I need to tell you a story about Herbie.* I’m an account executive in Corporate & Professional Education at WPI. My main job is working with companies and their employees to figure out the kind of advanced education and training they need to succeed. I meet with business leaders, WPI creates custom programs, and then…Continue Reading Don’t Be Like Herbie: Why Today is the Day to Start Grad School
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…Continue Reading FREE eBook: The Top 10 Soft Skills You Need To Succeed
Systems thinking is an effective, holistic way to view any problem you may have in business and personal relations. But don’t take our word for it! Our online and corporate graduate students are raving about WPI’s Intro to Systems Thinking course, and how it has positively affected different aspects of their lives. SYSTEMS THINKING…Continue Reading Change Your Mind with Systems Thinking
My old boss had a favorite saying for occasions when our team failed to keep each other informed. In exasperation, he’d bellow: “All communication… is a miracle!” He’d deliver the last three words with a dramatic flourish. It stuck with me as a simple truth; that we, as engineers and managers, struggle to keep our…Continue Reading Automating Communication Through Building Information Modeling
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…Continue Reading 10 Communication Secrets from Leaders [Infographic]
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…Continue Reading 4 Simple Reasons to Invest in Your Employee