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Open Workshops: 2008-2009
| To register for a workshop: Click on email address in description box or call 774-6447. |
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| 5 DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM: Based on the best selling book by Patrick Lencioni. In his book, Lencioni reviews the five dysfunctions that prevent most organizations from optimally performing: absence of trust, fear of conflict, inability to commit, lack of accountability, and inattention to results. Participants will explore how to apply strategies to overcome the challenges teams encounter. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
1/9/09 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| 7 Habits of Highly Effective People : This intensive, two-day workshop provides participants with a robust and tactical implementation plan to fully integrate the 7 Habits into their lives. It is designed for anyone looking to become a more effective person - regardless of your occupation, position, or stage in life. Presenters, Amy McGinnis and Kim Voisin are certified in the 7 Habits for Highly Effective People Signature Program and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective College Students. Cost is $105 and includes lunch on both days and Franklin Covey workbook. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
10/23/08 and 10/24/08 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Isabella Room - UC
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| DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: We've all been there. We need to talk, but we would rather not! Whether it's about performance, discipline, emotions, or the neighbor's dog, the struggle of what to say and how to say it remains the same. Utilizing principles and ideas from a variety of resources, we will look at the dynamics of what is involved in this kind of conversation, and explore practical ways to make them less stressful and more productive. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
9/12/08 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| FOCUS: ACHIEVING YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES: A new time management and life leadership workshop from Franklin Covey that helps you improve your job performance and maintain a healthy balance in all facets of your life. Presenter, Amy McGinnis is certified with Franklin Covey to deliver Focus. Cost is $45 and includes workbook. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
1/23/09 | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| OUCH! THAT STEREOTYPE HURTS: Phase III of CMU's diversity initiative will focus on two topics: recognizing our own prejudices and practicing ways of interrupting inappropriate behavior. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
7/18/08 7/22/08 8/15/08 8/26/08 (Click for more dates) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm 10:00am - 12:00pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm 10:00am - 12:00pm |
All workshops held in Rowe 229 |
| PERFORMANCE CONVERSATIONS: This training is specifically designed for the supervisor, and will cover the 4 basic needs of every employee, and what you can do through the Performance Review Process to best meet those needs. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
11/11/08 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
Rowe 229 |
| PERFORMANCE REVIEW MID-YEAR CONVERSATION: Do you have any questions about how to use the new Performance Review on-line system? January - February is the time that supervisors should be having a mid-year conversation with their employees. Here is your opportunity to discuss what those conversations should include, how to document them, and to discuss any other questions you may have about using the new performance management system here at CMU. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
12/4/08 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1: This workshop will provide an overview of the major stages involved in taking a project from inception to completion. Some basic tools for managing the project will be shared and hands-on practice provided. It will lay the groundwork necessary for such scheduling tools as Gantt charts and Microsoft Project to be used effectively. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
2/27/09 | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
Rowe 229 |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2: The focus of this workshop is on scheduling the project, using the tools of work breakdown structures, network diagrams and Gantt charts. Hands-on practice is provided in manually producing these tools. The Project Management I workshop is not a prerequisite to this workshop, but it is highly recommended if one doesn’t have much official background in project management. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
3/6/09 | 8:30am - 12:30pm |
Rowe 229 |
| SERVICE EXCELLENCE: Care, Knowledge, Availability, Follow-Through. These service standards and CMU’s long tradition of service excellence are reinforced at this session. Also learn how to deal with difficult people and difficult situations. Facilitated by Harley Blake and Nate Holmes. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
10/10/08 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| VIOLENCE PREVENTION: Topics to be discussed include CMU’s workplace violence policy, how to be proactive in dangerous situations, and what to do if you are ever threatened or find yourself in a crisis. Help keep yourself and others safe. Facilitated by Harley Blake. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
4/10/09 | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
| WORKFORCE & SUCCESSION PLANNING: Human Resources and graduate students from the I/O Psychology department have developed resources for workforce planning at CMU. With this program, participants will understand the potential impact of Baby Boom retirement and obtain the skills needed to begin the workforce and succession planning process for their units. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
7/31/08 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Rowe 229 |
TECHNOLOGY RELATED PROGRAM TITLE |
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| MICROSOFT PROJECT TRAINING: MS Project is project planning/management software that assists project planners in developing plans, assigning resources, tracking progress, managing budgets and analyzing workloads. Dan Schluckbier from Yeo & Yeo Computer Consulting of Saginaw will facilitate. Registration fee is $85 per person and includes the full-day workshop, a lunch voucher, and a MS Project workbook. If interested, call Harley Blake at 774-1073 |
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| ONLINE SURVEY TRAINING - BEGINNING: This workshop will cover how to establish an account using SurveyMonkey.com and how to create, collect, and analyze data using this online tool. Seating is limited to the first 15 registered participants. Facilitated by Jerry Dimaria. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
12/15/08 | 9:00am - 10:00am |
Foust 133 |
| ONLINE SURVEY TRAINING - ADVANCED: This workshop will be a working session for building a mock survey using SurveyMonkey.com. Participants should have a survey in mind when attending. Beginning Online Survey Training workshop is prerequisite. Seating is limited to first 15 registered participants. Facilitated by Jerry Dimaria. To register, call 774-6447 or email StratOD@cmich.edu |
12/15/08 | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Foust 133 |