Motivate, Manage and Lead
3 – 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, Zoom
Managers are asked to motivate and lead their workgroups. However, the key to managing successfully is to first build trusting and respectful relationships within your team. Workshop content includes:
- Recognizing the challenges of leading people
- Using planning/motivation to lead your team
- Identifying how to approach a variety of performance issues
- Exploring what motivates employees
This workshop is open to MPPs and department chairs only and is being offered in collaboration with Fresno State's employee assistance program, LifeMatters by Empathia.
Visit the Organizational Excellence calendar for dates and to register.
Other opportunities this week:
Information Security Awareness: Phishing, Passwords & Data Storage
9 – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, Zoom
This workshop will discuss the various ways your Fresno State account can get compromised from phishing attempts, as well as how to deal with them. You will learn why having a strong password is very important. The team will also discuss where to keep the level 1, 2, and 3 data on your machine and in the cloud.
Let's Talk Virtual Interviews
10 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, Zoom
More and more employers are using cloud-based platforms to conduct job interviews. Join the conversation to learn tips and techniques to enhance your confidence and professional presence during a virtual job interview. Gain familiarity with these approaches before your next virtual job interview. Registration is limited.
Breath and Health
3 – 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, Zoom
Have you ever experienced how altering the pattern you breathe improves your state of mind? Come experience the intimate link between our breath and our emotions. During the session, we will do some light gentle stretches and guided meditation. Come prepared to leave this 50-minute virtual session afresh, anywhere you are.
Strategies for Managing Nerves and Public Speaking
10 a.m. – noon Thursday, Oct. 7, Zoom
Public speaking and presenting can be nerve-wracking, especially when you haven’t had much experience or practice exercising these skills. There will be moments in our career when we are called upon to speak publicly. Therefore, it’s important to develop strategies and techniques you can leverage to manage your nerves so you can focus on delivering an effective and engaging presentation. During this workshop, we will discuss how you can prepare yourself now to handle anxiety that may come during your next public speaking engagement.
The Value of Making Values Valuable for You and Your Team
1 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, Zoom
Values are basic, fundamental beliefs that guide our attitudes and actions. Understanding and communicating our values effectively are the foundation of successful relationships and organizations. In this workshop, participants will develop a set of core personal values as well as an action plan to utilize those values to communicate effectively, resolve conflict and build teams.
Winning with a Healthy Lifestyle
10 – 10:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, Zoom
Led by Dr. Lisa Herzig, this program offers a holistic approach to reclaiming your health through nutrition coaching and exercise planning, giving you the support and tools to cultivate a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
See the Organizational Excellence calendar for a complete list of events.
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