BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Project Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ ] If you’ve been asked to streamline the projects you manage or are considering a career in project management\, now is the time to get the background you need to do the job. In the current economic situation\, companies want to maximize efficiency in all aspects of their business. Employees who are not technically “project managers” are being asked to more effectively manage their projects without formal training on the topic. Additionally\, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics\, the demand for project managers is expected to grow ten percent through 2016\, creating 15 million jobs for project management professionals. With the guidance of expert project managers\, you will: • Learn the 12 “must know” topics in project management as determined by the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge • Know how to effectively move a project through each phase of its life cycle from initiation to closure • Receive hands-on practice with all levels of the project process • Understand the leadership role of project managers The Mini Master of Project Management can help you become a valued project manager in any industry\, whatever your title may be. Upcoming Offerings: November 16 - 20\, 2009 Monday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. February 15 - May 3\, 2010 Mondays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Project Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMasterProjectManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ DTSTAMP:20090805T080839 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T080839 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091116T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini MBA Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ ] Professionals who take the time to stay current and competitive in their careers are more likely to be successful and catch the attention of company leaders. Whether you are seeking new insights or need a refresher course in the functional areas of business\, expanding your business acumen is crucial. The Mini MBA Program features Z-Class Business Simulation \, an experience where you will make real-life business decisions and analyze the effects of your decisions on a company. Applying your newly acquired knowledge will make you a valuable asset and you’ll retain 60% more than through reading and lecture alone. Whatever your immediate career goals are\, this program will quickly increase your value and potential. You’ll be noticed because of your: • Well-rounded business acumen • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Capacity to lead change • Integrity and sound ethical values The challenging yet condensed curriculum uses case studies\, lecture\, and application exercises to teach timely\, relevant topics. You’ll also find that the small classes and collaborative environment help you form a tight-knit network of industry peers. Upcoming Offerings: November 16 - 20\, 2009 Monday to Friday\, Full Day February 10 - May 12\, 2010 Wednesdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini MBA Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMBAManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ DTSTAMP:20090810T141445 LAST-MODIFIED:20090810T141445 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100101 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:American Animal Care Center Anniversary Celebration for Animal Hospital located in Fremont\, CA DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2570637/ ] American Animal Care Center is hosting its celebration of animals in Fremont. American Animal Care Center\, an award winning animal hospital\, is celebrating 23 years of service to the pet loving community of the Bay Area. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2570637/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2570637/ DTSTAMP:20090506T181000 LAST-MODIFIED:20090506T181000 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/255898/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/550030/":American Animal Care Center @ 37177 Fremont Blvd.\, Fremont\, California 94536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091201T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Microsoft® Project Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ ] The most widely used and respected project management technology in the nation is Microsoft® Project. Are you taking advantage of the benefits of Microsoft® Project? Capitalizing on technology can make managing your projects more organized and reporting to others in your organization more thorough. The Microsoft® Project: Integrated for Certified Project Managers program at the University of St. Thomas is designed to meet the needs of two different groups: those who are new to the software and those who want to use it in a greater capacity than they currently do. Our comprehensive program provides you with a complete learning opportunity\, from the basic to the advanced aspects of the software. Discover how the software can benefit you and your project. Three-Day Program 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 12/1\, 12/3\, and 12/4/09 Please visit the University of St. Thomas Microsoft Project Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MSProjectTrainingMN . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ DTSTAMP:20090813T094914 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T094914 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091202T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education in Finance: Leaders and Partners in Value Creation DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ ] Finance managers and directors have the knowledge and the skills to be the value creators of an organization. Learn the skills to become strategic partners in increasing your company’s economic value and helping your company grow. The Leaders and Partners in Value Creation program strengthens your ability to influence business strategy by bringing fresh knowledge\, keen insights\, and an enterprise-wide perspective to your leadership team. Through three days of stimulating discussions\, executive storytelling\, and experiential learning\, you will learn how to: • Expand your capacity for intra-organization collaboration and leadership • Examine various financial frameworks for enterprise decision-making • Examine the interaction of financial\, operational\, and marketing value drivers • Develop and apply the metrics of value creation Become a credible and influential strategic partner in value creation\, work more collaboratively with your counterparts in other business functions\, and understand and manage the financial drivers of value. Make the investment today for you and your company. Upcoming Offering: December 2 - 4\, 2009 Wednesday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Leaders and Partners in Value Creation website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ValueCreation URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ DTSTAMP:20090811T105328 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T105328 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091207T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education: Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ ] Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders is a rigorous program that prepares promising\, non-financial professionals to create and manage healthy