Category: Management

The Future of Consumers and Customer Behavior

The pandemic has changed customer expectations and behaviors. Some of these changes may be temporary, while others may be here to stay. In this session, participants will learn more about broad trends in consumer behavior and will hear directly from business owners who are navigating these trends. Attendees will also have time to identify potential long-term changes in their industries and how they will need to adapt.

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Good Hiring Processes When You Are Hiring Online

Presented by Jennifer Woofter of the SBDC – Lynchburg Region. The show must go on — and your organization needs to keep the talent pipeline moving despite the need for social distancing. We’ll go over tricks and tips for identifying, screening, negotiating and hiring great candidates, all using virtual tools. Facilitator Jennifer Woofter is the President and Founder of Strategic Sustainability Consulting. She manages a remote workforce across the globe. She also serves as an SBDC Advisor for the Virginia SBDC – Lynchburg Region.

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Tips & Tricks for Working Remotely

Presented by Jennifer Woofter of the SBDC – Lynchburg Region. 

Working from home is great, until it’s not. We’ll talk about the most common pitfalls of remote work and how to avoid them, so that you and your boss are excited to continue a telecommuting option long after the coronavirus is a distant memory! Part of our Managing Your Business Remotely.

Presented by Jennifer Woofter, President and Founder of Strategic Sustainability Consulting, manages a remote workforce across the globe. She also serves as an SBDC Advisor for the SBDC – Lynchburg Region.

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Managing a Remote Workforce

Presented by Jennifer Woofter of the SBDC – Lynchburg Region. With employees suddenly working from home a lot more, managers need different skills and tools to effectively get the job done. Learn best practices for managing virtual teams, creating accountability without micromanaging, and keeping your organizational culture intact. Presented by Jennifer Woofter, President and Founder of Strategic Sustainability Consulting, manages a remote workforce across the globe. She also serves as an SBDC Advisor for the SBDC – Lynchburg Region.

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