In light of the fact that Clemson University has cancelled all in person events and classes for the foreseeable future, we are all finding different ways to stay connected and provide businesses large and small continued professional development through webinars.
You may want to join a webinar if you:
Each webinar will highlight a different topic and will allow participants to participate in a Q&A session at the end as well as provide feedback on further topics we can cover.
Everyone knows foreign actors attempt to influence social media conversations through disinformation, but how does it really work? And what are its possible effects beyond politics?
Darren Linvill is an Associate Professor at Clemson University in the Department of Communication. Linvill’s research explores state sponsored social media disinformation and its influence on civil discourse. In addition to his academic publications, Darren has written for The Washington Post and Rolling Stone and is a highly sought after expert on the topic of Social Media trolls and disinformation.
Dr. Linvill and his research partner Dr. Patrick Warren created a tool through the Clemson University Media Forensics Hub to help educate people about social media disinformation / troll accounts at the site: www.spotthetroll.org.
Learn about Strategic Actions You Can Take to Increase the Odds of Improving Your Business When Market Expansion Returns
Managing a business through an economic downturn is a recurring phenomenon. What we have seen through the study of thousands of companies over the course of four economic downturns (recessions) shows us that not the most obvious reactions yield the best results. However, there are certain strategies and actions that have proven to have a better chance to succeed.
Steve is a business and marketing strategist who has worked his entire career with noted companies/brands such as Michelin, BFGoodrich Tires, Verizon Wireless, Ski Nautique, NAPA Auto Parts, The Toro Company, BMW Manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Division, CloudFactory, Brinker International (Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, On The Border), European Endoscopic Training Centre, Pfizer, Milliken & Company, Volvo Construction Equipment, Porsche Cars North America, Averitt Express, Gerber Children’s Products, BlueBird Bus Company, Greenville Hospital System, MyMedChoices, Tire Centers Inc., USAutoForce, Northland International University, and World News Group among many others. Steve has worked with businesses on four continents and over thirty countries.
Join us as we talk about the IMPACT of authentic communication and relationships in business!
Learn how your communication and relationship skills affect your...
As a professional executive coach and trainer, Nicki develops people to become the type of leader people want to follow. She coaches with curiosity and believes sustainable change happens by self-generated insight. Nicki is passionate about supporting leaders to use their strengths and values to reach their goals.
Nicki began her career after graduating from Clemson University with a degree in Financial Management. She is also a Professional Certified Coach, (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation.
Join us as we delve into the new research behind human motivation and makes sense of the new approaches that are working much better.
We have been given a motivational model from past generations that we have accepted as the way to encourage people to work harder and better. Recently, there’s has been a significant wave of scientific research looking into human motivation and finding that many of our long-held beliefs about what motivates people actually de-motivates them. Additionally, we’ll learn about the particular motivational strategies that work with certain types of work – one size does not fit all.
Steve is a business and marketing strategist who has worked his entire career with noted companies/brands such as Michelin, BFGoodrich Tires, Verizon Wireless, Ski Nautique, NAPA Auto Parts, The Toro Company, BMW Manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Division, CloudFactory, Brinker International (Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, On The Border), European Endoscopic Training Centre, Pfizer, Milliken & Company, Volvo Construction Equipment, Porsche Cars North America, Averitt Express, Gerber Children’s Products, BlueBird Bus Company, Greenville Hospital System, MyMedChoices, Tire Centers Inc., USAutoForce, Northland International University, and World News Group among many others. Steve has worked with businesses on four continents and over thirty countries.
How will you seize potential opportunities in the marketplace and respond to shifts in consumer behavior?
This webinar will introduce our NEW e-Learning Certificate Course on e-Business starting June 2020. We will focus on the characteristics, opportunities and challenges of e-Business, and the steps needed to future-proof your company.
Emphasis will be placed on examining the strategic implications of e-Business and the strategies being deployed in a range of different industry sectors.
Betsy McMillan Hipp is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of experience in marketing and public relations across a diverse array of industries including sports, higher education, nonprofit and health care.
