Connect with colleagues and enhance competencies through the upcoming professional development sessions offered by Organizational Development and Training. Whether revitalizing team culture or sharing expertise on a larger stage, these opportunities offer practical tools to help you thrive at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
February NRICH sessions are as follows;
Making Meetings Magical: Rethinking the Way We Meet | 2-3 p.m. Feb. 3, Love Library South Peterson Room 221: Stop settling for unproductive calendar blocks. This session challenges traditional structures and introduces behaviors that transform ordinary meetings into spaces of creativity and genuine group connection. Register.
NSPIRE: Guide to Easy and Effective Staff Performance Evaluations | 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 20, Nebraska Union Arbor Suite: Turn evaluations into a roadmap for growth. This session equips you to assess performance objectively and structure conversations that inspire your team, ensuring that reviews become a powerful tool for mutual success. Register.
NSPIRE: Difficult Conversations with Employees | 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Nebraska Union Regency Room A: Navigating high-stakes dialogue doesn't have to be daunting. We provide a five-step process to manage triggers and communicate effectively, helping you resolve challenges while maintaining trust and professional engagement. Register.
NRICH: From Idea to Acceptance: How to Write a Conference Proposal | 2-4 p.m. Feb. 26, Nebraska Union Heritage Room: Your ideas deserve a wider audience. Join Celeste Spier to demystify the proposal process, learning how to craft persuasive submissions that highlight your best practices and projects for conference selection committees. Register.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is committed to accessibility. To request accommodations, please contact training@unl.edu or call 402-472-3790 at least two weeks in advance.
