University at Buffalo

State University of New York

University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York, is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence and creative activity. Founded in 1864, UB is a flagship institution in the State University of New York system. UB is the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64-campus SUNY system. It is a member of the Association of American Universities.

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:45
Why Bullies Thrive at Work New study shows a strong correlation between bullying, social competence, and positive job evaluations
Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:45

Despite the awareness of workplace bullying and the resistance to it by employers and employees, many workplace bullies achieve high levels of career success, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Management…
Leaders Really Can Reduce Employee Cynicism A negative culture significantly raises employee turnover rate, cites new study
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 11:32
Management efforts to reduce cynicism and enhance employee empowerment can have a large effect on employee engagement, according to a study from the University at Buffalo School of Management. The study, recently published in Organization Science,…
Knowledge-Driven New Product Development Certification Course UB Baird Research Park, September—November 2012
Tue, 07/24/2012 - 10:53
(UB: Buffalo, NY) -- Firms not only create new products through systematic processes, but also produce new knowledge that should be captured and reused to enable greater opportunity for future innovation. Through a new, exclusive certification…
Three-Day ISO 13485 Internal Auditor Training March 20–22, 2012, in Buffalo, NY
Wed, 02/08/2012 - 12:57
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- The ISO 13485 internal auditor training program from the University at Buffalo provides the skills necessary to perform process audits in the medical device industry, which results in findings for continual…
Ten (Research-Tested) New Year’s Resolutions Faculty work at University at Buffalo offers pointers for health, happiness, and success
Thu, 12/22/2011 - 14:48
Need help choosing a New Year’s resolution? The University at Buffalo (UB) offers its annual list of 10 suggestions for achieving health, happiness, and success in the new year. Each resolution is based on the work of UB faculty in 2011. Their…
Humility Is Key to Effective Leadership Top three traits: admit mistakes, spotlight follower strengths, and model teachability
Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:41
Humble leaders are more effective and better liked, according to a study forthcoming in the Academy of Management Journal. “Leaders of all ranks view admitting mistakes, spotlighting follower strengths, and modeling teachability as being at the…
Green Belt Course for Service Industries and Government Blended format includes classroom and online learning
Tue, 02/22/2011 - 14:17
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- University at Buffalo’s (UB) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Blended Format course is a unique way to become a Green Belt. This hybrid course combines hours in the classroom with online learning that can take…
ISO 9001 Three-Day Internal Auditor Training March 8, 2011, in Buffalo, New York
Tue, 02/15/2011 - 14:11
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- Scheduled for March 8, 2011, this three-day, ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training course provides auditors with the skills necessary to perform process audits that result in findings for continual…
Event: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Blended Learning Program Focus is on data collection/analysis and lean Six Sigma within service industries and government
Wed, 09/29/2010 - 11:54
(University at Buffalo: Amherst, NY) -- Through the Center for Industrial Effectiveness, the University at Buffalo (UB) provides public training for lean Six Sigma. The fall course, Green Belt Blended Format—Wave 10, offers a unique way to become a…
University at Buffalo Offers Change Management, Blue Belt Lean Certification Enhance your skill set with these two new courses
Fri, 09/10/2010 - 13:49
(University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY) -- The University at Buffalo has announced two new courses, the Certified Change Management Professional program, and the Blue Belt Lean Certification program.  Change management In today’s ever-evolving…