accounting for “Not-for-Profit” Organizations
Online MOTracking the financial health of a not-for-profit or foundation is not only the responsibility of the chief financial officer but also of its administrators, board members, directors, and key program staff. This workshop will walk you through the structure and interpretation of typical non-profit financial statements. As a result, you will be able to engage in the process and secure your organization’s ongoing financial health.
Planning for Projects and Change: Essential Tools for Change Management
Online MOFacing uncertainty and operating in a mind-set of not knowing but needing to execute can be both a challenge and an opportunity to engage with our stakeholders in a meaningful way. Throughout this workshop, participants will explore tools and discuss best-practices to help manage both the organization of project and change planning in order to help drive the adoption of new initiatives.
Introduction to Data Analytics
Online MOData is everywhere. Understand how to harness it in order to drive informed decisions.
Firm Valuation & Mergers and Acquisitions
Online MOManagers often reference “creating value” for their firms, owners, or shareholders. But how do we really create and measure value?
Data Analytics Primer
Online MOThe velocity and volume of data in today’s workplace can be overwhelming. In this workshop, participants will explore methods for separating the signals from the noise.
Essential Negotiation Perspectives: Explore, Expand, Divide, Agree
Online MOThe best negotiation results come from understanding that every negotiation is a tool to solve a problem. Skilled negotiators work to understand exactly what problem they’re solving, how to approach it as efficiently as possible, and how to distribute the value of that solution to maximum advantage.
Python Bootcamp
Online MOA working understanding of Python is a highly sought-after skill in today’s data science job market. This Python toolbox workshop provides attendees with a non-technical introduction to Python applications for data cleaning, merging, visualizing, and analyzing data. Leveraging Jupyter Notebooks, attendees will be empowered to answer the important questions for their organizations.
Communicating Financial Goals and Performance
Online MOIdeas that require firm resources also require evidence that benefits outweigh the costs. Learn and apply best practices for making a business case for new projects and strategies.
R Bootcamp
Online MOThis bootcamp introduces students to the programming language R through a process of guided examples, ensuring a broad understanding of how it can easily address your analytical needs.
Developing Your Executive Presence & Expanding Your Career
Online MODo you project confidence? Are you able to command a room? Do people stop and listen when you speak? If so, you have likely mastered the art of executive presence. There is always room for growth in how we are perceived. Executive presence is all about maintaining poise, reading others, influencing in all directions and communicating seamlessly with our words, voices, and bodies. Fair or not, how you come across to others factors into promotion decisions; nearly 60% of recently surveyed CEOs indicated as much.
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