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College of Business: Building Students Futures
 

Skill Development

Below are descriptions of skill categories reinforced through the Leadership Development Institute.

Communication

Involves understanding others, writing, presentation skills, interpersonal savvy, and listening.

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Business Writing Skills
  • Persuasive Presentations
  • Introduction to Public Speaking

Business Sophistication

Includes building and sustaining relationships with associates and customers

  • Corporate Politics
  • Corporate Survival
  • Social Etiquette

Valuing Diversity

Involves self-awareness, empathy, and multicultural perspective.

  • Understanding Diversity in the Workplace
  • "True Colors"
  • The Diversity Challenge

Self Management

Includes self-knowledge, ethics, values, trust, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

  • Managing Change and Transition
  • Managing Yourself
  • "Career Architect"

Management Skills

Includes priority setting, organizing, problem solving, perseverance, planning, and time management.

  • Corporate Survival Skills
  • The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Managing Projects
  • Problem Solving
  • Working in Teams

Community Involvement and Leadership

Includes personal passion, empowerment of self and others, and building relationships.

  • Participation in affiliate supported community service events
  • Leadership position with the INROADS Student Association

Academic and Technical Proficiency

Includes technical and functional learning, work systems, and academic mastery.

  • Resume Writing
  • Interviewing
  • College Survival
  • Evaluating the Job Offer