Please check the dates of Nebraska Extension's upcoming professional development programs and register for those that you want to attend. More information on these programs can be found at: https://myextension.unl.edu/professional-development
New Extension Professionals' Orientation
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Virtual Orientation for new Extension Assistants, Educators and Specialists who have started within the last year.
• April 26-27, 2023
• July 19-20, 2023
• October 25-26, 2023
If you have not yet been through the two day orientation please contact Linda Tempel - ltempel1@unl.edu
Amplify 2023
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Nebraska Extension’s Conference of Engagement, Connection, and Opportunity
February 22-24, 2023 - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus
In order to better engage the research and teaching of our University with Greater Nebraska, Nebraska Extension is hosting the AMPLIFY Engagement Conference on campus. This is an opportunity for on- and off-campus faculty, staff, graduate students, and community stakeholders to come together to learn about key issues facing our state and create partnerships to contribute to the public good. Collectively, we can AMPLIFY our engagement and create a stronger Nebraska.
Registration: https://myextension.unl.edu/amplify-engagement
Contact: Lisa Kaslon - lkaslon2@unl.edu
Emotional Intelligence
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ACCORDING TO HARVARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EQ IS ONE OF THE TOP 10 EMERGING SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE WORKSPACE OF TOMORROW.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotions are present in everything you think, do, and say each day on the job, in your career, and throughout your life. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is how you handle yourself and others. Your EQ taps into a fundamental element of human behavior that is distinct from your intellect and personality. It affects how you manage your behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions that achieve positive results.
People who develop their emotional intelligence communicate more effectively, handle stress and conflict productively, are better team players, are able to navigate change, and also perform at a higher level.
To fully engage in the learning and development around Emotional Intelligence we have developed a full year of commitment to developing your skills. If you sign up you are committing to all of the expectations set forth.
January 31st – Level 1 Training - In this in-person led session, experience an accelerated introduction to emotional intelligence. Understand your current level of EQ from the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal assessment results, and create your own EQ Development Plan with goals and strategies to put to practice.
February – Set a Zoom Call with your Accountability Partner (chosen at training)
March 22nd 10:00 – 11:00 am central – Call with Facilitators and Cohort
April - Set a Zoom Call with your Accountability Partner
May 24th 10:00 – 11:00 am central - Call with Facilitators and Cohort
June/July/August – No Calls – in July you will retest and in August you will ask others to score you.
September 20th & 21st – Level 2 Training - A follow-on program to Mastering EQ Level 1. In this in-person led session, dive deeper through EQ strategy practice to continue building the skills that directly impact performance. Learn how to reframe your negative self-talk, and develop the listening and observational skills that allow you step into another’s shoes.
October 18th 10:00 – 11:00 am central – Call with Facilitators and Cohort
November - Set a Zoom Call with your Accountability Partner
December 14th - 10:00 – 11:00 am central – Final Call with Facilitators and Cohort
There will be 2 locations. Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (Mead) & West Central Research, Extension and Education Center (North Platte). Both locations will use the same dates. Choose your location when registering. If the locations or dates do not work, two more cohorts will start in September. Dates to be announced early spring.
Register: https://go.unl.edu/emotional-intelligence-2023
Note: The training is open to anyone with an Extension appointment willing to make a full commitment to the expectations set forth.
Questions: Lisa Kaslon (lkaslon2@unl.edu)
Trust Edge Experience
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Initial training sessions are available to educators, assistants, specialists and unit administrators.
• TBA
Contact: Lisa Kaslon - lkaslon2@unl.edu
Coaching
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Clarity, Focus, Action, our signature professional development workshop, teaches life coaching skills. It is designed to help you help others get clear on where they want to go, get focused on the various paths to get there, and then move them into action.
2023 Date: TBA
Contact: Jill Lingard - jlingard@unl.edu
7 Habits
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Based on the principles in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This workshop provides an opportunity to transform your way of thinking, acting, and producing.
April 11-13, 2023 - Lincoln, NE (location TBA)
Registration coming soon.
Contact: Lauren Madsen - lmadsen2@unl.edu; Lisa Kaslon - lkaslon2@unl.edu
5 Choices
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Franklin Covey's The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity is a process that will dramatically increase your ability to achieve life's most important outcomes. Supported by science and years of experience, this solution not only produces a measurable increase in productivity, but also provides a renewed sense of engagement and accomplishment.
2023 Date: TBA
Note: Training is limited to 12 participants. By registering for 5 Choices training you are expected to attend all session dates.
Contact: Lisa Kaslon - lkaslon2@unl.edu
Navigating Difference Multicultural and Diversity Training
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Designed to increase cultural competence in five areas identified as essential for Extension professionals, namely cultural awareness, cultural understanding, cultural interaction and cultural sensitivity. Three additional modules tackles issue of cultural knowledge, privilege/power, and communications. In addition, workshop attendees will compete the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®). This instrument is a cross-cultural assessment of your personal level of intercultural competence.
2023 Date: TBA
Contact: Jackie Guzman
Builders Profile 10
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Complete the BP10 assessment to gain the knowledge and self-awareness you need to be a successful builder.
Contact Linda Tempel to obtain access and instructions to complete the assessment.
For questions regarding the assessment, please view the Gallup Strengths Center Help page at https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/Help/en-US/Index.
Contact: Dave Varner
Nebraska Extension Fall Conference/NCEA Annual Conference
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November 14, 15, 16, 2023 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 19, 20, 21, 2024 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 18, 19, 20, 2025 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 17, 18, 19, 2026 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
Registration will be available closer to the date.
Contact: Linda Tempel
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To make the best use of yours and the facilitator(s) time, and to allow the workshop setting to be most effective for you, we expect you to attend the entire session. You will need to completely clear your calendar on these dates as any absence during the session will greatly detract from your experience. Because we need to confirm with the facility the number of attendees, should you choose to cancel your reservation for a workshop/training less than five days before the start of the workshop and we can’t secure a replacement for your spot, we will ask you to reimburse Nebraska Extension for your meal and lodging package.