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- Understand the close relationship between problem-solving and decision-making
- Learn an eight-step problem-solving process
- Master several techniques to use when making decisions
- Identify when to use individual and group decision-making procedures
August 23 - August 23
Prerequisite: Exploring Craft Beer.
August 24 - October 5
March 26 - March 28
San Diego is a "hotbed" of high technology with heavy concentrations of biotech, telecommunication, and defense firms. Many contract managers and procurement professionals encounter intellectual property issues on a daily basis. This course will introduce students to the four areas of intellectual property; patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and how they interact with the contracting/procurement profession. One class session will specifically address the licensing of intellectual property and technology. Students in this course will be able to directly apply course information to their job or business.
June 26 - July 31
This course will prepare you to write successful grant proposals for nonprofit organizations or tax-exempt institutions (we do not focus on research institutions, businesses or individuals).
You will learn how to successfully research funding prospects, interact with those funders, and plan to write a grant proposal. We will explore why grants are funded, and what motivates a grantor to award a grant. You will also develop a brief letter of inquiry proposal, receiving feedback and guidance on improving your request. The course will also guide you on creating a plan to track, manage, and plan your grant proposals.
May 6 - June 9
Well-managed conflict leads to creativity, innovation and positive business results. Poorly managed conflict costs the organization in terms of money, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee retention. Learn how to:
- Define and describe the causes of workplace conflict
- Identify and implement five techniques for managing strong emotions
- Utilize an internal customer-service approach to gaining buy-in and cooperation
- Be 100% successful in conversations about serious performance issues
- Set boundaries regarding offensive or rude behavior
- Discuss the impact of intention for resolving conflict
September 6 - September 6