The Trident blog shares information and tips with topics ranging from online learning success to career development.
I have always been hesitant to take college classes because I was not successful in high school and I always had trouble with writing. I have three children, two of whom are college graduates, and one that is attending college now. I have always pushed my children and the youth I work with to pursue a higher education.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAre you interested in strengthening your quantitative analysis skills? If so, then our online certificate in Business Analytics may be the right fit for you. While teaching key analytical and critical skills necessary for success in today’s business world, our Business Analytics Certificate is an excellent add-on to the skills of any growing professional.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingI remember the feeling of absolute pride and accomplishment when I received my first associate’s degree. I received it six years after joining the U.S. Armed Forces and the sense of pride and accomplishment was also met with a mutual feeling of embarrassment that it had taken me so long. You see, I had joined
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingWhat makes the life of a manager so interesting is that it requires one to address such a wide variety of problems - financial, material, human, legal, political, and environmental - almost every day. No other career can provide such a rich mixture of challenges.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingIt's important to be resourceful and practical - and to build a strong support system. This is important because at any moment I could become a "single parent" if my spouse receives orders to train (TDY) or deploy. Moving (PCS) may occur every two to three years. For example, my children have attended seven different schools in the past nine years.
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingJob opportunities exist as well in the organization management industry as employers continue to use outside firms to assist with some of their human resources functions. The right employees can take a business to new heights. The wrong ones can hurt. Put together a team that fits with and enhances the business culture, goals, and objectives.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingIf you're going into a doctoral program, you probably confident about your writing skills - and you should. But don't be surprised or discouraged by less than stellar feedback. Use this feedback to sharpen not only your writing, but also your reading and analysis skills. Embrace all of this feedback because it will help out as your progress through the program.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingThe next concept to take hold of in the REINS (Resume, Education, Interview, Networking, and Service) of transition discussion is Education. Many people fail to realize how fortunate we are to have had the military professional development models in place, and leaders pushing us to continue the education process, whether military education or civilian.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingIt takes time and effort to achieve great results. We tend to lend an ear to "immediate" gratification without having a fuller understanding of the work that went in prior to the launch. A methodical process for accuracy isn't obtained by procrastination nor precrastination.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingLeadership refers to the ability of a person to motivate and inspire others towards a common goal. It is a critical management skill in the corporate world. A good leader has multiple skills, including honesty and integrity, commitment and passion, and decision-making capabilities.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue Reading