Akamai University
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
http://www.akamaiuniversity.us

Spanish

This course will concentrate on the fundamentals of Spanish with emphasis on grammar, and simple readings for non-Spanish speakers. The goal of this course is to provide non-Spanish-speaking persons with specific Spanish language skills so that they will be able to learn to read and write Spanish for every day usage. Students will demonstrate learning by writing short Spanish essays and transla......
 

little learning is always a good thing for everyone and especially if you live in the United States and English is your second language. It is essential to learn to read, write, speak, problem solve, and interact with others if you plan to live here on a long-term basis. This course especially targets ESL students who are looking for employment or hoping to improve job prospects. Learning certa......
 

This course explores the central concepts and dynamics operating when specific groups of people are expected to participate and function as members of a "team." Topics include communication, task/maintenance/leadership/support functions, decision-making, consensus-seeking, creativity, diversity, cohesiveness, and collaborative team performance. Students will be assigned readings, expe......
 

This course explores the overall responsibilities of the HR Department in today’s business, non profit or government setting. Students gain valuable insights into required recordkeeping, employment laws and regulations, and administration of company policies. Some issues to be addressed include responding to employee questions and complaints, yey employment laws and regulations, recordkeep......
 

This course examines recent research buzz about social intelligence (SI) and emotional intelligence (EI) and positive, interconnected effects on student awareness, responsible learning, adaptability, empathy, workplace performance, leadership, creative problem-solving, career achievement and more. The course will individualize student interests and related study objectives. Self-assessments, pr......
 

This course provides students the opportunity to raise awareness, identify troublesome stressors, better understand hassles, and manage stress repeatedly impacting self, behavioral habits, relationships, work, leisure, and daily community activities. Stress assessments/interpretative materials, selected readings, online resources and training tapes may be selected with instructor feedback and s......
 

This course introduces the student to learning- training models applicable to their organization, agency, or group-situated setting. The course will explore needs assessments, behavioral or performance objectives, pre/post design features, the trainer’s special role, skills, and experience with trainees, and use of supportive resources. Course material, selected readings, and online instru......
 

This course is designed for any one who wants to improve their understanding of conflict and strengthen appropriate skills when in conflict situations. Students will explore some of the sources of conflict and dynamics generated in conflict situations. Communication styles and interpersonal strategies for reducing conflicts between individuals, families, work or small task groups will be consid......
 

This course is for anyone who will be, or is now writing grants for their organization. The twelve essential steps of grantsmanship as a systems and marketing approach are outlined and explained. Based on the PPPW (Program Planning and Proposal Writing) model of the Grantsmanship Center of Los Angeles Participants will learn the essential parts of a grant proposal and what information is to be ......
 

Learn how to reinvigorate your work or community group to "think together" to make better decisions, resolve conflict situations, and work together more effectively. Learn how to lead your group in dialogue to harness the collective experience and background of the people in your group. Learn the practices of the art and the process of dialogue. Dialogue is a concept many people speak......
 

This course is designed to develop leadership skills by implementing the leadership model of James Kouzes and Barry Posner with its five dimensions of leadership, a. developing a shared vision, b. modeling the way, c. enabling others to act, d. challenging the status quo, and e. encouraging the heart. Students will evaluate their leadership practices by taking the Leadership Practices Inventory......
 

A down-to-earth guide to effective managing - what to do and how to do it. Offers practical and insightful advice that is as relevant as it is timeless. Along with a thorough understanding of group dynamics, business models and ethical practices, the course features invaluable checklists and guidelines that provide everyday tools to put the tried-and-true rules into effect. From hiring, firing,......
 

This course describes some basic concepts of nutrition. Topics include: the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in our diet, the importance of vitamins, minerals and water, and how we can best use this information as part of a health strategy....
 

Customers are the basis of an organization?s success. As the business world gets more competitive and challenging , coupled with the advancement of rapid technological breakthroughs, customers now are getting more informed about products and choices offered by multiple suppliers. Customer service excellence is a crucial function of competitive advantage to ensure the long term success of an org......
 

Entrepreneurship involves successfully establishing, developing and nurturing an enterprise in a particular area of business. An entrepreneur must develop an understanding about the various components of a business enterprise and be able to make bold decisions in many areas to ensure that the business becomes successful. Students will study key areas of the program, what is meant by entrepreneu......
 

Up to now, environmental management and pollution control have been via public legislation imposing standards and penalties. This course examines the need for a coordinated regional approach, applying the principles of business to management of the environment. Topics include: analyzing the environment as a business problem; executive design of regulatory and marketing strategies to manage risk......
 

The real capital of the future is knowledge: intellectual capital, both in data and in the minds of staff. Both the public and private sectors must learn how to manage such skills. Topics will include: the theory of a knowledge enterprise; the discipline of a knowledge entity; re-thinking government (eg. New Zealand’s experience); the cultural revolution in management accounting. Students ......
 

Beyond bureaucracy in both the public and private sectors, the new entities, which are flat, lean, networked, efficient and effective. Topics include: whole organizations; non-linear teaming; relationship-based management; managing the rate of change; do-ers; core processes; external partners; the individualized corporation; organizational learning; beyond strategy, systems and structure, to pu......
 

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