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. Despite the importance of crucial conversations, we often avoid them because we're afraid we'll make matters worse. Mishandled conversations have a huge impact. In fact, they're at the root of most persistent problems in organizations, teams, and relationships. 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. This course is designed to:Identify the elements of a crucial conversation Demonstrate and prepare to handle crucial conversations effectively Register via TrainTraq by October 23rd. (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12170)

"Talk Saves Lives" is an educational presentation developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention that provides a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention. Learn to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and take actionable steps to support early intervention prevent suicide. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to help reduce stigma and make a positive impact in their community.

In this first class, you'll learn how to set goals that align with your health ambitions. We'll introduce MyPlate, a simple tool to guide balanced eating, and explore resources that boost your nutrition knowledge and confidence. Giveaway: Attendees receive free measuring cups to help them portion meals.

This course provides participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to create and implement a personalized Learning & Development (L&D) Plan. Participants will learn how to assess organizational needs, evaluate their current competencies, identify future roles and aspirations, and develop a structured plan to achieve their professional goals. In addition, the course provides step-by-step guidance on how to enter L&D Plans into Workday, ensuring easy access and visibility for both employees and their managers. Designed for both employees and managers, this course supports individuals in building their own L&D Plans while also equipping managers with strategies to effectively guide and support their team members through the development process.Register in TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12169) by October 29th.