In this Intro to Polling with Microsoft Forms workshop, users will learn how to create surveys, quizzes, and polls for both synchronous and asynchronous classes. Instructors can see and/or present real-time poll results as students respond using almost any web browser or mobile device. Results can be exported to Excel for further review. In this […]
Join Tal Lieber, Director of Informal Resolution Services for UA for this new offering designed to help you learn practical tools to resolve conflict in the workplace. The goal of Necessary Knowledge is to learn a new way of thinking about conflict. In this course you will build a new "mental-map" that will serve as […]
This course is intended for non-supervisors. If you are a supervisor, consider enrolling in: Leave and Accommodations Training for Supervisors. This newly updated course was formerly known as, Know Your Rights: ADA/FML for Employees. This course explains the rights and responsibilities of employees as it relates to The Family and Medical Leave Act (FML), The Americans with Disabilities […]
This is one of five modules of The Professional Development Series offered each semester. The series is open to all UA employees, but those seeking promotion to the Office Associate Senior Level are required to complete all five modules. Course Completion Requirements This course requires participation in the instructor-led course, Leave and Accommodations Training - Employees, completion […]
This newly revised four-part series, intended for all employees with supervisory responsibilities, builds on the original UA Essentials for Management content and includes the addition of online materials designed to support and enhance the instructor-led learning experience. The focus of Part 4: Performance Management Essentials, is on the importance of coaching counseling, and communicating with employees […]
Psychological Safety is a prerequisite for participation in other UA Agility Series courses. Agility is the University of Alabama's Continuous Improvement Program using Lean Higher Education as a guide. It's a way to make our day-to-day work better. The program provides a Way of Thinking, Way of Behaving, and Set of Tools to help us continuously improve by working […]
One of the biggest fears of humans is public speaking, and it could be just the thing to take you to the next level in your career! During this workshop, we will discuss different aspects of public speaking to include message preparation, delivery, and managing anxiety. Come ready for a good conversation and meaningful activities […]
Cookies & Conversation is an exciting new series for employees hired within the last 12 months. During each session, a campus leader will speak about initiatives going on in their area and engage in a Q&A session. Attending these sessions is a great way for new hires to learn about how the University works and […]
Microsoft Teams is the digital hub that brings conversations, content, assignments, and apps together in one place. Teams 101 is an overview of the application and an introduction to chat, calendar and meetings, channels, and building Teams. Learn more about Teams on the OIT website.
Do you need a refresher about information shared during New Employee Orientation? Do you wish you knew more about the retirement plans? Or professional development opportunities? Or something else? If so, this session is for you! During each session, representatives from Human Resources will speak about some of the main topics employees tend to forget […]
New Management Orientation is for those who are new to a supervisory/management position at The University of Alabama and will be supervising non-student staff. This includes new hires as well as existing employees who are new to a supervisory/management role. Current members of management are welcome to attend. Facilitated by the HR Business Partner Team, […]
Psychological Safety is a prerequisite for all UA Agility Series courses. This course presents the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, a four-step problem-solving model that emphasizes the importance of learning from improvement. As a circle with no end, the PDCA cycle should be repeated again and again for continuous improvement. It also presents the Kata technique that […]
