Leading People: HR Skills Every Manager Needs with Brad Gordon

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Lifelong Learning LogoCourse Title: Leading People: HR Skills Every Manager Needs 

Instructor: Brad Gordon

Brought to you by Odyssey  

August 25, 2025 - September 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) 

Monday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET 

Virtual via Zoom

 

Course Description: This comprehensive course equips non-HR managers with essential people management skills, covering everything from effective hiring and performance management to handling employee relations and compliance issues. You'll learn practical HR tools and strategies that help you lead with confidence, reduce legal risks, and create a positive workplace culture. Whether you're a new manager or seasoned leader, this course provides the HR foundation you need to effectively manage people and drive business results.

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Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here.

Withdrawals & Refunds:

If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).

  • 100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.
  • No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

For single-session courses:
100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

ABOUT Brad Gordon

Brad has 20 years of experience in human resource (HR) management, working with Fortune 500 companies across industries such as food and beverage, financial services, building products, and aerospace and defense. He has worked both domestically in the US and internationally, living and working in the UK and Anguilla, BWI.

He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in human resources and industrial Relations from the University of Illinois.

At Penon Partners, Brad leads the HR practice to help clients overcome talent and human resources challenges. He offers his expertise in the following areas: Interim HR Leadership, Talent Strategy Implementation, Total Rewards Planning, Culture Creation, and Organization Design.

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 Event Date
Starts:
Monday, August 25, 2025
6:00pm EDT

Ends:
Monday, September 29, 2025
8:00pm EDT

 Contact
Odyssey
1-800-JHU-JHU1 (548-5481)
odyssey@jhu.edu

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