[HRMS] New Professional Communication Training Series Available for FSU Employees

[HR Important Message]

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An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources

This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Program Director, Communications/Special Projects, for distribution to all Department Representatives.

The Human Resources Office of Training and Organizational Development is excited to announce the launch of a Professional Communication Training Series beginning March 2020. The program helps employees develop confidence and clarity in communication that complements their professional skills and supports their career growth at Florida State University. Through in-depth instruction and interactive activities, participants will focus on strengthening their verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to drive results. Employees who complete all four courses are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Professional and Organizational Development opportunities are available free of charge to FSU employees. Please review the information below about individual training topics. To register for upcoming sessions, log into myFSU<https://cas.fsu.edu/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.fsu.edu%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flogin> and navigate to: HR > Main Menu > Self Service > Learning and Development > Request Training Enrollment. Follow the prompts to search and submit your request.

The Power of Words
Course Number: PCPW01
Date: Friday, March 27, 2020
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Training Center<http://campus.map.fsu.edu/index.aspx?L45> Rooms 205/209

Clear and concise communication is vital in today's fast-paced environment. This course covers tools and strategies to make your writing more compelling no matter your audience. Words have color, weight, tonality, size, and contrast just like visual images. Learn how to leverage the power of words to improve your communication.

Presentation Skills (Course Number: PCPS01)

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Training Center<http://campus.map.fsu.edu/index.aspx?L45> Rooms 205/209

Tired of using the same PowerPoint templates? Curious about how to liven up your trainings? Join us for Presentation Renovation, a look at how to create effective and engaging presentations using PowerPoint and more. This session will cover tips from Presentation Zen author, Garr Reynolds, about how to use simple ideas to transform all your presentations.

Performance Feedback
Course Number: PCPF01
Date: Monday, April 27, 2020
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Training Center<http://campus.map.fsu.edu/index.aspx?L45> Rooms 205/209

Giving and receiving feedback is an important part of workplace culture but providing effective feedback can be a challenge. Through instruction and activity, this session covers when to give feedback, elements of effective delivery, and a model for discussing performance concerns. By attending this training, you will enhance your understanding of the purpose of feedback and develop effective communication and reflection skills.

Communicate with Confidence
Course Number: PCCC01
Date: May 21, 2020
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Training Center<http://campus.map.fsu.edu/index.aspx?L45> Rooms 205/209

Everyone wants to communicate their ideas effectively, whether it's in a classroom, a conference room, or one-on-one in your supervisor's office. If you've ever found yourself wondering how to get your ideas across more clearly and confidently, this workshop is for you. By the end of this training, you will develop strategies for expressing your ideas in a way that demonstrates your confidence. Course Goals: Best practices for communicating difficult ideas.

Questions? Please visit hr.fsu.edu/train<https://hr.fsu.edu/?page=training/training_home> or contact the Office of Training and Organizational Development at training at fsu.edu<mailto:training at fsu.edu> or (850) 644-8724.

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