Professional Development & Employee Education
Greater Mankato Leadership Insitute Applications Now Open for 2013-14 Class
Performance Excellence Network ROI of Excellence Conference May 14-15
Chick-fil-A LEADERCAST in New Um on May 10
Traffic Skills 101 for Bicyclists on May 11
Lean Enterprise Summit - May 21 at South Central College
Greater Mankato Young Professionals
Lunch & Learn Fall Series
Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training
Greater Mankato Leadership Insitute Applications Now Open for 2013-14 Class
For 28 years the Greater Mankato Leadership Institute has provided the area’s only comprehensive leadership training program with a professional, personal and community focus. The nine-month program consists of 1-2 day long sessions each month from September to May (11 sessions total). Each year the curriculum is updated to ensure graduates are well prepared to serve as leaders in their workplace and our community. Applications accepted each spring until June 1, for the following fall program start. Apply today.
"The ROI of Excellence" Conference May 14-15
The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to announce its annual conference, PENworks 2013: May 14-15 in Brooklyn Center. This year’s theme is “The ROI of Excellence,” and will feature 23 local, regional, and national organizations all on the journey to excellence. Hear best practices from businesses, healthcare organizations, K-12 and higher ed institutions, and nonprofits on how they are improving their outcomes, their leadership, their customer focus and workforce engagement.
Day 1: May 14 will feature three national keynote speakers. Three senior leaders are from organizations that have received the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The speaker to kick off the day will focus on how organizations move from a compliance to excellence culture. Day 1 also will feature three organizational case studies, each providing an example of how to move from compliance to performance excellence.
Day 2: May 15 will include another national keynote, followed by 15 traditional breakout sessions, each featuring local best practices that improve leadership, customer focus, workforce engagement, operations, and other outcomes. PENworks also will offer an expanded exhibitor hall, a lunch that recognizes organizations receiving the Performance Excellence (Minnesota Quality) Award, and a highly interactive session (and optional reception) to conclude the proceedings.
***Greater Mankato Growth members are eligible for the member rates; enter “GMG” code in the comment box and click “member” when registering.
Chick-fil-A LEADERCAST in New Um on May 10, 2013
The New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite Greater Mankato Growth members to join them for this unique one-day leadership event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Georgia directly to New Ulm at Martin Luther College. Participate in an unforgettable day of inspiration, learning, connecting, and more from a stellar line-up of speakers.
Location: Martin Luther College Auditorium
Cost: $79 (includes seminar, journal, and lunch)
Traffic Skills 101 for Bicyclists on May 11, 2013
The Greater Mankato Bike and Walk Advocates will be offering a Traffic Skills 101 class from 10 am- 3 pm, Saturday May 11 at the Blue Earth Library. This class normally costs $100 but with grants from Mankato Clinic Foundation it is free and will be taught by League Certified Instructors (LCI) from Mankato.
Traffic Skills 101 (TS101) gives cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. Through TS101, students learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. We recommended this class for adults and children above age fourteen. The curriculum is fast-paced with 3 hours of on line instruction prior to the class and 5 hours of parking lot practice and riding on streets, and prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling.
To signup contact Tom Engstrom at 507-720-2039 or katobikewalk@gmail.com.
Lean Enterprise Summit - May 21, 2013 at South Central College
The cost is $90 per registrant. For every 4 attendees get 1 additional registration for free. Please contact Tom Kammer, of South Central College, or Greg Thomas of Enterprise Minnesota to take advantage of this group offer. For More Information or to register online. event flyer
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Greater Mankato Young Professionals
The Greater Mankato Young Professionals program gives young professionals age 21-39 an opportunity to engage with one another while focusing on learning, socializing and community service. Each month, Young Professionals come together to learn new professional skills and participate in presentations from area experts. Examples of topics include: customer service, sales techniques, communication skills, speed networking, social media use at work, financial understanding, and many more. These training sessions are exclusively for members of the Young Professionals program, with no cost outside their membership fee to attend. Join today.
Lunch & Learn Fall Series
Come learn about several hot business topics over your lunch hour. These short, timely professional training sessions are designed for business professionals who what to stay current, learn new skills, and connect with other business professionals in the area. Sessions are only $20 for GMG Engaged and higher members, $30 for Basic GMG Members, and $50 for non-members. Registration fee includes a Subway Boxed Lunch! more info
2013 Fall Series Sessions Coming Soon
Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training
South Central College Center for Business & Industry | 507.389.7203
MSU-Mankato Office of Extended Learning | 507.389.2172
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program