Learning and Development, a division of Talent Management and Organization Development, has opened its spring semester of workshops. Here are a few that are happening in March.
Conquering Negativity: Creating Optimism in the Workplace
In this workshop, participants will acquire techniques to turn around negative attitudes, get tips to spark enthusiasm in employees, and learn what to do when influential people (top management, owners, outside consultants) are contributing to organization-wide negativity.
Monday, March 23
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1101 E. 33rd Street, B101
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Writing Effective Emails: Strategies and Tips for Productive Email Correspondence
This workshop addresses ways to write more productive emails, including responding to messages in a timely manner, applying proven stylistic techniques to enhance understanding, and eliminating grammatical and mechanical errors that hinder clarity. Participants will also examine the rise of texting as a preferred method of communication and how to avoid crucial mistakes when using this form of communication.
Tuesday, March 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1011 E. 33rd Street, Room B104
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Speak Like a Pro
Get the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need for effective presentations. This course will review proven techniques for planning, practicing, and delivering public presentations. Receive expert feedback from your instructor, as well as personal responses and insights from your classmates.
Wednesday, March 25
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1011 E. 33rd Street, Room B103
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To print a copy of the full schedule, click here and then click on the DOCS tab found on the right-hand side. Click on Current Professional Development Workshops to open the PDF of the spring schedule for viewing and printing.
Learning and Development classes are free if you qualify as a full- or part-time JHU employee and adhere to the class attendance policies. For additional information or assistance with enrolling, you can contact us by calling our main phone line at 443-997-6800 or by email at msdprogram@jhu.edu.