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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. Pre-registration […]

Grammar Game

Can business grammar be fun? Absolutely. This fast-paced and interactive class is designed to help you catch common grammar mistakes that can hurt your professional image and your credibility. During this course, participants will explore those essential grammar rules that every professional must know such as: - Subject/verb agreement - Who vs. whom; me vs. […]

Create Presentation Visuals Worthy of the TED Stage

Imagine you are giving the best presentation of your career. Your verbal delivery is captivating and masterfully choreographed with slide visuals and props that are attention grabbing, easy to understand, and even moving. This is what it means to use presentation visuals in a way that is “worthy of the TED stage.” In this course, […]

Threat Evaluation and Reporting Workshop

The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) is a three-hour introductory training focusing on a behavioral approach to violence prevention. The TERO raises awareness about the risk factors, triggers and stressors, and warning behaviors that could impact a person's decision to commit an act of targeted violence. Further, it outlines the mitigating factors that could […]

Making Meetings Work

How many meetings have you attended or conducted where they just seemed like wasted time? Well, no more! Attend this workshop to learn techniques for planning and facilitating effective meetings. Pre-registration required in myTraining. A link to Zoom will be sent to registered participants. This class counts toward the Thrive@UF, Business Communications, GatorsTogether, Pro3 Fiscal, […]

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 […]

ADHD in the Workplace Panel

Virtual Event

After launching our Neurodiversity in the Workplace course in 2023, we have received one question in our course feedback more than any other: “How do we continue this conversation?” We aim to continue the conversation with our Keeping Growing: Neurodiversity Webinars in 2024. During these webinars, we will delve deeper into neurodiversity-related topics within the workplace at […]

Quality Customer Service

We all have customers--The question is "Do we serve them well?" In this workshop, participants will identify customer expectations, review assertive communication as a key component of quality customer service, and discuss common customer service interactions and how to improve them. Pre-registration required in myTraining. A link to Zoom will be sent to registered participants. […]

Managing Hidden Behaviors that Affect the Hiring Process

This course is designed for faculty and staff who hire new employees. Explore unconscious bias and how it affects the recruitment and hiring process. You will learn recruitment strategies to expand your applicant pool and ways to improve your resume review and interviewing process. You will expand the talent on your team when you apply […]

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 […]

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 […]

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Ever wonder how to tap into the strengths that neurodiversity can bring? The University of Florida’s core values aim to create an inclusive work environment for all people, and that includes honoring our collective neurodiversity. Every brain functions differently and in “Neurodiversity in the Workplace”, we will focus on a number of neurological differences including […]