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April Power Lunches Explore Technology and Business Topics

April Power Lunches Explore Technology and Business Topics
Power Lunches offer a compact learning opportunity about relevant topics for business professionals.
Professionals looking to expand their career skill set and begin implementing new business practices can do so at the University of Nebraska­–Lincoln Executive Education Power Lunches programs, beginning April 10. The four lunches provide an opportunity for professionals to learn about relevant topics focusing on real-world business challenges. Faculty members from the College of Business and local business leaders present the 90-minute sessions. 

“Popular and affordable, the Power Lunches cover a wide range of topics and are pertinent to business today. We know people are busy so we offer something respectful of their limited time. For those wanting more, we offer longer programs related to several of the topics we cover in Power Lunches,” said Dr. Emre Unlu, executive director of Executive Education, associate professor of finance and Paul C. Burmeister Professor of Investments. “We find topics and speakers who engage with the audience in a practical way. The ultimate goal is supporting Nebraska employees and Nebraska employers. If they grow and succeed, all of us will succeed.”

Two new Power Lunch topics address technological topics – cyber security and machine learning. Led by local business leader, James Bowen, CEO and co-founder of Five Nines, and Dr. Steve Cooper, director of the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and associate professor of computer science, the two will share their unique expertise with attendees.

“We want to offer a diverse portfolio of programs and part of that is having a diverse group of presenters, from professors to successful entrepreneurs. This provides a wide range of perspectives and insights,” explained Unlu.

Each 90-minute session costs $49, including lunch and parking validation for the 14th and Avery parking garage. Lunches and programs are open to all Nebraska and surrounding area professionals and students. To register, visit: https://business.unl.edu/powerlunch.

The power lunch series includes:

Cyber Security: Trends and Best Practices for Small Business with James Bowen, Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cyber security is a large and often overlooked threat to small businesses. James Bowen, CEO and co-founder of Five Nines, will review the current threat landscape and provide advice as to how small business should think about and manage security in the present world.

Understanding the Psychology of Change with Dr. Tammy Beck, Wednesday, April 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Change is the centerpiece of organizations today, yet many organizations struggle to manage it well. Dr. Tammy Beck, associate dean of graduate programs and external engagement and associate professor of management, will help you understand the psychology behind change and its resistors. Learn strategies to create a culture of healthy change management for your team and organization.

Managing Creativity with Dr. Samantha Fairclough, Wednesday, April 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The need to be creative at work has never been more urgent. Yet creativity is often seen as an elusive talent possessed by a few. We can all be creative, and there are practical ways to develop individual and organizational creativity. Dr. Samantha Fairclough, associate director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and assistant professor of practice in management, will help you to identify your specific creative strengths, select the most effective practices to produce innovations and add value, and build the teams you need for successful implementation of new ideas.

Machine Learning: Its Use and Misuse in Business with Dr. Steve Cooper, Wednesday, May 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Machine learning has become quite popular. Its proponents give it an almost mythical capability in describing its predictive and analytic powers. In this session, Dr. Steve Cooper, director of the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management, will cover some of what machine learning includes, what you – as a business owner or manager – should be thinking about, and why a certain degree of caution is warranted.

To learn more about Executive Education and its programs, visit: https://business.unl.edu/execeducation
Published: March 26, 2019