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We have scheduled a variety of training programs designed to help our staff accomplish University and Division goals, to develop professionally, and to provide specific tools to accomplish their tasking more effectively!

In order to best tailor the training to its intended audience we have divided the training between Administrative/Professional staff, Clerical/Service staff, for all-staff.

May Training Opportunities

Administrative/Professional Training

FMLA Workshop For Supervisors

Learn the basics of FMLA and what the law requires of you as a supervisor. This hands-on training will walk you through the forms and basic information that all supervisors need to know.

When: May 22, 2008 from 9 a.m.–10 a.m. -or-
May 28, 2008 from 2 p.m.–3 p.m.

Where: Hillenbrand Hall, C-27

Clerical/Service Training

Dealing with Difficult People

This interactive workshop will explore tips and ideas on how to deal with those people that are difficult to play, work and deal with in general.

When: May 23, 2008 from 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. -or-
May 29, 2008 from 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Where: Hillenbrand Hall Study Lounge, Main Floor, North Side

All Staff Training

Summer Life Challenge Opening Sessions

It’s back for another summer and it is better than ever. Join us for one of the following opening sessions to learn how to earn wonderful prizes, earn a purple apple for Healthy Purdue and have a lot of fun getting healthy. You only need to attend one of the following four sessions.

When: May 20, 2008 from 11:30 a.m.–12 noon -or-
12 noon–12:30 p.m.

Where: Owen Hall— West Activity Room

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When: May 30, 2008 from 11:30 a.m.–12 noon -or-
12 noon–12:30 p.m.

Where: McCutcheon Hall, Conference Room 218

Please call Sandy at 49418 or email slstreet@purdue.edu to register yourself and/or your staff for any of the above training sessions.

June Training Opportunities

Administrative/Professional Training

Strategic Language For Leaders

This session is part of our leadership series that will be offered at breakfast and at lunch. Join us for a great discussion on how to ensure you are talking the “strategic language” that is necessary these days for leaders of the present and future.

When: June 5, 2008 from 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. -or-
June 9, 2008 from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Where: Earhart Dining Court, Room A

Curse of the Vanishing Employee

This workshop demonstrates three of the most important tactics a manager can use to retain workers. Participants will learn how to inspire a climate of loyalty, keep individuals challenged, motivate and reward, discipline without demoralizing and be flexible without compromising productivity.

When: June 19, 2008 from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. -or-
June 23, 2008 from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Where: Hillenbrand Conference Room, C-27

All Staff Training

Humor for the Health of It

Come earn a red apple for Healthy Purdue and/or earn points for Summer Life Challenge and learn the benefits to your health from laughing. Yes it is true. Statistics show that laughing is good for your heart. Come to this fun, humor filled session that will get you laughing and give you tips and suggestions on how to add more laughter to your life.

When: June 18, 2008 from 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. -or-
June 26, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Where: McCutcheon Hall, Room 218

Please call Sandy at 49418 or email slstreet@purdue.edu to register yourself and/or your staff for any of the above training sessions.

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Training Calendar

2008 Training Preview