Leadership Certificate Series
Deer Oaks EAP Services, your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, presents this year’s Leadership Certificate Series. Presented quarterly, this series covers important topics designed to provide leaders with enhanced skills to improve workplace morale, employee motivation and staff productivity.
Use the below registration links to register for the live sessions.You will also have unlimited access to each session recording using the same links of past sessions.
Supervisors/managers that attend all four sessions either live or via online recording will receive the Deer Oaks 2024 Leadership Certificate.
Sessions
HOW TO USE EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
Previously Recorded
This practical session will provide an overview of the current best practices in employee recognition and motivate leaders to be more proactive in utilizing it to maximize the productivity of their staff members.
STRENTHENING THE TEAM
Monday, May 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This session is designed to provide managers and supervisors with practical strategies for building a strong team environment for their staff. We will discuss the barriers to creating a positive team environment, the basics of working effectively with different personalities, and several communication approaches that are important for strengthening relationships among team members.
MOVING FROM MANAGER TO LEADER
Monday, August 26, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This session will discuss the key differences between being a manager and a leader, and provide several strategies for becoming more of a leader on a day-to-day basis. Covered topics will include core leadership goals, the mindset of effective leaders, the importance of using a collaborative approach, and methods for motivating your team.
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DELEGATE TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
The ability to delegate is a key skill for every leader. This session will discuss the process of delegating, and how to do it in a way that's motivating to employees and produces good results.
Other Series Sessions
In accordance with applicable law, the University does not require mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training in connection with any institutional function. University units are prohibited from requiring that any person participate in DEI training as a condition of employment or enrollment.