Leadership & Operations

Learning Objects

Dive into Wisc-Online’s rich collection of learning objects — bite-sized, interactive, and designed for real learning. These modular digital tools include animations, drag-and-drop exercises, quizzes, videos, and more. You can explore topics across STEM, arts, humanities, career skills, and beyond. Each learning object is crafted to help learners actively engage with content—reviewing, applying, self-checking—in a way that’s flexible and self-paced.

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8D Problem Solving Process
In this learning module, you will learn about the 8D process.
A Model for Initiating Conflict Resolution (Screencast)
In this screencast you'll identify and write assertive "I" statements that focus on BCF (behavior, consequences, and feelings).
Affinity Diagram
In this module, we’ll explore what an affinity diagram is, discuss how it can be used to solve problems, and end with some real-world applications to show you how these can help you in any manufacturing role to bring order to chaos.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Communication
This activity will examine several of the barriers related to problems with communication.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: Errors in Judgment
The learners will explore the Errors in Judgment: Barriers to Critical Thinking and how it affects their decision-making processes.
Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
The learner will identify barriers to critical thinking related to internal and external factors after viewing scenarios.
Barriers to Effective Listening (Video)
Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.
Basic Quality Principles: Process for Achieving Quality in an Organization (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll define and explain the broad steps in achieving quality in an organization.
Building Relationships Through Active Listening
Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.
Communicating in the Workplace
Compare the behaviors and situations that interfere with effective communication in the workplace with those that enhance listening skills and career performance.
Communication: Identifying Active and Passive Voice
The learner will identify active and passive voice and distinguish between the two.
Communication: Prepositions
In this study guide, we will review the general rules for using prepositions.
Communication: The Writing Process
The learner will identify the three steps in the writing process and the elements in each step.
Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals - Communication
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the communication model and how it impacts your work as an IT professional.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals - Controlling the Conversation
In this learning activity you'll practice your customer service skills in a number of IT real world job scenarios.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals - Engaging the Customer
In this learning activity you'll explore four ways to engage your customers and improve your customer service skills.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals - Soft Skills
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to soft skills, or people skills, needed by all IT professionals.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Cycle Time and One-Piece Flow
In a series of three interactive exercises, learners explore the relationship between process cycle time and defect detection, and between process cyle time and smaller batch sizes. The techniques of lean/JIT are applied to achieve the continuous improvement (kaizen) goal of reducing inventory by pursuing one-piece flow.
DDoS - Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
Explore what DDoS attacks are, the methods used to carry them out, and how to prevent them.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Describing the Transactional Communication Model
In this learning activity you'll review definitions then match the transactional communication model element with the definition or example.
Determining the General Purpose of Your Speech Pt.1 (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.
Distinguishing Between the Content Message and the Relational Message (Screencast)
In this screencast, you'll distinguish the differences between the content message and the relational message.
Distinguishing Leadership and Management Activities (Screencast)
In this screencast, students read about the key differences between management and leadership activities. They will review typical supervisory activities as either management or leadership.
Diversity in 21st Century Work Teams
Learners test their knowledge of demographics in the United States and in the world. Immediate feedback is provided.
Double Trouble With Listening
Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.
Employability Essentials - Adapt to Change
You will understand why having the ability to adapt to change is an essential employment skill.
Employability Essentials -- Think Critically and Creatively
Being a critical and creative thinker is essential in today’s workplace. It’s also crucial to your career success, regardless of your field or your position. Employers are looking for employees who can creatively problem solve to find answers that are best for both employees and the company.
Four Types of Communication in Conflict
In this activity, you will practice choosing assertive responses to conflict.
Future-State Mapping
The learner reads an explanation of all of the elements that comprise a future-state map. A map is shown.
GO TEAM Problem-Solving Method for Teams
The learner will apply the GO TEAM method in a team environment to solve a problem.
How to Evaluate a Problem Statement using MEA and IPO Techniques
In this learning activity you'll discover how to evaluate a problem statement using both the MEA and the IP Techniques.
How to Listen Better (Screencast)
The learner examines what it means to listen respectively and how to become a better listener.
IT Stress Management - Root Cause
In this learning activity you'll explore how finding and understanding the root cause of stressors can help reduce stress in your life.
Main Category
Digital Technology
IT Stress Management - Setting Goals
In this learning activity you'll explore how to set goals based on realistic expectations.
Main Category
Digital Technology
IT Stress Management - Time Management
In this learning activity you'll explore what time management is, some general techniques for improving your time management skills, and the Pomodoro Method.
Main Category
Digital Technology
IT Stress Management - Volunteerism
In this learning activity you'll discover how volunteering, developing outside interests, and setting aside time for hobbies all help reduce stress.
Main Category
Digital Technology
Identifying Well Written Competencies
Learners distinguish between competencies that are effective and robust, and those that are ineffective and weak. The learning object is designed for faculty who are writing or revising courses. It contains audio.
