Elevate Your Leadership This Summer
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is committed to empowering our supervisors with the skills and knowledge they need to lead effectively. This summer, we are thrilled to offer four distinct professional development opportunities sponsored by UNL Human Resources and offered free of charge to university staff. Designed to enhance your leadership capabilities and foster a more engaged workforce, don't miss this chance to enhance your supervisory skills and make a significant impact on your team!
Workplace Stability Workshop: Increase Retention by Reducing Instability
Capacity: 40 (wait-list available)
Date & Time: June 23, 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Nebraska Union (Chimney Rock)
Enrollment: Open Enrollment via Bridge
Description: Hidden challenges outside of work—like childcare, transportation, or healthcare—can disrupt employee performance and drive turnover. Front-line staff often face these barriers daily, and their instability can quickly become your organization’s instability. This training gives supervisors practical, low-cost strategies to support employee stability and improve retention. Participants will learn how reducing instability boosts engagement, loyalty, and profitability, while creating an action plan for improvement.
Gallup Manager Program
Capacity: 30
Date & Time: July 16-17, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Willa Cather Dining Complex (Pioneers Suite)
Enrollment: Acceptance by application only. Visit the website to apply.
Description: This summer, UNL supervisors have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the Gallup Great Manager Program—a premier leadership development experience designed to transform managers into high-impact coaches.
What You’ll Learn:
• Apply a strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented approach to management.
• Use CliftonStrengths® to lead with your natural talents.
• Conduct effective coaching conversations that motivate and develop team members.
• Drive performance by building engagement and addressing challenges through proven coaching techniques.
What You’ll Receive:
• Two CliftonStrengths reports: Your full 34 themes and a tailored Manager Report.
• A Gallup Manager Digital Kit: Includes practical coaching guides, conversation tools, and a learning journal.
• Self-paced Learning in Action Modules: 10 online modules to help you apply course insights to real-world management situations.
• Virtual cohort reconnection and a 60-minute one-on-one coaching session with a Gallup coach.
Beyond the Annual Review: Performance Management for Supervisory Success
Capacity: 30
Date & Time: July 29, 10:00 AM – 11:30AM
Location: Nebraska Union Platte River Room
Enrollment: Open Enrollment via Bridge
Description: Transform your approach to employee development with this interactive session to help you enhance your performance management practices by exploring a clear, practical framework. Moving beyond traditional annual reviews, this program equips supervisors with strategies to implement performance management as a continuous, development-focused process. Whether you're new to supervision or looking to strengthen your skills, this session offers tools to make performance management a more strategic and supportive part of your leadership.
Crucial Conversations
Capacity: 30
Date & Time: Part 1: July 31, 2:30-4:30 PM; Part 2: August 14, 2:30-4:30 PM
Location: Nebraska East Union (Prairie B/C)
Enrollment: Acceptance by application only. Visit the website to apply.
Description: Are you ready to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and achieve positive outcomes? This impactful two-session course will provide you with the essential skills to address sensitive topics, resolve conflicts, and make pivotal decisions effectively. Learn to manage emotions, communicate persuasively, and build trust in challenging discussions. Visit the website to apply for these invaluable communication skills and enhance your ability to lead with poise and clarity.
Develop your skills and knowledge, Empower Your Team, and Strengthen UNL! This summer offers a unique chance to sharpen your leadership skills, gain practical strategies, and connect with fellow supervisors. By participating in these targeted workshops and programs, you'll not only enhance your individual effectiveness but also cultivate more engaged and productive teams. Take the proactive step towards becoming an even more impactful leader at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Visit https://go.unl.edu/2025sup to learn more.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/2025sup