If you use technology, and want to get smart, you should consider an
online degree.
Let's be honest, unless you are some wannabe gangsta/myspace rapper, you'll need an education. It's a good idea.
Sara Orem. Know who she is by chance? How could you? I'll tell you right now who she is: A faculty member at Capella University, which is online. She's a faculty member in the University’s School of Business and Technology. You know what she has done? She has co-authored a book titled ‘Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change’. Imagine if you will, it's April 20, 2007 and we are in Minneapolis. Sara Orem has just written a book that deals with the recent developments in psychology and organizational development. It suggests that people and organizations flourish when they focus on human ideals, achievements, and best practices. Jossey-Bass decided to publish her book. They use positive questions, mindfulness, and other tools to acknowledge the strengths of individuals...and effect change!She didn't just do it herself though. Her co-authors are so awesome you guys. They are Jacqueline Binkert, PhD, and Ann Clancy, PhD. Radical! What do they have to say about it though? Right here:
“Rather than focusing on individuals in limited or problem-oriented ways, Appreciative Coaching guides the reader through four stages – Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny – that inspire them to an appreciative and empowering view of themselves and their future,” Orem says.“What we have presented is really a new application of appreciative inquiry.”
Orem adds that the book is written for individual coaches of managers, executives, and “those who do one-on-one work with people who can influence and create change in their organizations.”
What else has the leader Orem done? Well...let's see... She is also the principal of her own coaching firm. She's presented great programs in Appreciative Inquiry at the National Organization Development Network...and...wait for it...the International Coach Federation annual conferences. Boom-sha-a-lakah! She represents Oakland, CA. Binkert is representing the position of being an executive coach who specializes in working with leaders and teams during times of change. Clancy is president of Clancy Consultants and has worked with community organizations, large corporations, and also, federal agencies.
Want to know more about Capella University? They were founded in 1993. They are accredited. So listen to me. They are! They offer graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, and psychology. Not to mention Bachelor programs in business and information technology. They have 82 graduate programs and undergrad specifics and 16 certificate programs within all of that! They have 17,900 students from all 50 states and 56 countries. Awesome! Check them out. Their headquarters are in Minneapolis, Minnesota. That's the state where they filmed Fargo. They are also a member of the NCA (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).
