Spring Professional Development Courses

Looking to build new skills this spring? The University Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development team is offering several upcoming courses focused on leadership, communication, productivity and team effectiveness. Explore the sessions below to find opportunities to strengthen your skills, build connections, or reclaim your time and energy.

Leadership and Management

• Leading Collaborative and Productive Meetings
  When: April 2, 9-11:30 a.m.
  Ideal for: Leaders or managers who want to improve meeting effectiveness
• From Potential to Performance: Leading With Strengths
  When: April 29, 1-3 p.m.
  Ideal for: Anyone who wants to build self-awareness and leadership effectiveness

Communication and Collaboration

• Increase Engagement and Accountability Through Effective Feedback
  When: April 10, 9 a.m.-noon
  Ideal for: Anyone who wants to better understand giving and receiving feedback

Productivity and Well‑Being

• Autonomy: Strengthening Your Ability To Work Independently
  When: April 7, 11 a.m.-noon
  Ideal for: Anyone interested in how autonomy impacts workplace success
• Increase Your Productivity and Find Time for You!
  When: April 22, 9-11 a.m.
  Ideal for: Anyone who wants to achieve better work-life balance

Team Effectiveness and Culture

• Team Essentials: Creating the Framework for a High- Performing Team
  When: March 31, 1-4 p.m.
  Ideal for: Anyone seeking to improve team dynamics
• Overcoming Groupthink With Collaborative Decision-Making
  When: April 15, 1-4 p.m.
  Ideal for: Anyone seeking to make collaborative, unbiased group decisions
• Cultivating Your Character Strengths
  When: April 23, 9 a.m.-noon
  Ideal for: Anyone seeking to hone interpersonal and leadership capabilities

Team development and retreats: While fewer general courses are offered during the summer months, the Learning and Organizational Development team provides customized team development sessions and retreats year-round. This quieter period is a great time to take advantage of their extra capacity. Fill out their service request form to get started.