Professional Development Opportunities This Week
This week, the Office of Organizational Learning and Development is pleased to host both webinars and an in-person workshop that are designed to enhance attendees’ personal and professional growth. These sessions will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you thrive in your role and contribute effectively to the NOVA community. Each session focuses on developing essential skills that are crucial for success in both personal and professional settings.
Power of Listening and Giving Feedback: How to Take the Edge off Giving Feedback
Hosted by Jennifer Dianne Tribble, Anthem EAP
Today, November 18, 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Communication is a vital part of your daily life. It’s a learned skill that requires give and take. Listening can be confused with hearing. Constructive criticism is often mistaken for judgment. Learn the art of effectively listening to others, providing feedback, and communicating better. Registration is still open! You don’t want to miss out!
DCP 457 Cash Match & Hybrid Retirement Plan
Presenter: Steven Scott, CRC, VRS Defined Contributions Plan Manager
Wednesday, November 20, 12 p.m. until 1 p.m.
What’s the difference between the defined benefit and defined contribution components of a retirement plan? Join us for an informative Zoom webinar where we will review the hybrid plan and delve into the defined contribution component in detail.
During this session, we’ll cover:
- The distinctions between defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- An overview of the hybrid plan structure
- Mandatory and voluntary contributions
- The employer match and how it works
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation, ensuring you get the information you need for your retirement planning. We look forward to your participation!
Emotional Intelligence Deep Dive Session 2: Social Competency
Presenter: Faith Redd-Walker, Training and Development Coordinator
Friday, November 22, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.
IN PERSON : 3922 Pender Dr Room 121, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join us to enhance your ability to navigate social dynamics and cultivate stronger, more productive relationships. Social Competency will focus on developing social awareness and relationship management—key components of Emotional Intelligence (EI). In this session, you’ll learn how to sharpen your active listening and observation skills, stay present in conversations, and look outward to better understand and appreciate others. These skills are crucial for building meaningful connections and resolving conflicts before they escalate.
Strong social competency builds on the personal skills of self-awareness, self-management, and motivation. You’ll explore how people with high relationship management skills can connect with a diverse range of individuals, even those they might not be fond of. Through practical exercises and group discussions, you’ll gain insights into how to manage relationships effectively, fostering positive interactions and reducing misunderstandings. Need help registering? Contact HRLearn@nvcc.edu
If you can’t attend these sessions or are seeking more Professional Development opportunities, we’ve got you covered. Visit our website to stay up to date for future professional development opportunities.
Submitted by:
Faith Redd-Walker, Organizational Learning & Development, HRLearn@nvcc.edu