Leadership: Framework for Supervision
01/26/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
Establishes a framework for supervision aligned with the Creighton University mission. Explores core values, behaviors and characteristics of leaders.
Mary Ann Danielson, Ph.D., Associate VP for Academic Excellence & Assessment
Effective Communication: Styles and Strategies
02/03/10, Wednesday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
Explores characteristics of effective communication: management techniques, active listening, giving constructive feedback, and handling defensive reactions to feedback.
Donna Pawlowski, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communication Studies
Managing Conflict/Dealing with Difficult Employees
02/16/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
Builds participants' understanding of their own conflict management style. Offers models for resolving workplace conflict and guidelines based on University procedures for managing employee performance and conflict issues.
Mary Ann Danielson, Ph.D., Associate VP for Academic Excellence & Assessment
Ethics in the Workplace: Creighton's Mission in Action
02/23/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30a.m.
Models of ethical reasoning and foundational ethical principles grounded in Creighton's Mission Statement will be presented as resources for shaping moral character and making responsible ethical choices in the workplace.
Todd Salman, Ph.D., Professor, Theology
Budget Preparation and Management
03/02/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30a.m.
An introduction and overview to preparing and managing operating budgets. Highlights of the current budget, review of the budget preparation process and budget-related Banner screens will be reviewed.
Fred Nesler, CPA, Budget Director
Successful Project Management
03/16/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
Proven techniques for building a practical project plan and following it through successfully.
Cecilia, (Cec) Farnsworth, Trainco Associates
Creighton's Control Structure
03/23/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30a.m.
Explores the role of the supervisor in providing key control concepts necessary to increase the likelihood that goals and objectives are reached, and risks are identified and appropriately mitigated.
T. Paul Tomoser, Internal Audit Director
Embracing Diversity in the University
03/30/10, Tuesday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity is a core value of Creighton University. Participants will learn ways to build constructive intercultural relationships via simulation, interaction and discussion.
Maria Krane, Ed.D., Director of International Programs
Supervisor's Guide to Labor & Employment laws
04/06/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
An introduction to federal and state laws affecting employees in the workplace.
Amy S. Bones, J.D., Vice President and General Counsel
Kathy Custard, Associate Director, Human Resources
Human Resource Strategies at Creighton University
04/13/10, Tuesday, 8:30 -11:30a.m.
Your success as a manager or supervisor depends on your ability to hire, retain and develop your team. Learn the best practices in staffing, performance management and employee development.
Jeff Branstetter, Executive Director, Human Resources
Ronni Beckwith, Associate Director, Compensation, Human Resources
Kathy Custard, Associate Director, Human Resources
Janel Allen, Associate Director, Human Resources
Movtivation: One Size Does Not Fit All
04/20/10, Tuesday, 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. (Lunch from 12 noon - 1:15 p.m.)
Explores the role of the supervisor in fostering a workplace environment where each employee participates and contributes fully.
Gretchen Finke Patras, President, GFP & Company, Inc.