Organizational Systems: Leading from the Middle       9:00 AM - 12:30 PM In order to survive in these turbulent times, organizations need competent, effective, and empowered middle management. Yet those in middle positions commonly report that their jobs are demanding and stressful. Leading from the Middle aims at transforming middle positions into the drivers of integrated and effective change in their organization. ...

Two Part Workshop April 2nd, 2015 - 9:00 am - Noon April 16th, 2015 - 9:00 am - Noon   Class Description Strong succession strategies are based in effective leadership teams. At the core of this culture is the ability to synthesize diverse strengths into effective team action. This strength-based approach is critical to creating an environment that develops strong ...

What is the role of the church in the community?  How does a church connect with, and meet the needs of, those in their neighborhood? Join us as we hear from five churches, each with a unique perspective, who are doing innovative work to be a life-giving presence in their community.  Presenters will have seven minutes to share their story and ...

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 2-5 p.m. in 402 J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus News stories about fraud and embezzlement at nonprofit organizations abound.  Too many organizations find themselves dealing with these kinds of problems when an understanding of common schemes, and the implementation of relatively simple, yet important processes, procedures, and policies could protect them from many ...