Training Workshops for Managers

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Training Workshops for Managers

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Assessing and Improving the Performance of Others

Workshop # IAIP

This course uses small group discussion and case studies to better understand the importance of performance management. The process will be thoroughly examined from the manager's and employee's points of view to better enable managers to fully utilize the evaluation process as a way to encourage and develop employees. In addition, participants will learn more about how to properly prepare and conduct an effective performance evaluation. Also, the role of the manager after the evaluation is concluded will be explored.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	3 hours	Managers,New Supervisors,Supervisors

Behavioral Strategies l: Managing Self

Workshop # IBS1

This workshop utilizes the DiSC methodology to help participants better understand their behavioral style. Participants will complete a DiSC profile and have the opportunity to identify their behavioral style and the major characteristics of the four behavior styles. Participants will use the DiSC information to create a personal action plan.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	4 hours	All Kent State Faculty and Staff,Managers,Supervisors

Behavioral Strategies ll: Managing Others

Workshop # IBS2

This workshop will build upon the information learned in Part 1 (prerequisite for participating in Part 2). The participant will apply the DiSC methodology to understand the behavioral style of others. Participants will use the DiSC methodology to identify the behavioral styles of others, develop specific strategies for working more effectively with others who may have a different style. Lastly, participants will create and then implement an action plan for working effectively with another person in his/her department or organization.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	4 hours	All Kent State Faculty and Staff,Managers,Supervisors

Bullying in the Workplace: Manager Version - How to Recognize It and How to Stop It

Workshop # OBWM

This online course on bullying was created specifically for supervisors and managers to help them recognize and proactively address workplace bullying. After completing this course, managers will be able to identify bullying behaviors, distinguish between performance management and bullying, explain the effect bullying has on the workplace, select an appropriate strategy for dealing with a bully, state the consequences of bullying another employee and select a course of action to prevent workplace bullying or respond to a concern about workplace bullying.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Online	1 hour	Managers,New Supervisors,Supervisors

Employment Law and Harassment Prevention for Supervisors

Workshop # IELHP

A four-hour workshop that examines what supervisors must know regarding: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (illegal discrimination), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Harassment Prevention.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	4 hours	Managers,New Supervisors,Supervisors

Establishing Unit and Departmental Goals

Workshop # IEUDG

This workshop will take a detailed look at the seven skill categories of effective goal setting and receive input on areas of strength, as well as development opportunities as it pertains to the topic. Participants will identify your level of proficiency in goal setting for your unit or department, identify the seven skills categories of effective goal setting and their importance and identify the steps needed to achieve unit or department goals.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	4 hours	Managers,Supervisors

Managing Change Transition

Workshop # IMCT

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a tool for surfacing concerns participants have while moving through the four phases (denial, resistance, exploration and commitment)of change. A model for discussing, understanding, and mastering change transitions will be introduced. In this course, participants will understand the four phases of change, pinpoint their current stage in the transition process and identify tips and develop an action plan for managing change transitions.

Group	Format	Length	Who Should Attend
	Instructor	4 hours	All Kent State Faculty and Staff,Managers,Supervisors

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