Unleash your Niner potential through interactive workshops

January 27, 2025
Categories: Faculty/Staff
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Discover how to reach your full potential as an employee through the workshop series Unleash Your Niner Potential.
These in-person, interactive workshops, presented by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team, will provide University employees with the necessary tools to tackle some of today’s toughest workplace challenges.

Workshops

Mastering Time Management: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Procrastination and Prioritizing Tasks

Explore essential time management strategies to maximize productivity and minimize procrastination. Learn to apply techniques like “Eat that Frog” for tackling high-priority tasks, the “Eisenhower Matrix” for prioritizing your workload and the “Seven Habits Cube” for aligning your daily actions with long-term goals. Discover modern approaches like “body doubling” to stay focused and accountable. Whether you struggle with procrastination or need better ways to manage your time, this workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to take control of your schedule and boost efficiency.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 15, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, April 8, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Aug. 14, 3 to 4 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Friday, Oct. 24, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

From Chaos to Clarity, Maximizing Productivity with Effective Strategies and AI Tools

Transform disorganized thoughts and hectic schedules into clear, actionable plans. Learn to take effective notes in meetings, plan your day for maximum productivity and establish healthy boundaries to protect your time and energy. By leveraging AI tools, participants will discover how to streamline daily tasks, improve efficiency and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re managing a busy workday or looking to improve personal productivity, this workshop will equip you with practical techniques and tools for success.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, May 13, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, July 24, 3 to 4 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Digital Communication: Strategies for University Success and Efficient Email Management

Equip yourself with skills needed to navigate digital communication in an academic setting. Learn University expectations for professional communication, manage email effectively with tools like YAMM (Yet Another Mail Merge) and streamline your workflow using AI-driven responses. Explore the PASS model (Purpose, Audience, Style, Structure) and DECIDE model for working quickly through your email, and establish effective reply times and use templates to handle routine tasks efficiently. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to manage communications like a pro, from crafting statements of work to responding promptly and professionally.

  • Wednesday, March 19, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, June 3, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Friday, Aug. 8, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Effective Decision Making: From Small Choices to High-Impact Outcomes

Master the art of making decisions both large and small with strategies tailored to urgency, fact gathering and level of impact. Learn to define your choices, weigh pros and cons and recognize the common pitfall — choosing not to decide. Explore techniques to alleviate decision anxiety, avoid decision fatigue and trust others for input. You’ll practice rapid decision-making with tools like the “10-second rule” and other methods. By the end of this workshop, participants will feel confident tackling decisions with clarity, speed and purpose, whether under pressure or in everyday life.

  • Wednesday, April 16, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Friday, Sept. 5, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Nov. 13, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Successful Meetings: From Preparation to Follow-up

Identify essential skills for organizing and leading productive meetings and presentations. Learn to create clear agendas and schedules using tools within Google Calendar and tips for summarizing information efficiently. Understand how to define roles and purpose, establish common language and keep the group focused during discussions. Harness AI for note-taking and clarification. Finally, discover crucial post-meeting steps like assigning tasks and following up to ensure accountability. By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped to run smooth, effective meetings that drive results.

  • Wednesday, May 21, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Dec. 4, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Self-Accountability: Building Discipline and Achieving Your Goals

Learn how to set clear, actionable goals, track your progress and develop self-discipline while exploring strategies for managing setbacks, maintaining boundaries and practicing self-care to ensure long-term success. Reflection and iteration will be key as you fine-tune your approach to staying on track. By the end of this workshop, participants will have the tools to consistently hold themselves accountable.

  • Wednesday, June 18, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, July 29, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, Sept. 30, 3 to 4 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Being a Good Team Player: Balancing Leadership, Dependability and Collaboration

Discover the skills and mindset needed to excel as a team player in any work environment. Learn when to lead and when to follow, inspired by insights from “The Ideal Team Player.” You’ll develop key traits like dependability and effective communication and understand essential office etiquette for a positive team dynamic. The workshop also covers practical collaboration tools like Google Docs and shared drives, ensuring smooth teamwork and project management. By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped to contribute meaningfully to any team while fostering a culture of respect and cooperation.

  • Wednesday, July 16, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Sept. 25, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills

Develop emotional intelligence by understanding and managing your emotions and relationships. You’ll learn how to practice active listening, identify conflict and recognize emotional triggers both in yourself and others. This workshop will introduce the concept of the “Circle of Control,” helping you focus on what you can influence and letting go of what you cannot. By mastering these skills, participants will improve their self-awareness, strengthen relationships and handle challenging situations with greater confidence and empathy.

  • Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Conflict Resolution: Navigating Colleague-to-Colleague Disputes

Learn skills to effectively manage conflict with your manager while learning how to “manage up”— the art of proactively guiding your working relationship. You’ll explore strategies to resolve disagreements respectfully, communicate assertively and approach conflicts with a solutions-focused mindset. Learn how to understand your manager’s goals and work style to align efforts and reduce friction. By the end of this workshop, participants will have the tools to navigate difficult conversations, build trust and foster a collaborative, productive relationship with their manager.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Conflict Resolution: Employee-Manager Disputes and Managing Up

Explore strategies to resolve disagreements respectfully, communicate assertively, and approach conflicts with a solutions-focused mindset. Learn how to understand your manager’s goals and work style to align efforts and reduce friction. By the end, you’ll have the tools to navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and foster a collaborative, productive relationship with your manager.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Effective Networking: Building Connections in Every Direction

Discover practical strategies for building meaningful connections across all levels — whether with peers, mentors or junior colleagues. Learn to network across campus, master the art of “working the room” at events and confidently follow up to maintain relationships. Techniques like asking for coffee chats and building rapport will be explored. By the end of this workshop, participants will have the tools to expand their professional network, develop lasting connections and navigate networking events with ease.

  • Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Mentorship: Building Natural, Lasting Professional Relationships

Explore the art of mentorship, emphasizing the elements of successful mentor-mentee relationships. Learn to find and offer mentorship naturally and how to structure mentorships effectively, ensuring clear goals and growth for both parties. Whether you’re looking to become a mentor or find one, this workshop will provide the tools for fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial connections that help both individuals.

  • Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register