Great leaders come from all organizational levels and have technical and interpersonal skills. That’s why we’ve developed the FREE LEAD Yourself Series, a group of essential courses ready to equip you (and your team) with the technical and interpersonal tools needed for professional success. Take advantage of these amazing opportunities this fall.
LEAD Yourself workshops coming this fall:
Public Affairs Mission: What Does It Mean? Can you Relate? – LEAD Yourself
Become a more engaged Citizen Bear by modeling the three pillars of the public affairs mission. As the university is educating students to become global scholars, it is imperative that employees can communicate, interconnect, and promote the meaning of public affairs to students and the community.
- Thu, Oct 22; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Pummill 202
- Facilitator: Stacey Trewatha-Bach
NEW: Microsoft Power BI: Excel to Business Intelligence – LEAD Yourself
If you are comfortable working in Microsoft Excel and are ready to take the next step into data analysis and reporting, this hybrid online/seated workshop provides a beginner-friendly introduction to Microsoft Power BI that will help you transform your data into useful business insights. This new workshop combines the advantages of self-paced learning through LinkedIn Learning with the hands-on skill reinforcement of a traditional instructor-led workshop (featuring fun data activities) to maximize learning!
- Fri, Oct 30; 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Glass 331
- Facilitator: Karen Eisman
MSU LEAD ON – Bear Financials: Practical Budgeting for Leaders
This MSU LEAD ON workshop equips managers with the essential knowledge and skills to manage budgets effectively and responsibly within the university and foundation settings. This training focuses on understanding the structure and purpose of financial accounts, navigating various budget types, and mastering the tools and processes for payment requests, reimbursements, and financial reporting. Managers will learn to ensure compliance with fiscal policies, make informed financial decisions, and foster accountability within their departments. Through practical examples and guidelines, this training prepares managers to oversee and optimize their financial resources confidently.
- Tue, Nov 3; 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Pummill 202
- Facilitator: Dawn McIntyre
Communication Basics – LEAD Yourself
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 informative workshop.
- Thu, Nov 5; 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Pummill 202
- Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes
Effective Listening – LEAD Yourself
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.
- Wed, Nov 18; 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pummill 203
- Facilitator: Dr. Gloria Galanes
MSU Spotlight: Telecom Invoicing
Understanding MSU’s telecom invoices is key to managing departmental costs and ensuring accurate billing. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to navigate the billing system, review and reconcile charges, and resolve discrepancies with confidence. You will also explore how to process service requests and apply telecommunication policies, so your department stays compliant and in control of costs.
- Thu, Nov 19; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Telecom Center Training Room 152 (Blair Shannon)
- Facilitator: Angie Cockrum
Sponsored by Organizational and Talent Development
To register for LEAD Yourself courses click on the registration buttons above.
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