Peter C. Nelson Dean of College of Engineering | University Of Illinois At Chicago
UIC Human Resources is offering a series of professional development webinars and virtual workshops in February, available for free to UIC employees unless specified otherwise. These sessions are aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge among staff and faculty members.
The courses cover a range of topics relevant to various professional roles within the university. For instance, the "Tame Your Inbox" series offers tips on managing Outlook emails efficiently, with sessions scheduled from February 4th to 6th. Additionally, "Building Efficiency Through Systems Theory" will take place on February 6th, focusing on systems thinking principles.
For those interested in career advancement, "From Goals to Accomplishment: Turning Ambition into Action" is set for February 11th. On the same day, participants can explore the balance between organizational citizenship behavior and employee well-being.
New offerings include "Overcoming Procrastination: How to Take Action and Stay Motivated," scheduled for February 12th, and "Work-Life Balance: Achieving Productivity Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being," taking place on February 13th.
Further exploring emotional intelligence, several webinars are planned throughout the month. These include developing empathy, happiness, mindfulness, resilience, and conflict management skills.
For administrators and supervisors, specific sessions like "Introduction to Coaching for Performance" on February 4th aim to enhance leadership capabilities. The new session "Adaptive Coaching: Enhancing Development and Performance" will be held on February 19th.
Participants interested in leadership training can attend either the virtual or classroom-based Leadership Essentials workshops in April or June. Each workshop requires full attendance over multiple days.
Registration details and additional information are available through the UIC Human Resources website and HR Training Calendar. Questions regarding these opportunities can be directed to mycareeruic@uillinois.edu.