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	Business Etiquette and People Skills Good manners are good business. Successful professionals possess personal skills that make the difference in relationships: confidence in one’s self and sensitivity to the personalities of others. Because 85 percent of your success in business is based on your people skills, your demeanor and behavior toward others are as important as your technical abilities and professional competence. Refine your listening, conversation and overall etiquette skills to represent you and your company with poise and assurance.
	Business Planning for New Designers It's reasonable to say that the fundamental reasons most designers have for entering the profession have little or nothing to do with the skills and knowledge needed to operate a practice. What many new designers discover when opening a business is the common disconnect between those characteristics that make a great designer and those that make a great business person. What if the obsession that drives most designers could be harnessed to craft a compelling and successful business model? This course demonstrates clear methods for converting those passions, capabilities, and strengths into a viable economic engine.
	Do you know your X, Y . . .Baby Boomers? Description: Today's workplaces may include up to four generations of employees, each with its own unique set of behaviors, value systems, norms and work styles. This course will provide insight into the four generations at work—Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen-Xers and Millennials—and will discuss the challenges and opportunities that each brings to the workplace. The forum will also address strategies to avoid conflict between cohorts while leveraging the unique and positive approaches each has to offer.
	How to Plan the Transition from College to Practice Went to school, graduated, and landed a job; now you are entering the work world. Transitioning from a student to the workplace can be a big change. This presentation will cover such topics as networking, performance evaluations, and camaraderie in the workplace. It will also help answer your questions like “How much/little of my personal life should I bring into the workplace?” and “What office culture would be best for me?” Don’t miss this chance to get some pointers to help make this transition easier. A special thanks to the sponsor of this course, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Designer Marketplace.
	Know Your Client Knowing the project specifications and scope of work your client wants is important, but the key to a successful project is understanding your client’s needs, expectations and what they value most from the working relationship. This course provides consulting methods, specific tips and strategic maps by specialty area to help guide interior designers’ business practices in an effective and professional manner. These methods not only secure and guarantee a client’s business, but also ensure the client’s experiences are positive and develop a long-standing relationship that benefits all parties in the years to come. A special thanks to the sponsor of this course, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Designer Marketplace.
	Tools, Tips, and Tactics: Job Search in a Tough Market Looking for a job in this challenging climate? Due to demand currently we created a webinar to share our expertise on what tools you need to start an effective job search campaign. This course is perfect for someone who hasn't been on a job search in the past few years and it will cover creating a strong resume and cover letter, effective project lists and portfolios, tips to networking and marketing yourself and much more. Back To Top