The GIVE BACK Program: Project Management Principles in Practice

The GIVE BACK Program: Project Management Principles in Practice

What’s the best way for your students to learn project management? By doing a project, of course! Project Management: Principles in Practice by Grant Stousland includes a course-long project that engages students in giving back to the community and learning project management skills along the way.

The Five-Factor Model of Personality Improves Teamwork

The Five-Factor Model of Personality Improves Teamwork

Optimizing team composition in organizational and educational environments is an important task for maximum performance. When it comes to teamwork and personality within a university setting, the question many instructors ask is which methodology will create the most successful team: Birds of a feather? Or opposites?

Why Conferences Are Essential for Your Professional Development, Plus 13 Tips to Read Before You Attend

Why Conferences Are Essential for Your Professional Development, Plus 13 Tips to Read Before You Attend

Conferences are a fantastic way to meet with people who have similar interests as you. Conferences that focus on professional training and development can be highly beneficial as attendees are given the opportunity learn more about their industries, give and receive feedback on research, set goals, and grow a vibrant network of peers and associates. With many conferences returning to in-person attendance, we have a few tips for making the most of your conference experience.

Five (Plus One) Classroom Examples of Experiential Learning

Five (Plus One) Classroom Examples of Experiential Learning

“Just Google it!” As a tried-and-true method for finding answers, Google has changed the world. But no matter the field, education is more than just finding answers. It’s about teaching skills; this includes, but is not limited to, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and people skills. And that’s in addition to giving students the tools for…