Texas A&M University joins the Association for Talent Development’s Employee Learning Week (ELW) December 4-8, 2023 to highlight the importance of employee learning and development.

ATD is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. Annually, they host a weeklong event in which organizations showcase the learning and development resources that are available for employees.

During this weeklong showcase, the Organizational Development department will offer 4 courses multiple times during the week. See the course descriptions, schedule and registration links below.

Registration Note:

• Enrollment in ELW is open only to Texas A&M Employees in parts 02, 10, or 23.
• The On-Demand courses are only open to participants outside the Bryan-College Station and Galveston areas. If you are located in BCS or Galveston, you may be unenrolled if you register for an on-demand course and asked to re-enroll in an in-person session.
• While there is no fee for participants, an account number from your department is required in the event of late cancellation or no-show fees.
• If this is your first time enrolling in a course in TrainTraq with a fee, you will need to provide a FAMIS account number. 

Courses

Getting Things Done

Cost: No cost to you, HROE is sponsoring this event!  |  1 full-day

Based on the bestseller by David Allen, The Getting Things Done® (GTD®) methodology was developed 30 years ago and teaches skills that improve focus and productivity while reducing stress and burnout.

While David originally developed the methodology by observation, experimentation, and practice, researchers have since shown that the principles taught in GTD relieve cognitive load, allow for increased focus, even result in peak performance and optimal experience, or what is popularly called “flow.”

In other words, GTD isn’t only about getting things done. The real promise of GTD is efficient engagement. It’s productivity with presence and purpose.
To learn more, visit: In Person - Getting Things Done;  On Demand - Getting Things Done

Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

Cost: No cost to you, HROE is sponsoring this event!  |  2-full days  |  On-demand

Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important conversation either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. In fact, both individual and organizational success are largely determined by how quickly, directly, and effectively we speak up when it matters most. At the heart of healthy and high-performance organizations are people willing and able to hold Crucial Conversations.

Backed by 30 years of social science, “crucial conversations” skills represent the standard in effective communication and the marker of high-performance individuals and organizations. This course will teach you how to engage in those difficult or high-stakes crucial conversations.

To learn more, download: In Person - Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue; On Demand - Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue

The Power of Habit - Remote Locations ONLY

Cost: No cost to you, HROE is sponsoring this event!  |  On-Demand

"Habits affect performance more than talent, intelligence, luck, or decision making. Most know this, yet they struggle to take control of their habits to get the outcomes they want.

Based on the bestseller by Charles Duhigg and the latest science in habit formation, The Power of Habit course teaches how habits work and how to develop effective habits using skill instead of willpower. The course teaches a skill set for mastering any habit. You might call this skillset the habit of all habits. The one to rule them all."

To learn more, download: Course Details

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Course 1: Understanding & Working with Personality Types

Cost: No cost to you, HROE is sponsoring this event!  |  1 full-day (during ELW) with 3 follow-up half-day sessions

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment is one of the world’s most popular personality tools—because it works. MBTI helps you understand your natural personality preferences, gives you objective insight that you can use to enhance your professional and personal relationships, as well as your direction, focus, and choices.

Workshop participants will experience course one in a four-course series to increase your understanding of personality type. The remaining courses can be attended in any order after completing Understanding & Working with Personality Types.

The four-course series includes:

• Understanding & Working with Personality Types (offered during ELW)
• Compelling Conversations: Developing Communication Style (offered beginning Spring 2024)
• Managing Conflict Using MBTI Type (offered beginning Spring 2024)
• Embracing Change Using MBTI Type (offered beginning Spring 2024)

To learn more, visit: All About the Myers-Briggs® (MBTI®) Assessment

The 6 Types of Working Genius

Cost: No cost to you, HROE is sponsoring this event!  |  1 half-day

The 6 types of Working Genius is a new model that helps people discover their natural gifts and thrive in their work and life. When people are able to better understand the types of work that bring them more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, they can be more self-aware, more productive and more successful.

Working Genius identifies the six fundamental activities that are required for any type of work and provides a simple framework for how work gets done. Too many people feel frustrated, underutilized or misunderstood at work. Far too many teams experience failure, feel stuck or are confused because they don't know how to tap into the people around them. Working Genius is changing the way people are thinking about their work and teams, and is leading to more dignified, fulfilled and successful work.

To learn more, visit: About The 6 Types of Working Genius