http://www.american.edu/calendar en-us These briefings are intended to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment ? racial, ethnic, sexual, or otherwise ? and to promote respect for colleagues. Each course includes a legal update on these issues. Learn about AU policies on discrimination and sexual harassment and managerial responsibilities. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572617 Wed, May 22, 2013 13:47:50 Weight Watchers meetings provide you with the support you need to lose weight and keep it off.Those who attend meetings are 3 times more successful at losing weight than those who do it alone. What are you waiting for? For more information about joining Weight Watchers at AU, please visit http://www.american.edu/hr/AhealthyU/Weight-Watchers.cfm https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4574752 Wed, April 03, 2013 16:47:26 During the staff orientation, new staff members will receive information about the history and culture of AU, university policies and procedures, benefits, payroll and training. A campus tour designed specifically for staff members will also be included, as will an orientation to technology at AU. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4567329 Mon, June 10, 2013 16:16:46 This course gives you the essential skills and practices to create and promote a service-oriented culture. Examine your role in creating and supporting AU's commitment to student-centered service and what you can do to create an environment that fosters service-oriented systems, processes, and behaviors. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572619 Wed, April 03, 2013 17:22:02 This course gives you the essential skills and practices to create and promote a service-oriented culture. Examine your role in creating and supporting AU's commitment to student-centered service and what you can do to create an environment that fosters service-oriented systems, processes, and behaviors. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572623 Wed, June 19, 2013 12:03:57 Rating goals on a 5-point scale can be a challenge. This facilitated optional workshop will provide guidance to individual contributors and managers to help assess goal attainment according to criteria. Participants will be asked to consider a goal and how best to rate using guidelines provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the year-end process. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4609354 Wed, June 12, 2013 12:12:10 The compensation program has been changed to improve the link between pay and performance and improve managers' ability to recognize the career development of their staff. This facilitated optional workshop will provide a brief overview of the compensation program changes, describe the new merit increase process, define managers' roles in the process, and provide guidance to help managers make and communicate the merit pay decision. Managers will receive an orientation to the AsuccessfulU system which they will use to submit their merit increase recommendations. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the merit increase process. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4609356 Wed, June 12, 2013 12:11:50 If you are interested in the differences and commonalities among generations, their defining experiences and characteristics, this course is for you. Consider generations as an aspect of culture and learn about the World War II, Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Millennial generations. Share strategies for communication with colleagues of all ages. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572576 Wed, May 22, 2013 13:58:54 The pace of work, the diversity of ideas and people, and the rapid flow of information make it increasingly difficult to get groups to agree and commit to action. This course focuses on the dynamics of group agreement, and the importance of commitment. It teaches techniques for making clear, high-quality decisions that have the buy-in and commitment of every group member. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572624 Wed, May 22, 2013 14:29:17 Weight Watchers meetings provide you with the support you need to lose weight and keep it off.Those who attend meetings are 3 times more successful at losing weight than those who do it alone. What are you waiting for? For more information about joining Weight Watchers at AU, please visit http://www.american.edu/hr/AhealthyU/Weight-Watchers.cfm https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4574753 Wed, April 03, 2013 16:47:26 Rating goals on a 5-point scale can be a challenge. This facilitated optional workshop will provide guidance to individual contributors and managers to help assess goal attainment according to criteria. Participants will be asked to consider a goal and how best to rate using guidelines provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the year-end process. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4609366 Wed, June 12, 2013 12:11:33 The compensation program has been changed to improve the link between pay and performance and improve managers' ability to recognize the career development of their staff. This facilitated optional workshop will provide a brief overview of the compensation program changes, describe the new merit increase process, define managers' roles in the process, and provide guidance to help managers make and communicate the merit pay decision. Managers will receive an orientation to the AsuccessfulU system which they will use to submit their merit increase recommendations. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the merit increase process. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4609367 Wed, June 12, 2013 12:04:05 How many great, even brilliant, ideas have been abandoned because of apathy? This course looks at "idea apathy" from two perspectives: that of the creator-giver, and that of the leader-receiver. Learn how to build a case or an idea, identify how your style affects your approach, and explore the viability of an idea with another person. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572670 Wed, May 22, 2013 14:32:39 Weight Watchers meetings provide you with the support you need to lose weight and keep it off.Those who attend meetings are 3 times more successful at losing weight than those who do it alone. What are you waiting for? For more information about joining Weight Watchers at AU, please visit http://www.american.edu/hr/AhealthyU/Weight-Watchers.cfm https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4574754 Wed, April 03, 2013 16:47:26 During the staff orientation, new staff members will receive information about the history and culture of AU, university policies and procedures, benefits, payroll and training. A campus tour designed specifically for staff members will also be included, as will an orientation to technology at AU. https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4567330 Mon, June 10, 2013 16:16:46 Unfinished or late projects, abandoned initiatives, dissatisfied customers ? such operating inefficiencies can mean the difference between success and failure in your work. Whatever the reasons this course, plus a reference book teaches you work habits to increase your productivity and decrease your stress. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572674 Wed, April 03, 2013 17:20:39 The secret to being an effective leader is the ability to establish positive work relationships, provide constructive feedback, and inspire others to act. Learn valuable tools to become a successful leader, including accomplishing more in your work relationships and interactions, motivating your team, and giving feedback that actually improves performance. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572694 Wed, April 03, 2013 17:20:18 This program provides supervisors and managers with a comprehensive overview of American University's policies and procedures that they will need to carry out their managerial duties. Topics covered include: employment policies and employment law, compensation policies, recruiting, e-actions, timesheet management, managing a flexible workforce, employee probation, and the basics of FMLA, short, and long term disability. Go to The Learning system via AsuccessfulU in the portal to register now! https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4572701 Wed, April 03, 2013 17:19:57 Weight Watchers is hosting a no-cost open house for all Faculty and Staff members. This is your opportunity to see what Weight Watchers is all about before purchasing your Monthly Pass. Visit http://www.american.edu/hr/AhealthyU/Weight-Watchers.cfm to learn about Weight Watchers at AU. People who attend meetings are 3 times more successful at losing weight than those who do it alone. What are you waiting for? https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4588004 Wed, April 24, 2013 15:43:32 Weight Watchers meetings provide you with the support you need to lose weight and keep it off.Those who attend meetings are 3 times more successful at losing weight than those who do it alone. What are you waiting for? For more information about joining Weight Watchers at AU, please visit http://www.american.edu/hr/AhealthyU/Weight-Watchers.cfm https://www.american.edu/calendar/?id=4574755 Wed, April 03, 2013 16:47:26