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This course introduces the student to techniques for training others specifically to implement behaviour change plans (technology transfer). Students will learn and practice techniques for individual and group presentation formats for the training of families or professionals.Students will also learn how to maintain procedural integrity, use performance feedback, evaluate the effects of training...

In BUSI 1070, the major project consists of constructing a business plan for a new enterprise. The student is expected to understand and apply the concepts learned from previous courses. The project requires the student to integrate core topics such as small business finance, marketing and operations. Additional course material explores alternatives to starting a business such as buying an...

Many companies and community organizations are faced with putting together a structured rationale to improve the current situation in their organization, including expansion of services and products, training or re-training of staff or problems that need to be solved for the benefit of groups or the general population. This course will provide an overview of the design of a needs analysis proposal...

This course presents proven strategies for coaching and communication, getting work done, resolving conflict, improving positive performance, and developing positive working relationships. (A Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program - MLCP-credit). This course introduces the fundamental principles of coaching and developing people in order to encourage their ongoing learning process in the...

Within the context of unprecedented changes in the world we live in, the course focuses on supporting students through a process of learning and inquiry that prepares them to maximize their learning effectiveness and to increase their own leadership capacity. It focuses on the essential leadership skills and attributes needed for success in contemporary leadership position: the ability to inspire...

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the sales process and is intended to help students develop their selling, communication, and negotiation skills in order to be successful in a sales career. Topics presented include: the steps in the selling process, ethical issues in selling, the importance of the sales function, and integrating technology in the sales process...

Students are introduced to fundamentals for strategy and business analysis best practises, approaches and principles for identifying and securing market and organizational opportunities. They assess how data analysis and analytics are used in needs analysis, opportunity identification, business problem solving, improvements, leadership ethics and business stakeholder communications.

Ninety percent of all jobs in Canada are created by small and medium businesses and many of these businesses are in the skilled trades. An ever-growing demand for skilled trades results in great market opportunities for tradespersons. One of the important skills' gaps identified amongst tradespersons is the lack of business acumen and entrepreneurial skills. Business Planning for Tradespersons...

This course provides students with the opportunity to analyze the diverse workforce and consider the role of leadership in building inclusive workplaces in a globalized world. Various models of leadership will be examined with a focus on inclusive practices that build effective work environments. Students will explore the challenges in creating inclusion and reflect on their own values and beliefs...

This course further explores the contemporary workplace emphasizing intercultural competence and organizational cultures in the context of diversity and inclusion. Students will examine organizational barriers, and power relations that result in inequities in the workplace. Students will investigate change management processes that can build high-functioning, inclusive workplaces that draw on the...