Author Archives: Sheila Andrus

go/learning workshop: E-mail Writing Secrets

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Wednesday May 1, 2013, 9:00 am -12:00 pm, location:  TBD

Space is limited!

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Led by Linda Bland, Cahoots Writing Service

This interactive workshop offers suggestions and tricks for improving your writing and management of e-mails.  The class focuses on how e-mail writing differs from other writing.  Learn the latest recommendations for when to use e-mail.  Identify ways to avoid misinterpretation of your e-mails.  Acquire suggestions to adjust your e-mail writing for better results.  Outcomes:  Learn to use e-mail so it doesn’t dominate your day—and you get the answers you seek.

Linda Bland is the collaborative author of the book Don’t Stop at Green Lights.  She has been delivering corporate training for 20 years through her business Cahoots Writing Services.  Linda  has been helping Middlebury College staff improve their written expression for 12 years.  Linda also delivers training to IBM, Ben& Jerry’s, Burton Snowboards, and the State of Vermont, in addition to 7 local colleges.

go/learning workshop: Organizing Basics

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Wednesday May 15, 1:00-3:00pm, location TBD

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Led by: Porter Knight

Includes bound note-taking guides for all participants to use as a lasting resource.

The hours in a day are finite yet the demands on your time seem limitless.  How can you effectively get your work done when you’re pulled in so many different directions?  This workshop will put you back in charge of your day so you can focus on what’s important.  You’ll learn:

  • The one tool you need to make every day sane
  • Six steps to managing flow of paper and data
  • The real problem with email and how to conquer it
  • Five strategies to counteract the myths of time management
  • Secrets to saying “No”
  • How to respond to interruptions
  • Three components of a “balanced” schedule

Join us for this lively and interactive program.  We’ll include time for discussion so that you can plan how best to apply these ideas.  You’ll leave with tools you can put in place immediately for a more effective and peaceful work day.

*Though there is some new material, this workshop includes most of the core components that Porter Knight has presented in past years and in other formats, including:  RRRIPP through paper, RRRIDD yourself of email, TrueTime Planning.

go/learning workshop: Stress, Neuroscience & Productivity

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Sponsored by: Human Resources, Training & Development

Led by: Porter Knight

When you’re overwhelmed and feeling stress, it’s hard to stay focused and productive.  But understanding neuroscience and the physiological responses of your brain will give you new tools to regain calm and be effective at work.  Come find out why your brain does what it does and how that derails your day.  You’ll learn 6 simple strategies to manage your brain, and understand why they work.  We’ll include time for discussion so that you can plan how best to apply these ideas in the course of your day, and you’ll leave armed for increased performance, faster recovery from stress, and higher job satisfaction. Includes bound note-taking guides for all participants to use as a lasting resource.

Thursday April 18, 9:00-11:00am, location TBD

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Supervisor Essentials Workshop: Legal & Compliance Issues

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Every Supervisor needs to know how to recognize situations that may have legal or compliance implications.  Don’t worry – you don’t have to be an expert on these topics!  This workshop will give you a general knowledge and an understanding of when and where to seek help.

Learn about protected absences, leave coordination, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), work-related injuries, Family Medical Leave, discrimination issues, protected characteristics, and anti-harassment.  (Led by: Sheila Andrus, Human Resources – Training & Development).

Two choices to attend:

  • April 9th: 10:00 -11:30 EST, Location: Crest Room, Middlebury Campus
  • April 10th: 1:00 pm – 2:30 EST/10:00 am – 11:30 PST, Locations: Carr Hall Middlebury Campus and McCone Boardroom MIIS Campus  (There will video conference connection for MIIS participants)

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Supervisors & Managers – Annual Performance Summary Workshop

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 Supervisors & Managers - Annual Performance Summary Workshop

Learn about the Annual Performance Summary process from the supervisor’s perspective. We will cover the what, when, and whys of the process as well as how it fits in with the merit increase cycle, how to most effectively prepare your part of the review form and best prepare for the meeting with your staff member.  Especially helpful for new supervisors.  There will be time for questions and answers. (Led by: Sheila Andrus, Training & Development, x5190 or sandrus@middlebury.edu)

Location: Axinn 109

To register: click on one of the choices below

 Wednesday January 30th from  9:00 – 10:30 am  or

 Wednesday February 6th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm

All Staff – Annual Performance Summary Workshop

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 All Staff – Annual Performance Summary Workshop

Learn about the Annual Performance Summary process: how it fits in with the merit increase cycle, how to most effectively prepare your part of the review form and best prepare for the meeting with your supervisor.  This is especially helpful for new staff and/or if it is your first annual performance review at Middlebury College.  There will be time for questions and answers. (Led by: Sheila Andrus, Training & Development, ext 5190 or sandrus@middlebury.edu)

Location: Axinn 109

To register: click on one of the choices below

Wednesday January 30th from 2:00 – 3:30 pm  or

Wednesday February 6th from 9:00 – 10:30 am

Stress, Your Brain, & Productivity: October Workshop Offering

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When you’re overwhelmed and feeling stress, it’s hard to stay focused and productive. This workshop will show you how to think and organize yourself out of chaos. Understanding neuroscience and the physiological responses of your brain will allow you to boost awareness and hone decision-making, increasing productivity.

Led by: Porter Knight of Productivity Vermont

Two dates to choose from:

  • Wednesday, October 10, 2-3:30 p.m., or
  • Wednesday, October 17, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Workshop Offering: Planning and Executing Your Goals

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Planning and Executing your Goals

Once you have your SMART Goals written, then what? It’s time to break it down into steps, identify some milestones, and determine how you will get the work done. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who needs to plan and implement goals.

This session will provide some straight forward strategies using the “Critical Path Method” to determine:

  • What tasks must be carried out
  • The sequence of activities, scheduling and timings involved
  • Task priorities
  • Where parallel activity can be performed
  • The shortest time in which you can complete a goal
  • Resources needed to execute a goal
  • The most efficient way of shortening time on urgent goals

Click to register -> Wednesday, July 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

Workshop Offering: Roles and Responsibilities of Managers

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go/learning Workshop July 11

“Roles and Responsibilities of Managers” 

An Overview of Manager Training Session 1

July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.

Location : TBD (an e-mail will be sent to registrants once the location is determined)

Hear about what managers learned in training on day one. You will learn a common language and perspective on the role of a manager at Middlebury College and what contributes to an effective organization.

Topics include:

  • Program overview of the five sessions
  • The elements of an effective organization
  • The role of a professional a manager
  • Build organizational and interpersonal trust and competence through effective communication and decision making

Click to Register -> Wednesday, July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.

or call HR at ext. 5465 and leave a message with your name and contact information

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go/learning Workshop June 13 or July 11

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“Roles and Responsibilities of Managers” 

An Overview of Manager Training Session 1

June 13, 2-3:30 p.m., or July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.

Location : TBD (an e-mail will be sent to registrants once the location is determined)

Hear about what managers learned in training on day one.  You will learn a common language and perspective on the role of a manager at Middlebury College and what contributes to an effective organization.   

Topics include:

  • Program overview of the 5 sessions
  • The elements of an effective organization
  • The role of a professional a manager
  • Build organizational and interpersonal trust and competence through effective communication and decision making

Click to Register -> Wednesday, June 13, 2-3:30 p.m.  or

Click to Register -> Wednesday, July 11, 9-10:30 a.m.

or call HR at x5465 and leave a message with your name and contact information

Visit the go/learning web page for more information: go/learning