Professional and Personal Development Series

Professional and Personal

Development Series

The Mission of Training & Organizational Development is to facilitate the development of employee skills and competencies by providing training, professional and organizational development consulting services that improve individual, team and organizational performance and support Eastern Michigan University’s Mission and Vision.

OUR MISSION

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Effectively Managing Top Performers Managing Problem Performance

First Time Manager Essentials Workforce Generations

We provide customized services, working with individual departments and units to help them identify and address training needs. We offer services in areas such as:

• Team building

• Conflict Management

• Strategic Planning

• Team Transition

• and many others...

If you would like to request or inquire about Training & Organizational Development services for your department, please email us at: [email protected]

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES

TRAINING AND ORGANIZATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBERS

Anita Schnars

Director, Training and Organizational Development [email protected] 734.487.1862

Lauren Soli

Training and Development Consultant [email protected] 734.487.1490

Melissa Gohl TOD Graduate Assistant [email protected] 734.487.7171

Hillary Stark HR Project Assistant

[email protected] 734.487.6811

Do you want to build and develop the skills and competencies needed to enhance your current job performance or prepare for future career opportunities? As an employee of EMU, you now have the tools at your fingertips to receive ongoing personal and professional development at no cost, 24x7 through eTraining.

eTraining offers a diverse library of content, including:

• 1,400 + Courses and Simulations • Videos

• Books

• Certification Test Prep Materials

Use these resources as reference tools to help you with day-to-day job responsibilities or as part of your ongoing development plan. Check out these featured eTraining courses,

in addition to instructor led courses, to help enhance your learning and development experience.

DESKTOP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Power Point

Adobe

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Coaching

Leadership Skills for Women Going from Management to Leadership

Leading Innovation Leading Organizational Vision

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Effectively Managing Top Performers Managing Problem Performance

First Time Manager Essentials Workforce Generations

TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

Effective Time Management Self-Organization and Overcoming

Procrastination

Managing Tasks and Maximizing Productivity

To access eTraining and view all available courses,

go to etraining.emich.edu and login using your my.emich credentials. Click on the “Catalog” tab and then “Course Curricula”.

HEALTH & FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Eating for Weight Loss

Thursday, April 9 • 12-1:30 p.m. Roosevelt Hall, Room 5

Presented by Office of Nutrition Services

The Eating for Weight Loss presentation will include an interactive cooking demonstration on how to make healthy and delicious meals that may assist in weight loss without compromising taste. We will discuss many tips and tricks to use in cooking that will help load up on nutrients while keeping dishes healthy and lean.

Supermarket Shopping for Health

Wednesday, February 11 • 12-1:30 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presented by Office of Nutrition Services

The Supermarket Shopping for Health presentation will provide participants with knowledge on how to navigate the grocery store while making healthy choices and avoiding marketing traps. We will discuss how to create a shopping list and what tools are available to grocery shop efficiently.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEW There, They’re, or Their?

Friday, March 6 • 10-11 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenter: Theodore Coutilish

Avoid embarrassing, time-consuming and costly grammatical mistakes. Learn basic tips, tricks and techniques of how to proofread effectively through this highly entertaining, interactive and fun session.

NEW Providing Constructive Feedback (Managers Only)

Tuesday, February 17 • 9:30-12 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenter: Lauren Soli

Providing effective performance feedback is an important part of a manager’s role. This session actively engages participants in “hands on” activities to help them develop the necessary skills to effectively conduct performance discussions. The class will also cover the principles and components of performance feedback, as well as strategies for managing performance discussions.

“The Lominger Card Sort Lunch & Learn was well worth the time spent in class. The training was well organized, informative and encouraged me to approach my career aspirations from a whole new perspective. Very insightful experience.”

— Debra Fawley, Budget Analyst University Budget Office

Guiding Students: Eliminating the EMU Student Shuffle #1

Thursday, February 26 • 9-10:30 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenters: Stephanie Petsch, Jennifer Tremewan, Bryan Howard, and Calvin McFarland

Confused where to refer students for their various needs? Want to gain a better understanding of what other departments on campus do? Come and gain an overview of what services are offered from Financial Aid, Student Business Services and Advising.

NEW Guiding Students: Eliminating the EMU Student Shuffle #2

Tuesday, March 10 • 9-10:30 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenters: Amanda Lefeld, Jesus Hernandez, Becky Janes, Michelle Owens, Kyle McAlear, and Jackie Ray Moffett

Do you want to learn more about the various student affairs

departments on campus? Attend this session to get more information from University Health Services, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Housing, and the Rec/IM.

STUDENT SERVICES

NEW Understanding and Utilizing the Office of the EMU Ombuds

Wednesday, February 18 • 12-1 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenter: Dr. Chiara Hensley

This session is designed especially for faculty, administrators, and support staff to inform them about the role of the University Ombuds and the services provided by the Office of the Ombuds. Topics

explored include a quick review of EMU policies and procedures, creating policy supported course syllabi and consistent operational practice, addressing student grade grievances at the informal level, student notification processes, and communication protocol, using the Student Handbook & Policy Guide, and effective communication and resolution of student complaints. This session promises to be an informative and interactive lunch hour!

