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By Dr. Mario Vaccari
Faculty member, Transportation and Logistics Management at American Public University

A project manager must be able to develop and implement a human resource management plan that promotes knowledge sharing, team motivation and cooperation, and skills building, while at the same ensuring project success.

By Dr. Jill Fuson
Faculty Director, School of Business at American Public University

Should you use a resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV)? Is there a difference? The answer is YES. There are three major differences: purpose, layout, and length.

By Dr. Randall Cuthbert
Associate Professor, Emergency & Disaster Management at American Public University

Greetings again from beautiful Las Vegas, where I am attending the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) annual conference.

The terrorist attacks in Paris happened shortly after I arrived here and, as I sat through the evenings looking out at the brightly lighted Vegas landscape, I started thinking about how location matters when preparing to keep one’s family safe in this admittedly insane world. Shooters like cities—so by the simple act of spending time in Vegas vs. my rural residence, I’ve increased my personal risk of being involved in an attack.

By Nichole Ahlstrom
COLL100 Faculty at American Public University

With the holiday season quickly approaching, your educational agenda may threaten to disappear. The hustle and bustle of shopping, parties, children home on vacations, traveling, family, etc., can leave you feeling lost when it comes time to studying and attending class. There are ways to enjoy your loved ones and keep your education on track, too.

By Dr. Dani Babb
Faculty member at American Public University

As an author of many books on entrepreneurship, a CEO of a business helping professors find jobs, and a former guest anchor on a program that helped entrepreneurs with business problems, I have talked with hundreds of business owners about how to solve problems and get past obstacles that they face.

Here are the top 10 pieces of advice I offer young entrepreneurs.

By Dr. Randall Cuthbert
Associate Professor, Emergency & Disaster Management at American Public University

Greetings from beautiful Las Vegas, where I am attending the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) annual conference. The admitted weakness of online learning is the lack of ability to network in person with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals, so attendance at conferences such as this one is highly recommended as part of your education.