How to Be a Great Boss – for Managers!

Description:  If you’re tired of tolerating poor performance from your staff, then please join us for a Sketch & Seminar on Building Better Bosses.  Organizational Repair Expert, Mack Munro, will show you new processes and models that will enable you to train you and your managers to:   Identify why your employees show low motivation and ownership. Take steps…

Search Committee Training

The Offices of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are pleased to announce Search Committee Training for Fall 2022.  Search Committee Training is mandatory for anyone serving on a faculty or exempt staff search committee at UTC, and the training must be repeated after 2 years.  This Zoom training provides essential information and resources for…

Performance Management at UTC for New Managers

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Performance Management at UTC for New Managers: New to UTC or Performance Management? Come and learn about the Performance Management cycle used here at UTC.  Register for all or some of the sessions HERE. …

Overview of the Performance Management Cycle at UTC for Staff

New to UTC or interested in the Performance Management Cycle that is used here?  This virtual course for staff is an introduction to and overview of the Performance Management at UTC.  Bring your questions and join us! Register HERE  

Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments: Let’s talk about how to make the most of the comments sections of the Performance Review Summary form.   Register for all or some of the…

Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices:Come and learn some best practices that can be utilized during the annual performance review meetings.  Register for all or some of the sessions HERE.  Click on the date of…

Performance Management: Planning for the New Year

This is one in a series of Performance Management sessions offered for UTC managers.  You can come to one or all. Performance Management: Planning for the New Year: Make the most of your annual review conversations and use it to plan the new year.  What might that look like? Come and find out!  Register for…

Leading from Where You Are

LIMITED to 35 participants – Registration is Required “Leading from Where You Are” is a certificate program designed for the professional development of all employees regardless of status, classification, or title. The program is the preliminary learning opportunity that anchors the overall leadership development focus of UT System HR Employee and Organizational Development. The program…

5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

University Center Ocoee Room

Appreciation is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, appreciation looks different to different people. This session will assist supervisors and managers in effectively communicating appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and employees, and decreased cases of burnout for staff. Program Highlights: ·       Identify core…

Conference for Women’s Leadership

  Register Here! UT System Administration HR, EOD presents the Conference for Women’s Leadership (CWL) to address the professional development needs of UT women. The conference provides sessions on topics relevant to women at varying stages on the leadership journey, from those who are emerging as leaders to women in advanced leadership roles. The Conference…

Creating Harmony Between Generations at Work

Today’s workplace dynamics are rapidly changing. It’s possible for one workplace to have four different generations on the same team sharing the same space. Because different generations bring their own values, rules and styles, that can sometimes lead to conflict or unproductive competition. This program can help participants understand generational differences — and get tips…

How to Manage People Effectively

This session is for managers and supervisors, this program can help take the guesswork out of managing people effectively. By applying the information presented, participants will inspire better working relationships, improved morale and motivation, and increased trust and productivity.  Registration coming soon.

How to Manage People Effectively

This session is for managers and supervisors, this program can help take the guesswork out of managing people effectively. By applying the information presented, participants will inspire better working relationships, improved morale and motivation, and increased trust and productivity.  Registration coming soon.

Best Man Forum

September 19th – 20th, 2023 UT Conference Center Building Knoxville, TN Register Here! 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…

NEXT Conference

October 20th, 2023 UT Space Institute Tullahoma, TN Register Here! 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…

Performance Management Session for Managers: Performance Reviews: 4 Things Managers Can Start Doing Today

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   As we approach…

Administrative Professionals Summit

November 8th- 9th, 2023 Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown Register Here! 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…

Performance Management for New Managers

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   As we approach…

Performance Management for Managers: Feedback: Making the Most of Your Performance Review Comments

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC. The upcoming sessions are…

Performance Management for Managers: Annual Review Conversations: Best Practices

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.   The upcoming sessions…

Performance Management for Managers: Planning for the New Year

Performance reviews offer a great opportunity to celebrate high performers, address performance issues and align individual and team objectives with the departmental and overall UTC vision and strategy. Performance reviews can also improve employee engagement, motivation, and satisfaction by showing them that their work is valued and recognized here at UTC.  Thursday, March 14th 1-2pm…