In the Up to Speed section, you'll find articles related to Business Fellows topics—administrative details as well as event information and other important things you'll need to know as your Business Fellows experience progresses through the year.
Etiquette Dinner
October 15, 22 or 23
Don't know a fork from a faux pas? If you have registered for this date, attend the Professional Etiquette Dinner October 15 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. This program will be an opportunity for you to learn what it takes to make a great first impression and how to navigate through a formal dinner with style. During the meal, you will learn the basics of proper dining from use of the napkin, silverware, and glassware to what to do at the conclusion of the meal. During the four-course meal, Career Center staff members will guide you through the fine-dining experience. The meal will follow a networking session in which participants get to practice juggling hors d'oeuvres and punch while greeting people and carrying on conversation.
The October 15 etiquette dinner is already full. If you have not already done so please register for either the October 22 or 23 dinner. E-mail Emily Rosendall at emrosendall@bsu.edu or call 285-2430 by October 8!
A Look Ahead
Mark your calendars today for these upcoming Business Fellows events:
Managing Your Time and Priorities
Tuesday, October 2 (Alumni Center), 5 p.m.
Anyone can develop time management skills with practice. Learn how to be flexible, manage your priorities, meet deadlines, and avoid procrastination in this workshop presented by James Mitchell, assistant director of the Career Center.
From Group to Team: The Process of Building and Leading Teams
Saturday, October 6 (Park Hall, Multipurpose Room), 9 a.m. – noon
Nearly everyone has worked in both group and team environments. Most people would say that they got more done, had more fun, felt less stress, and produced better work when they were on a team than when they worked alone. In this fast-paced, interactive session we will explore what it takes to help a group of people become a team. As a participant, you will gain insights on:
- The interactions between people that either help or hinder team formation
- The process that all high performing teams go through before they achieve success
- Leadership and communication principles that will help you help your team
Speaker: Guy Harris
Guy Harris is a leadership and business development coach, consultant, trainer, and speaker. His experience includes service as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy, technical management in the chemical industry, and, most recently, as a human behavioral specialist.
Guy draws on more than twenty years of combined professional and military experience to help business owners, organizational leaders, and team members improve both personal and business performance.
He works with organizations across the United States and Canada as a speaker, consultant, coach, and trainer. As the owner of Principle Driven Consulting, he has helped thousands of people become better at setting and achieving goals, communicating more effectively, and leading their organizations in more positive and productive ways.
President’s Reception
Wednesday, November 7 (Bracken House), 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Important Travel Information
As a Business Fellow you may be traveling to your business partner site to conduct business related to your project. While your faculty mentor will provide guidance for your team related to travel, it is important that you are familiar with Ball State’s travel policies and related procedures.
Click here for more information about travel.
Camp Adventure a Success!
Thank you to all the Business Fellows and faculty mentors who attended the team building event on September 22. The activities were great and gave each team an opportunity to work together and map out plans of action for each task. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the progress of your teams throughout the year. Thanks to all of you for your interest and commitment to Business Fellows. Because of you, we are off to a good start!
Reminder!
You should have already received this month’s monthly absence report. Please remember to sign and return it to Emily Rosendall by October 12th.