Guiding Students: Eliminating the EMU Student Shuffle #3

Friday, March 13 • 9-10:30 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenters: Katherine Giardello, Crystal Walrath, and Julie Ostrowski

Confused where to refer students for their various needs? Want to gain a better understanding of what other departments on campus do? Come and gain an overview of what services are offered from

Community College Relations, Career Services, and Extended Programs.

STUDENT SERVICES

NEW Guiding Students: Eliminating the EMU Student Shuffle #4

Tuesday, April 14 • 9-10:30 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenters: Lucas Langdon, Kathy Walz, Reggie Barns, and Ann Klaes

Do you want to learn more about the various student affairs

departments on campus? Attend this session to get more information from Campus Life, Wellness Programs, Diversity and Community

Involvement, and the Student Center.

NEW Guiding Students: Eliminating the EMU Student Shuffle #5

Tuesday, May 12 • 9-10:30 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Presenters: Randall Ward, Chris Finch, Esther Gunel, Emily Boerman, and Lisa Lauterbach

Do you want to learn more about the various student affairs

departments on campus? Attend this session to get more information from the Disability Resource Center, Children’s Institute, International Students, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

*Lominger Card Sort

Tuesday, January 13 • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Participants will take a self-assessment using the Lominger Leadership Architect Suite. The Leadership Architect is a career success profile that helps identify competencies of strength and weakness that are likely contributing to the success or struggles in a current position. Attendees will learn what competencies they will need to develop to be successful in the next step of their career or what career stallers may be blocking them from moving up the ranks. This is a must attend session for supervisors moving into a new role.

*Performance Management

Wednesday, January 21 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

This interactive program educates supervisors on the full performance management lifecycle, including goal setting, ongoing performance management, coaching and developing employees, providing feedback, as well as supervisory responsibilities during the

performance evaluation process. Using video scenarios, examples and case studies participents will learn a model to use to provide feedback in performance related discussions.

*Understanding FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation and Your Responsibilities as a Supervisor

Thursday, February 19 • 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

In this interactive workshop, those with supervisory responsibilities will learn more about the interplay between three important workplace laws: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Workers’ Compensation (WC). Get your questions answered and better understand your role in assisting EMU to comply with the provisions of ADA, FMLA and WC.

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*Conflict Management & Difficult Conversations

Tuesday, February 24 • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Gain techniques and strategies for handling crucial conversations and confrontations as well as methods and ideas to deal with situations involving difficult people and/or circumstances.

*Employee/Labor Relations - An Overview of the Supervisor’s Role

Tuesday, March 3 • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

This session provides basic information related to the supervisor’s role in correcting poor performance, conducting investigations and disciplinary conferences and ensuring the due process rights of employees.

*Supervisory Compliance Bootcamp

Wednesday, March 11 • 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

This course develops an understanding for supervisors of legislation, policy and compliance issues affecting today’s workplace, as well as the importance of supervisor responsibilities to avoid litigation landmines. Key legal scenarios cover topics such as Sexual Harassment, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as pertinent laws concerning discrimination and relevant EMU policies and resources.

*Compensation & Employment

Thursday, March 26 • 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 100 McKenny Hall

This module will cover compensation philosophy and key processes, job classification specifications, employment selection methods, employment processing and supervisor roles and responsibilities. At the end of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate how to determine a salary, explain the importance of FLSA, understand the importance of classification specifications, identify different selection methods and construct a hiring proposal.

ELECTIVES

MBTI and Leadership

Tuesday, February 3 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, participants will explore personality preferences and discuss the implications of various types of supervisory effectiveness. The MBTI is a research driven effective tool to help people understand and adapt to the strengths, weaknesses, and unique contributions of one another. As a participant, this workshop will provide you with an understanding of your personal leadership preferences and the preferences of the people around you to help gain insight on how to improve working relationships. Participants will be asked to take an online Myers-Briggs type inventory prior to participating in this workshop.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Thursday, February 12 • 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 100 McKenny Hall

Understand the five critical causes of dysfunctions in a team and strategies to overcome these dysfunctions. This seminar will introduce participants to an overview of Patrick Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions Model and provide tools and exercises to deal with team issues.

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CONCUR TRAVEL & EXPENSE LAB SESSIONS

Lab sessions are offered weekly to provide convenient, individual assistance to Concur users. Attend for as long or as little as you would like, as many times as you would like! Accounts Payable representatives will be in attendance to answer questions and provide assistance. January 22 January 26 February 3 February 11 February 19 February 23 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Halle G07B Halle G07B Halle G07B Halle G07B Halle G07B Halle G07B

Training and Organizational Development 140 McKenny Hall

734.487.1490

Looking to customize a training session for your staff? Call us today.

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