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This is the fifth session of the PhD Plus Business in Society: Adding value with your PhD skills series. In this session we will review the over-arching role of financial accounting, and how the numerous stakeholders benefit from the outputs of the financial accounting process. The financial statements of Boeing from 2020 will serve to lead our discussion on how the strategy of an organization should correspond to what is ultimately reflected in the financial statements. Read the document titled “Learning More About Accounting”. You will find the descriptions of the financial statements easy to follow, and help you appreciate the basis behind the information contained in the balance sheet and income statement. PRIOR READING Boeing's 2020 Balance Sheet and Income Statement Learning More About Accounting, by Denny Beresford INSTRUCTOR Paul Simko, Associate Professor of Business Administration   REGISTER HERE This is a popular series and requires commitment to full participation. Registrants are expected to complete readings/assignments between sessions and engage in weekly sessions through instructor-student and peer-to-peer interactions.  Priority of attendance will be given to those who commit to participating in the majority of the series (including learning time in between sessions) and are in advanced stages of training (e.g. PhD students in 3+ years). Registration will close by 5 PM (ET) on Jan 26, 2024, or when we reach our maximum registration capacity (whichever is earlier).  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self–  March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self–  March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self–  March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self–  March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

This course introduces the concepts of organizational leadership, change management, and influence. Students appreciate the difference between leadership and management and develop their own leadership philosophy through exploration of varying leadership styles. Throughout the course, students learn key communication skills. As a culminating project, students create a personal leadership plan. Participation and attendance: Everyone’s lively participation is essential to the success of this course. You will be expect to come to class having read and reflected on the readings for the week, with questions and comments in mind. During class discussions, we will focus on coming to a collective understanding of the assigned readings, evaluating the evidence and claims made by the authors, and considering other possible approaches to the same topics. There will also be opportunities for informal conversation, small group discussions, and other activities. Course schedule:  February 7:  Exploring Leadership Philosophies and Introduction of Leadership Development Plan February 14: The Art of Communication  February 21: Influence without Authority  February 28: Conflict Management and Having Difficult Conversations  March 13: Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) and Leading Self–  March 20: Leadership Panel with Leaders from Higher Education, Government, Industry with PhDs  April 3: Organizational Leadership and Change Management  April 10: Strategies for Continuous Leadership Development  REGISTER HERE  

The PhD+ Career Design series for postdocs aims to help participants engage in self-and career exploration. In this series, you'll identify your core values and interests, explore diverse careers pathways, and learn to leverage professional development strategies to find a career path that fits your need and start building your career path.   This spring series will be comprised of five sessions every Thursday from 9-10am  Self-assessment (interests and values) - Jan 25  Exploration of Career Tracks for PhDs – Feb 1  Transferable skills and skill gaps – Feb 8  Dissecting the job search – Feb 15  Building an action plan – Feb 22  This is a great opportunity for junior postdocs to explore career pathways and network with fellow postdocs in other departments. Postdocs registered for the class will be expected to complete assignments prior to each session and attend at least 4 out of 5 sessions. In person attendance is highly encourage, virtual option accommodations can be made available on a case-by-case.    REGISTER HERE