AEM Education Courses Available

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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) offers new education seminars on leadership and project management, with a focus on fundamentals and best practices. "Project Management Essentials" will be held Oct. 18-19 and "Leading Meaningful Change" will be held Oct. 20, both in Chicago-O'Hare, Ill., Four Points by Sheraton.

"Project Management Essentials" is a hands-on, two-day course of value to both newcomers and seasoned professionals and covers the processes, vocabulary, tools and techniques needed for success. The second seminar is geared to a separate discipline, but one that is necessary for the positive outcome of projects. "Leading Meaningful Change" helps attendees better understand the dynamics of change and successfully use change-management strategies to become a more effective leader.

Presenter is business author, "turnaround" executive and professional trainer Ron Black, who provides results-based education and tailors his programs to meet equipment industry needs. The programs have limited seating, and discounted fees are available for attending both events and for multiple company participants. AEM offers a variety of face-to-face education seminars and conferences as well as e-learning through webinars and webcasts. Many AEM education programs offer CEUs- Continuing Education Credits. For more information, visit www.aem.org.
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