Join us for Business Bites - Professional Development 101 | Building Core Skills That Transcend Industry
It's often said that those who don't find time for professional development tend to stagnate. Learning and applying new knowledge and skills can elevate a job or further a career, creating professional opportunities and personal fulfillment. Yet the pace of work doesn't often lend itself to the idle time required to learn something new, and access to professional development opportunities is often not widely accessible to everyone.
In this month's Business Bites, we explore ways to maximize professional development opportunities and learn how everyone has a role in fostering effective professional development at all stages of leadership development.
Please join professional development experts Dr. Eva Johnson, Michael DePass, and Kimberly S. Jones, M.Ed. as they share their insights on how building core skills can transcend industry in a fireside chat moderated by Kelly O'Connell.
Dr. Eva Johnson - Doctor | Nonprofit Services
Dr. Eva Johnson serves as visiting professional in residence at Louisiana State Unversity-Shreveport/ Nonprofit Administration, Grambling State University (MPA Program), is the President of the Institute for Nonprofit Training Certification and Services and is a lecturer for several additional university programs. She has over 12 years of nonprofit leadership, management, and research experience. Dr. Johnson earned her Masters in Human Behavior and her Doctorate in Public Administration.
Michael DePass - Director | K-12 Portfolio, Center for Creative Leadership
Michael serves as a Senior Faculty member and Director of the K-12 Portfolio at the Center for Creative Leadership, ranked #4 in a Financial Times worldwide survey of executive education. In addition to being responsible for the strategy and growth of the Center's K-12 Portfolio, he brings twenty years of experience leading change, designing, and delivering professional development programs for education, foundation, and nonprofit leaders. Michael is a well-rounded executive with ten years of experience incubating and growing social sector start-ups in a competitive fast-growth entrepreneurial setting, three years of management consulting experience with the global consulting McKinsey and Company, and five years of research and leadership roles with a focus on African international development. Michael received his Masters of Business Administration degree from Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Virginia, and a second Bachelor of Theology degree from Hope Bible College.
Kevin Ervin - Executive Director | Change for Kids
Kevin Ervin joined the Change for Kids’ team as Executive Director in January 2019 where he has reinvigorated the vision and mission of the organization for its next exciting phase of evolution and impact. Kevin is a lifelong advocate for youth, and has worked to level the playing field for kids at organizations like Vacamas and Renaissance Youth Center, and at the NYC Department of Education. Always putting kids’ needs first, Kevin has spearheaded the creation of a number of mentorship programs, such as GLOW and FAST, and believes in the importance of positive role models in which youth can see themselves reflected. An accomplished musician and music producer, Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Leadership from Northeastern University, and an Executive Masters in Public Administration from New York University as well as leadership fellowships from Rutgers Institute of Ethical Leadership and The Center for Creative Leadership.
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About Business Bites:
An original webinar series brought to you by HanaHaus in close collaboration with ON ITS AXIS. Enjoy 1-hour livestream episodes featuring renowned thought leaders and notable speakers from various industries. Join us for thoughtful conversations every month where our guests share insights on innovation, leadership, business development, and other relevant topics!
About ON ITS AXIS:
ON ITS AXIS is an award-winning innovation consultancy helping enterprises accelerate faster and at scale. Since 2009 we've partnered with some of the brightest, most forward-thinking companies to spark change, enhance agility, and optimize growth. Over the years we've had the honor to work with companies like Samsung, Google, Amazon, Yahoo, IBM, and BICS. Together, we’ve created business models, taken products from concept to commercialization, and created cultures of excellence.
About HanaHaus:
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