Comprehensive study guide and lecture series on Academy.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's two-factor theory, McGregor's Theory X/Y, Vroom's expectancy theory — why people act the way they do in organizations — plus leadership styles and organizational structure types. The third installment in the Management Core series.
The consumer purchase decision-making process and the psychological and social factors that influence buying behavior. The third lecture in the Marketing Fundamentals series.
A deep dive into workplace problem-solving competency as assessed by WorkKeys and O*NET frameworks: problem types, the 5-step resolution process, root-cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Logic Tree, Fishbone), logical reasoning, and creative ideation techniques including SCAMPER — the third lecture in the Core Competencies series.
An analysis of the four main career tracks for registered US patent practitioners: patent law firms (prosecution and litigation boutiques), corporate IP departments, global patent prosecution specialization, and startup IP consulting — with realistic compensation benchmarks and long-term growth trajectories.
Patent specification and claims drafting, USPTO filing procedure, publication, Office Action response strategy, and allowance — Lecture 3 of the Patent Law Basics series.
Merit system vs. spoils system, position classification vs. rank classification, federal hiring, training, and disciplinary procedures — third lecture in the Public Administration Basics series.