/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 06 Dec 2025 22:32:28 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/grateful-for-leadership.aspxThis Thanksgiving reflection highlights the positive influence of three USF leaders whose mentorship, support, and vision have shaped both workplace culture and personal growth.Mark KoulianosTue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:44 Grateful for Exemplary Models of LeadershipThis Thanksgiving reflection highlights the positive influence of three USF leaders whose mentorship, support, and vision have shaped both workplace culture and personal growth.A stack of books by autumn leaves/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/grateful-for-leadership.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/keep-it-professional.aspxBringing your “authentic self” to work doesn’t mean leaving professionalism behind. Learn how mindful communication, respect, and balance foster a positive and productive workplace.Mark KoulianosThu, 23 Oct 2025 14:51:38 Keeping It Professional in the WorkplaceBringing your “authentic self” to work doesn’t mean leaving professionalism behind. Learn how mindful communication, respect, and balance foster a positive and productive workplace.ɫɫ�о���: A Preeminent Research University/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/keep-it-professional.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/managers-tng.aspxAs AI transforms how work gets done, the role of managers is evolving too. Learn why tomorrow’s leaders will need to balance human expertise with digital tools to guide teams and drive success.Mark KoulianosThu, 04 Sep 2025 09:56:09 The Next Generation of ManagersAs AI transforms how work gets done, the role of managers is evolving too. Learn why tomorrow’s leaders will need to balance human expertise with digital tools to guide teams and drive success.A senior manager leading a team of junior managers in a meeting/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/managers-tng.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/root-out-toxicity.aspxWhen poor leadership goes unchecked, it impacts performance, retention, and culture. Learn why rooting out toxic behaviors is essential to creating a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and ready to lead.Mark KoulianosThu, 07 Aug 2025 00:32:23 Root Out Toxic Behaviors to Promote a Healthy CultureWhen poor leadership goes unchecked, it impacts performance, retention, and culture. Learn why rooting out toxic behaviors is essential to creating a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and ready to lead.Root Out Toxic Behaviors to Promote a Healthy Culture/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/root-out-toxicity.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/modeling-leadership.aspxAs the workplace evolves, developing young leadership is more important than ever. Learn how trust, communication, and clarity can empower rising professionals to lead with confidence and integrity.Mark KoulianosThu, 17 Jul 2025 15:13:09 Modeling Leadership for Young ProfessionalsAs the workplace evolves, developing young leadership is more important than ever. Learn how trust, communication, and clarity can empower rising professionals to lead with confidence and integrity.A young woman delivering a talk to a full auditorium/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/modeling-leadership.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/next-generation-leaders.aspxFewer young professionals are pursuing management roles, often due to concerns about work-life balance and outdated workplace dynamics. This article explores how employers and emerging leaders can reshape expectations and collaborate to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.Mark KoulianosFri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:33 Encouraging the Next Generation of LeadersFewer young professionals are pursuing management roles, often due to concerns about work-life balance and outdated workplace dynamics. This article explores how employers and emerging leaders can reshape expectations and collaborate to build a sustainable leadership pipeline.A group of professionals learning together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/next-generation-leaders.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/welcome-acg.aspxUSF CTPE welcomed 14 graduate students from The American College of Greece for a week of digital media workshops and campus tours. Now in its third year, this international partnership reflects CTPE’s commitment to global workforce development. The visit highlights Greece’s growing role in digital innovation and the value of cross-cultural collaboration.Mark KoulianosThu, 22 May 2025 09:25:21 The American College of Greece visits USF!USF CTPE welcomed 14 graduate students from The American College of Greece for a week of digital media workshops and campus tours. Now in its third year, this international partnership reflects CTPE’s commitment to global workforce development. The visit highlights Greece’s growing role in digital innovation and the value of cross-cultural collaboration.A group of students from ACG standing in front of a large room wrapping screen with the USF and ACG logos/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/welcome-acg.aspxDirector's Corner,Sales and Marketing,Technology/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/ai-and-disciplines.aspxAI is transforming industries—but it can’t replace the human judgment essential to success. In this Director’s Corner piece, Mark Koulianos explains why critical thinking, project management, and process improvement are still vital in today’s evolving workplace. Learn why these human skills remain at the heart of smart decision-making.Mark KoulianosThu, 24 Apr 2025 10:05:32 Yes, AI Is a Game-Changer, but Don’t Forgo These DisciplinesAI is transforming industries—but it can’t replace the human judgment essential to success. In this Director’s Corner piece, Mark Koulianos explains why critical thinking, project management, and process improvement are still vital in today’s evolving workplace. Learn why these human skills remain at the heart of smart decision-making.Robotic Hand reaching out to Human Hand/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/ai-and-disciplines.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/promoting-adaptability.aspxLifelong learning helps individuals and industries keep pace with technological advancements and shifting demands. This article explores USF’s three-tiered approach to workforce development—early career exposure, professional upskilling, and reskilling—to highlight how continuous education fosters adaptability and career resilience.Mark KoulianosFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:03:19 Lifelong Learning Promotes AdaptabilityLifelong learning helps individuals and industries keep pace with technological advancements and shifting demands. This article explores USF’s three-tiered approach to workforce development—early career exposure, professional upskilling, and reskilling—to highlight how continuous education fosters adaptability and career resilience.ɫɫ�о���: A Preeminent Research University/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2025/promoting-adaptability.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/holiday-thought-piece-a-plea-for-peace.aspxAs a student of world history, I’m fascinated by the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. Along a great stretch of the Western Front, opposing soldiers from the Allied Powers and Central Powers—much to the dismay of their commanders—participated in an unofficial ceasefire.Mark KoulianosMon, 16 Dec 2024 16:10:06 A Plea for PeaceAs a student of world history, I’m fascinated by the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. Along a great stretch of the Western Front, opposing soldiers from the Allied Powers and Central Powers—much to the dismay of their commanders—participated in an unofficial ceasefire.three candles are lit with a blue background/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/holiday-thought-piece-a-plea-for-peace.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/giving-thanks-by-giving-of-ourselves.aspxFriends, it’s time to offer my annual Thanksgiving holiday blog entry. The year 2024 has proven to be one not soon forgotten, especially for those of us who call the Tampa Bay area home. Between two historic hurricanes only 13 days apart and—yet another—contentious election season, the collective mood out there remains cloudy.Mark KoulianosTue, 26 Nov 2024 00:11:35 Giving Thanks by Giving of OurselvesFriends, it’s time to offer my annual Thanksgiving holiday blog entry. The year 2024 has proven to be one not soon forgotten, especially for those of us who call the Tampa Bay area home. Between two historic hurricanes only 13 days apart and—yet another—contentious election season, the collective mood out there remains cloudy.a plate setting on a table with the words thankful written in script/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/giving-thanks-by-giving-of-ourselves.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/project-management-a-valuable-competency.aspxWhen I’m out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I’m frequently asked about why USF Corporate Training and Professional Education’s project management programs are a worthwhile investment.Mark KoulianosTue, 22 Oct 2024 11:48:44 Project Management—a Valuable CompetencyWhen I’m out in the Tampa Bay area speaking to business leaders and companies, I’m frequently asked about why USF Corporate Training and Professional Education’s project management programs are a worthwhile investment.a group of people sit around a white board discussing a project/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2024/project-management-a-valuable-competency.aspxDirector's Corner,Project Management