Prior to co-founding db Dynamic Marketing in 2020, Betsy most recently served as Global Marketing Director for ScanSource, Inc. In this role, she had worldwide management responsibility for public relations, social media, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and corporate projects and events.
Deonn Baker serves as Global Head of Digital Experience at ScanSource, where she defines and oversees the Company’s web strategy and digital initiatives to transform user experience, maximize awareness, and increase engagement.
Deonn has more than a decade of experience in customer ethnographies and marketing research, including customer segmentation and data modeling, predictive selling analytics, voice of the customer analytics, journey mapping, and user personas.
It takes a village to have a successful career. Learn how to prioritize the people who provide you with information, connect you to others, advocate for you, mentor, guide, coach and sponsor you.
In this session, we will:
Take action to be more intentional in your networking and make your connections work for you!
Cynthia M. Sims is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the Master of Human Resource Development, Department of Educational and Organizational Leadership, College of Education, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Her research focuses on the ways gender and diversity influences the enactment of leadership in the workplace.
Storyteller & Digital Strategist, Owner, Rettew Creative
Bobby Rettew is a husband, father, award winning storyteller, published author, educator for Anderson University and Clemson Center for Corporate Learning, business owner of Rettew Creative, and business partner for Touch Point Media podcast network. He also serves as the chair of the communications committee and deacon at Boulevard Baptist Church, board member for the Fort Hill Clemson Club, and vice-chair for Anderson County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
A discussion on what the new normal looks like and how all the changes occurring due to the pandemic will impact business moving forward.
Marketing Leader, Strategist and Teacher
Robbie is a transformational marketing leader with a passion for empowering those around him to be the best version of themselves. As an early pioneer in the digital marketing space, he has led organizations and brands through various digital transformations. He currently runs MKTG Rhythm where he helps businesses grow by evolving their marketing strategy and teaches in the Clemson MBA program.
A fascinating conversation on why podcasting would be a beneficial marketing tool for you and your organization, and how you can get started.
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Writer | Columnist, Professional Blogger
Brad Willis is a writer based in Greenville, South Carolina. Willis spent a decade as an award-winning broadcast journalist. He has worked as a freelance writer, columnist, and professional blogger since 2005. He has also served as a commentator and guest on a wide variety of television, radio, and internet shows. He is the producer and host of the true crime podcast Murder, Etc.
Storyteller & Digital Strategist, Owner, Rettew Creative
Bobby Rettew is a husband, father, award winning storyteller, published author, educator for Anderson University and Clemson Center for Corporate Learning, business owner of Rettew Creative, and business partner for Touch Point Media podcast network. He also serves as the chair of the communications committee and deacon at Boulevard Baptist Church, board member for the Fort Hill Clemson Club, and vice-chair for Anderson County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and many of us are working remotely, virtual meetings have become an essential part of how businesses maintain productivity and continuity. They’re an easy, cost-effective way to align multiple offices, keep remote employees engaged and work with clients and vendors. However, folks are beginning to realize that virtual meeting etiquette is a whole new ball game compared to in-person meetings. We’ll go through some great ways to think about how to maximize your time in the virtual space to get the most out of the experience.
Storyteller & Digital Strategist, Owner, Rettew Creative
Bobby Rettew is a husband, father, award winning storyteller, published author, educator for Anderson University and Clemson Center for Corporate Learning, business owner of Rettew Creative, and business partner for Touch Point Media podcast network. He also serves as the chair of the communications committee and deacon at Boulevard Baptist Church, board member for the Fort Hill Clemson Club, and vice-chair for Anderson County’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Building Resilience is a Practice. Learn what the research says and five practical things you can do now to stay positive and productive.
Director of Corporate Relations and Leadership Development, Clemson University MBA
Gail DePriest is a certified Master Coach who teaches MBA classes on Leadership & Ethics and Innovation & Creativity, Gail has deep knowledge of Corporate Leadership practices and needs. For more than fifteen years she has advised Fortune 500 companies through times of transition, and helped top-ranked business schools create career management programs. In private practice, she coaches and prepares leaders for effective, transformational leadership. She is also a contributing writer for the South Carolina Business Journal.
