Melissa Russell

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Improving Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders

Effective leaders must develop core management skills to drive organizational goals, foster innovation, build trust, and adapt to change.

Melissa Russell
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The Top Skills Employers Seek Have Nothing to Do With Technology

During an age of increasingly sophisticated technology and generative AI, these professional skills stand the test of time.

Melissa Russell
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How to Build — and Improve — Company Culture

Company culture can make or break the success of any company. Learn how you can turn things around for your team and create a supportive, productive environment.

Melissa Russell
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How to Successfully Negotiate a Salary Increase

Don’t be intimidated! With some preparation, research, and practice, you can master negotiation strategies to get the salary you deserve.

Melissa Russell

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

Harvard Extension School

Harvard degrees, certificates and courses—online, in the evenings, and at your own pace.
Harvard Summer School

Academic summer opportunities for adult, college and high school students—at Harvard and abroad.
Harvard Professional & Executive Development

Short, intensive programs to develop skills and strengthen your professional profile.
Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement

Peer learning in the liberal arts—a community program for retired and semi-retired professionals.

Melissa Russell

Improving Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders

The Top Skills Employers Seek Have Nothing to Do With Technology

How to Build — and Improve — Company Culture

How to Successfully Negotiate a Salary Increase

Harvard Division of Continuing Education