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Launch Into Leadership for New Supervisors

Your first step in leadership development

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Financial Management

This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of financial bookkeeping, accounting terminology and concepts.

4-5:45 p.m.

Positive Power Plays: Skills for Conflict & Negotiation

Learn how to turn conflict into collaborations and reach win-win resolutions.

8:30-4:30 a.m.

Maximizing Your Leadership Potential

Chances are you’ve heard some positive – and perhaps more dubious – leadership advice over the years. Yet have you ever taken the time to consider how leadership actually looks for YOU?

8:30-4:30 a.m.

Communication & Delegation Skills

Better understand your own communication style and strengthen your business relationships

8:30-4:30 a.m.

FORWARD FEST: Leveraging the Library: Valuable Resources for Market Research

Put this session on your Holds List, and “check out” some great resources from your local libraries

All day

FORWARD FEST: From Side Hustle to Small Business

Have you been thinking about turning your hobby into a business, but aren’t sure where to start?

All day

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch

Amy Jo Pedone, Certified Master Chocolatier of Valenza Chocolatier, Inc., as well as President of the WSB Alumni Board

12:15-1 p.m.

4151 Grainger Hall

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch sponsored by Neider & Boucher, S.C

Grace Wang, Founder & CEO of Petphoria

12:15-1 p.m.

4151 Grainger Hall

Distinguished Entrepreneurs Lunch sponsored by Neider & Boucher, S.C.

Jazmynn Appleton, Chief Director of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation at the Progress Center for Black Women

12:15-1 p.m.

4151 Grainger Hall