Events for October 2025
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The New Manager
The New Manager
Being a new manager has its challenges--whether it is a result of being new to a work unit, shifting from peer to supervisor, or just being new to management in general. Attend this workshop to learn how to manage that transition successfully. The workshop also will provide a useful framework for establishing your role as […]
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Influence: Leveraging Relationships for Change
Influence: Leveraging Relationships for Change
No matter where someone’s role lies in an organizational chart, every person has the capacity to influence others around them. Every person can wield the power of influence to make change if they understand how influence works. In this course, you will learn what influence is along with what it is not, which builds into […]
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UF Travel Directives Workshop
UF Travel Directives Workshop
Join this this class to learn how to navigate travel at the University of Florida. In this course you will get the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and learn all about the travel directives. This critical-thinking workshop is designed for departmental representatives that perform travel-related duties. You will receive a deep dive into travel-related […]
Communication Confidence
Communication Confidence
Most of us think we're good communicators. Listening and talking are things we engage in all the time, so we assume we do it well. Unfortunately, that's often not the case. Attend "Communication Confidence" to learn a number of skills and tools to improve the way you communicate with others. Behind these skills are these […]
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Course and Academic Room Scheduling
Course and Academic Room Scheduling
This Pro3 workshop will introduce key concepts surrounding course scheduling at the University of Florida. In this session, the schedule calendar will be discussed and an overview of relevant web screens will be provided. Additionally, participants will learn how to schedule classroom space, the final exam requirement, and instructors. Use of web-based templates also will […]
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The Art of Difficult Conversations
The Art of Difficult Conversations
Most of us work with well-intentioned people. However, difficult issues surface and require our attention, whether it is about scarce resources, misaligned goals, unpredictable policies, differences in opinions, or unprofessional behavior. These skills are the best way to guard against groupthink and invite multiple perspectives and build trust. In this course you will learn how […]
Data Literacy: Faculty to Staff Ratio Over Time
Data Literacy: Faculty to Staff Ratio Over Time
Course Description Using 6 critical questions you will be able to run and analyze HR-oriented reports accurately; and to present the data in a way that is clear and understandable to equip your department/unit to make successful business decisions. During this interactive session we will be answering an HR-oriented question of the faculty to staff […]
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Thinking Strategically
Thinking Strategically
"Thinking Strategically: Using Vision, Purpose, and Goals to Get Results" is a workshop for managers who want to learn ways to think more strategically in order to achieve team goals. During this session, participants will learn about the importance of having and articulating a clear vision and purpose for the team. Additionally, participants will learn […]
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Procurement 102 – Service Contracts
Procurement 102 – Service Contracts
Procurement 102 is an introduction to working with Contracts for Services – learn what a good Statements of Work is, who can sign the agreement, legal requirements that Procurement reviews for and tips for successful contract management. This class is for UF staff and faculty who need to purchase services.
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Coaching Compass: Navigating Your Leadership Journey
Coaching Compass: Navigating Your Leadership Journey
Elevate your leadership by mastering the six essential roles of an effective coach. In this course, managers will gain invaluable coaching skills to empower teams and drive performance. Learn techniques like the GROW model for structured coaching conversations and delivering constructive feedback. Practice scenarios to build trust, increase motivation, and foster accountability as a coach. […]
Transforming Conflict
Transforming Conflict
Conflict is part of our daily lives and can undermine our success unless we get better at using it effectively. As surprising as this might sound, we want conflict in the workplace; but it has to be the right kind of conflict. In this class you will learn how to build your conflict competence/fitness to […]
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Relationship Strategies
Relationship Strategies
Would you like to substantially increase your ability to communicate with other people? Can you imagine the ways this might benefit you in your career, your day-to-day dealings with people, and in your personal relationships? "Relationship Strategies" assembles a number of simple tools that can be easily applied to improve both business and interpersonal relationships. […]
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Developing your Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Effectiveness
Developing your Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Effectiveness
Interacting with people is a large part of our jobs and how we use our emotions and react to others affects our performance. Explore ways to understand your own emotions and how to perceive the emotions of others. Find ways to strengthen relationships, build networks and find common ground. Generate ideas and “next steps” for […]
Masterclass Session: Resume Writing Workshop
Masterclass Session: Resume Writing Workshop
Your resume is your first impression—make it count. This session with some hands-on coaching will help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your value and gets noticed. You'll learn how to: Clearly quantify and describe your accomplishments to demonstrate impact. Structure and format your resume for maximum readability and professionalism. Apply best practices to […]
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Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Things change rapidly and continually at work which requires us to address unanticipated, uncertain, time-pressured and complex problems and decisions. In this session we will consider how critical thinking, along with self-awareness and understanding of the mental shortcuts we often, and unknowingly, take can be integrated into a process to help cultivate good judgment. This class […]
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Now Hear This
Now Hear This
Did you know that as much as 40% of the average workday is spent listening to others? That's close to half of your day! Isn't it time, therefore, to stop and make sure you're using your time to its greatest advantage? Take a few moments and ask yourself: Are you an effective listener? How often […]
Mastering the Challenge of Managing Employees
Mastering the Challenge of Managing Employees
Difficult employees take up a lot of their supervisors’ time and can create serious morale problems within departments. Supervisors who need to analyze and manage problem employees will learn how to get the workplace back on track to productivity. This workshop counts as an elective in the Managing at UF certificate program.
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Inspiring Trust
Inspiring Trust
The focus of this workshop is on the role of the leader in setting a personal example. Emphasis will be on the leadership competencies of "role model," "integrity," and "humility." At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the key aspects of integrity and humility and have generated ideas and action […]
Procure2Pay Workshop
Procure2Pay Workshop
Bring invoices you need to process for payment and questions about setting up requisitions so it’s easier to process payments. This lab is designed for Requestors and Approvers in myUF Market and Reviewers and Approvers in myPayment Solutions. The workshop will begin with an overview of best practices and discussion/demonstrations for setting up purchase orders […]
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Priorities, Planning, and Delegation
Priorities, Planning, and Delegation
"It takes too much time to plan--besides, I've been successful so far without planning." "Everything I have to do is important." Sound familiar? In today's work environment, supervisors often are bombarded with simply too much to do. And, while it is true that we don't have enough time to do it all--it is equally true […]
Powerful Public Speaking
Powerful Public Speaking
Have you ever been in a meeting or making a presentation and wished you had prepared more fully? Has stage fright ever had an impact on your effectiveness? This program can help! Attend this program and learn how to: - Reduce stage fright - Deliver with professionalism. - Apply the basics of public speaking by […]