Business Etiquette
September 14th, 10-11am Online Zoom
When we make assumptions about how other people expect to be treated, we can easily make a faux pas. Small things that we take for granted, in the culture of another company or another country can turn out to be rude or disrespectful. Clearly this can have a detrimental effect on working relationships. In this presentation and discussion, we avoid providing specific etiquette rules but instead we explore how to keep our antennae alert to what is appropriate for the setting in which we are working. And, once we are sensitized to the norms of others, adjust our online and in person behavior accordingly. This is a 30-minute training designed to get people tuned-in to the main issues and empowered to develop their own range of tools and techniques.
LeadHERShip: Women Like Me
Tuesday, September 26, 3-4pm
LeadHERship is a campus initiative that creates thoughtful sessions about female leadership that include meaningful education, conversation, and community to create opportunities for connection, collaboration and the advancement of professional women at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. September’s event will be Women Like Me and involve the creation of affinity groups for the women of UTC. Register HERE
Looking to take some courses for K@TE credit?
NEW!! K@TE Courses for the Fall
Do You Have These Four Essential Customer Service Skills? 1-hour course
A Guide to Empathy at Work 30-minute course
Resolving Conflict with Coworkers 30-minute course
Leading with Emotional Intelligence 1-hour course
Other courses available:
- Time Management Essentials
- Dealing with Stress, Pressure and Burnout
- Workplace Communication Basics
- A Guide to Workplace Integrity
- Workplace Distractions: How to Avoid Common Time-Wasting Traps
- Developing a Growth Mindset
- Problem-Solving Fundamentals
- Advanced Problem-Solving
- Scheduling 101
Coming soon!
- The Art of Managing Up
- How to Build a Better Relationship with Your Manager and Coworkers
All courses are self-paced and provide HR0128 credit!
Highlighted articles and resources:
- Got Negative Feedback? Get a Second Opinion Candid Culture 2023
- Can You Help Someone Overcome Stress? Crucial Learning July 2023
2023 System Conferences
THIS MONTH!
September 19th – 20th, 2023
UT Conference Center Building
Knoxville, TN
The concept of the “best man” has its origin in medieval Germany when the best man was identified as that trusted individual who had your back, supported you, who would go to battle with you and for you. The BEST Man Forum is designed to connect and meet the needs of the UT men that serve our campuses and institutes. The forum serves as a catalyst to unite UT men system-wide, to learn, network, and contribute to embodiment of the Be One UT Values in performance, behaviors, and relationships.
Statewide, exempt employees and/or those who have supervisory responsibilities are welcome to register for this two-day conference to be held in Knoxville at the UT Conference Center Bldg. The forum will consist of the following: three facilitated small-group sessions focused on Building Essential Skills Together; an Executive Leadership Panel; an extensive networking, games night, and vendor session. Come find your UT BEST Man at the BEST Man Forum!
October 20th, 2023
UT Space Institute
Tullahoma, TN
The NEXT “Non-Exempt Employees Excelling Together” Conference is an exciting learning opportunity presented by UT System Administration HR, Employee & Organizational Development. NEXT is designed to meet the specific needs of non-exempt staff on all campuses. This conference is an investment in the growth and development of non-exempt staff who serve and support our campuses. NEXT will provide opportunities for rigorous learning, professional community building, and connection to the BE ONE UT values.
Non-exempt employees from across the state are welcome to register for this conference to be held in Tullahoma, TN. The event will include small-group sessions, networking opportunities, and large-group sessions. We appreciate your dedication to your professional development and growth, and we look forward to experiencing this event with you all!
November 8th– 9th, 2023
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown
UT System Administration HR Employee and Organizational Development is proud to host the second-annual Administrative Professionals Summit: A system-wide event designed for rigorous learning for administrative professionals from across the state.
This conference will provide professional growth and leadership development relative to the roles and responsibilities of administrative professionals. We appreciate your dedication to your professional development and growth. We look forward to hosting this annual event in Knoxville, TN for our administrative professionals!
SAVE THE DATE!
May 22nd – 23rd, 2024
Conference for Women’s Leadership (CWL)
To be held at UT Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. CWL will explore the meaning of women’s leadership as it pertains to higher education. We are duty-bound to prepare women who lead at all levels to learn, develop, and grow their leadership abilities.
Register for TIAA’s live webinars!
Each month, TIAA hosts several live webinars. You can also view recordings of past webinars.
Find the topics and register here.
You can also visit the UTC Training Calendar by clicking here or visiting the HR Professional Development webpage.
There is NO cost to attend any of the above trainings and events.