Calendar
Calvert County
Successful Fundraising (BUS 6760).March 10, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Nonprofit organizations face an increasingly competitive fundraising environment that requires a high skill level for success. Civista Foundation Executive Director Susan Vogel will outline the principles of effective fundraising, including financial development strategies, case presentation, board participation, direct marketing, capital campaigns, prospect research, corporate partnerships, major and planned gift solicitation, and the laws and regulations that govern fund-raising. $49. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521, 870-2309, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-4599, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Charles County
Adaptive Leadership (BUS 7320). March 15; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Leaders need to avoid a cookie-cutter approach to managing people. A leadership style that motivates and inspires one employee might plunge another into poor performance. Adaptive Leadership raises awareness of the differences among people and situations. Participants will learn to tailor their approach to match various motivations, personality styles, organizational environments and situations. By better meeting individual needs, leaders create higher levels of engagement and organizational results. $225. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Personal Safety for Women (LAW 5050). March 17, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Previously with the Charles County Sheriffs Office, Capt. Dennis Burks will teach measures to protect your belongings, methods to increase awareness of potential threats, and personal defense measures. $44. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521, 870-2309, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-4599, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Stock Analysis: BetterInvesting Method (BUS 6540). March 10 & 17; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Roger Cronshey of the National Association of Investors Corporation introduces participants to a method of selecting companies for investment using BetterInvesting forms for analysis. Topics include sources of investment information, investment theories, and understanding and interpreting financial information. Learn about growth portfolio management, diversification and stock selection criteria to make informed decisions regarding investments. (BetterInvesting is a trademark of the NAIC). $54. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Emergency Preparedness (LAW 5010). March 10; 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Waldorf Center, 3261 Old Washington Rd., Suite 1020, Waldorf. Formerly with the Charles County Sheriffs Office, Capt. Michael Wyant will present practical information on how to be prepared for emergencies. The importance of pre-planning is stressed including preparations to make, supplies to stock and actions to take. $34. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
How to Build High Performance Teams (BUS 6240). March 7 & 14, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Waldorf Center, 3261 Old Washington Rd., Suite 1020, Waldorf. Focus on the how-to keys of team-building-from recruiting the right team members to truly empowering them with authority and responsibility for their decisions and performance. Participants will learn how to build trust, confidence, and group work skills. $257. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521, 870-2309, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-4599, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
St. Mary's County
Planning and Leading Productive Meetings (BUS 5230). March 1, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Participants will focus on the organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to lead productive meetings. This course will demonstrate how to assess the quality of meetings in an organization and how to understand their value. This course is part of the American Management Association Certificate in Management. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Management Certificate. $207. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521, 870-2309, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-4599, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Successful Project Management (BUS 5260). March 17 & 24, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Project management has emerged as the premier solution to today's organizational challenges. Focusing on practical application, teaches the concepts and tools to plan, manage and deliver project success. This course is part of the American Management Association Certificate in Management. Courses may be taken individually on specific skills or as part of the Management Certificate. $267. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-5499, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.
Valuing Differences (BUS 7780). March 19, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. Everyone looks at things in a unique way. Today, the companies with the greatest competitive advantage are those that can make the most of their people's diverse abilities. Valuing Differences gives participants the effective tools for appreciating others' unique perspectives, understanding people's inherent differences, and collaborating in a mutually beneficial way. $225. Registration ongoing at http://www.csmd.edu/continuingeducation/ or any CSM campus. 301-934-7521, 870-2309, Ext. 7521 for Charles County; 240-725-4599, Ext. 7521 for St. Marys County; 443-550-6199, Ext. 7521 for Calvert County.