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…

How to be an Effective Workplace Leader

Gain a framework for becoming a more effective leader whether you lead a team or yourself! ·       Identify challenges of leadership ·       Discuss myths and realities of leadership ·       Create…

Free

How to Build Workplace Motivation and Morale

Participants will connect with practical, timely tips that can contribute to employee motivation, boost morale and increase productivity ·       Identify and apply strategies for maintaining and rebuilding employee morale ·      …

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…

Performance Management

2020 has not been a “normal” year. However, as normal, 2020 employee performance evaluations are due to be completed by March 31, 2021. This session will provide some performance management…

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…

How to Address Performance Concerns

This training explores how to better address performance concerns in the workplace ·       Discuss effective strategies for confronting employees ·       Create a plan on how to deal with performance concerns…

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…

Annual Performance Review Drop-In

Are you a UTC Manager and have a question about the Annual Performance Review? Drop in anytime within the hour and get your question answered by an HR representative. Targeted…

Optum Opportunities for Managers

Here4TN powered by Optum is your EAP, BH and WorkLife provider. In this session participants will learn about the benefits and resources that Here4TN provides such as: 5 free confidential…

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…

Beyond the Basics of Stress

This is a theory-light program on stress and assumes that participants have attended one of our other tutorials on stress (for example, Get the Best of Stress or Preventing Burnout).…

New Hire Paperwork Training

Join this one-hour session to walk through completion of new hire paperwork including the New Hire/Rehire Form, Form I-9, W-4, and Direct Deposit form.  We will cover common errors and…

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…

Legal Aspects for Supervisors

Friday, April 9  9:00am -12:00pm EST Managers face rules and procedures of ever-increasing complexity. This program will provide guidance in the consideration and application of state and federal laws and…