Any manager who's struggled to close a significant performance gap or anyone who has ever walked out of an annual review feeling like they've just been processed rather than prioritized knows there's nothing easy about it. Performance management is about addressing behavior routinely and consistently. It's about candidly coaching through challenges and fostering a culture of accountability for lapses in behavior. It's about identifying goals, fast-tracking careers, and in the process, improving the bottom line. The good news is these accountability skills are replicable and learnable. We're all just a few crucial skills away from learning how to manage people and performance daily and directly. Crucial Conversations for Accountability is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.Learning ObjectivesMaster performance discussions. Manage projects without taking over. Reach alignment when stakes are high and opinions vary. Strengthen trust and reliability. Apply multiple sources of influence. Get results and improve relationships. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11986) by September 9th.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114686) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

Any manager who's struggled to close a significant performance gap or anyone who has ever walked out of an annual review feeling like they've just been processed rather than prioritized knows there's nothing easy about it. Performance management is about addressing behavior routinely and consistently. It's about candidly coaching through challenges and fostering a culture of accountability for lapses in behavior. It's about identifying goals, fast-tracking careers, and in the process, improving the bottom line. The good news is these accountability skills are replicable and learnable. We're all just a few crucial skills away from learning how to manage people and performance daily and directly. Crucial Conversations for Accountability is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching.Learning ObjectivesMaster performance discussions. Manage projects without taking over. Reach alignment when stakes are high and opinions vary. Strengthen trust and reliability. Apply multiple sources of influence. Get results and improve relationships. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11986) by September 9th.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114686) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

Trust is the foundation of high-performing teams. Learn practical strategies for creating a space where honest feedback and open dialogue can thrive.   Additional topics include:Onboarding Graduate Assistants (Alyce Odasso) Driving Your Career Forward (Organizational Development) Wellness Fair (Living Well) Register HERE (https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aJTWhaOLRmWHWrqWN5s1Lw). Visit the Managers' Minutes website (https://employees.tamu.edu/talent-management/Managers-Minutes/index.html).

Through interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and practical tools, participants will explore the most common sources of workplace conflict, identify their personal conflict-handling style, and learn how to apply best practices for resolution and prevention. The course emphasizes self-awareness, communication, and proactive problem-solving to foster a healthier, more productive work environment. This course is designed to help participants:Identify their preferred strategy for handling conflict. Understand the characteristics and drawbacks of common conflict approaches. Recognize typical sources of workplace conflict. Apply strategies to resolve conflict based on its source. Practice behaviors that minimize tension and promote collaboration. Proactively address issues before they escalate. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12167) by September 26th.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114904) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

The Employee Wellness Fair is back, and you won't want to miss it! This year, join us eitherin-persononTuesday, Oct. 7at the Student Recreation Center, orvirtuallyonFriday, Oct. 10from anywhere!OR BOTH!In-Person Fair– Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center Entrance near Olsen Field, 187 Corrington Dr., College Station, TX 77843Explore our vendor exhibit hall, enjoy inspiring keynote speakers, connect in breakout sessions, and try exercise & movement classes to boost your well-being.This year, all keynotes, breakout sessions, and movement classes are first-come, first-served.Virtual Fair– Friday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Join keynotes, breakout discussions, and guided movement classes from your desk, a meeting room with coworkers, or anywhere you like.Zoom links and instructions will be emailed closer to the event date to the address you provide when registering.Register for the eventand let us know how you plan to attend. Whether in-person or virtual, you'll have the chance tolearn, connect, and moveto boost your well-being.Learn more details about sessions and register on theLiving Well website.

Participants will learn to understand the nature of difficult conversations and the seven stages involved in managing them. The course emphasizes the importance of empathy, preparation, and best practices for initiating and delivering conversations. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, learners will practice and refine their skills in a safe and supportive environment. This course is designed to:Understand the nature of difficult conversations and what it takes to handle them. Identify the seven stages of handling difficult conversations. Use empathy to minimize negative responses and strengthen relationships. Apply best practices for preparing, initiating, and delivering the conversation. Discover how to generate solutions and bring the conversation to a close. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12165) by October 3rd.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114894) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.