Employee Learning Week shines a spotlight on professional development, and each University of Nebraska campus, along with the University of Nebraska System Office of the President, will present a topic in a virtual training session for employees on all campuses to share.
Along with the presentations below, campuses may have additional development opportunities scheduled.
University of Nebraska System Office of the President: How to Have Engaging and Productive Conversations
- “By the end of this conversation, I will learn something new.” People are generally great at talking, but what about listening? Great relationships require a balance between the two because bad communication leads to bad relationships. With this self-paced course, participants will take a deeper dive into the art of conversing with someone using techniques like actively listening, being brief, asking good questions and relinquishing control of the conversation.
- Opens Oct. 16
- Instructor: Colleen Huls, personnel coordinator at Information Technology Services
- Register here
University of Nebraska at Kearney: Supervisor 201 – Performance Management
- This course focuses on how to have an effective evaluation, critical conversations, setting reach goals and engaging in strategic planning and execution.
- Oct. 17, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom
- Instructor: Scott Benson, director of human resources
- Register here
UNMC: Leading With Strength
- In this session, participants will explore how to engage more fully in daily work tasks, increase effectiveness to achieve goals and sow seeds for an inclusive workplace.
- Oct. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom
- Instructor: Giovanni Jones, manager, employee training and development
- Register here
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Find Your Focus and Defeat Distractions
- In this session, participants will explore the scientific basis of attention, distraction and focus, learn how to mitigate distractions and ally tips for getting and staying focused once and for all.
- Oct. 19, 2-3 p.m. via Zoom
- Instructor: David Dechant, Bestcare EAP
- Register here
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Tips for Dealing with Conflict, Chaos and Change
- It is not hard to stop conflicts and the stress of change from escalating; the challenge is remembering to stay centered in compassionate self-awareness and a collaborative mindset. This presentation explores the relationship between change, chaos and conflict, with a focus on seeing them as opportunities to learn more about oneself and the other person. Tips based on neuropsychology are discussed in depth to strengthen effective coping and communication skills.
- Oct. 20, 9 a.m.
- Instructor: Valerie Williams, EAP counselor/trainer
- Register here