UpDate - Vol. 12, No. 19, Page 9
February 11, 1993
Employee development

     The following classes are being offered in January, February, March
and April To register, or to receive a copy of the UpDate insert which
featured all of the spring Employee Development classes, call 831-8725.

Advanced defensive driving
     "Coaching the Experienced Driver" is a program designed for the
individual who has had several years of driving experience, but who may
need to "freshen-up" his or her driving skills. The techniques presented in
this program have been developed over years of working with drivers on a
one-to-one basis.
     The program, through films, slides, discussion and individual work,
gives the driver important cues that can be used in daily driving to reduce
the number of "near misses" or actual accidents. It is a fast-paced
program, presenting techniques that can assist the well-motivated driver to
drive like a "pro." Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the
basic Defensive Driving class to enroll in this class.
     Employees who complete the program enjoy a 15 percent discount on
their insurance (not in addition to the 10 percent from basic Defensive
Driving).
     Note: There is a $25 fee for this class. No telephone registration
will be taken for this workshop. Registration must be made by campus or
U.S. mail and accompanied by a check, made out to "Delaware Safety
Council." Send payment to Joan Dreibelbis, Employee Development, Academy
Building.
     Date: March 20
     Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
     Audience: U.D. employees and dependents
     Deadline: March 5

Performance appraisals for new employees
     These training sessions are designed to introduce new professionals
and salaried staff to the University's performance appraisal system. In
order for the performance appraisal to be effective, employees need to be
aware of their critical role in the evaluation process: identifying and
prioritizing their major job duties. They should also become familiar with
their supervisor's obligations and responsibilities as enumerated in the
University's Performance Appraisal Policy.
     Date: March 2
     Time: 8:30 - 10 a.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Audience: New University employees
     Deadline: Feb. 19

Introduction to University forms and recordkeeping
     This training program is designed for salaried staff who work with
common University forms. Through completion of various in-class exercises,
participants will create a reference manual for their professional use.
     Competency in administrating University forms is listed as a job
responsibility in the salaried staff career matrix.
     Date: March 17
     Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Audience: Salaried staff
     Deadline: Feb. 26

Coaching for performance improvement
     This workshop includes presentation of a coaching model, a brief
review of the listening skills covered in the Management Communications
class and practice incorporating feedback techniques into performance
discussions. Coaching is a vital management tool, especially in changing
environments, because it creates shared responsibility between the manager
and the employee and a joint commitment to problem solving and skill
development. Participants must have attended Management Communication
Listening class scheduled Jan. 26.
     Date: March 25
     Time: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
     Location: Kirkwood Room, Perkins Student Center
     Audience: Professional and salaried supervisory staff
     Deadline: March 5

Developing your career: A self-assessment workshop
     Participants will analyze their talents, skills and abilities to
formulate career development plans using a variety of assessment exercises.
For individuals who wish to define career goals and develop a realistic
plan. Self-assessment prework.
     Date: April 15
     Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
     Location: Room 123, Clayton Hall
     Audience: Salaried staff
     Deadline: April 2

Writing business correspondence
     This four-session program takes the skills learned in "Mastering
Correct English" and helps participants develop their ability to write
clear, concise and result-oriented messages. Participants will receive a
copy of Send Me a Memo, a handbook of model memos.
     Date: April 19, 26 * May 3, 10
     Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
     Location: Room 111-113 McDowell Hall
     Audience: Salaried staff
     Deadline: April 2

Course registration
     To register for workshops call the registration hotline at 831-8725 or
complete the e-mail form posted on the EMC2 Employee-Development Bulletin
Board or reply from UNIX newsgroup udel.employee. development to
Empldevreg@mvs.udel.edu. Participants will be notified of their enrollment
by a course confirmation letter approximately two weeks prior to the
workshop date.