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Keep Growing
In our fast-paced world, people are engaging in training in new and different ways. UF HR Training & Organizational Development designed the Keep Growing series to meet today’s training needs in new ways. These online resources were crafted based on identified key skills that faculty and staff can develop as individuals and as leaders. These skills are critical for navigating the present and for flourishing over the long-term. The training materials we developed are designed to be taken at your own pace. Below, you will find the Keep Growing content broken down into three categories:
- Navigating Change and Uncertainty
- Working and Managing in a Remote/Hybrid Environment
- Return To The Workplace
Upcoming Webinars
Our upcoming webinars for 2021 are part of the Stronger Together series. Please navigate to the Stronger Together page to stay up to date with our latest offerings throughout the year.
Keep Growing at UF Podcast
The Keep Growing at UF Podcast features trainings produced by UF T&OD, presented in an audio format so that you can listen and learn at your convenience. New episodes release every other Thursday.
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Keep Growing Training Content
Training & Organizational Development has developed many new training materials to help you learn in new ways, at your convenience. Here is a list of materials created as part of the Keep Growing initiative. Please note: Many of our recorded webinars can also be found on our YouTube channel.
Navigating Change and Uncertainty
Talking About Grief in the Workplace
Instructor: Taylor Williams
Grief is a very normal and common emotion, but it is largely misunderstood. If we normalize grief and grieving, it is possible to have more empathic and meaningful conversations about various forms of loss in the workplace. After the global experience of Covid-19, it’s a safe assumption that everyone has experienced some form of grief: the loss of a loved one or their own health, a loss of identity, time, certainty, safety, etc. Grief is exceptionally common right now, but most people are unaware, or unable to identify the emotion.
Applying Performance Measures to Your Work
Getting Organized PDF
Goal Setting PDF
Track What You’ve Done PDF
Instructor: Brandon Telg & Courtney Moon
An important element of Productivity & Performance is one’s ability to apply performance measures to their everyday work, not just for an annual review. This webinar will help you apply an organizational structure to your work, identify and write your goals using backwards design, and ultimately track and maintain your performance records over time.
Building Your Own Long-Term Success Story
Instructor: Kara Wight and Brandon Telg
We live in a time where people are achieving early success at a rapid pace and their stories are amplified. In a short amount of time these stories have gone from the remarkable exception, to the new expectation of success. While reaching a certain level of success at a young age can set you up for long-term success, there are some inherent dangers that come with taking on too much too soon. In this webinar, we will debunk this myth that you must have your dream job and be building your empire by the time you’re in your 30’s. Then we’ll take a look at some examples of success that were a slower burn, built up over time. Finally, we will dig into some tools to help you design your own long-term success story.
Building Your Resilience Muscles
Instructor: Ronda Mitchell and Irma Alvarez
Do you feel like you are just managing to get through these challenging times? It may be your resilience muscles are weak. In this webinar we’ll share with you a roadmap with concepts to build your resilience, regain your balance and move forward with optimism and energy for sustaining and, even, increasing work performance.
Cultivating An Abundance Mindset
Instructor: Brandon Telg
How can one cultivate a mindset of positivity and compassion when the world is changing so rapidly? Attend this webinar to learn about the difference between a Scarcity Mindset and an Abundance Mindset, as well as what it takes to move from the former into the latter.
Embracing the Growth Mindset in Times of Turbulence
Instructor: Kara Wight
What does the growth mindset look like when our world is flipped upside down? Embracing the growth mindset will allow us to learn and grow during challenging times. Join us for this webinar to look at how we can do this while we’re adjusting to our new work circumstances.
Identity Capital
Is Stress Your Friend?
Instructor: Courtney Moon and Yusof Al-Wadei
Is Stress Your Friend? Strange right? Stress is an unfortunate part of life that we all experience to varying degrees. While it may seem strange at first, having a strategic approach to managing stress can result in a more productive and healthier you.
Leadership and Judgment in Uncertain Times
Instructor: Irma Alvarez
Leaders who practice good judgment during times of uncertainty provide anchoring when it is most needed and appreciated by those who look up to them for direction. Modeling good judgment reassures and engages the team to remain aligned and focused on results despite an environment of doubt and ambiguity.
Leading with Emotional Intelligence During Times of Uncertainty and Change Webinar
Instructor: Rebecca Younglove
One thing is certain- there is little constant in our lives right now. These challenging times can also be a great opportunity to build stronger relationships and teams. In this webinar, managers/leaders will learn ways to leverage the components of emotional intelligence to lead effectively during these ever-changing times.
Manage Change Before it Manages You
Instructor: Courtney Moon & Becky Younglove
Change happens. It’s a real, concrete part of life that we sometimes wish would just go away, or at least slow down. Now more than ever, we are dealing with rapid fire change and it is having an impact on our lives both professionally and personally. In this webinar, we’ll review the Change Cycle, a helpful model that explains the sequential steps to change and discuss ways to manage change in helpful and productive ways.
Stop Stressing Me Out!
