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Between 2005 and 2017, individuals working remotely increased 159% according to a joint study by FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics—and this has continued to grow.
Conference schedule
Join us February 24-25!
Check out our new Remote and Virtual Workforce graduate certificate available under the Master of Strategic Leadership (MSL) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs—and as an emphasis area under both programs!
- 8:00-9:00 AM—Keynote Address | Interim President Dr. Tim Laurent
- 9:00-10:00 AM—Growth Mindset | MBA & MSL Program Director Marcie Van Note
- 10:00-11:00 AM—Remote Leadership | MSL Assistant Professor Cherrie Spurlin
- 11:00 AM-12:00 PM—Strategic Planning from Home | MBA Assistant Professor Todd Hutcheson
- 12:00-1:00 PM—Lunch & Panel
- 1:00-2:00 PM—Networking & Key Points
- 11:00-12:00 PM—Keynote Address | Kristin Roberts
- 12:00-1:00 PM—Lunch & Panel
- 1:00-2:00 PM—Virtual Teams | Larry Long
- 2:00-3:00 PM—Develop Talent Remotely | Deb Harrison
- 3:00-4:30 PM—Culture & Conflict Resolution | Nicole McElligot
- 4:30-5:00 PM—Trending Skills | Anne King
- 5:00-6:00 PM—Networking & Key Points
RSVP to upskill and develop new strategies
This unique opportunity will address topics relevant to our current environment:
- Developing a successful strategic plan from a distance
- Creating and cultivating a growth mindset
- Working effectively within virtual teams
- Leading remotely and maintaining culture
- Networking successfully from afar
- And more!
Day 1 Keynote: Mount Mercy Interim President Dr. Tim Laurent on how to lead innovatively
Day 2 Keynote: UWECI President & CEO Kristin Roberts ’20 MSL on leadership in unexpected times
In the Master of Strategic Leadership program, you'll expand your abilities by learning new techniques and strategies to make you a more effective leader.
With classes like Systems Thinking & Growth Mindset, under the Master of Strategic Leadership program, you can immediately apply what you learn.
Classes like Managerial Finance, under the Master of Business Administration program, give you a holistic view of your organization.
The Master of Strategic Leadership program also offers you the opportunity to learn from your peers' diverse work experiences and build off these connections.
