Save the Date for Feb. Professional Development Webinars

January 30, 2025 / HR News/Training

HR is pleased to announce a series of professional development webinars coming in February! Based on your feedback, we have designed these sessions in response to what you told us you want. Enhance your leadership skills, deepen your industry knowledge or develop new expertise. We’ve crafted a program that has something for everyone. 

  1. Resilience: Bouncing Back Stronger
    Friday, February 7, 12 p.m. via Zoom
    Presented by Carmen Roman, CHM, Licensed Broker, HealthCare Consultant and Project Manager at Anthem EAP

    Description:     This is a great opportunity to de-stress and refocus after the busy start to the semester and peak enrollment period. Resiliency is all about bouncing back. No matter what life throws at us, we can always learn tips and techniques that we can use to help us bounce back and become more resilient. This seminar will leave participants feeling empowered to become more resilient. 

  2. Speak, Listen, Connect: Strategies for EQ Communication 
    Wednesday, February 12, 12 p.m. via Zoom
    Presented by Faith Redd-Walker, HR Organizational Learning and Development

    Description:     Emotionally intelligent communication is the ability to express yourself clearly, listen actively and respond with empathy while managing emotions. In this session, you’ll gain practical strategies to enhance your communication skills by understanding emotional cues, practicing empathy and building stronger connections. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with colleagues or resolving conflicts, emotionally intelligent communication can transform how you engage with others. Join us to explore actionable techniques for navigating conversations with clarity and compassion, ensuring your message resonates and strengthen relationships in any professional setting.

  3. New Year, New Goals: Building Individualized Performance Plans
    Friday, February 21, 12 p.m. via Zoom
    Presented by John Mayen-Krogstad, HR Organizational Learning and Development

    Description: Join us for a one-hour Zoom webinar on creating an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) using SMART Goals. This session will guide you through the process of setting clear, actionable goals that align with your growth and performance evaluation objectives. It’s an excellent opportunity for supervisors to gain valuable tools for coaching their direct reports; but the session is open to all who are looking to take charge of their development and achieve tangible results. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success in the year ahead!

  4. Generations at Work: Diversity in the Workplace Topic (additional details to come!)
    Monday, February 24, 1 p.m. via Zoom
    Presented by Dr. Nathan Carter, Chief Institutional Effectiveness and Inclusion Officer (CIEIO)

    Description: Curious about how to maximize the strengths of different generations in the workplace? Join us for to explore working in a multi-generational environment! Learn strategies for collaborating across age groups, leveraging diverse perspectives and enhancing team dynamics. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your skills and grow together!

Recordings of previous workshops are available. View our Professional Development Opportunities here, and stay tuned for more opportunities. We look forward to seeing you in February!

Submitted by:
Yesenia Bidwell, Assoc. Director of Learning & Org’l Development, YBidwell@nvcc.edu