NKU's Lou Manchise Labor-Management Conference was created in 1982 as a peaceful means to bring together members of the labor relations community to discuss current issues and discuss successful cooperation strategies. The conference consists of keynote speakers and concurrent workshops that cover the most important issues facing labor-management relations and employment today. Topics include legal updates, workforce challenges and climate, public sector challenges, NLRB/SERB developments, and dispute resolution mechanisms. CLE (Kentucky, Ohio, and Ethics) and SHRM credits are available.
You’ve experienced the power of AI tools through the NKU Small Business “AI Boot Camp: I didn’t know you could do that with AI!” and are now ready to dive deeper. The AI Masterclass helps you tackle real business challenges using MIT's Orbit framework to streamline operations, improve productivity, and uncover new revenue opportunities. You’ll also begin building a custom GPT tailored to your business needs, gaining exposure to AI workflows that will enhance your future capabilities.
Begin your journey toward AI integration with AI Mastery for Profitability, a non-credit hybrid certificate program tailored for managers and employees in HR, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. This 15-hour course combines 10 hours of live sessions with 5 hours of self-paced study, offering practical, hands-on learning that adapts to each participant's experience level. Attendees will work with their own business goals, applying foundational AI tools and strategies directly to real-world challenges rather than relying on case studies.
The Center for Economic Analysis and Development hosts an annual Mid-Summer Symposium, offering insights into pressing economic trends and issues impacting the regional economy. Each year, the symposium explores a timely topic, featuring expert speakers and thought leaders from the Greater Cincinnati area. Designed for business leaders and professionals, the event provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the local economic landscape.
Take the first step toward leveraging AI with our AI Boot Camp—an immersive, one-day experience designed specifically for small to mid-size business owners, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re new to AI or just curious about what it can do for your business, this hands-on boot camp provides practical insights and tools tailored to meet you where you are.
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Elevate your sales game with our 12-week master class! Upgrade your skills, strategies, and techniques to skyrocket your success.
One: Unlock your potential in client interactions! Learn invaluable skills to communicate value, build rapport, and conquer objections, leaving a lasting impression that seals the deal.
Two: Transform into a sales powerhouse! Master the art of objection handling and closing deals by understanding and meeting the needs of your prospects with finesse.
Three: Reach super-achiever status! Discover cutting-edge techniques and tools to maximize results, boost deal closures, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences, ensuring unwavering satisfaction and loyalty.
Upon completion, earn your Certificate of Competency and join the ranks of sales champions! Take advantage of this opportunity to unleash your full potential. Sign up now!
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Join the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center at the Haile College of Business for a public talk series on a variety of dispute resolution and mediation topics. The 2025 ADR Speaker Series will include influential thought leaders presenting new ideas to students, alumni, faculty/staff and community members. CLE Credits will be available for these events.
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Begin your journey toward AI integration with AI Mastery for Profitability, a non-credit hybrid certificate program tailored for managers and employees in HR, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. This 15-hour course combines 10 hours of live sessions with 5 hours of self-paced study, offering practical, hands-on learning that adapts to each participant's experience level. Attendees will work with their own business goals, applying foundational AI tools and strategies directly to real-world challenges rather than relying on case studies.
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This hands-on program is designed to help you master the art of turning data into clear, compelling stories. You'll learn how to present data in ways that are easy to understand, how to choose the right visualizations, and how to create narratives that make an impact. This program is designed for professionals ready to elevate their data communication skills. In today’s data-driven landscape, the ability to convey complex insights with clarity and impact is critical to advancing organizational goals and influencing decision-making. Whether you're in business, marketing, finance, or data analysis, this series will provide actionable strategies to communicate data effectively, making it ideal for those aiming to enhance their presentation and storytelling expertise.
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You’ve experienced the power of AI tools through the NKU Small Business “AI Boot Camp: I didn’t know you could do that with AI!” and are now ready to dive deeper. The AI Masterclass helps you tackle real business challenges using MIT's Orbit framework to streamline operations, improve productivity, and uncover new revenue opportunities. You’ll also begin building a custom GPT tailored to your business needs, gaining exposure to AI workflows that will enhance your future capabilities.
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Take the first step toward leveraging AI with our AI Boot Camp—an immersive, one-day experience designed specifically for small to mid-size business owners, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re new to AI or just curious about what it can do for your business, this hands-on boot camp provides practical insights and tools tailored to meet you where you are.
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The Employee Financial Empowerment Workshop is a 7-hour interactive session designed to transform your financial outlook. This workshop will delve into essential topics, including money mindset, goal setting, budgeting, saving, understanding credit scores, managing loans, demystifying insurance, and planning for a secure retirement. By participating, you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to take charge of your financial well-being and create a more secure financial future.
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Our Theory and Techniques for the Advocate and Mediator program is a comprehensive, three-week, 40-hour virtual experience designed to advance your mediation skills to new heights. This immersive experience goes beyond the fundamentals, plunging participants into a world of mediation basics, hands-on mediation simulations, and enriching exercises that acquaint you with the multifaceted nature of mediation across various contexts.
Our facilitators will guide you through a curriculum that includes everything from the basic concepts of mediation to crafting a mediated agreement. The course will delve into the essence of conflict, explore the theoretical underpinnings, discuss implicit bias issues in mediation, and practical conflict resolution applications. Participants will master the art of navigating and negotiating interests while maintaining clear and effective communication with all participants in a mediation.
Engage in dynamic, interactive simulated mediations under the watchful eyes of seasoned coaches, who will provide invaluable feedback to refine your mediation prowess. The course will start with general mediation concepts for a broad-based approach and then an immersive twenty-hour family law training aligned with the Kentucky Supreme Court's Administrative Order 2022-58 and Rule 39/Mediation. This training will ensure compliance and specialization in family law mediation, inclusive of the complexities surrounding domestic and interpersonal violence.
Our all-virtual program via Zoom is facilitated through NKU's Canvas, a web-based learning management system that offers a unique learning experience. You will engage in various preparatory work, from scholarly articles and the seminal texts "Getting To Yes" and “Beyond Reason” to video presentations and role-play simulations that put you in the shoes of an attorney or mediator. This program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of mediation, preparing you for real-world scenarios. CLE Credits will be available for this training.
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You’ve experienced the power of AI tools through the NKU Small Business “AI Boot Camp: I didn’t know you could do that with AI!” and are now ready to dive deeper. The AI Masterclass helps you tackle real business challenges using MIT's Orbit framework to streamline operations, improve productivity, and uncover new revenue opportunities. You’ll also begin building a custom GPT tailored to your business needs, gaining exposure to AI workflows that will enhance your future capabilities.
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Are you looking for a professional development program designed specifically for your business? We offer custom training solutions that align with your team’s goals and challenges. From leadership development to technical skill-building, our expert facilitators will craft a program to help your organization thrive. Contact us today to discuss creating a custom workshop or training session tailored to your needs.
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Janet Harrah | Executive Director | harrahj1@nku.edu | 859.572.2412
Amberly Nutini | Assistant Director | nutinia2@nku.edu | 859.572.5947
