Business & Leadership

Whether in government or private industry, project managers face a huge challenge when confronted with continually changing requirements. How can you plan when the things keep changing? Traditional project management approaches suggest that we take a snapshot of the requirements as a baseline, and then use change control in an attempt to minimize the impact of any shifting requirements. Sometimes, however, these changes are a reality that the project sponsor has to accommodate. The new agile project management methods help deal with these situations.

EPID@Work stands for Enhancing the Prevention of Injury and Disability at Work. We are a research institute at Lakehead University located in Thunder Bay, ON. We conduct community-driven research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention with a particular focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario. Check out our events and contact us to get involved.

The Essential Skills for Leadership and Self-Management course is comprised of four 2-hour modules. Each will unpack a key competency of leadership, self-management and overall soft-skill development, giving special focus to workplace and organizational contexts.

The Project Management Certificate Program is a comprehensive 10 short course online certificate program ideal for project management professionals at all levels of their careers. Whether learners are aspiring project managers looking to gain foundational knowledge or experienced professionals seeking to advance their skills, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of project management. The program is designed to help learners develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed as a project manager, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure.

Project managers with proven skills and experience can find exciting, high-visibility opportunities in a wide range of fields. This course is specifically designed to provide participants with a proven, practical approach to preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship consists of a series of courses designed to improve the competence of individuals in setting up and running their own business.

The Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship consists of a series of courses designed to improve the competence of individuals in starting up and running their own entrepreneurial business in the global environment.

The Executive Leadership Program, brought to you by Lakehead University and Georgian College, is designed to produce long-term results for you and your organization. Facilitated by leading faculty and delivered in the heart of Simcoe County, this innovative program will help you and your team reach their full leadership potential. The program builds on your real-world experience, analyzes your personal leadership style, and helps you improve your own impact and drive performance and culture within your organization.

The Ingenuity Ascend Accelerator Program is a great opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded Lakehead University students and alumni looking to transition an idea into a business opportunity or accelerate the growth and development of an early stage start-up.

Ingenuity Workshops consist of a series of workshops, speakers, and competitions that create a thriving community of entrepreneurial thinkers for all current learners and recent graduates (within one year) of Lakehead University. Workshop topics include technology, starting a business, motivation, and success.