June 2023
Staff Development Opportunities
Are you a New Leader? Try this New Leader Advantage Session – Dignity: A Key to Effective Conflict
Management
June 8th – 2-3:30pm Zoom
UTK’s Office of Leadership and Organizational Development
We all have an inherent value (dignity) that drives our need to matter and belong. Attending
to
feelings and experiences of dignity is crucial to building relationships of trust and mutual understanding. Violations
of dignity are often the root cause of anger, resentment, mistrust, and destructive conflict. In this session, you will explore the importance of dignity in workplace relationships; discuss
how to honor dignity & avoid violations; and strategize ways to uphold the dignity of yourself and others.
Creating Harmony Between Generations at Work
June 20th
1-2:00 – Optum Online Webinar
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 for creating a harmonious work environment.
Register Here
Leadership Development Opportunity
The NCEL Professional Excellence Series provides quarterly leadership development courses in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson.
One day of training includes two courses (9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm).
Courses are provided from a library of thirty classes in a variety of Lominger Leadership competencies
in three NCEL domains: self, relational, and organizational. The library includes courses for the individual contributors, to frontline supervisors, to middle managers, and to executives. These sessions are open to UT employees (travel to the session locations
would be required), Learn more about
the series here.
Looking to take some courses for K@TE credit this summer?
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Workplace
Communication Basics
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A
Guide to Workplace Integrity
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Workplace
Distractions: How to Avoid Common Time-Wasting Traps
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Developing
a Growth Mindset
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Diversity
Basics: Foundations
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Problem-Solving
Fundamentals
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Advanced
Problem-Solving
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Scheduling
101
All courses take about an hour to complete and provide
HR0128 credit!
Highlighted articles:
How
to Minimize Stress Before, During, and After Your Vacation
– Harvard Business Review
Be
More Productive – Do One Thing at a Time
- Candid Culture
How
to Hold a Crucial Conversation with a Group
- Crucial Learning
How
to Disagree Productively
– Harvard Business Review
2023 System Conferences
September 19th – 20th, 2023
UT Conference Center Building
Knoxville, TN
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 is designed to connect and meet the needs of the UT men that serve our campuses and institutes. The forum serves as a catalyst to unite UT men system-wide,
to learn, network, and contribute to embodiment of the Be One UT Values in performance, behaviors, and relationships.
Statewide, exempt employees and/or those who have supervisory responsibilities are welcome to register for this
two-day conference to be held in Knoxville at the UT Conference Center Bldg. The forum will consist of the following: three facilitated small-group sessions focused on Building Essential Skills Together; an Executive Leadership Panel; an extensive networking,
games night, and vendor session. Come find your UT BEST Man at the BEST Man Forum!
October 20th, 2023
UT Space Institute
Tullahoma, TN
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 development of non-exempt staff who serve and support our
campuses. NEXT will provide opportunities for rigorous learning, professional community building, and connection to the BE ONE UT values.
Non-exempt employees from across the state are welcome to register for this conference to be held in Tullahoma,
TN. The event will include small-group sessions, networking opportunities, and large-group sessions. We appreciate your dedication to your professional development and growth, and we look forward to experiencing this event with you all!
November 8th- 9th, 2023
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown
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 responsibilities
of administrative professionals. We appreciate your dedication to your professional development and growth. We look forward to hosting this annual event in Knoxville, TN for our administrative professionals!
Register for TIAA’s live webinars!
Each month, TIAA hosts several live webinars. You can also view recordings of past webinars.
Find
the topics and register here.
You can also visit the UTC Training Calendar by clicking
here
or visiting the HR Professional Development webpage.
There is NO cost to attend any of
the above trainings and events.