Vol. 18, No. 6Oct. 8, 1998

Training for Supervisors

Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

This session examines the effect of conflict in the workplace and the supervisor's role in its management. Conflict-resolution strategies, methods to confront co-workers and ways to keep conflicts from escalating will be reviewed. Join us to learn how to keep cool, stand your ground and reach a positive solution.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 13

Supervising and motivating student employees

Supervising students in the workplace presents a unique challenge. This workshop examines typical problems associated with student workers and includes ways to help students improve their on-the-job performance.
Date: Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Friday, Oct. 23

Motivating your employees

Getting others to work hard and give their best to an organization isn't always easy. This workshop will explore positive ideas, concepts, methods and approaches to motivate others effectively.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10

Delegating for success

One of the most common weaknesses among managers is the inability to delegate effectively. Learn the basics on how effective delegation can add to a motivated and productive organization.
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 2
Time: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Effective meeting skills

Whether you are leading or attending a meeting, you possess the skills to eliminate time-wasting components and foster productive and effective sessions. Participants in this session will discover ways to help plan, conduct and improve any meeting-large or small.
Date: Friday, Dec. 4
Time: 9 a.m.- noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Labor Relations Training Series

This series of six workshops is designed to provide managers and other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all levels of experience in the labor management area.

Session III: Personal and institutional legal liability

Information will be shared on legal liability issues, including defamation of character, common law torts and sexual harassment vis-a-vis the institution, supervisors and co-workers.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 15
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 8

Session IV: Collective bargaining/contract negotiation

This session will examine the elements of a collective bargaining agreement, contract administration, grievances and arbitration and the Public Employment Relations Board.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 22

Session V: Unemployment and workers' compensation/ FMLA

Participants will receive information related to unemployment and workers' compensation, including eligibility and financial criteria, the Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 5

Session VI: Violence in the American workplace

This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring, retention and supervision.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12

The ADA and the Use of Job Descriptions to Aid in Risk Management

This workshop will help supervisors develop a more complete knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act to create and implement an appropriate applicant and employee review process. Specifically, the session will assist supervisors to distinguish between essential and marginal job functions, and implement reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified employees with disabilities.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 20

Personal Development

Survival Skills for the Workplace

This series of one-hour training units will enhance the workplace skills of time management, stress management, effective listening, assertive communication and change management. The series is designed to introduce participants to a core set of work skills, strengthen their ability to overcome barriers that might impede practice of these skills, enhance productivity and promote greater job satisfaction. The program focuses attention on barriers that may hinder attempts to use core skills in the improvement of job performance.
Assertive communication
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 21

Change management
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 4

Personal Productivity in the Workplace

This series of workshops is designed to assist employees with managing their workspace, workstyle and daily work routines.

Stop procrastinating

Become more productive at work. This workshop will help participants recognize procrastination patterns in the workplace and overcome them.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 21

Planning your work


Learn practical planning tools to help turn your work goals into reality.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 28

Preventing job burnout


This workshop will examine proven strategies for beating job burnout, including the importance of networking, growing your social support system and personal goal setting.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 18
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 11

Money Management

This six-part Money Management Program is designed to provide individuals with practical ideas for managing their money and developing saving strategies. The program is jointly sponsored by Benefits Services, Cooperative Extension and Employee Training and Career Development. Workshop facilitators include both University and external professionals.

Session III: Using credit wisely


Discuss the pros and cons of using credit and the importance of your credit history. Learn how to read a credit report. Find out what to do if you can't pay your bills. Explore practical ideas to reduce debt.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 15

Session IV: Savings and investments

Explore savings objectives-safety, income and growth. Understand your risk tolerance. Learn about various investments, e.g., bonds, stocks, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, IRAs. Review UD retirement savings programs.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 29

Session V: Protecting income and assets

Understand the concept of financial risk. Discuss tools for managing risk. Evaluate different types of insurance, including programs offered through the University's benefit package. Prepare an asset inventory.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Thursday, Nov. 12

Session VI: Wills and estate planning


Recognize the value of having a will. Understand the various types of wills and trusts and what to consider when drawing a will. How would you estimate the value of your estate?

Date: Thursday, Dec. 3
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 25

Asserting Yourself on the Job

Passive? Assertive? Aggressive? Which are you? What are some of the components of assertive behavior? Why is being assertive especially important for women? What are some of the blocks to acting assertively? Every day in job dealings with co-workers, supervisors, those we supervise, parents, students and others-many occasions arise where assertive behavior could benefit us in our communications. This workshop will answer questions about assertiveness and provide opportunities to discuss its application in the workplace.
Date: Monday, Nov. 16
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 9

Driving courses

Advanced Defensive Driving

"Coaching the Experienced Driver" is for those with several years of driving experience but who may need to freshen up their driving skills. Through films, slides, discussion and individual work, the program gives the driver important cues that can be used in daily driving to reduce the number of near misses or actual accidents. Employees who complete the program receive a 15 percent discount on insurance (not in addition to the 10 percent from basic defensive driving).
Note: There is a $17 fee for this class. Registration must be made by campus or U.S. mail and accompanied by a check, made payable to the Delaware Safety Council. Send payment to Employee Training and Career Development, 87 East Main St.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: 206 Kirkbride Lecture Hall
Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 15

Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the basic defensive driving class a minimum of three years before taking this class.

Other courses

Accounting workshop

An overview of the University accounting system, as well as an introduction to the responsibilities of the General Accounting Department, will be provided in this session. Topics will include an overview of account codes and their structure, exploring General Accounting on the web for object code and transaction code information, request for service(FAI/RFS) and journal voucher(JV) preparation and basic accounting rules for submitting JVs. Also included will be information on how to track electronic forms on the web, exploring General Accounting's online query and reading account statements.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
Location: To be announced
Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 1