Metro State Institute for Professional Development

09/09/2026

Looking for practical next steps in your professional development?

Join Metro State University’s Institute for Professional Development for "Who Am I At Work?" — a free virtual training webinar hosted by the IPD's Director, Beth Schaefer.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to apply a powerful 1-page organizational framework that is used in business transformation to examine your own career. This will help you identify what differentiates you and the strengths you provide. Then, you will identify the value you bring to an organization and opportunities for the future.

Date: Wednesday, September 16

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Location: Virtual

Cost: FREE

Deadline to Register: Monday, September 14 at 11:59 PM

Don't miss this opportunity to take practical, actionable steps toward your professional growth!

Learn more and secure your spot today: https://metrostateipd.org/who-am-i-at-work-free-training-webinar/

In this interactive webinar, you will use a one-page business transformation framework to examine your career, participate in exercises to identify your unique strengths and growth areas, and leave with a clear career value proposition alongside practical next steps for your professional development...

07/29/2026

One of our instructors, Eric Dormoh Jr attended the STEM & Trades Career Fair today at the International Institute of Minnesota Hall of Nations. This free event connected new Americans, refugees, and immigrants with employers offering jobs and training paths in science, technology, engineering, math, and trade industries.

06/09/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR

Have you ever wondered why certain team dynamics just seem to click, while other working relationships require a lot more effort? You aren't alone.

Metro State IPD's upcoming webinar, "Why Are Some People So Hard to Manage?", has officially become one of our most popular sessions this year, and spots are filling up fast. If you have been meaning to sign up, consider this your official final call.

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CDT)

Location: Virtual (Live Webinar)

What we are diving into:

Beyond "Difficult": Shifting the lens from seeing someone as a "problem" to decoding the root causes of workplace friction.

The "Why": Understanding how different working styles, motivations, and communication gaps can accidentally create tension.

Actionable Strategies: Practical, real-world tools to help you bridge the gap, de-escalate frustration, and bring out the absolute best in your team.

Whether you are a seasoned executive, a new manager, or an aspiring leader, this fast-paced, high-impact hour will completely change how you approach challenging professional dynamics.

Don't look back on Thursday wishing you had joined us. Grab your virtual seat before registration closes tonight.

Secure your spot now: https://metrostateipd.org/why-are-some-people-so-hard-to-manage/

05/26/2026

Have you ever struggled to understand why a colleague or team member is behaving a certain way?

Difficult workplace dynamics can create major roadblocks, but managing them effectively becomes much easier once you understand what drives the behavior.

Join the Metro State Institute for Professional Development for a free upcoming webinar: "Why Are Some People So Difficult to Manage?" on Wednesday, June 10, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT.

Led by Jeannette Grace, this virtual training will dive into how the brain influences difficult behavior and reveal the four main drivers behind it. This is highly valuable information for managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone wanting to improve workplace culture and communication.

Investing time in these skills is incredibly important for professional growth and day-to-day workplace harmony.

Don't miss out on this free training opportunity. Click the link below to sign up, and please tag or share this post with friends, managers, or colleagues who would find this helpful!

Registration closes on Tuesday, June 9.

Sign up here:

05/06/2026

ONLY 3 SEATS LEFT!

We all know change is always coming, but it may already be here for some companies.
Is your leadership team ready to handle it, or just reacting to it?

Join us next week, May 13-14, for our most popular experiential workshop: Leading Teams Through Change.

This isn't your typical sit-and-listen seminar. You’ll step into a high-stakes simulation at the fictional company "Grolson," managing real emails, meetings, and crises in real-time. It’s the ultimate "flight simulator" for leadership.

📍 Where: Metro State University (St. Paul Campus)
⏰ When: May 13 & 14, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
💡 Bonus: Bring a colleague and unlock our Group Discount (20% off!).

Don't let these final spots go to waste. Secure your seat today:
https://metrostateipd.org/leading-teams-through-change-workshop-linked-in/