go/learning Reminders

Just a quick reminder that we have two upcoming go/learning workshops. Information and registration links are listed below. Wednesday May 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Email Writing Secrets Click here to sign up >> Register. Led by Linda Bland, Cahoots Writing Service This interactive workshop offers suggestions and tricks for improving your writing…Continue Reading go/learning Reminders

HR Update: Management Training – Session 5

Session five of management training took place during the week of March 12-16. The focus of session five was team development and leadership. Session goals included: Clearly define ‘team,” identify team development stages, diagnose challenges, and develop strategies to improve team performance Clarify roles and accountability for the team, team leader and members Establish priorities…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training – Session 5

HR Update: Management Training, Session 4

Session four of management training took place during the week of March 5-9. The focus of session four was performance management. Session goals included: Clarity on the roles & accountabilities of you and your direct reports Being able to establish clear expectations and priorities Being able to document measurable and time bound individual and team…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training, Session 4

HR Update: Management Training Session 3

Session three of management training took place during the week of February 27-March 2. The focus of session three was managing work relationships and results. Session goals included: Learning the keys to hiring and keeping the right people Learning and applying how to provide feedback Managing resistance to feedback and other workplace conflicts Understanding the…Continue Reading HR Update: Management Training Session 3

Management Training – Session 2

Session two of management training took place during the week of February 13 – 17. The focus of session two was effective communication. Session goals included: Knowing your own behavioral communication style Demonstrating and applying the behaviors of effective listening Being able to identify the behavioral diversity of others and “step into” their style Genuinely…Continue Reading Management Training – Session 2

Pay and Scheduling: What Managers and Supervisors Need to Know

In this training session, learn important information that every supervisor should know about pay and scheduling policies and practices related to your direct reports. There will also be time to answer any questions you have about your role as a supervisor. This is required for all new supervisors and managers, and any supervisor or manager…Continue Reading Pay and Scheduling: What Managers and Supervisors Need to Know

Introduction to Drupal Workshop Offered June 16

In response to a number of requests, we are offering an “Introduction to Drupal” workshop on Thursday, June 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. Now is your chance to learn the basics of managing a department website — from creating pages to building and maintaining text-based content.  This session will also cover how to embed images, as well…Continue Reading Introduction to Drupal Workshop Offered June 16

LIS Drupal Workshops – May 2011

To sign up for workshops of interest (or suggest topics) please send email to:  helpdesk@middlebury.edu. Day Date Course Instructor Time Mon 5/23 Introduction to Drupal Molberger 9:00 – 10:30 am Mon 5/23 Drupal Review Molberger 11:00 am – Noon Tue 5/24 Introduction to Drupal Molberger 9:00 – 10:30 am Tue 5/24 Drupal Review Molberger 11:00…Continue Reading LIS Drupal Workshops – May 2011

For Students, Staff & Faculty: Lynda Online Learning Trial Ends March 30

Don’t miss the chance to try out this highly-acclaimed web-based instruction, courtesy of the LIS education and training team.  Learn new software and device skills easily and enjoyably by watching 2-3 minute videos or opt to work through entire courses.  Choose from video segments covering such varied topics as:  desktop publishing, computer literacy, video editing,…Continue Reading For Students, Staff & Faculty: Lynda Online Learning Trial Ends March 30