{"id":13813,"date":"2024-01-08T17:31:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T22:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/campus-weekly\/?p=13813"},"modified":"2024-01-08T17:32:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T22:32:12","slug":"january-staff-development-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/campus-weekly\/2024\/01\/january-staff-development-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"January Staff Development Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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Offerings are happening this week!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Ombuds Workshop & Info Session Descriptions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ombuds is proud to offer a 2024 spring event schedule of communication & conflict management professional development opportunities! <\/strong>View the Ombuds Events Google calendar.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Registration is now open for all these January 2024 events<\/strong>.\u00a0 Space is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Date<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title & Registration Link <\/strong>(descriptions linked and also \u00a0listed below)<\/td>\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10-Jan<\/td>\n2:00-3:30 pm<\/td>\nWorking together on Psychological Safety: Discussions on Belonging<\/em><\/a><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11-Jan<\/td>\n11:30 am-12:15 pm<\/td>\nGetting Unstuck: Intro to Ombuds Services<\/em><\/a><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11-Jan<\/td>\n12:00-1:30 pm<\/td>\nReceiving Feedback: Crafting a Constructive Response <\/em>\u2013 Register via K@TE<\/a><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23-Jan<\/td>\n10:00-11:30 am<\/td>\nNew Leader Advantage – The Empowered Workplace: Clearly Communicating Expectations. Register via K@TE<\/a> (New Leaders Academy)<\/em><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24-Jan<\/td>\n2:00-3:30 pm<\/td>\nGiving Feedback Well: Creating Safe Dialogue<\/em><\/a><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1-Feb<\/td>\n12:15-1 pm<\/td>\nGetting Unstuck: Intro to Ombuds Services<\/em><\/a><\/td>\nVirtual-Zoom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

PLEASE NOTE<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 For the sessions with registration in K@TE, you will need to search the titles, the above do not contain direct links to the courses.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also remember, you can request ANY Ombuds workshop or session to be offered specifically for your group or unit at your preferred time & location!<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nQuestions?<\/strong> Contact ombudsed@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Working together on Psychological Safety: Discussions on Belonging<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Have you ever felt afraid to speak up or share your ideas for fear of repercussions or causing conflict? Do you feel uncomfortable expressing or being yourself in the workplace? Are you concerned about staff or peers who have expressed similar concerns?<\/em>\u00a0You are not alone!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this virtual session, you will\u00a0discuss the importance of psychological safety in open and honest workplace communication<\/strong>, take steps to self-assess your own psych safety needs, and learn strategies to engage in respectful dialogue with peers about increasing psych safety in the workplace.\u00a0Topics include:<\/strong>\u00a0workplace culture, belonging, interpersonal risk-taking, compassionate dialogue, and the effects of increased psychological safety on workplace effectiveness and innovation.\u00a0This interactive workshop includes self-reflection, breakout discussion, and action planning activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting Unstuck: Intro to Ombuds Services
\nWhat IS an ombuds and how can they help me “get unstuck” with challenges and conflicts I face at UT?
\n<\/em><\/strong>The Office of Ombuds Services helps to empower graduate students, staff, and faculty to navigate challenges related to their experiences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In this interactive session, participants will be introduced to a range of free services from the Office of Ombuds Services, our perspectives on conflict as a tool for innovation, and our key approaches to navigating challenging situations. No challenge too small or too big – we are here to help!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This presentation will also include scenarios of typical challenges brought to the Ombuds, the standards & ethics we follow, and how to access our consultation, mediation, and educational services. 15 minutes reserved for Q&A in this session.<\/p>\n

Receiving Feedback Well: Crafting a Constructive Response (in partnership with UT HR Career Development)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you find receiving workplace feedback a challenging experience? Are you comfortable requesting and holding feedback dialogues? What strategies do you use to advocate for your career goals and needs?<\/em>\u00a0If receiving feedback is unpleasant, frustrating, or simply missing in your workplace experiences,\u00a0you are not alone!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us for a 90-minute virtual session where we will discuss the receiver\u2019s role in fostering constructive feedback experiences. During this session you will:<\/p>\n