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Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The URI Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) offers a wide variety of workforce and professional development programs for organizations looking to upskill their workforce and individuals who wish to broaden their skills in specific areas. These non-credit programs are designed to provide the essential knowledge, capacity, and abilities needed for participants to innovate in their professions and achieve upward mobility in their careers. Let OSI bring the best of URI to you, and deliver customized, accessible, results-driven learning and development initiatives that encourage growth and improve performance. Below please find our suite of programs that can be tailored to any industry to meet your needs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with OSI, you\u2019ll receive customized solutions tailored to your unique business needs. From initial consultation to implementation and evaluation, we\u2019re with you every step of the way.  Participants in all OSI workforce development programs earn a URI Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge, and many programs offer Continuing Education Units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Optimizing Your Talent Strategy with URI OSI<\/h1>

A URI Office of Strategic Initiatives Needs Assessment engages your people leaders to identify critical skills gaps and support you in building your talent development strategy.<\/p>

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Our Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leadership and Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Leadership Development<\/h2>

Develop your emerging leaders to think strategically, lead effectively, and advance professionally.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Business Negotiations<\/h2>

Enables participants to elevate their professional presence by mastering effective, influential communication.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Project Management<\/h2>

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical and human aspects of project management.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Psychological Safety<\/h2>

Empower leaders and managers to embed psychological safety into daily work.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Professional Communication<\/h2>

Provides the frameworks, language, and confidence to communicate with strategic intent.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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HR Management<\/h2>

Specialization tracks include Essential Skills for HR Managers, Strategic HR Management, and HR Development.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Inclusion and Belonging<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Special Topics in Leadership & Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fostering a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging<\/h2>

Learn to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging in the workplace by building awareness, addressing unconscious bias, and developing cross-cultural communication skills.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mental Health First Aid<\/h2>

A skills-based training program designed to teach participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, provide initial help, and guide individuals toward appropriate professional help.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace<\/h2>

Learn about common types of neurodiversity and diverse learning styles, social preferences, ways of communication, and how to accommodate neurodiversity in the workplace.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The Multigenerational Workforce<\/h2>

Access tools and strategies to effectively engage, motivate, and manage a multigenerational workforce, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Technical and Job-Specific Skills<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Global Fluency Academy<\/h2>

Access strategic insights and practical tools to operate confidently and effectively across borders, cultures, and complex global environments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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State and Municipal Finance Academy<\/h2>

Developing public finance skills and advance career pathways for state and municipal employees.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Grant Writing<\/h2>

Learn critical competencies in research and planning, persuasive writing, organization, and reporting, to secure funding and aid program success.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Translating Technical Information<\/h2>

Addresses engineering issues from the exploration stage to production optimization challenges.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lean Six Sigma Certification<\/h2>

Rectify process defects, optimize resources, and enhance quality assurance. Yellow, Green, and Black Belt Certifications available.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Digital Literacy<\/h2>

Participants will be empowered to skillfully use, create and share digital texts, tools and technologies in the context of their flow of work.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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AI in the Workplace<\/h2>

Learn how to safely and strategically implement AI in your organization to optimize workplace tasks and customer experiences. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Quantum Computing<\/h2>

Unlock new opportunities for innovation and process improvement through cutting-edge applications of quantum computing technology.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Pet Assisted Therapy Certificate<\/h2>

Explore the theoretical and practical aspects of pet assisted therapy (PAT) in this hands-on, paws-on program.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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MedTech Training<\/h2>

State Approved Training Program in Drug Administration for CNA\u2019s to enhance their skills and expand their opportunities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Healthcare Leadership<\/h2>

Empowers participants to become confident, effective leaders in today\u2019s fast-paced healthcare environment through experiential learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Mastering Healthcare Simulation<\/h2>

Learn to design, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality simulation-based educational experiences.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Keynotes and Workshops<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Reigniting Your SPARK!<\/em><\/strong>
26 Strategies to Jumpstart 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This energizing session invites participants to pursue a \u201cNew Year, Enhanced YOU!\u201d\u2014a refreshing shift that empowers individuals to greet the New Year rooted in personal growth, connection, and renewed motivation.<\/p>\n\n\nLEARN MORE<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Customer Service that Sticks<\/h2>

Explore how to elevate customer service from a routine task to a powerful growth strategy.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Beyond the Sale: Creating Customers for Life<\/h2>

This session helps sales professionals build deeper connections that lead to lasting business success.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Listen UP: How to Recharge Your Communication Skills<\/h2>

Strengthen communication through active listening and intentional message delivery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Positivity at Work: The Advantage You Control<\/h2>

Reframe setbacks, shift from reactive to proactive thinking, and lead with optimism.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Leading Beyond Titles<\/h2>

Participants explore the foundations of shared leadership, practice tools to increase influence, and learn to lead through action, not authority.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Leading with Impact<\/h2>

Grow as an authentic, trusted leader with these 7 proven strategies to lead and motivate teams — with confidence, clarity and purpose. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Friday Night at the ER<\/h2>

Develop systems and critical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creative problem solving skills.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Resilience is a Reflex<\/h2>

A transformational experience that shifts how participants reframe problems and harness resilience.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Do More Naturally<\/h2>

Leverage your brain\u2019s natural patterns to achieve sustainable peak performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Employee Engagement Support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Training Needs Assessments<\/h2>

Access game-changing, data-driven insights into your employees\u2019 skillsets and areas for development.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Facilitation Services<\/h2>

URI OSI conference and facilitation services transform meetings and events into opportunities for connection and innovation.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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360\u00b0 Feedback<\/h2>

Gather perspectives on an employee or leader\u2019s performance and abilities from various sources, including peers, direct reports, clients, and managers.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Team Building<\/h2>

Enhance trust, collaboration, communication, and team cohesion through engaging retreats and on-site activities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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DiSC Assessments<\/h2>

Boost engagement, communication and collaboration, with training and coaching sessions powered by DISC assessments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Gallup StrengthsFinder Coaching<\/h2>

Identify individual strengths, foster a deeper understanding of team dynamics, and enable collaboration.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Our Impact<\/h1>\n\n\n
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The staff at the OSI are attentive and methodical in their approach to their training. Toray Industries could not ask for a better partner in improving and retaining our workforce.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I am more confident in myself as a leader and willing to take risks in my career.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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I have never felt so engaged in a classroom setting!<\/em>
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