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 24-25, 2024
If you have not yet been through the two day orientation please contact Linda Tempel - ltempel1@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.
EQ Dates (Both Cohorts use the same dates)
October - Accountability Partner Call (You set date)
November 21st, 1:00-2:00 central - Zoom
December - Accountability Partner Call (You set date)
January 24th, 2024, 10:00-11:00 am central - Zoom
February 15th-16th, 2024 - Level 2 Training F2F
March 27th, 10:00-11:00 am central
April - Accountability Partner Call (You set date)
May 22nd, 10:00-11:00 am central - Zoom
Two Locations - Grand Island & Lincoln
Registration Link
https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qmvA2RJ8XoJzmK
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.
• 2024 Dates 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.
• 2024 Dates 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 30 - May 2, 2024, Location TBA
Register at: https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bD9CYLdWIPGlXbE
Contact: Lauren Madsen - lmadsen2@unl.edu; 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.
• 2024 Dates 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 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
November 16, 17, 18, 2027 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 14, 15, 16, 2028 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 13, 14, 15, 2029 - Younes Conference Center, Kearney, NE
November 19, 20, 21, 2030 - 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.