Incident Report
Learners write an account of a workplace incident and evaluate statements for objectivity.
Integrity in Work Teams
The learner will...identify the qualities of a person with integrity and the importance of integrity within a work team.
Intercultural Communication: Gestures
The learner will recognize common gestures and identify the meanings associated with those gestures.
Leaderless Teams
The learner will become familiar with eight principles of collaborative leadership to build a team where members find satisfaction and reward in their job.
Lean Terminology
The learner will understand the meaning of terms and acronyms commonly used in a lean production system.
Learning About Multiple Intelligences in the Land of Oz (Screencast)
In this screencast, students read about the seven types of intelligence identified by psychologist Dr. Howard Gardner. They then review the type(s) of intelligence of each character in the Land of Oz.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the eight most common logical fallacies commonly used in persuasive speeches.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Exercise
In this learning activity you'll use Maslow's Hierarchy and choose which need is taking precedence and which is being sacrificed in each situation.
Negative Roles: How They Affect Teamwork (Video)
Learners identify negative roles, match statements characteristic of each role, and relate how they have handled negative teams.
Organization:  The Second Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
The student will read a mini-lecture explaining the organization stage in the perception process and will complete an activity.
Organizational Clue
Observe disorganization in an office setting and choose solutions to the problems as if playing the board game "Clue."
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: Being Human
The learner will identify ways to overcome barriers to critical thinking and problem-solving including false memories, personal biases and prejudices, and physical and emotional hindrances.
Overcoming Barriers to Critical Thinking: People-Related Obstacles
The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.
Problem Solving - Describing the Problem
The learner will understand how to measure a problem over time by using a common run chart to visualize the gap between past performance and future goals.
Problem Solving - Finding the Root Cause
The learner will understand how to use a cause and effect diagram to find the root cause of a problem.
Problem Solving: Using a Decision Matrix
The learner will understand how to use brainstorming and a decision matrix to find the best solution to a problem.
Problem Solving: Using a Flow Chart
You will learn how to us a flow chart to describe the process actions and decisions to find a solution.
Productive Meetings
The learner will identify the steps for preparing and facilitating a team meeting.
Recharging Your Attitude
Learners will determine if they are satisfied with their attitudes and then rank tips for regaining a positive disposition in the workplace.
SIPOC
In this module, we'll be introducing you to SIPOC, a powerful tool that can help you improve your business processes. It's a high-level process mapping tool that helps you identify the key components of a process and how they relate to each other. SIPOC diagrams are often used in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, but they can be useful for any process improvement initiative. We’ll explain the key SIPOC components and demonstrate how to build one. Then, we’ll walk through a few scenarios and let you build your own.
SQ5R
Instead of trying to memorize content, the SQ5R technique focuses on understanding concepts and new ideas.
Sexual Harassment: The Three Types
In this learning activity, you'll identify the three types of sexual harassment.
Task Roles in Effective Teams
The learner will identify individual roles that help teams accomplish goals.
Teamwork Outside the Box
The learner will examine strategies for evaluating new ideas and accepting change that will enhance teamwork.
The Five Whys
The learner will explore the techniques used to identify cause-and-effect relationships of a particular problem.
The Johari Window (Screencast)
In this screencast, you will see how the Johari Window works when determining a relationship with someone.
The Production Possibility Model (Screencast)
In this learning activity you'll construct a production possibility model.
The SMART Principle
Learners will examine how to use the SMART principle to make sure a goal is simple, measurable, realistic, timely, and holds people accountable.
The Symbolic Interaction Theoretical Approach
In this interactive object, learners view a mind map of the symbolic interaction Approaches and answer questions about communication and symbols.
The THINK Principle
Learners are shown questions to ask themselves before they speak. They evaluate three responses according to the criteria presented. This activity has audio content.
Three Tips for Better Conflict Resolution
In this learning object, you will learn the three tips to better resolve conflict with others.
Time Management
The learner will assess his or her time management strategies and study habits.
Time Management - Automotive
School or work stressing you out? Never feel like there are enough hours in the day? Improve your time management skills and get more time back for you.
Time Management Matrix
Explore what time management is, how to use a time matrix, and how to put it all together and use our new time management skills to accomplish more during your days.
Time Management for Online Success
Learners listen to other students express their concerns about taking an online course. Strategies for how to be successful in school are discussed.
Use Your Learning Style to Boost Your Productivity
Learners will identify their learning styles and practice ways to retain information in class and on the job.
Value-Added vs. Non-Value-Added Activities
In this interactive object, learners read a description of value-added and non-value-added activities and then place various work duties into these two categories.
Main Category
Construction
What Type of Team Do You Belong To?
Are you a member of a fragmented, conflicted, or smooth- functioning team? Learn the characteristics of each to build a stronger team.
What is Supply Chain Management?
In this learning activity, you will learn what supply chain management is, four main links that make up the supply chain, and explore examples of how effective supply chain management works.
Workplace Ethics: Enforcing Rules
This interactive study guide will help students to identify recommended processes for enforcing rules on a work team.
Writing Effective Goals for Employee Motivation
In this learning activity you'll review how to write effective goal statements.
Zero Acceptance Number Sampling Plans, c=0
In this interactive object, learners read about sampling plans and practice using a sampling table.
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