‘LEAD Yourself’ Spring series:
Emotional Intelligence – Inspiring Leadership (2/17/22 8:30 am-12:00 pm) via Zoom
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been identified as the NUMBER ONE core competency for effective leadership, productive relationships, and excellent service, regardless of rank or title. Develop your Emotional Intelligence and discover your ability to truly lead.
Join us for this engaging 3 ½ hour session and learn why emotional intelligence creates leaders and how easily you can develop yours.
Facilitator: Dale McCoy, Organization & Human Systems Development
Effective Listening (2/24/22 10:00 am-12:00 pm) via Zoom
Good listeners have deeper, stronger, and better relationships at work, at home, and with friends. This workshop will explain why listening is important, help you figure out what type of listener you are, and teach you the necessary skills to become a more effective listener. Join us for this two hour workshop!
Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes, MSU Dean Emeritus
Communication Basics (3/3/22 10:00 am-12:00 pm) via Zoom
Every problem in the workplace may not stem from poor communication—but poor communication is the root of enough problems that it’s worth talking about! What, exactly, is communication? What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication, and why is nonverbal communication so important? What can go wrong when two people attempt to communicate? What can you do to be a more effective communicator? These topics will be the focus of this two-hour session about communication.
Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes, MSU Dean Emeritus
Critical Thinking Tools (3/31/22 8:30 am-12:00 pm) via Zoom
Critical thinking means taking responsibility for your attitudes, moods, and thoughts, in order to problem solve and make decisions objectively. It means directing focused attention so that we rely on reason rather than emotion or impulses. This thought-provoking 3 ½ hour workshop will freshen and expand your choices of critical thinking tools so you can offer new approaches to ever-changing challenges.
Facilitator: Dale McCoy, Organization & Human Systems Development
Writing for Business (4/6/22 1:00 pm-2:30 pm) seated class
In the workplace, your communication skills—both written and verbal—can help or hinder your performance. Whether it is writing a report or delivering a presentation, your ability to convey ideas and messages clearly, succinctly and with conviction establishes a connection with others and leaves a positive impression. This interactive 90-minute session will help you communicate better in conversations, presentations, letters, emails and reports.
Facilitator: Emily Yeap, Office of Strategic Communication
“Excel” at your job! Innovative blended format
We have incorporated the best skills training from LinkedIn Learning (LIL) with our in-person training into a new blended format. You will be assigned LIL Microsoft Excel video coursework prior to attending the labs. The in-person labs will be facilitated by a Microsoft certified facilitator who will help test your skills, answer questions, offer expert advice and collaborate with others.
Do you want to become a pro at Microsoft Excel? Maybe you already feel like a pro, but you would like a refresh or to sharpen your skills? Regardless of whether you’re brand new to Excel or a seasoned pro, join us for this exciting new 3-part series! Choose a session, take the pre-test, and register today!
Facilitator: Karen Eisman, College of Business
- Beginner Lab (2/18/22 1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
- Intermediate Lab (3/25/22 1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
- Advanced Lab (4/22/22 1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
To register for any of these sessions, go to My.MissouriState.edu, select your profile tab, find the professional development box, select My Learning Connection, search for your desired session, and request to be registered!
Please contact HRLearning@missouristate.edu with questions.