Upcoming Training Opportunities

Course participants will learn to motivate employees to a higher state of productivity and create a work environment that is beneficial to everyone.

Discover the essential skills to effectively manage projects and bring out the best in a team. Successful managers and supervisors are the ones who learn how to delegate effectively. They know there's no better resource than a fully functioning and dedicated team. This course can help managers take control of their projects and priorities. Learn practical tips and specific steps to boost productivity, maximize teamwork, and meet deadlines.

Today's fast-paced global business environment requires professionals to work with tight deadlines and stringent expectations. This seminar is designed to help you develop strategies to successfully manage projects and effectively make decisions. You will explore the tools for enhancing creativity and brainstorming solutions. Participants are invited to bring an in-depth problem to discuss in class.

If your office is a mess and you are drowning in your to-do list, then this class is for you. Participants will learn how to avoid backlogs, how to manage paperwork, and how to eliminate clutter.  Tips and strategies will be beneficial to you and your organization.

There are very few people who actually like to sit in meetings. However, meetings are part of team development and organizational management. This course is designed to explore the basic keys to conducting effective meetings that will help your team get the right information to get the job done. Participants will learn how to plan and prepare for meetings and uncover the elements that make a meeting successful.

This class is designed to help new employees get to know the basics of what it means to "Be A Maverick" and to assist current faculty and staff connect with the pulse of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Faculty and staff will receive an overview of resources available on campus and become familiar with core policies and procedures governing UTA.

A light breakfast will be available before our morning presentation.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The session is located in UNIVERSITY CENTER, Room: GUADALUPE.  Please enter your vehicle's information to use the designated parking spot - https://uta.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/16aa9eac-fc76-4622-b84d-84f639e4d80e

As an administrative assistant, your success depends upon effectively partnering with your boss. You are often called upon to communicate, plan, organize, negotiate, and participate in decision-making at very high levels. This course is specially designed to help you learn to prioritize, plan, make decisions, and build relationships. You will return to work with a better understanding of what partnering with your boss entails and a greater ability to support your organization's goals from your position as a member of the administrative support staff.

This course is designed to provide supervisors with the information that will help them become effective leaders in the workplace. We will explore different leadership styles and how to bring out the best leaders.

Do you struggle to find the right words in a conversation? Do you find yourself not being able to get your point across? Now is your opportunity to learn the skills that can empower you to speak clearly and effectively. Participants will learn about communication styles, non-verbal communication, and additional keys to communication that will educate and empower. Learn powerful tools for assertiveness to help you deal with conflict at all levels in the organization and discover techniques to be an assertive communicator. You will also explore the differences between being passive, aggressive, and assertive.

This course deals with the essential skills and knowledge for supervisors and managers. Participants will learn best practices for communication, coaching, dealing with difficult employees, and performance enhancement.

This course is a continuation of the discussion that began in the Fundamental Skills for Supervisors class. Participants will revisit the four points of supervision and use role-play and dialogue to explore each point at a deeper level.

Prerequisite class: Fundamental Skills for Supervisors class

Although most people believe they are good listeners, people actually listen to a small portion of a conversation. If you have the desire to become a good listener, then this course is for you. Participants will learn the essential skills of good listening by gaining tips to identify different listening styles and obtaining strategies to get the most from a face-to-face conversation.

This class is designed to help new employees get to know the basics of what it means to "Be A Maverick" and to assist current faculty and staff connect with the pulse of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Faculty and staff will receive an overview of resources available on campus and become familiar with core policies and procedures governing UTA.

A light breakfast will be available before our morning presentation.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The session is located in UNIVERSITY CENTER, Room: CARLISLE SUITE.  Please enter your vehicle's information to use the designated parking spot - https://uta.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/5e61a0ca-1cf5-4fae-9270-6223b3d93af9

This course introduces you to concepts for managing and reducing conflicts, while improving the chances of achieving win-win results. Learn how to diffuse conflicts in the workplace and in your personal life. The skills learned in this session will empower you to handle crisis situations in a more effective manner.

Email has become an essential communication tool for most individuals and organizations. It is essential that you learn all of the basics of email communication as well as identify dangers associated with email usage. Participants will learn to develop effective e-mails, account for proper cyber manners, and avoid email overload.

Public speaking may not be the most exciting activity for you.  However, you can learn the tips and techniques to make your next presentation a great success. Participants will learn how to develop compelling presentations. No matter what the subject, learn how to deliver the message with poise and power. Give your words an appeal that captures attention and leads to inspiration. A presentation delivered with power and passion will be more memorable.

Learn concrete techniques for dealing with difficult people in the workplace and at home. Review specific strategies for getting adversaries to cooperate...bullies to back off...wallflowers to open up...chronic complainers to quiet down. Knowing how to deal with difficult people at work will allow you to approach your job with more enjoyment and interact with your coworkers with greater confidence. By effectively dealing with difficult people, you will create a more productive workplace. This class is also designed to help supervisors identify and deal with employees that fuel difficult work environments. Participants will be given a variety of information regarding different ways to communicate and interact with difficult employees.

Your professional image is important to your success in an organization. Effectively managing your personal interactions and online presence is critical to maintaining your credibility as a professional. This course is designed to help you establish a professional image by examining the messages you are sending in person and online. You will have an opportunity to review different methods of communication (i.e. email, print, social media).

This class is designed to help new employees get to know the basics of what it means to "Be A Maverick" and to assist current faculty and staff connect with the pulse of the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Faculty and staff will receive an overview of resources available on campus and become familiar with core policies and procedures governing UTA.

A light breakfast will be available before our morning presentation.

SPECIAL NOTICE: The session is located in PICKARD HALL, Room: 554. Please enter your vehicle's information to use the designated parking spot - https://uta.nupark.com/events/Events/Register/f131e3ed-ce3e-41be-bca4-9ed9a7ff9ef3