February 9th, 2010
Registration is now open for OSU Extension’s Leadership for Tomorrow Conference to be held April 21-22 at The Westin Hotel in Columbus. Visit www.leadershipfortomorrow.osu.edu for more information. We are facing tough economic times today, but strong leadership is essential to the survival of all organizations. General sessions will focus on leadership skills and strategies needed when the economy rebounds and recovers, emphasizing personal examples and thought processes about how to reinvent, re-create, and re-energize oneself, one’s business, and one’s employees.
The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee will provide a brief welcome to kick off the conference on April 21. General session speakers include Joyce Beatty, Ohio State’s senior vice president for Outreach and Engagement; Wiley “Chip” Souba, vice president and executive dean for health sciences and dean of Ohio State’s College of Medicine; Julie Graber, managing director of The Institute on Women; and Carole Anderson, dean of Ohio State’s College of Dentistry.
Concurrent breakout sessions will address innovation, prioritizing, diversity, globalization, creating prominence; collaboration/partnering; facilitation; inspiration/motivation; teaching tools; and maximizing creativity. The conference will conclude with a panel discussion about Generational Perspectives on Leadership moderated by Keith Smith, associate vice president, Agricultural Administration and director, OSU Extension.
The Leadership for Tomorrow: Strategies for Resurgence Conference is sponsored by OSU Extension; the Gist Endowed Chair for Extension Education and Leadership; the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; and Epsilon Sigma Phi – Alpha Eta Chapter. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Buck (buck.19@osu.edu; 614-292-4880).
Tags: change, interpersonal, leadership, Professional Development, training
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February 9th, 2010
Two upcoming opportunities to learn more about social media and Extension work…
Learn more on Facebook or contact or watch for more information on how to participate.
Tags: Professional Development, technology, training
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February 4th, 2010
Giving a negative performance review can be one of the most stressful tasks a manager faces. Employment and labor attorney David Goldman explains why it’s important to be upfront.
http://www.bnet.com/2422-13722_23-334495.html?promo=713&tag=nl.e713
Garee W. Earnest, Leader, Extension HR
Tags: Performance Management, performance review, workforce management
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February 4th, 2010
A performance review is probably the least eagerly anticipated event in the office, both for the manager and the employee. No one enjoys giving difficult feedback or receiving it.
Let the employee drive the discussion by asking, rather than telling, when it comes to both performance feedback and goal setting. Have the employees do their own appraisal prior to the review. Then start the discussion not with your evaluation of their performance, but with the question, “How did you do last year?”
http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-387724.html?tag=content;col2
Garee W. Earnest, Leader, Extension HR
Tags: Performance Management, performance review, workforce management
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February 4th, 2010
Reviews don’t have to feel like you’re simply jumping through HR’s hoops. In fact, forget about the hoops for a moment, including those satisfaction ratings. If reviews are going to be a valuable management tool — and they can be — you’re going to have to put more skin in the game.
Here are three common ways managers misuse the performance review — and what to do instead to make these meetings more effective.
http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-387717.html?promo=713&tag=nl.e713
Garee W. Earnest, Leader, Extension HR
Tags: Performance Management, performance review
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February 4th, 2010
Anticipating a difficult review can be nerve-racking. However, you can minimize the stress by preparing to receive the feedback and setting a positive tone for moving forward. With performance reviews in process right now within OSU Extension, this article from the Harvard Business Review provides tips on how to approach your own review and get ready for the conversation.
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2009/12/how_to_sail_through_your_tou.html?cm_mmc=npv-_-MANAGEMENT_TIP-_-FEB_2010-_-MTOD0204&referral=00203
Garee W. Earnest, Leader, Extension HR
Tags: Performance Management, performance review
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February 2nd, 2010
Check out the Professional Development calendar for the month of February at http://extensionhr.osu.edu/profdev/profdev.html.
Posted there are 1-2 hour professional development opportunities such as:
- Reframing Conversations – Wednesday, February 10, 10-12:00
- CFAES Diversity Lunch and Learn on Cross Cultural Communication – Friday, February 12, 11:30-1:00
- Customer Service 102 (effective listening) – Tuesday, February 16, 2-3:00
Also listed under Self-Directed Learning Opportunities are the Camtasia recordings from the concurrent sessions conducted at Extension Annual Conference. Check it out!
Tags: Communication, customer service, Diversity, interpersonal, Professional Development
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February 2nd, 2010
Extension professionals might be interested in the following professional development opportunity from the OSU Leadership Center…
The OSU Leadership Center is presenting a workshop titled Leading Organizations in these Challenging Times on February 23, 2010. Today change has become a constant element of our work in leadership. Presenter is Dr. L.H. Newcomb, Professor Emeritus from The Ohio State University. He has been involved and led much change throughout his career.
For more information, click here or contact Jeff King, Director, OSU Leadership Center and Extension Specialist, Department of Human and Community Resource Development at king.20@osu.edu or 614-247-5034.
Tags: change, leadership, Professional Development
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February 2nd, 2010
The OSU Leadership Center recently announced an opportunity to learn more about emotional intelligence and strengthen your leadership capacity. Here is the info:
The Leadership Center will be offering a leadership institute: “Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Building Individual and Organizational Capacity for the Next Decade.” This four-part leadership institute will strengthen an individual’s leadership capacity within an organization; increase their leadership capacity working with and leading others; and enhance their emotional and social abilities. The institute includes two Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessments, participation in two face-to-face workshops in Columbus, OH, two 1.5 hour distance workshops, and one feedback & coaching session. The first in-person session is March 1, 2010, and the registration deadline is February 17, 2010.
To register, please contact Jeff King, Director, OSU Leadership Center and Extension Specialist, Department of Human and Community Resource Development at king.20@osu.edu or 614-247-5034.
Tags: interpersonal, leadership, Professional Development
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January 25th, 2010
OSU Extension’s HR team has posted professional development opportunities that can be used in meeting your professional development goals for 2010. Topics include diversity, conflict management, stress management, difficult people, EQ, customer service, and more. Most sessions will be held via WebEx. Others are face-to-face or self-directed.
To review session descriptions, dates, and to register, visit our professional development page. You can search by date and/or by core competency.
Graham Cochran, Assistant Professor
OSU Extension Human Resources &
Department of Human and Community Resource Development
Tags: Core competencies, learning, training
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