St. Ambrose University

Current Public Offerings - Professional Development


Professional Development Current Public Offerings


St. Ambrose Leadership Experience

 2009- 2010 SAU Leadership Experience

September 23, 2009 – June 19, 2010

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Based on the Kouzes and Posner Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership Model, this series will provide the tools to transform your leadership potential into key contributors of your organization’s strategic goals.  By leading an experiential project within their respective organization, the participants will gain the practical skills necessary to increase your bottom line and increase their level of confidence as a leader.

Sessions are monthly beginning September 2009 through June 2010.

Registrations or Questions
Online registration or if you have questions, please contact Jennifer Prinz 563/441-9950 or email Jennifer Prinz


 

Project Management:  Tools, Principles, and Practices

November 17 – 19, 2009


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Take the guesswork out of project management!  If managing projects to get results is important to your organization, you can’t afford a seat-of-the-pants approach.  Here are proven tools and techniques used by world-class companies to make their projects sizzle!  With these methods, your projects will come in on time, on budget, and at the right level of performance.

This is not a theoretical, academic program, but a true nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense approach to project management, taught by a seasoned project manager.  Your instructor applies the latest methods of learning technology to accelerate your learning and increase your retention so you can apply these important tools.  You’ll see how all techniques relate to each other during five interactive exercises that simulate a project.

 Attend and You’ll Learn:

  • How to manage every aspect of a project to achieve schedule, cost, and performance objectives

  • How to master the concepts and methods needed to manage resources efficiently to achieve project goals

  • How to develop and coordinate the total project plan

  • How to construct achievable project schedules using CPM, PERT, and bar charts

  • How to develop valid estimates of resource requirements and costs by applying the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

You'll Receive:

  • The book, Project Planning, Scheduling & Control (4th edition), by Dr. James P. Lewis

  • A comprehensive 150-page workbook

  • 2.4 CEUs or 18 PDUs

  • Three networking luncheons

  • A Certificate of Attendance

Instruction Provided by The Lewis Institute, Inc.

Dr. James P. Lewis has 15 years of industry experience as an electrical engineer and project manager, focusing on the design and development of communication equipment, and over 28 years of experience teaching seminars.  

Course Fee
$1,395 - the first registration from your organization
$1,275 - each additional participant from the same organization
10% discount available to SAU alumni

Session Dates:
November 17 – 19, 2009

Registrations or Questions
Online registration or call Jennifer Prinz 563/441-9950 or email Jennifer Prinz



Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame – Certificate in Executive Management - Certificate In Executive Management   

March 8 - May 10, 2010; September 13 - November 15, 2010

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St. Ambrose University is pleased to announce our partnership with the University of Notre Dame.

The Certificate in Executive Management Program has  an emphasis on key areas of finance, human resource management, marketing and decision making. 

The 2010 Notre Dame Certificate In Executive Management Program is designed to be of value to a wide audience. It will appeal to owners, partners, executives, managers, directors, and other key personnel.

  • This program qualifies for Continuing Education Units (5.5 CEUs) and Continuing Professional Education credits (66 CPEs).
  • The program will be delivered via video conferencing at St. Ambrose University.
  • All participants meeting specified attendance requirements will receive a certificate of completion awarded by the University of Notre Dame.
  • Past participating organizations include:
Alcoa
Deere & Company
H & R Accounts, Inc.
Honeywell International
Johnson & Johnson
Per Mar Security Services
   

 

 


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St. Ambrose & Notre Dame Supervisory Development Program

Notre DameWant to better supervise? Want to better motivate? Become the supervisor you’ve always admired by learning the skills to inspire and lead your staff to greatness.

Learn more . . .

 

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5-DAY LEADERSHIP THROUGH PEOPLE SKILLS (LTPS)

Learn how to be persuasive, gain commitment and get results from the people you work with. Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS) will teach you the practical skills needed to manage. LTPS is an intensive, five-day learning experience that transforms managers into leaders by creating the skills necessary to meet today’s business challenges and turn vision into reality.

LTPS succeeds by using a dynamic learning environment. Prior to attending the program, you will complete some pre-work, including background reading, writing assignments and information gathering. By starting the learning process in pre-work, you can devote more time to action learning and practice in the seminar.

The fee for LTPS includes all seminar materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments at breaks. Allow 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.  Please note there is a $50 drop fee if the course is dropped less than 14 days prior to the start date, or a non-refundable $100 fee for no-shows.

