Welcome to the OTC Employee Development calendar where current employees can browse and register for available training opportunities. Events are added throughout the semester so please check back often.

Best Practices in Writing Employee Performance Evaluations

This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: why employee performance management is important (to the employee, to your department & to OTC); what components make up performance management in general and performance evaluations in particular; what to…

Free

Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond

This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: preparing for the performance evaluation meeting; conducting the performance evaluation meeting (including delivering constructive feedback; providing deserved recognition; actively listening; dealing with emotions; discussing development); and planning for continuous communication…

Free

Best Practices in Writing Employee Performance Evaluations

This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: why employee performance management is important (to the employee, to your department & to OTC); what components make up performance management in general and performance evaluations in particular; what to…

Free

Employee Performance Feedback – Best Practices for Evaluation Meetings & Beyond

This professional development training session is geared toward current supervisors who have responsibility for completing annual employee performance reviews. This session will cover the following: preparing for the performance evaluation meeting; conducting the performance evaluation meeting (including delivering constructive feedback; providing deserved recognition; actively listening; dealing with emotions; discussing development); and planning for continuous communication…

Free
Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with ChatGPT

Session Title: Getting Started with ChatGPT Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM Location: NKM-120 or Teams Presenter(s) and/or Facilitator(s): Philip Arnold - Director of Instructional Support Dr. Julie Coltharp - Dean of Online and Faculty Development Session/Event Description: This is a hands-on introductory session for those brand new to AI. In this…

Free

Tips for Managing Change in the Workplace

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and will cover the following topics: Describe types of change and how these affect employees. Identify tips to help leaders cope with change. Explain coping skills anyone can use when facing change. Click HERE to register for this event.

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with Images in Generative Artificial Intelligence

Session Title: Getting Started with Images in Generative Artificial Intelligence Date & Time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM Location: NKM-117 or Teams Presenter(s) and/or Facilitator(s): Philip Arnold - Director of Instructional Support Dr. Julie Coltharp - Dean of Online and Faculty Development Session/Event Description: This is an overview of how to create images through…

Free

Understanding Neurodiversity in Your Personal and Work Life

This is a free webinar presented by Magellan Healthcare and covers the following topics: Describe neurodiversity. Discover the value of neurodiversity at work and home. Name strategies to support neurodivergent people. Click HERE to register for this event.

Event Series Artificial Intelligence

Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence – Open Workshop

Session Title: Getting Started with Generative Artificial Intelligence – Open Workshop Date & Time: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM Location: NKM-117 or Teams Presenter(s) and/or Facilitator(s): Philip Arnold - Director of Instructional Support Dr. Julie Coltharp - Dean of Online and Faculty Development Session/Event Description: This is a hands-on session open to all levels…

Free

Understanding Conflict Styles and Managing Emotions

Springfield Campus 1001 E Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO, United States

Do you tend to avoid conflict or embrace it? How does a conflict affect your emotional state? In this session, we'll explore how we approach and understand conflict as well as focus on the emotional landscape of conflicts. Please RSVP below. Session attendees will be provided a conflict styles assessment to complete before the session.…

Free