Leadership

FREE eBook: The Top 10 Soft Skills You Need To Succeed

Filed in Leadership, Soft Skills, Trends in Higher Education by on November 23, 2016 1 Comment
FREE eBook: The Top 10 Soft Skills You Need To Succeed

If everyone comes to the table with the same set of technical, or “hard” skills, how do employers choose who to hire, keep, and promote?  Soft skills. Learn more in our latest eBook! In Soft Skills Are Not Hard to Achieve, you’ll learn about the Top 10 skills that will set you apart from the pack. Developing these important […]

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Soft skills aren’t hard! [Infographic]

Soft skills aren’t hard! [Infographic]

Technical (hard) skills may be vital to getting the job done, but soft skills will set you apart! Learn the tips and tricks that will get you noticed in our latest infographic.  Don’t sleep on the soft skills! WPI’s online and corporate graduate programs empower the leaders of tomorrow with well-rounded technical, management, and interpersonal expertise.   ♥ Love this post? Subscribe to Catalyst.

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Sixth Annual WPI Energy Symposium

Sixth Annual WPI Energy Symposium

WPI is thrilled to announce the sixth annual Energy Symposium will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Great minds and industry leaders in the world of energy will converge on our campus in Worcester to discuss this year’s topic: Upgrading the Grid with Renewables for a Sustainable Future. The 2016 schedule is packed with […]

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Ariel Karolinski: MBA with Engineering Focus is a Perfect Fit

Ariel Karolinski: MBA with Engineering Focus is a Perfect Fit

Ariel Karolinski, a Business Unit Controller for Global Supply Chain Finance at UTC, decided to pursue her MBA as a way to differentiate her skills in a changing work environment and uncertain economy. “I wanted an MBA to help my future career potential and to gain more management experience. Undergraduate studies really don’t cover this.” […]

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Bradford Fleming: WPI’s MBA Helped this Chemical Engineer Climb Higher

Bradford Fleming: WPI’s MBA Helped this Chemical Engineer Climb Higher

Bradford Fleming knows firsthand how daunting it can be to consider a part-time MBA program while working full time. “At the time I was a project engineer at UTC, and was afraid I wouldn’t be able to do the schoolwork and my job.” But a desire for more career opportunities convinced him he needed to […]

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[Infographic] Corporate & Professional Education: 2015 A Year in Review

[Infographic] Corporate & Professional Education: 2015 A Year in Review

WPI’s Corporate & Professional Education had a successful 2015 educating students and professionals. Hundreds took part in Corporate Programs, Online Open Enrollment and Professional Development courses. Education and personal development go hand-in-hand,participants advance their careers and gain a sense of accomplishment for successfully completing a program or certificate. Check out the infographic to see just how many […]

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10 Communication Secrets from Leaders [Infographic]

Filed in Leadership, Professional Development by on September 17, 2015 0 Comments
10 Communication Secrets from Leaders [Infographic]

Communication is a talent. You have to continuously practice your skills in order to be effective at it. Different environments require different styles, and now, technology effects our communication abilities. Here’s an infographic highlighting 10 communication secrets that can help enhance your skills in order to become a strong leader. What are your tips for […]

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Glance at Careers in Construction Project Management [Infographic]

Glance at Careers in Construction Project Management [Infographic]

Sometimes individuals are not aware of the types of positions they can have within their chosen field. In construction project management, there are many opportunities to grow, but you have to have the right credentials. WPI Alumni prove that with credentials you can move up in the CPM field, and you can see the various […]

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The Need for Data Science and Data Scientists [Infographic]

The Need for Data Science and Data Scientists [Infographic]

Were you aware of the growing demand for Data Science to collect, analyze, and implement plans based on Big Data? View this infographic to discover: Costs of Data Breaches Impact on Businesses in 2014 Biggest Fears for a Data Breach Big Data Scientist Salary and Demand ♥ Love this post? Subscribe to Catalyst.

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4 Simple Reasons to Invest in Your Employee

4 Simple Reasons to Invest in Your Employee

Investing in your employees and creating an engaged workforce has many organizational benefits. All of these benefits feed into each other and then contribute to the overall company culture. Here are the top four benefits of investing in your employees Increased Productivity Better Customer Service Higher Retention Enhanced Company Culture Increased Productivity Employees will propose […]

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