Workforce Development News – May 2, 2016

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Embracing Agile

“By taking people out of their functional silos and putting them in self-managed and customer-focused multidisciplinary teams, the agile approach is not only accelerating profitable growth but also helping to create a new generation of skilled general managers.”
https://hbr.org/2016/05/embracing-agile

Corporate College Announces Summer 2016 Classes

St. Louis Community College’s Corporate College announces its open enrollment class schedule for Summer 2016. Register for these CPR/AED, OSHA, Computers and Technology, Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Photography, and Social Media classes at 314-984-7777.
http://workforcesolutions.stlcc.edu/2016/corporate-college-announces-summer-2016-classes/

A Step-by-Step Guide to Structuring Better Meetings

“Different conversations have different requirements.”
https://hbr.org/2016/04/a-step-by-step-guide-to-structuring-better-meetings

25 Ways to Own Any Meeting and Be a Better Leader

“Respect your team’s time and give people the tools to generate ideas effectively.”
http://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/25-ways-to-own-any-meeting-and-be-a-better-leader.html

Keeping Meetings on Track When You’re Not in Charge

“We are all accountable for keeping meetings effective, whether we are calling them or simply participating.”
https://hbr.org/2016/04/keeping-meetings-on-track-when-youre-not-in-charge

6 Ways to Plan Engaging Meetings

“If only your CEO would quit boring everyone in those dreary town halls. Don’t despair. There’s a better way to do it. Learn from show biz, and present one big idea.”
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/51071.aspx

Don’t End a Meeting Without Doing These 3 Things

“Make sure everyone’s on the same page.”
https://hbr.org/2016/04/dont-end-a-meeting-without-doing-these-3-things

8 Ways Successful People Beat Procrastination

“We all procrastinate, but the truly successful have the tools to get past it and get to work.”
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/274431

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