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\"\"Receiving Feedback Well:\u00a0 Crafting Constructive Responses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 7th<\/sup>\u00a02-3:30 pm Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Office of Ombuds UT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Join us for a 90-minute virtual session where we will discuss\u00a0the receiver\u2019s role\u00a0in fostering constructive feedback experiences. Register vis link on the workshop calendar HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Creating a More Psychologically Safe Working Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 14th<\/sup>\u00a02:00-3:30 Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Office of Ombuds UT<\/strong><\/p>\n

~ <\/em>How can you support others in your workplace to improve their own feelings of psychological safety?<\/em><\/p>\n

~ What can you<\/strong>\u00a0do to create workplace change that strengthens psychological safety for all?<\/em><\/p>\n

Note: this session is not only for managers but will be<\/em><\/p>\n

This session, presented by UT Ombuds, <\/em>will\u00a0briefly summarize key concepts of psychological safety* and ask you to share your recent efforts in strengthening psychological safety at work. We will then examine key strategies for creating a more psychologically safe working environment. Topics include: <\/strong>appreciative listening, clarifying shared expectations & purpose; pro-active inquiry; destigmatizing failure; modeling inclusivity; & continuous renewal. Register for this and more workshops HERE\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dignity: A Key to Constructive Conflict Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, February 21 2-3:30 Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Office of Ombuds UT<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is Dignity and how does it relate to communication & conflict?<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>We all have an inherent value (dignity) that drives our need to matter and belong. Attending to feelings and experiences of dignity is crucial to building relationships of trust and mutual understanding. Violations of dignity are often the root cause of anger, resentment, mistrust, and destructive conflict.<\/p>\n

In this session, you will explore the importance of dignity in workplace relationships; discuss how to honor dignity & avoid violations; and strategize ways to uphold the dignity of yourself and others. This interactive workshop includes self-reflection, breakout discussion, and action planning activities.<\/strong> Register HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Physical Wellness: Stretching <\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesdays 11-11:15 and Thursdays 2-2:15 Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

UTC is invited to join the UTK Wellness Coordinator who will be facilitating the sessions for staff, faculty, and graduate student employees. The purpose of these sessions is help us learn how to stretch and to build our own routines for stretching.<\/p>\n

You can join by registering HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Or join in using this link at the time of the session: https:\/\/tennessee.zoom.us\/j\/81835059849<\/a> (this link will be used for all sessions).<\/p>\n

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\"\"CDPI – Understanding your Individual Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 6th<\/sup>\u00a02-3:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you felt uncomfortable in conflict? Feel like you want to lash out or avoid the situation altogether?\u00a0Most people would say yes, and that is absolutely\u00a0normal.\u00a0Did you know that not all conflicts lead to destructive outcomes? Instead, many conflicts\u2014when managed well\u2014can lead you and others to growth, innovation, and improvement.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This 90-minute workshop is designed to enhance your personal ability to navigate conflict. You will learn about both helpful and unhelpful behaviors in conflict as well specific \u201chot buttons\u201d that tend to draw out unhelpful behaviors. This online interactive session provides both in-depth information as well as an interactive debriefing of your CDP survey results.
\nRegistration Closes one week before the workshop date.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Starting two weeks before the workshop,\u00a0registrants\u00a0will receive an email invitation<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to take the Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) survey <\/a>for free <\/a><\/strong>. Complete this 20-25 minute online survey no later than the Sunday BEFORE the workshop. <\/strong>(You will receive your digital survey profile report & a Zoom link the morning of the session).\u00a0 <\/em>Register HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Spring Development Opportunity!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Crucial Conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. <\/strong>When conversations turn crucial, people tend to follow one of two ineffective paths: they either speak directly and abrasively to get the results they want but harm relationships, or they remain silent with the hope of preserving relationships only to sacrifice results.<\/p>\n

This 12-hour virtual hybrid training builds skills for constructively engaging in conflict<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014rather than stepping over or around it\u2014 turning disagreement into dialogue<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Held over 5 weeks, this training consists of 5-6 hours of asynchronous online learning from Crucial Learning paired with Ombuds-facilitated discussion and application activities over four 90-minute Zoom meetings (1 per week) for 12 total PD hours. More about CCMD training content.<\/a><\/p>\n

Materials Cost: $300 online materials access fee per person.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A limited number of materials fee scholarships are available for $100, $150, or $300 if full funding is not available to registrants. Contact ombuds@utk.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

You are not fully registered for this training until you complete the SEPARATE SPECIAL registration form linked above and here: <\/em><\/strong>REGISTER for Crucial Conversations HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

ALL virtual workshop activities take place from May 3 – May 31, with pre-work mailed on May 3
\nSynchronous meetings (Zoom) are scheduled from 11am -12:30 pm on May 10, 17,2 4, & 31, 2024.
\nRegistration deadline April 22, 2024<\/strong>.
\nCLICK HERE to REGISTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"NEW!! K@TE Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Guide to Workplace Professionalism<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 1 hour course<\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Build Better Relationships with Your Manager and Coworkers<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 1 hour course<\/strong><\/p>\n

Others self-paced HR 0128 courses available on K@TE:<\/strong><\/p>\n