"Choose to Manage” is a management skills development program designed specifically for faculty and staff who are currently managers, and those aspiring to be managers.  Faculty and staff can enroll to attend courses covering a variety of important skills.  Courses cover topics such as communication skills, hiring best practices, conflict management, performance management, critical thinking, process improvement, finance & budgeting, and more.

Performance Conversations

This course provides the framework for having meaningful conversations with staff about performance.   

Objectives include:

• Discuss objectives, strategies, and value behind successful performance management.
• Identify the steps, skills and tools required in the performance management process.
• Outline the roles and responsibilities in the performance management process.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback.
• Identify both the employees’ and manager’s role in the performance management process.
• Facilitate effective performance discussions with confidence.

NOTE:  This training course is available to faculty and staff only.