HR Performance Management: The Annual Performance Review

University Center Chickamauga Room

Human Resources has created a series of development workshops to assist campus managers in the 3-Phase Performance Management Cycle: Establishing Goals & Expectations, Coaching & Feedback, and The Annual Performance Review. Supervisors of both faculty and staff members are encouraged to attend.

Dealing with Conflict for Managers – Optum

University Center Chickamauga Room

This program focuses on sources of initial and ongoing conflict, negotiations, conflict analysis, the benefits of conflict, case studies and the anatomy of an argument. It also covers setting the stage, ground rules and procedures for conflict resolution.

Emotional Intelligence – Dr. John Harbison, UTC

University Center Chickamauga Room

Emotional intelligence is defined as “a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.”

Personal Power Hour – K@TE class and follow-up discussion

University Center Chickamauga Room

Are you reluctant to voice your opinions to your colleagues for fear they'll be judged negatively? Do you find yourself avoiding awkward communication situations? Confident interpersonal communication skills are essential for healthy and successful relationships, whether personal or professional.

Confronting a Peer – Nicholle Harrison, Talent Management Specialist, UTC HR

University Center Fortwood Room

Confrontation. It’s one of those words that makes us cringe. The word is often associated with negativity or hostility, but that is not always the case. This training addresses confrontation as a means of compassionate conversation, which can lead to us having that conversation we might be dreading.

Personal Power Hour – K@TE class & follow-up discussion

University Center Chickamauga Room

As a manager, you will inevitably encounter direct reports who exhibit difficult behavior, which can disrupt entire teams and departments. It's your job to confront difficult behavior as early as possible to minimize the disruption. Whether they are blatant or less obvious, behavioral problems need to be addressed before they affect morale and productivity.

How to Build Successful Teams (for Employees)

University Center Chickamauga Room

Presented by Optum Participants will discover their own work style and how that personal style interacts within the team. This program features exercises that prompt employees to maintain effective teams…

5 Languages of Appreciation – Nicholle Harrison, Talent Management Specialist, UTC HR

University Center Fortwood Room

Appreciation is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, appreciation looks different to different people. For some, it’s their receiving praise in front of a crowd, for others, a simple “thank you” is enough acknowledgment. This training experience, based on the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, equips you with proven, practical steps to build a positive culture of value and affirmation wherever you are!

Improving Workplace Relationships

University Center Chickamauga Room

Presented by Optum Improving workplace relationships often requires understanding — and managing —underlying difficult behaviors. This program helps identify the difficult behaviors we encounter in both our personal and work…

How to Overcome Negativity in the Workplace

University Center Chickamauga Room

Presented by Optum A must for all employees, this program shares how negativity surfaces in the workplace. The goal is to help participants recognize the relationship of workplace change to…

How to Create a Respectful Workplace

University Center Ocoee Room

Presented by Optum Integrity and respect in workplace interactions help cultivate a positive and successful environment that enhances the bottom line. This program will introduce communication skills and other behaviors…

Effective Presentations and Public Speaking Skills – Optum

University Center Fortwood Room

Having excellent presentation skills is essential for success. In this seminar participants will learn how to plan for successful presentations, build confidence, practice verbal and body language elements, and learn how to build rapport with an audience to keep them engaged.

Double Power Hour Meetup

These Power Hours are created to reinforce on-line learning.  Take these two classes on K@TE: Interpersonal Communication: Listening Essentials – 1 hour K@TE training  Communicating Across Cultures – 1 hour training…

Active Listening

University Center Chickamauga Room

ACTIVE LISTENING Faith Lewis, UT Employee & Organizational Development Effective listening is a skill that must be learned. Participants will be able to identify their listening style and barriers to…

Managing Change for Managers – Optum

University Center Chickamauga Room

Supervisors face a double challenge during workplace transition. As employees they’re affected by the changes, and as supervisors they must lead their personnel through the transition. This seminar is designed to support supervisors in the midst of a changing work environment.

OneDrive Training for Managers

Library Room 321

This class is specifically designed for managers.  You will learn some of the functions and tools in OneDrive that will help with your day to day activities as a manager. …

COVID-19: Managing Remote Workers

This is a session for UTC staff only and is offered via our EAP partner, Optum. Registration is required.

Free

Making the Most of Your Working Day

Tuesday, January 12th 9:30-10:30 EST Find ways to make the most of your time, and most importantly, make time for yourself. ·       Learn strategies for better time management ·       Discuss…

Free

Search Committee Training

This training provides essential information and resources for search committee members.  It includes an overview of the search process, compliance guidelines, the roles and responsibilities of search committee chairs and…