Career Insights

Last month, our ECCT team did something we constantly encourage our clients to do: we invested time in our own professional development. Dr. Robert Carroll, one of our core faculty partners, led us through a workshop on how we communicate and collaborate as a team.

On May 20, Extended Campus Custom Training hosted an Open House, showcasing how UT Austin's faculty experts translate cutting-edge research into practical solutions for today's most pressing organizational challenges. The event brought together business leaders, learning and development professionals, and organizational decision-makers to experience firsthand the kind of transformative thinking that has made ECCT partnerships so impactful.

Dana R. Willett, new Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director for Extended Campus, oversees the university’s services for continuing and professional education and other opportunities beyond degree programs.

Deputy Director Jessica Hughes Wagner personifies the mission of UT’s Center for Health Communication, calling on 20 years of experience using communication skills in health settings to help lead a team of expert practitioners and scholars dedicated to using communication for better health. Read this article to learn more about her work and influence.

UT Austin has an exciting portfolio of professional education programs that empower you with AI skills. The Year of AI marks the acceleration of UT in considering how artificial intelligence touches every discipline.

While some may assume that the rise of AI would lessen the need for a college education, experts suggest the opposite. Art Markman, UT Austin’s Sr. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, points to two core skills gained through the completion of degree programs that are crucial in an AI-powered world. 

Business Improv is a continuing education course hosted by Extended Campus that provides a framework for communicating effectively in unpredictable situations, staying calm under pressure, and recovering from mistakes.

Three couples, each of whom pursued their advanced degrees at the Cockrell School of Engineering while working full time, share insights into how they balanced their work and life with their university studies. With the support of their employers and each other, they were able to take advantage of their programs' flexible format to successfully complete their respective degrees.

Whether collaborating with colleagues, engaging external clients and stakeholders, or managing others, there is an art to building and strengthening relationships. Keri Stephens, Ph.D, and Rodney Schlosser discuss how asking questions is a key component to building successful business relationships, and how to plan and prepare so that you're asking the right questions.

Technical skills are important, but so are soft skills. If you are experiencing a roadblock due to a need for better soft, or “human,” skills, fortunately they can be learned. Read this article for training opportunities that can help you develop these skills and advance your career.

Reflecting on his first year as the Executive Director of Texas Engineering Executive Education, Woodrow W. Winchester III outlines some of the ways in which TxEEE continues to meet the challenges and demands of industries that are constantly growing and evolving.

TxEEE plays an important role in helping research centers at the Cockrell School of Engineering bring their innovations into action. Partnering with the Energy Emissions Modeling and Data Lab (EEMDL), TxEEE launched a new course in 2023 that trains professionals in the energy sector on how to accurately and effectively collect data on methane emissions using methods developed by EEMDL.

In April 2023, TxEEE achieved formal certification by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) for its Engineering Management program. This approval provides graduates of the Cockrell School’s top-10 ranked graduate program a path to professional certification, complementing the prestige of their degree.

As an introvert, it can be hard when you feel like you don’t stand out in an extrovert’s workplace. However, you don’t need a big personality to bring valuable skills to the table. Here are important considerations to help you thrive as an introvert without changing who you are.

Managing an understaffed team can be challenging, but it makes promoting employee satisfaction even more important. It’s up to you to foster professional development despite employee vacancies, so read more to learn tangible steps you can take to ease the burden and make working with you a positive experience.

In honor of Black History Month this year, TxEEE software engineer and entrepreneur Ecleamus Ricks Jr. shared his journey from his days as a college student to pitching Metric Mate, a company he co-founded, on Shark Tank. Read more about Ricks’ story and education that helped him attain his challenging goals.

Whether you’re a new or experienced professional, it’s necessary to keep developing your skills for career growth and organizational success. Read this blog to learn more about overcoming barriers to professional development and how you and your employer can benefit from investing in your growth. 

Decision quality is dependent on what went into making a decision and can be split into six different functions. The third and fourth functions are “relevant and reliable information” and “clear values and trade-offs.” Learn more about how you can use these two steps to make quality and informed decisions.

Mentorship programs provide learning opportunities for everyone involved, cultivating personal and professional development, and can be organized using existing resources and connections. Read this article to learn more about how you can help establish a successful mentorship program in your organization to create a more innovative and collaborative work environment.

Biases affect our decisions, whether we realize it or not. Preventing the impact of your availability, confirmation and conformity biases is a step in the right direction. Learn more about what you can do to mitigate the biases on your team and make higher-quality decisions for a stronger workplace environment.