Do you have any goals for 2020? Chances are if you do, they are likely centered around self-improvement. One way to enhance your work experience and get the most out of this year professionally is to take professional development courses! Find courses through Organization and Professional Development (OPD) to help you reach your personal and professional development goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating and Sustaining a Positive Workplace \u2013 Wednesday, February 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Turnover,\nstress-related illness, and disengagement are signs of a problematic workplace\nand according to the most recent Gallup polls, nearly 70% of employees are\nunhappy or disengaged at work. This course provides humorous insight into\nthe seven habits of negativity, including tips to stop gossip, techniques\nfor getting along with others, and strategies to reap the many benefits of a\npositive and engaged workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Distracted to Productive \u2013 Wednesday, February 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Email. Interruptions. Project transitions. Office clutter. Social and other media. Text messages. Even family and friends. These seven “distractors” sometimes make it almost impossible to get anything done. But with some forethought and effective strategies, as well as some personal discipline, it is more than possible to find your focus once again, even in a hyper-distracted world. Learn “game plan” ideas for getting and keeping your distractors under control and finding critical “focused productivity” time each day, leading to improved performance as well as clarity of mind and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing Meetings \u2013 Wednesday, February 12<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n With\ncompany resources tighter than ever, and staff and management busier than ever,\nfrivolous meetings are simply not an option. Yet they continue to occur more\noften than ever. And too many unproductive, wasteful meetings create a major\ndrag on staff morale and motivation, thus affecting productivity, turnover, and\nthe corporate “bottom line”. If you are the organizer or leader of\nmeetings, you simply cannot afford to look unprofessional when you are “on\nstage” in a competitive or political environment. Use this program to\nbetter plan, lead, and follow through on your meetings and enhance team\nproductivity, coordination, and cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crucial Conversations \u2013 Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you\u2019ll begin to surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment.\u00a0Learn step by step tools for promoting an open, honest dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics\u2014at all levels of your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emotional Intelligence in Leadership \u2013 Wednesday, February 19<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong leader ignites motivation and unleashes productivity creating an environment in which individuals want to “follow.” A person with high emotional intelligence has mastered self-management and interpersonal dynamics. Combine the two and the result is\u00a0an emotionally intelligent\u00a0leader!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honing Your Emotional Intelligence \u2013 Wednesday, February 19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Isn’t it interesting how some people have a seemingly natural talent for handling themselves and\/or others with ease? It is an amazing feat considering our high stress, multi-tasking, spread-too-thin world today. Most likely, these individuals have mastered the principles found within Emotional Intelligence. The essence of Emotional Intelligence is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and our ability to identify emotions in others and manage interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crucial Accountability \u2013 Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This two-day course teaches a step-by-step process for enhancing accountability, improving performance and ensuring execution. A combination of role-playing and interactive scenarios allows participants to practice how to talk about violated expectations in a way that solves problems, improves relationships and improves team and organizational effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find\u00a0all the current OPD courses on the HR website<\/a>. Sign-up through the\u00a0EBS Portal<\/a>. Questions? Contact HR Solutions Center at\u00a0SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 517-353-4434.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"