The Center for Business and Talent Development (CBTD)

CBTD Offerings

The primary goal of CBTD service initiatives will be the promotion of local and regional economic development. The center will provide a formal organizational structure to house public service and outreach that will serve as a central focal point to promote workshops, seminars and training sessions for current and future students, area business and industry representatives, as well as other organizations in the four-state region. 

Workshop Offerings:

  • Working in Teams: March 11, 2026, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Dr. Mark Johnson
  • Supervision 101: March 25, 2026, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Dr. Judy Smetana
  • Workplace Investigations: April 8, 2026, 9 a.m. -12 p.m., Dr. Krissy Lewis
  • DISC Behavioral Analysis: April 22, 2026, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Dr. Judy Smetana
  • Workplace Communication: May 6, 2026, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Dr. Mark Johnson
  • Emotional Intelligence: May 20, 2026, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Dr. Krissy Lewis 

Workshop Registrations:

Check back soon for workshop registrations.

About our Workshop Faculty:

Check back soon for workshop faculty profiles.


Contact Information:
Dr. Mark L. Johnson, Director
Kelce Center for Business and Talent Development
Kelce College of Business
Kelce 201H
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS  67662
620-249-9435