corporate growth within the rules of the new economy. It is said that the economy is undergoing a “fundamental reset.” A new cycle of the economy is unfolding\, and businesses are adjusting everything from operations to marketing. During this transition\, you have an opportunity to grow into an even more valuable leader. After completing this program\, participants are likely to demonstrate: • A keen understanding of the key financial metrics of the company • Increased capacity to provide accurate financial forecasts and budgets • Confidence in working with your finance and accounting leaders • Proficiency in analyzing\, synthesizing and interpreting financial reports • The ability to explain financial terminology and concepts to team members • A greater capacity for – and interest in – ethical leadership and collaboration Top executives will be seeking people who can develop forward-thinking and fiscally responsible plans for strengthening the business. Get the tools needed to help your company thrive. Upcoming Offering: December 7 - 9\, 2009 Monday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Finance for Non-Financial Managers website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinanceNonFinancialManagersMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ DTSTAMP:20090811T113731 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T113731 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091216T200000 DTEND:20091216234500 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20091220T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Comedian Graham Elwood DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4790646/ ] December 16 – 19 COMEDIAN GRAHAM ELWOOD Web: http://grahamelwood.com VIDEOS: http://rooftopcomedy.com/comics/GrahamElwood Graham Elwood has karated his way into American hearts for 15 years. A second-degree yellow belt with an affinity for refering to himself in the third person\, Graham has rocked crowds on CBS’s “The Late\, Late Show” and ABC’s “Late Friday\,” and starred in five USO tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. The comedian has acted on Comedy Central’s “The Sarah Silverman Program\,” made regular appearances on VH1 and Fuel TV\, and even played host on games shows like “Cram” for Game Show Network and “Strip Poker” for the USA Network. He recently released new comedy DVD “Graham Elwood: Live from Afghanistan.” SHOW INFO: *Wednesday 8 p.m. Thursday 8 p.m. Friday 8 and 10:15 p.m. Saturday 8 and 10:15 p.m. *Wednesday--Skyline Comedy "Holiday Hoots Food Drive" to benefit the Salvation Army-Fox Cities. Donate 2 non-perishable food items and receive free admission to the show. RESERVATIONS: (920) 734-JOKE (5653) URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4790646/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4790646/ DTSTAMP:20091027T124130 LAST-MODIFIED:20091027T124130 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/591069/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/6192/":Skyline Comedy Cafe @ 1004 S. Olde Oneida St.\, Appleton\, Wisconsin 54915 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100104T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ ] Companies are constantly looking for ways to do their business better. Six Sigma techniques are proven strategies to make noticeable differences in all types of processes – not only reducing waste in manufacturing\, but helping you better serve your customers. The University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate program focuses on the application of Six Sigma techniques to less advanced projects than in a Black Belt-level program. This program will make you a gem for your current or future employer by: • Teaching you how to apply Six Sigma concepts to service-related transactions. • Enabling you to reduce defects in various processes. • Empowering you to increase customer satisfaction\, improve service and product reliability\, and enhance financial performance. You don’t need to manufacture millions of widgets per day to benefit from Six Sigma. It could make a great difference in your organization and you could create happier customers and management staff because of it. Upcoming Offering: January 4 - 14\, 2010 Monday to Thursday (2 consecutive weeks) There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SixSigmaGreenBeltTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ DTSTAMP:20090805T091332 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T091332 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100113T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ ] By embracing innovation during a troubled economy\, you can position your company for major growth when the environment improves. Surpass your competitors by getting the tools to think and lead innovatively. UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership provides participants with a set of tools and frameworks for driving innovation within their organizations\, as well as the opportunity to build skills. This executive-level program will: • Engage talented minds in entrepreneurial\, innovative thinking that benefits your organization. • Help your company choose the right path of innovation\; one that fits with your company’s strategies and goals. • Create innovation strategies for long-term sustainability and significant business growth. Despite turbulent economic conditions\, you can seize market share\, remain relevant and valuable to current customers\, create new offerings\, and emerge as a leader when conditions improve. Upcoming Offering: January 13-15\, 2010 Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Innovation Leadership website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/InnovationLeadership1 . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ DTSTAMP:20090813T111855 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T111855 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100125T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Marketing Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ ] Marketing professionals are being called upon to do more with less and help sustain their company through tough times. Those who can rise to the occasion will establish themselves as valuable assets and set themselves apart as go-to marketers. The Mini Master of Marketing Management program provides you with the up-to-date principles and knowledge you need to optimize your marketing efforts and deliver bottom-line contributions to your organization. You will leave this program with: • A broad perspective of the issues faced by marketing professionals. • Hands-on experience in identifying and overcoming marketing problems. • The ability to create effective marketing strategies for positioning your product or service. Now more than ever it is important to successfully convey your company’s value to customers and stand out from the competition. Don’t let ineffective marketing hold you or your company back\; create opportunities with marketing expertise. Upcoming Offerings: January 25-29\, 2010 Monday to Friday\, Full Day There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Marketing Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MarketingTrainingMinneapolisMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ DTSTAMP:20090724T120325 LAST-MODIFIED:20090724T120325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641951/":University of St. Thomas - Bloomington Campus @ 3601 Minnesota Dr.