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Presented by: David Burdette, VP of Finance & Administrative Services and Maxine Kent, AVP of Human Resources
What are the key attributes of a great leader? This session establishes a guiding framework for leadership which aligns with CMU's mission and vision. It will explore the core values, behaviors, and characteristics of great leaders and supervisors.
Leadership Styles (MBTI)
Presented by: Amy McGinnis, Human Resources
Developing an understanding of personal style is fundamental in enabling participants to manage and interact more effectively with others. The purpose of this session is to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory to the next level by exploring the impact of personal style relationships.
Communication and Conflict
Presented by: Michael Rao, President of CMU and Dawn Hecker, Michigan State University
This session focuses first on building essential communication skills through discussion and practice. It then enhances participant's understanding of the sources and nature of conflict. Participants will learn and apply a model for managing conflict that uses fundamental communication tools, focuses on identifying the interests underlying a conflict, promotes mutual understanding, and ultimately causes those in conflict to manage their differences in a constructive way. Lunch will be included.
Presented by: Harley Blake, Human Resources and Ulana Klymyshyn, Mulitcultural Education Center
The rapidly diversifying face of the American worforce requires that leaders at all levels be able to effectively interact with employees with differences such as race, religion, lifestyle, sexual orientation, gender, and age. The purpose of this session is to raise participant awareness of their own biases and increase sensitivity to diversity issues, enabling them to more effectively build a collaborative work environment and lead effectively within this environment.
Presented by: Suzanne Gareiss, Recreation Parks & Leisure Services and Jen Nottingham, University Recreation
This session explores the definition and characteristics of building a motivational work environment. Emphasis is on how to create a positive work environment which is conducive for employee morale and productivity. Topics include the power of positive relationships, trust and teambuilding, collaboration, and positive methods of correction and discipline.
Presented by: Jerry Dimaria, Human Resources
Performance Management is a partnership. Participants will learn how to develop SMART goals, deliver effective feedback, focus on career development for themselves and their staff, and utilize the online CMU Performance Management process.
Change & Continuous Improvement
Presented by: Mike Owens, Dean of Students Office
This motivational and inspirational session will focus on continuous improvement in the workplace and how leaders and supervisors can embrace and manage change. The three mistakes a manager is likely to make will be covered, along with several skills that lie at the heart of all interspersonal relationships.
University Theatre & Graduation
Presented by: CMU Human Resources Team
This session will provide participants with an update on university, state and federal laws, policies, and regulations that define how CMU operates. The program is interactive and entertaining while equipping participants with knowledge and providing them with resources for future questions. Lunch will be provided.