The Office of Human Resources, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), invites you to the Peak Performance Summer Series.

This series features interactive sessions focused on key areas such as leadership development, effective collaboration,and stress management. A qualified facilitator will guide you and answer questions in real-time.

Please note: Links below for virtual sessions open at Zoom registration page provided by our Employee Assistance Program approved vendor.

Session Catalog 

How to Utilize Communication Skills to Maximize Career Success

When: TUESDAY, Jun 3, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Many experts agree that good communication skills are vital to career success. This important session discusses the core skills necessary to communicate effectively in both one-on-one and group settings, including emotional intelligence, listening respectfully, having collaborative conversations, and making memorable presentations.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aiKwi_TrRqCd4U1MzYSIMg  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How to Hire the Right Employees

When: WEDNESDAY, Jun 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Having a strong work team begins with hiring the right people. This session covers identifying the profile of the ideal hire for your team (technical skills, character, interpersonal skills, etc.) and behavioral questions to ask during interviews to help supervisors to determine if a candidate truly fits the profile. The presentation also discusses the process of getting multiple opinions before making a hiring decision.

Register in advance for this meeting:  

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/suUc_UjaRz6QnF6dpDTKfw  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Keys to Great Employee-Supervisor Communication

When: TUESDAY, Jul 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Great employee-supervisor relationships are built through great communication, including the ability to skillfully discuss difficult or stressful topics together. This important presentation provides several practical strategies for maintaining effective communication including building strong connections with our colleagues and superiors, being more collaborative in our approach, and handling disagreement respectfully.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/c1q16UXtRxu2Q6XORrYNcQ  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Building a Culture of Respect

When: THURSDAY, Jul 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

This important session focuses on building awareness in staff of the attitudes, emotions, behaviors, etc. that create barriers to a respectful workplace culture; and providing self-management and interpersonal skills training that will lead to more openness, effective communication, greater collaboration, and better management of differences at the office.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IuB5dAnwR6yptmdw3wgY9A  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How to Work More Collaboratively with your Team

When: WEDNESDAY, Jul 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

This session covers the benefits of collaborative communication, including proactively connecting with colleagues to learn their communication style, approaches for soliciting more input from others, and how to better utilize brainstorming to encourage people to share their thoughts and ideas during conversations and meetings.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qv45UNrwR7OMpdvFbDitFQ  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Leadership Skills for Non-Supervisory Staff Members

When: THURSDAY, Aug 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

All staff members can be called on to lead others at one time or another. Whether it be taking the lead on a project or organizing a department function, the ability to lead and influence others is an important skill set. This important session is designed to help individuals that are not currently in a supervisory role to enhance leadership skills such as building strong bonds with colleagues, collaborating effectively on tasks and projects, and resolving conflicts that arise.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GaABqf8EQPOZeopIYF8zpw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How to Change Your Perspective to Better Cope with Stress

When: Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

This session discusses strategies for managing the way we look at and think about the stressful situations in our lives to improve our stress management capabilities and coping skills.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oyAQowKbTAGuypJdhiMN9A  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Keys to Managing Negative Emotions

When: Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time. The challenge is to manage them, and not let them manage you. This important seminar explores several practical strategies for managing negative emotions such as frustration, resentment, guilt, and fear.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NYQ3HkjwQr22cOrtkofTFw  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How to Handle Extremely Stressful Circumstances

When: Wednesday Sep 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

This important session discusses several strategies for handling the extremely stressful circumstances (trauma, loss, significant changes, etc.) that we experience at times in our personal or professional lives. These strategies include managing our thinking and our emotions, increasing our resilience, and making necessary adjustments.

Register in advance for this meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uv2w9ykjQz2wRDeTIAadKQ  

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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.