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 22 and 23
Don't know a fork from a faux pas? If you have registered for these dates, attend the Professional Etiquette Dinner October 22 or 23 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 three-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.
A Look Ahead
Mark your calendars today for these upcoming Business Fellows events:
Resolving Conflict in the Workplace
Wednesday, October 17, Bracken Library 225, 4 p.m.
Personality clashes, poor communication, and simple misunderstandings between employees are just a few examples of conflict in the workplace. Conflict management involves learning how to acknowledge another person’s point of view and understanding how one personally reacts during a conflict. Learn how to properly express your thoughts and concerns and determine what to do to reach a resolution in this workshop.
Creativity and Innovation
Saturday, October 27, Student Center (Cardinal Hall), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Speaker: John Steinbach
John Steinbach has done training, design, and organizational development work with a variety of organizations for more than twenty years. John has developed and presented workshops on topics that include building effective teams, appreciative inquiry, strategic planning, team decision making, time management, leadership development, quality improvement, conflict management, training skills, and presentation skills. Participants consistently give John high marks for his energy, passion, and subject-matter knowledge.
Diversity in the Workplace
Tuesday, October 30, Bracken Library 225, 4:30 p.m.
Why should diversity be valued in the workplace? Guest speaker Jamie Sermersheim from Enterprise Rent-a-Car will discuss the importance of working in a diverse environment. Faculty and staff panelists from Ball State will discuss specific issues in the workplace related to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and generational diversity.
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.
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