Professional Development
Professional Development Classes at Flint!
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, in conjunction with University Human Resources is pleased to announce the presentation of several professional development courses on the Flint Campus. Hosting this series of courses between April and June 2008 represents a unique opportunity for our faculty and staff. These courses provide strategies that will positively impact your work environment.
All of the five courses are being offered to you at no cost as a faculty or staff member of the UM-Flint Campus. You can choose to attend one or all five! Please review the course information listed below and click the "Register" button to enroll in the class.
| Wearing Too Many Hats? How to Manage Your Multiple Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to multiple supervisors, faculty or staff can be overwhelming. As you try to meet each person's expectations and deadlines - or in periods of change of reorganization - you may find yourself doing the job of more than one person and "wearing too many hats". If this describes your experience on the job, this class was designed for you. Date: Tues, April 1, 2008, 1-4:30pm, Michigan Room A Presenter: Lynn Lande, HRD | Click here to Register |
| Something Fishy Out There: Energizing Your Workplace Customer Service Culture Successful organizations today establish and maintain a culture in which customer service is positive and fun. The FISH! Philosophy is an exciting and rewarding way to ensure this type of customer satisfaction and service. The philosophy consistes of four easy steps to implement and follow to energize and create memorable experiences for internal and external customers. Date: Tues, May 1, 2008, 8:30am-Noon, Michigan Room A Presenter: Mary Ellen Dolan, HRD | Click here to Register |
| Leading Through Change and Transition This course helps you diagnose where and how your organization is changing and helps you create a plan that addresses your organization's most urgent needs. The course will begin with brief online reading assignments, assessment tools and access to the extensive change management course booklet. This class is for all managers, supervisors, directors, decision-makers, and project team leaders who want to better manage resistance to change and lead others through transition. Date: Friday, May 16, 2008, 8:30am-Noon, Happenings Room Presenter: Barbara Mulay, HRD | |
| Taming the Email Beast Would you like to get control of your email/information overload "beast"? You should attend this ession to learn how to tame you email account, with proven strategies for keeping your inbox efficient and under control, reduce the mess in your inbox by having "natural" places for your emails to go. And get rid of all of those "quick little" emails once and for all. Get your account back under control and then keep your account under control moving forward. Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 8:30-Noon, Michigan Rooms A and B Presenter: Randall Dean, Randall Dean Consulting and Training, LLC | Click here to Register |
| Optimizing Your Outlook: Time Management Strategies This class is designed to help anyone looking for time management tips and tricks. Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 1-4:30pm, Michigan Rooms A and B Presenter: Randall Dean, Randall Dean Consulting and Training, LLC |