Human Resources Professional Development Opportunities
You can register online at: https://www.grcc.edu/humanresources/professionaldevelopment/learningopportunitiesregistration
Performance Evaluation Feedback
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
In this session, we will discuss providing feedback as it relates to GRCC performance evaluations for staff. Performance evaluations are a source of information and feedback for employees and are key to ongoing and future development. In this session, supervisors will learn how to note progress, summarize key skills and abilities as well as identify challenges and opportunities for improvement for employees. Conducting effective performance evaluations take time, thought, and planning. Supervisors are expected to evaluate employees realistically, objectively, and fairly. The supervisor’s evaluation ratings and comments should be objective and based on actual performance, factual data, and direct observation. Target Audience – Supervisors
Effective Feedback Principles
Wednesday May 2, 2018 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
With many organizations, the use of effective feedback and recognition are communication tools that many leaders do not take advantage of to increase performance, build productive relationships, and maximize retention. Often feedback is given only if a problem exists and unknowingly the techniques used for this corrective feedback actually have the opposite effect intended. As human beings, we often hunger for feedback. However, many people will tell you that when they do get feedback, it’s often because of something they have done wrong. This course is designed to help workplace leaders learn how to provide feedback any time that the message is due. Whether feedback is formal or informal, and whether it is provided to employees, peers, or someone else, there are ways that it can be structured to be effective and lasting. This course will help participants learn why the way we deliver is feedback is important, how to deliver a message so that people accept it and make changes that may be needed, and how to accept feedback that we are offered.
GRCC Accounts and You: A Comprehensive Primer
Thursday, May 3, 2018 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Campus accounts can be confusing. As part of our commitment to provide world class customer support, Information Technology would like to offer a refresher course to staff and faculty. This course will provide a walk-through on the types of accounts available to our students and staff and some tips and tricks for getting the most out of them. We will also cover how to use the recently updated password reset tool and, of course, be available to answer other account related questions. We will go over: Online Student Center, Campus Network Login, GRCC Wireless Network, Blackboard, Student Email, Student & Employee Discounts, and printing from a personal device/cloud printing.
Foods that Fight Heart Disease
Friday, May 4, 2018 (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
This course is designed to give participants a holistic view of the development components of aging. This will include information on physiological, neurological, and mental-emotional aspects of the aging process. Geriatric diseases such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s, other forms of dementia, and Parkinson’s will be discussed. Participants will become familiar with resources available in the Grand Rapids community to assist in age related services, as well as provide for forum of discussion about managing their aging, as well as the aging of loved ones. We will discuss various techniques and activities utilized by attendees to reduce the impact of aging.
Selfcare in the Midst of Change
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
This workshop will explore some of the brain science related to change and why people react and experience change the way they do?
We will also explore strategies for self-care during times of change, keeping stress, resistance and struggle at bay.
– Explore brain science related to change
– Learn about types of resistance to change
– Learn strategies to lower stress and increase resilience
Time Management Workshop
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
In this workshop, participants will learn the keys to effectively managing your time, tips to being efficient, and how to ensure that the most important things are accomplished. Participants will learn how to eliminate non-productive behaviors and minimize the distractions that fill their day.
Excel Basics
Thursday, May 10, 2018 (10:00 am – 11:00 am)
This course is designed to give users a good introduction to the basic concepts of Excel. It explores the structure of the Excel workbook and demonstrates basic techniques required for working with spreadsheets.
GRCC Accounts and You: A Comprehensive Primer
Thursday, May 10, 2018 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Campus accounts can be confusing. As part of our commitment to provide world class customer support, Information Technology would like to offer a refresher course to staff and faculty. This course will provide a walk-through on the types of accounts available to our students and staff and some tips and tricks for getting the most out of them. We will also cover how to use the recently updated password reset tool and, of course, be available to answer other account related questions. We will go over: Online Student Center, Campus Network Login, GRCC Wireless Network, Blackboard, Student Email, Student & Employee Discounts, and printing from a personal device/cloud printing.
Foods for a Healthy Weight
Friday, May 11, 2018
In this course you will learn about foods that will free you from counting calories and measuring portions… Power up your plate and maintain a healthy weight and feel great! Class includes cooking demonstration and sampling.
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