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 and work together to reduce tension and stress, and improve morale and productivity.

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 lives. Participants will then learn specific guidelines for interacting and dealing with these behaviors in everyday life.   Participants will: •    Improve basic assertive communication…

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 negative behavior and interaction. Time will be spent helping participants identify ways to stay focused, productive and positive.   Participants will: •    Explore conflict negotiation…

Generations in the Workplace for Leaders – Nicholle Harrison, Talent Management Specialist, UTC HR

University Center Chickamauga Room

This 2-hour training examines the generational gap and solutions for having better interactions with staff and coworkers belonging to the five distinct cohorts that exist here at UTC. The discussion will include how to find common ground and how each group can adjust and grow in the workplace. Program Highlights: Explain the generational differences and…