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100202T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Financial Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ ] You don’t have to work in the finance or accounting departments to make a major impact on your company’s bottom line. Understanding the areas of business outside of your expertise allows you to make more sound decisions and increases your credibility as a leader. The Mini Master of Financial Management helps managers and leaders from all business functions to: • Adjust to the conditions of the domestic and global financial markets • Assess strengths and weaknesses in a company’s financial statements • Make accurate financial projections and set appropriate budgets • Take advantage of financial information systems and tools • Make sound financial decisions that increase shareholder value Through lecture\, simulation and group exercises\, you’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge of financial management while strengthening your leadership capacity and commitment to ethical business practices. Equip yourself with current financial management strategies and invest in your future success. Upcoming Offering: 2/2/2010 - 4/20/2010 Tuesdays\, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Financial Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinancialManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ DTSTAMP:20090731T074241 LAST-MODIFIED:20090731T074241 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100218T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Business Communication DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ ] Do you have a lot to tell your colleagues and consumers\, but just aren’t being heard? You need to follow this motto: I communicate\; therefore I can. Gain strategies to increase your impact. The best business communicators deliver the right message to the right people at the right time\, and they achieve results. Mastering the art of persuasion will allow you to craft messages that resonate with your audience\, whether they are external or internal. Join this program and you will: • Learn to present powerful and consistent messages to external and internal stakeholders. • Improve your expertise and credibility as a professional communicator. • Develop your understanding of brands and branding in the marketplace. • Meet and network with business communication professionals. With credentialed faculty\, thought-leaders and accomplished practitioners as your instructors\, you will learn up-to-date business communications best practices. Enroll today and you can become a business communications leader yourself. Upcoming Offerings: 2/18/2010 - 5/20/2010 Thursdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Business Communication website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/BusinessCommunicationSkillsMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ DTSTAMP:20090806T090729 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T090729 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Project Management PREP DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ ] If you are serious about becoming a PMP®\, a prep course is the best way to prepare for the difficult exam. Project Management Professional (PMP®) offered by Project Management Institute (PMI®) (http://www.pmi.org/info/default.asp) is regarded as one of the most valued certifications available. The PMP® designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a strong foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily used beneficially in the workplace. Join the Project Management PREP program and you will: • Align your project management experience with the PMBOK® terminology and school of thought. • Formulate a successful test-taking strategy with the guidance of a PMP® certified instructor. • Receive a copy of The Fourth Edition PMBOK® Guide\, a PMP® Study Guide\, and class materials. This program is designed for project managers\, project coordinators\, project analysts\, product managers\, program managers\, and project team members from all industries who want to increase their project management skills\, apply a standards-based approach to project management\, and prepare for the Project Management Institute’s certification exam. Upcoming Offering: 2/22/2010 – 2/24/2010 Monday to Wednesday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Project Management PREP website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ProjectManagementPREPtrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ DTSTAMP:20090806T114746 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T114746 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ ] Lean training gives companies the ability to identify and eliminate waste from their operations\, resulting in a higher quality product at lower costs. Global competition has dramatically increased the pace of business. Companies must now run like finely-tuned machines\, developing and delivering high-quality products and services quickly\, efficiently\, and cost effectively. If they don’t\, they could be left behind. Equip yourself with the ability to implement proven techniques so your organization can outpace the competition. The Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise will help you apply Lean principles to: • Evaluate and streamline operations and transactions • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Improve time-to-market of products and services • Increase efficiency and reduce costs • Exceed customer expectations • Achieve increased business results and competitiveness • Inspire a Lean culture that supports continuous improvement You’ll learn tools and concepts through group exercises\, videos\, and hands-on simulation. With Lean certification\, you will demonstrate a commitment to company excellence and be recognized for your value contribution. Acquire the tools and facilitate the change your organization needs to stay ahead. Upcoming Offerings: Febrauary 22 - May 17\, 2010 Mondays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/LeanCertificationTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ DTSTAMP:20090803T094546 LAST-MODIFIED:20090803T094546 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100401T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Supply Chain Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ ] The Mini Master of Supply Chain Management will introduce you to or refine your strategies in supplier management systems. In today’s marketplace\, cutting costs is no longer a catch-phrase\, it’s the reality. Customers require high-quality\, low-cost products in shorter lead times while companies require the same from their suppliers. Satisfying these demands requires a systematic approach to supplier selection\, evaluation\, management\, and improvement. When you improve your supply chain management\, you’ll benefit by: • Better understanding the system as a whole. • Implementing tools\, tactics\, and procedures to ensure you receive high quality materials at the lowest price. • Producing your products at a lower cost. Upcoming Offering: April 1 – June 3\, 2010 Thursdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus You’ll gain hands-on material delivered by experienced practitioners for immediate application in the workplace. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Supply Chain Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SupplyChainManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ DTSTAMP:20090804T112257 LAST-MODIFIED:20090804T112257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR