Join your colleagues for a dynamic training on the four primary functions of a manager, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. High engagement activities provide impactful experiences that will motivate you to implement new behaviors and better understand your responsibilities to UNLV and your employees.

Trainer: Dr. Kim Stott,  Managing Director of HR Humanist Consulting

Listening Better, Making Difficult Conversations Easier

Communication between supervisors and those they supervise continues to be the most-reported issue on campus. Good communication starts with good listening, and this workshop will share four tips that will help you become a more empathetic listener. By listening more effectively, you will gain a greater understanding of others’ concerns and a new appreciation for their story—which may make your own story more relatable to them.

Even the best work relationships involve difficult conversations—discussions about sensitive subject matter or with very high stakes. It could be a performance evaluation, reorganization, or bad news that must be shared, but these conversations are never easy. That doesn’t, however, mean they have to be awful for either party. Having tackled listening skills, we will then explore—using case studies and interactive role plays—how to make difficult conversations less stressful and more productive.

Trainers: David G. Schwartz, Ph.D., Ombuds, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a skill that allows us to read the style of individuals and adjust our communication accordingly. This course will focus on the five core competencies of emotional intelligence: self-management, self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation and empathy. Participants will learn to develop and implement these competencies to enhance their relationships in work and life by increasing their understanding of social and emotional behaviors, and learning how to adapt and manage their responses to particular situations.

Trainer: Rhovine Small, MS, Senior Consultant at DRI Consulting

Trainer: Dr. Makesha Spence, Principal Consultant at DRI Consulting and Managing Partner, DRIC Jamaica

In today's interconnected global workplace, cultural competence isn't just a buzzword—it's a critical management skill that directly impacts team performance, innovation, and organizational success. This session explores how leaders can move beyond basic diversity awareness and begin developing deep cultural intelligence that drives results.

Overview of Discrimination and Harassment Concerns

Brainstorm responses to a number of sample scenarios that will help you better understand what to do when someone you supervise or know expresses concerns about discrimination or harassment. You will walk away from this session with a clear list of strategies that contribute to a healthier work environment and campus climate.

Trainer: Michelle Sposito, director, equal employment & Title IX, UNLV

Motivation in the Workplace

What motivates us at work? How does this affect employee engagement? How does employee engagement impact success? The answers may surprise you! Engage in a lively discussion to discover your personal strengths and learn how to use them to motivate your team. You will leave the session with a list of 2-3 self-identified behaviors to help you create a positive, encouraging work environment.

Trainers:

• Lisa Sandoval, leadership development consultant

Corrective Action and Progressive Discipline.

Providing corrective action and discipline to direct reports can be confusing and sometimes scary. Come and learn about the purpose, the responsibilities, and the processes for implementing corrective action and discipline from employee relations experts. Let us help you take the guesswork out of these tricky situations. 

Facilitator: Catherine Baker, Interim Employee Relations Director

Resolving Workplace Conflict Skillfully

This interactive workshop will help participants learn their conflict style, better understand the role of conflict styles in exacerbating conflict, and explore strategies and techniques to skillfully resolve work-related conflicts. Interactive elements include group discussions, games, and case studies.

Trainers: David G. Schwartz, Ph.D., Ombuds, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Coaching for Performance & Feedback

As you have learned in “Management Essentials”, one of the primary responsibilities of a leader is to establish expectations and offer feedback and guidance to their team members. In this session, you will gain knowledge of the various models of feedback, comprehend the crucial components of delivering both positive and negative feedback, and understand the significance of coaching in assisting you when dealing with challenging conversations regarding performance and behavior.

Trainers: Dr. Brenda Thompson-El, Director, Learning & Organizational Development, University of Nevada, Las Vegas