Human Resources: Upcoming Programs |
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April 22, 2014, Volume 60, No. 31 |
Professional and Personal Development
Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the many development opportunities provided by Human Resources. You can register for programs by visiting http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu or contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
Setting SMART GOALS; May 1; noon-1 p.m.; free. The best goals are smart goals—well, actually SMART goals! SMART is a handy acronym for the five characteristics of well-designed goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound. It’s a simple tool used to go beyond the realm of fuzzy goal-setting into an actionable plan for results. Put yourself on the fast-track of achieving your goals by applying the SMART principles.
Webinar—Creating Compelling Presentations; May 1; 2:10-2:50 p.m.; $40. This session is for executives, faculty members and senior managers who present regularly and want to greatly enhance their presentations with compelling content and visuals. The session discusses key presentation concepts and demonstrates valuable tips and techniques using some of the popular presentation software, including Microsoft PowerPoint. Most importantly, this session demonstrates techniques that bring concepts and data to life, giving your presentations greater impact.
AMA’s Fundamentals of Strategic Planning; May 8; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $75. Improve your knowledge of strategic planning to understand what senior management is thinking and why—and increase your value to your organization! Here’s an overview of strategic planning for those not directly involved in the planning process but who want to understand the impact of strategy on their work and their organization’s success. Gain a perspective and vocabulary for strategic planning to help you actively and constructively support your organization’s strategic direction.
Buidling a Winning Team; May 14; 11 a.m.- noon; free. Fear and uncertainty in the workplace hurt team morale and lead to pessimism, poor focus and subpar performance. Through this brown bag matinee, managers will learn strategies for successfully uniting teams. You’ll see how sharing a unifying vision rallies a team and how positivity, celebrating success and addressing negativity are critical to a team’s success. Focus on creating inspired, committed relationships to deliver top performance.
Discovering the Benefits at Penn; May 14; noon-1 p.m.; free. You love the benefits you gain by working for Penn. But there is a good chance there are even more benefits than you knew existed! Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by more than 100 ‘hidden benefits’ we will reveal in this session. We’re sure there is something that will make your day. Join us for this invaluable treasure hunt!
Mediating Conflict to Empower Others; May 15; 9 a.m.-noon; $75. Conflict can be challenging in the workplace, especially when you supervise others. Interpersonal workplace conflicts sometimes call for third-party intervention. Join this session to learn more about the foundations of conflict and how to apply mediation tactics in a way that empowers parties to consider addressing workplace issues.
Webinar—Project Management; May 15; 12:30-1:45 p.m.; free. This workshop is designed for business professionals who want to enhance their project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. While traditional project management concepts are covered, this session is focused on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to revolutionize managing projects of all sizes.
Career Focus Brown Bag: Developing Your Professional Presence and Image; May 28; 11 a.m.-noon; free. What we say, how we say it, our body language, dress and demeanor all contribute to our professional presence and affect how we are perceived in the workplace. By the end of this session you’ll know how to establish a professional presence and a personal brand that elevates you in your workplace.
Brown Bag Matinee: Dealing with Challenging Customers; May 29; noon-1 p.m.; free. Interacting with challenging customers is a fact of life. Wherever you work, sooner or later you will have to deal with an angry or upset customer or client. When this happens, it’s important to be prepared. Join this session and learn key strategies, including how to control your own attitude and the power of asking short, guiding questions to focus on solutions. This program covers specific skills along with breakthrough techniques that can be used in extreme cases to help you calm the situation and resolve the customer’s problem.
Quality of Worklife Workshops
Dealing with the demands of work and your personal life can be challenging. These free workshops, sponsored by Human Resources and led by experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance Program and Quality of Worklife Department, offer information and support for your personal and professional life challenges. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Managing Up; May 14; noon-1 p.m.; free. Find out what it means to manage up and get the most from your relationship with your supervisor as well as other higher-level people in your organization. In this session, you’ll learn how to position yourself to manage-up, assert your needs, increase your value and optimize your connections.
How to Keep Your Elders in the House: Yours and Theirs; May 28; noon-1 p.m.; free. This seminar is designed to help caregivers of all ages make decisions and facilitate effective partnering with loved ones regarding the sticky and tricky subject of appropriate eldercare housing. We’ll cover support methods for keeping elders safe, healthy and independent in their homes as well as strategies for self-care and caring for elders who are living in your home. This workshop is offered by Penn’s Employee Assistance Program. You’re welcome to bring a lunch with you. More details on the EAP and Worklife Resources are available at www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/worklife
Healthy Living Workshops
Get the tools you need to live well year-round. From expert nutrition and weight loss advice to exercise and disease prevention strategies, we can help you kick-start your body and embrace a healthy lifestyle. These free workshops are sponsored by Human Resources. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration and choose Health Promotions from the Browse by Category section. Or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Chair Yoga; May 7; noon-1 p.m.; free. Plenty of people turn to yoga for exercise, but striking a pose isn’t for everyone. If you’ve been tempted to try it but don’t know where to start, it’s time to try chair yoga. Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support. You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility and balance) but don’t have to master complex poses. Chair yoga can even better your breathing and teach you how to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing. Ready to give it a try? Join us for a free chair yoga workshop. And don’t worry about your experience or flexibility—chair yoga can be modified for all levels! This workshop will be led by Lieutenant John Wylie, Department of Public Safety at Penn.
—Division of Human Recources
Related: Benefits Open Enrollment Ends on Friday, April 25
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