Management Seminar Newsletter
October 2021
Professional Development Offerings
Escaping the Time-Scarcity Trap Article Review
Instead of a book study, this offering is a time saving, achievable "article review".
When you are busy, you feel flustered. When you're flustered you start focusing on reactive work — which makes you feel busier. And when you are busy, you feel flustered...
Join this virtual discussion with district leaders on this insightful article about time-scarcity.
Date: Friday, October 8, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Facilitators: Mike Loitz, HR Employee Relations Director & Vanessa Hoffman, PD Coordinator
Registration LINK for this virtual session
Harness My Emotional Prowess
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Time and Location: 10:00 am - Noon West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Kari Werder, CIA Strategist
Registration LINK
How to Lead a Constructive Conversation
Do you shy away from giving difficult feedback or having conversations that might provoke a negative response. Perhaps you sometimes wonder why you bothered having the conversation in the first place? This course will help. This interactive class is designed to help managers to develop their communication skills to feel more confident at handling difficult conversations effectively to achieve positive outcomes.
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Time and Location: 10:00 am - Noon West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Vanessa Hoffman, PD Coordinator
Registration LINK
LEADERSHIP
Problem Behaviors Aren’t Always Surface-Level Issues
Tap into the science of executive function to get to the root of an employee's underperformance.
Whether it's gaining a fresh perspective on your current projects with a new hire or finding creative ways to nurture the team you already have, managers play a crucial role in supporting a company's culture. Although you may find great satisfaction when your efforts pay off, you also must take responsibility when problems arise. That is especially true when a direct report is underperforming.
Read the full article from ATD HERE
Over 80% Of Leaders Admit They Don’t Know How To Reduce Employee Burnout
Read the full article from Forbes HERE
SHARPEN THE SAW
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
While technical skills may help you quickly climb into a management position, your soft skills are what will help you successfully lead teams and foster positive workplace relationships. Emotional intelligence, in particular, is a key leadership skill that will help you effectively coach team members, solve problems, and collaborate with colleagues. Here’s a closer look at what emotional intelligence is and why it is such an important quality for leaders to possess.
Read the full article from HRDQ HERE
The happiness coach: 5 totally doable ways to be happier at work
Work can feel like a slog sometimes. You’re responsible not only for pleasing your boss and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment — but also for contributing to a positive
team culture and maintaining your own motivation.
Read the full article from Franklin Covey HERE