Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Human Resources Blog

Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

May 7, 2026 by Julia J. Miiller

Organizational and Talent Development (OTD) Logo on a Scrabble Board with the words 'lead', 'team', and 'success' spelled out with tiles.

Stepping into a leadership role is one of the biggest transitions in your career. As an individual contributor, success was often measured by your personal output. As a leader, your focus shifts to communication, team results, and building trust. Whether you’re preparing for your first management role or already navigating this shift, LinkedIn Learning offers a series of short … [Read more...] about Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Leader

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: LinkedIn Learning, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Grow as a Citizen Bear with our Public Affairs Mission Workshop

April 30, 2026 by Jason N. Coons

Citizen Scholar statue outside Strong Hall on September 21, 2018.

OTD Featured Workshop: Public Affairs Mission: What Does It Mean? Can you Relate? – LEAD Yourself Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Zoom Facilitator: Stacey Trewatha-Bach Register Now With the recently published strategic plan’s renewed emphasis on public affairs, it’s a great time to learn how to connect our mission to your role and … [Read more...] about Grow as a Citizen Bear with our Public Affairs Mission Workshop

Filed Under: Featured, Learning and Development, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: Lead Yourself, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development, public affairs

Delivering a Performance Review: A Guide for Managers

April 23, 2026 by Debbie Donnellan

Performance reviews are more than an annual requirement—they are one of the most impactful opportunities supervisors have to connect with their employees, reinforce expectations, and support ongoing development. To support our supervisors in this critical responsibility, HR has launched a new self-directed learning path in My Learning Connection: Delivering a Performance … [Read more...] about Delivering a Performance Review: A Guide for Managers

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, Learning and Development, LinkedIn Learning, Organizational & Talent Development, Performance Management Tagged With: professional development

Master Budgeting in our Bear Financials Workshop

April 16, 2026 by Jason N. Coons

MSU LEAD ON - Bear Financials: Practical Budgeting for Leaders This Bear Financials 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 … [Read more...] about Master Budgeting in our Bear Financials Workshop

Filed Under: Featured, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: LEAD On, MSU LEAD, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

Elevate Your Writing Skills for the Modern Workplace

April 9, 2026 by Jason N. Coons

A silver laptop on a wooden desk displays a document titled "The Landscape of AI Writing Assistants." The document features a central graphic with logos for OpenAI, Claude by Anthropic, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot. To the right of the laptop, an open spiral notepad and a black fountain pen rest on the desk in a bright, modern office environment.

Featured Training: Writing for Business - LEAD Yourself Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Pummill 305 Facilitator: Emily Yeap Register Now Your professional writing skills can help or hinder your performance in the workplace. Your ability to convey ideas and messages clearly, succinctly, and with conviction helps you establish a … [Read more...] about Elevate Your Writing Skills for the Modern Workplace

Filed Under: Employee Relations, Featured, Organizational & Talent Development Tagged With: Lead Yourself, Organizational and Talent Development, OTD, professional development

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Recent Posts

  • Medical Plan Insight: Understanding Your Network, TPA and Wrap Coverage
  • LEAD ON with LinkedIn Learning: Resources for New Supervisors
  • National “Got Checked” Day: Make Preventive Care a Priority
  • Back to Campus: Know Where to Go for Medical Care
  • Medicare 101 Session: August 27

Archives

Categories

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution
  • © 2026 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information