Respectful Work Relationships - WTD125

Intended audience: KSU employees who have the desire to improve their communication skills with co-workers, supervisors, students, and visitors on campus.

Overview

The purpose of the session is to create an awareness of the needs of others in order to accept and acknowledge how their needs differ from our own needs. Respectful working relationships and respectful workplaces are integral components to increased productivity, teamwork, and morale. The skills learned in their session will contribute to the minimization of negative conflict and subsequently discriminiation, harassment, and retaliation complaints. By the end of the session you should be able to:
After attending this session, you will be better able to...

  • Explain the importance of respectful relationships and respectful workplaces
  • Identify some causes of interpersonal conflict
  • Discuss communication skills that promote respectful relationships and respectful workplaces
  • Identify K-State resources to address interpersonal conflict.

The instructional methods utilized in the session include:

lecture, discussion, video presentation, and role playing.

Presented by: Office of Affirmative Action
  Clyde Howard, Director
  Pam Foster, Associate Director
  Michelle White-Godinet, Assistant Director
   
Dates and Times: 9-11 AM Tues, September 22, 2009 (Sess 001) CLOSED
  1-3 PM, Wed, October 14, 2009 (Sess 007) CLOSED
  1-3 PM, Thurs, November 5, 2009 (Sess 008)
 
9-11 AM, Wed, December 9, 2009 (Sess 002) CLOSED
  1-3 PM, Wed. January 6, 2010 (Sess 009)
  9-11 AM - Thurs, Feb. 4, 2010 (Sess 003)
  9-11 AM - Tues, May 4, 2010 (Sess 004)
Location:

213 K-State Union

Note: Obtain any necessary departmental approvals prior to enrolling.

Please register to ensure adequate seating and materials. You may enroll through HRIS Self-Enrollment to receive immediate confirmation (see directions below). Or e-mail training@ksu.edu and include your name, department, employee ID number (required), course title and course date enrollment will be confirmed by an e-mail response to the sender.

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