LTPS (MBA 690/MOL 690) is a core requirement for candidates seeking the St. Ambrose University Master of Business Administration or Master of Organizational Leadership degree. Participants who are not currently enrolled and may consider seeking academic credit, must notify our Professional Development office first.

Group discounts are available. LTPS can also be delivered as an in-house, company-specific training program.

Date Location
January 4-8, 2010 Davenport
January 11-15, 2010 Davenport
February 8-12, 2010 Davenport
July 12-16, 2010 Davenport
July 19-20, 2010 Davenport
August 9-13, 2010 Davenport
August 16-20, 2010 Davenport
October 11-15, 2010 Cedar Rapids


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3-DAY, LEADERSHIP THROUGH PEOPLE SKILLS(LTPS)
February 23-25, 2010
June 22-24, 2010
October 5-7, 2010
 

3-Day, LTPS Brochure (pdf format)

Testimonials from Past Participants
     Per Mar Security
     Alcoa
     HON Company

Learn how to be persuasive, gain commitment and get results from the people you work with. Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS) will teach you the practical skills needed to manage. LTPS is an intensive, three-day learning experience that transforms managers into leaders by creating the skills necessary to meet today’s business challenges and turn vision into reality.

LTPS succeeds by using a dynamic learning environment. Prior to attending the program, you will complete some pre-work, including background reading, writing assignments and information gathering. By starting the learning process in pre-work, you can devote more time to action learning and practice in the seminar.

The fee for the 3-Day, LTPS is $1295 and includes all seminar materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments at breaks. Allow 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. All St. Ambrose LTPS instructors are certified.  If you register before 2/9/10, receive the training at a discount price of $1095.  Any registrations received after 2/9/10, will pay the full price of $1295.  Please note a non-refundable cancellation fee of $175 will apply if you cancel anytime between 2/10/10 and 2/23/10.

LTPS in a 5-Day format (MBA 690/MOL 690) is a core requirement for candidates seeking the St. Ambrose University Master of Business Administration or Master of Organizational Leadership degree. LTPS in a 3-Day format does not qualify for Masters level college credit.

The two programs may not be substituted for one another.

LTPS can also be delivered as an in-house, company-specific training program.

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Excellence in Teaching Institute - IOWA

2010 Online Registration

When: June 21-25, 2010

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Attendance is mandatory.

Where: Each day is spent in at least two separate business settings. Personal transportation is required.

Credits:  3 graduate credits from St. Ambrose University or 2 Professional Development credits through the Mississippi Valley AEA.

 

Instructor: Tammy Chelf, School-to-Work Coordinator

                 Ann Berger, St. Ambrose University, Writing Project Facilitator

This course is designed to reinforce the value of the free enterprise system by providing experiential opportunities for educators and fostering issue awareness and skill development in a business atmosphere.

For questions, please contact Tammy Chelf at (563) 344-5810

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Critical Collaboration for Health Care Professionals

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March 4, 2010, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Participants learn how to improve working relationships, increase personal effectiveness, and develop a healthier work environment by practicing skills that will help them to be more collaborative with patients, doctors, and managers. This one day program is designed by health care professionals for healthcare professionals who work in the areas of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, caregivers, and all professional personnel who participate with clients in the health care setting. All concepts, discussions, examples, demonstrations, and exercises are grounded in the real world and skills can be applied right away.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
Nurses, PT, OT, Social Work and other professional personnel who participate with clients and caregivers in the health care setting.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

I. Recognize and use the Dimensional Model of Behavior
     • Choose the most effective people skills to collaborate with others
     • Examine yourself and how you impact others

II. Utilize the Five-Step format for productive communication with others.
     • Provide benefits and check receptivity
     • Get the other person’s views
     • Present your views
     • Resolve differences
     • Develop an action plan together

III. Skill Practice and Evaluation
     • Test your collaboration skills in “people skills” situations
     • Sharpen your sizing-up skills
     • Powerful self-awareness through video and team feedback

PRESENTER
Denise Hollonbeck
Denise has provided training for many organizations in the Quad Cities area. Some of these organizations include QCB&T, MidAmerican Energy, Alcoa, ORA, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Radiology Group, H&R Accounts, R.I. Arsenal, Army Corps of Engineers, Bettendorf Chamber Leadership Congress, and the City of Davenport.

PROGRAM FEE
Early bird registration (by 2/4/10)
$195.00
Registration (after 2/4/10)
$250.00
Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours prior to the start of the session.
All cancellations received between February 15 and March 4, 2010 will be subject to a $100 non-refundable processing fee.