Instructor: Ronda Mitchell
Things are stressful right now for all of us. In this session we will learn what each behavioral style considers stressful, the signals we each give when under stress, and flexibility tips to help each other lower their stress levels for improved collaboration and productivity during these trying times and beyond.
Story Development
Values are More Important than Ever: Good Judgment in Difficult Times
Working and Managing in a Remote/Hybrid Environment
4 Pillars of Remote Facilitation
Accountability for the Virtual Workplace
Instructor: Tricia Bachus
This webinar is for managers who want to know how to achieve a culture of accountability whether in a virtual or co-located workforce. Having a team who can work from home and still stay productive, optimistic, and deliver on expectations is what will drive success.
Being Together Apart
Instructor: Dianne Matheis
Being together apart is about teams and shared stories. Some people will thrive, while others will fall silent. Practical tips and guidance for newly remote teams in building trust, membership and belonging, and caring for each other.
Can You Hear Me Now? Using Streaming Video & Web Conferencing to Enhance Engagement
Instructor: Dustin Howard & Brandon Telg
In our ever-changing work environments, we are confronting new communication challenges that require new technological answers. “Can You Hear Me Now,” presented in association with UF IT’s Video & Collaboration Services, will present you with a basic walkthrough of two streaming communication tools: Mediasite and Zoom. Learn how to engage your team using video technology in this webinar.
Collaborating in Microsoft Teams
Instructor: Gwynn Cadwallader
Collaboration happens everywhere, from in-person meetings to catch-ups in the hall. Since these opportunities—both formal and informal—have move online, Microsoft Teams can bring a much-needed structure to our remote-work experience. In this session, we will work directly in Teams to share tips, strategies, and best practices.
Effective Virtual Meetings
Instructor: Gwynn Cadwallader & Dianne Mathies
Communicating virtually (whether presenting, participating in a meeting, leading a class or facilitating a conversation) brings with it a unique set of challenges. A strong virtual presence allows you to engage and build credibility with your audience. In this webinar we’ll share keys to connect with people with authenticity so you can achieve your purpose to inspire, influence and include across the virtual divide.
Engaging with a Virtual Audience
Instructor: Kara Wight & Irma Alvarez
Communicating virtually (whether presenting, participating in a meeting, leading a class or facilitating a conversation) brings with it a unique set of challenges. A strong virtual presence allows you to engage and build credibility with your audience. In this webinar we’ll share keys to connect with people with authenticity so you can achieve your purpose to inspire, influence and include across the virtual divide.
Leading a Hybrid Team
Instructors: Dianne Mathies & Becky Younglove
Are you leading a hybrid team comprised of both remote and in-office positions? This webinar will provide supervisors with some best practices and strategies to increase team effectiveness when not everyone is “in the office”.
Making Remote Meetings Work
Providing Effective Feedback for Remote Employees
Instructor: Courtney Moon
Providing timely and meaningful feedback to your direct reports might already feel like a challenging task. And, you now must do it during a time of increased stress and physical distance. In fact, ongoing feedback is even more crucial then ever. Attend this webinar to identify tips and strategies for how to effectively provide feedback while working remotely.
Tips for Teams: Maintaining a Productive and Collaborative Remote Work Environment
Instructor: Sarah Hanson
During these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever for teams to stay connected and remain productive! During this session, we will explore tips to improve team communication and collaboration while working remotely, including advice from high performing teams at UF.
Return to the Workplace
How Managers use Norms and Crucial Conversations to Promote a Safe Workplace
Instructors: Tricia Bachus and Becky Younglove
Behaviors, not policies, are the key to keeping our workplace safe. Join this interactive webinar to learn strategies for promoting the right behaviors and how to hold tough conversations to make them stick. Through scenarios and Q/A, we’ll discuss the challenges and answer your questions.
Manager Guidelines for a Safe Return to the Workplace
Instructor: Tricia Bachus & Brook Mercier
This webinar is for managers who want to better understand the UF policies for returning employees safely to the workplace. Brook Mercier, Director Employee Relations, and Tricia Bachus, Leadership and Organizational Development, will facilitate the session and answer questions related to compliance of policies.
Managing the Mental Load of Returning to Work
Instructor: Kara Wight
Our “return to work” isn’t a “return to normal.” There are new safety regulations that impact our mental load. This webinar is designed to help you understand that new burden and provide strategies to set you up for success.
Remote Work: To Be or Not To Be
Instructor: Becky Younglove & Kenya Williams
The temporary shift to remote work for many areas has brought about new learning. As a manager, there’s a lot to consider when thinking through flexible work arrangements. During this session, we’ll review the guidelines and resources for determining an alternate work location and engage in some discussion about possibilities to rethink our way of work.
Return to the Workplace: A Step-by-Step Guide for Leaders
Returning to the Workplace: Leading through Transition
Setting Boundaries for Returning to Work
Instructor: Kara Wight
As we prepare to return to campus, there may be some new boundaries that we have to draw to feel comfortable in our new environment. This webinar is designed to help you identify, communicate, and enforce boundaries in a professional setting.