Free Library Workshop: How To: Basic Hand Sewing
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2-3:00pm Library 305
The UTC Library has many free workshops!
You know that frustrating feeling when you find great pants, but they’re too long? Or when you split the seam on your favorite shirt? Come learn four basic hand sewing stitches that will help you keep your clothes lasting longer. We’ll even show you how to sew on a button! Register Here
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Strategies for Achieving Better Performance in 2025
Wednesday, December 18th 3-4:00pm Online
Training Network Magazine
With 2025 just around the corner, new year’s goals are top of mind for organizations, leaders, and everyone else. What strategic goals are you planning on making to achieve better performance? During this transformative hour, we will discuss three principles from the 7 Habits of Highly People®. You will learn how to be more proactive, purposeful, and focused in both your personal and professional life. We will also discuss how to set actionable goals for achieving better performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to enter 2025 more prepared than ever. Register Here
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Unlocking Potential: Discovering and Developing Your CliftonStrengths
Wednesday, December 11th 10-11:30pm Online
Missed the November session? Here’s another chance! In this program we will be exploring your unique CliftonStrengths and digging into how to apply them in your role at UT. This monthly virtual program provides a deep dive into understanding your CliftonStrengths report and leveraging your innate abilities. Elevate your performance and unlock your full potential by registering for Unlocking Potential: Discovering and Developing your Clifton Strengths. 
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Highlighted articles and resources:
Blog post: Vent Less and Be Happier – Crucial Learning
Podcast: Beyond the To-Do List (beyondthetodolist.com) – Overwhelmed by all the hats you wear in life? Listen in as Erik Fisher talks with productivity experts as they share how they implement practical productivity strategies in their personal and professional lives. We explore all aspects of productivity and the true end goal of productivity: living a meaningful life.
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New! K@TE Course:
Resolving Conflict with Coworkers: Getting along with coworkers can be tricky—but not impossible. This course guides you on how to work through conflict with coworkers to achieve positive outcomes. You’ll discover why workplace conflict can be a good thing, how to have a difficult conversation, and how to seek help when progress is at a standstill or you’re dealing with an abusive coworker.
K@TE Courses: self-paced HR 0128 courses available on K@TE:
- Time Management Essentials
- Dealing with Stress, Pressure and Burnout
- Workplace Communication Basics
- A Guide to Workplace Integrity
- A Guide to Workplace Professionalism
- Workplace Distractions: How to Avoid Common Time-Wasting Traps
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Problem-Solving Fundamentals
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Scheduling 101
- Do You Have These Four Essential Customer Service Skills?
- A Guide to Empathy at Work
- Resolving Conflict with Coworkers
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
- How to Build Better Relationships with Your Manager and Coworkers
- Speaking up in Meetings
- Receiving and Seeking Feedback
- How to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills
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Register for TIAA’s live webinars!
Each month, TIAA hosts several live webinars. You can also view recordings of past webinars.