CEUs
St. Ambrose will award 8 contact hours; Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #347.
All others may be eligible for 8 contact hours. Check with your administrative rules.
Must attend entire session to obtain CEU credit. Lunch and snacks provided.
Registrations or Questions
Online registration or call Denise Hollonbeck 563/441-9950 or email HollonbeckDenise@sau.edu

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Excellence in Teaching Institute - ILLINOIS


2009 Online Registration

When: June 15-June 19, 2009

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily. Attendance is mandatory.

Where: Each day is spent in at least two separate business settings. Personal transportation is required.

Credits: 
1.  Two (2) graduate credits from St. Ambrose University
or
2.  Thirty (30) Recertification Credits through the Illinois Regional Office of Education
or
3.  Both Two (2) graduate credits from St. Ambrose University and Thirty (30) Recertification Credits through the Illinois Regional Office of Education

Cost:
$550 ($400 + $150)  for two St. Ambrose University graduate credits (includes graduate and class and material fee for the Business Education Partnership)
or
$200 ($50 + $150) for thirty (30) Recertification Credits through the Illinois Regional Office of Education (includes Recertification credit fee and material fee for the Business Education Partnership)
or
$600 ($550 +$50) for two St. Ambrose University graduate credits and thirty (30) Recertification Credits through the Illinois Regional Office of Education (includes graduate, class, Recertification Credits fee, and material fee for the Business Education Partnership)

 

Instructors:
Tammy Chelf, School-to-Work Coordinator
Ann Berger, St. Ambrose University, Writing Project Facilitator
Susan Zelnio, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

This course is designed to reinforce the value of the free enterprise system by providing experiential opportunities for educators and fostering issue awareness and skill development in a business atmosphere.

For questions, please contact (309) 757-5416

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Business Case Analysis -- Dr. Dave O'Connell

The Business Case Analysis/Decision Making course is currently limited to Rock Island Arsenal employees.

This course is a 5 day course designed to cover a ten step model for making strategic and business decisions. This course is offered for 3 academic credit hours, is highly interactive, with a variety of learning modes such as lectures, group work, case discussion, and presentations. Participants will work in teams, each analyzing and making recommendations on a real, current challenge relevant to the Arsenal and the participants. Cases have been identified in collaboration with the appropriate leaders from the Arsenal. Each team will be presented with a significant challenge that could be dealt with over a 4-5 day period. On Day 5, teams will present their analyses and recommendations to selected leaders, who will help evaluate the presentations.

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Leadership Encounter Leadership Encounter

Leadership  Encounter  is  a  one‐day  workshop based on the Ken Blanchard book, Lead Like Jesus. Packed  with  action‐oriented  learning  and  reflection,  this  workshop closely  examines  Jesus  as  a  leader  and  a  model  while  equipping  participants  to lead  as  He  led.
Whether  you  seek  a  relevant  and  effective  model  for  day‐to‐day leadership  or want  to  learn  more  about  leadership  skills,  you  will  be challenged  like  never before to look  at  Jesus  in  a  new  and  life  changing  way.   Throughout  this  event,  you  will not  only  discover  your  own  personal  barriers  to  effective  leadership,  but  you  will also  learn  about  the  power  of  the  heart,  head,  hands,  and  habits  of  Servant Leadership  as  modeled  by  Jesus.

Participant Benefits:  

  • A  new  appreciation  for  Jesus  as  a  viable  role  model  for  leadership  in  the 21st  century

  • Insight  into  the  common  struggles  and  strategies  of  leaders  trying  to  walk their  faith  at  home,  work,  church,  and  in  their  community

  • Direction  on  the  path  of  discovering  or  refining  your  leadership  point  of  view   

  • Meaningful  experience  with  five  of  the  ways  that  Jesus  stayed  focused  and on purpose  with  His  leadership  assignment  from  the  Father

  • A  feeling  of  support  from  a  faith‐based  community  

  • A  recommitment  to  a  better  way  to  lead  –  with  Jesus  as  your  model  and the  Holy  Spirit  as  your  teacher

  • Tools  to  assess  your  current  leadership  motivations  and  behaviors  and  a method  for  re‐aligning  them  daily  in  the  way  that  Jesus  would  want  

Workshop Date:       Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time:                       8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location:                 College for Professional Studies
                               
1950 E. 54th Street
                                Davenport
Cost:                        $75 (includes all materials and lunch)

For more information or to register call Jennifer Prinz or Denise Hollonbeck, 563-441-9950 or email them at PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu or HollonbeckDenise@sau.edu

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