This November, let's strengthen our university community; register for a professional development session that offers you a chance to connect, grow, and finish the semester strong. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, focusing on building resilience, leveraging core strengths, mastering cross-generational teamwork, and forging community connections through art.
Don't miss two final opportunities to boost your skills this month before November begins.
- 10-11 a.m. Oct. 29, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Unity Room/212 — NRICH: Speak Up, Listen Well: Creating a Culture Where Feedback Works: Learn how to give, seek, receive, and act on feedback in ways that strengthen relationships and improve performance. This training covers common pitfalls and uses the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model to help you build a positive and productive feedback culture in your organization.
- 10-11 a.m. Oct. 30, Nebraska Union, Heritage Room — NRICH: Collaboration and Project Management with Microsoft Tools: Attendees will learn how to do advanced collaboration and project management using Microsoft Teams and Planner. The session will demonstrate how these tools integrate to provide efficient project management all in one place.
Featured November Opportunities:
- 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 6, Nebraska Union, Chimney Rock Room — NRICH: Calm in the Chaos: Redefining Well-Being in Challenging Seasons: This practical workshop helps you redefine well-being by moving past the "all or nothing" approach to self-care. Gain sustainable strategies for navigating personal and professional demands while continuing to show up for what matters. This session is an All-Staff Conference rewind.
- 8:30-11 a.m. Nov. 7, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room — NSPIRE: Leveraging Strengths to Navigate Change: Discover how your unique talents can become powerful tools for navigating change. This interactive workshop helps you develop strengths-based strategies to foster resilience and positive outcomes during times of transition. Prerequisite: Attendees must complete the CliftonStrengths assessment beforehand. Email training@unl.edu if you need a code ($19.99 via cost object number).
- 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Unity Room/212 — NCLUDE Networking: Building Community through Art and Imagination: Looking to expand your network? Hosted by the Sheldon Museum of Art, this session uses art exhibition prompts to facilitate speed networking, sparking creative conversation and helping you build connections with colleagues across campus.
- 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 20, via Zoom — NRICH: Beyond the Stereotypes: Strength-based Strategies for Understanding and Engaging with Gen Z: This virtual session provides a clearer, strength-based picture of Gen Z as both students and professionals. Gain effective approaches for building trust, fostering engagement, and supporting the success of Gen Z colleagues and students.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot soon. To view professional opportunities for the remainder of the semester and to register, please visit the Organizational Development & Training event calendar.
