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K-State Today

January 23, 2014

Affirmative Action to present Respectful Work Relationships training Feb. 4

Submitted by Shanna Legleiter

Michelle White-Godinet, assistant director of affirmative action, will present Respectful Work Relationships I, WTD125, from 8:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Room 226 at the K-State Student Union.

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 this session will contribute to the minimization of negative conflict and subsequently discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints. Topics covered will be:

  • Explaining the importance of respectful relationships and respectful workplaces
  • Identifying some causes of interpersonal conflict
  • Discussing communication skills that promote respectful relationships and respectful workplaces
  • Identifying K-State resources to address interpersonal conflict.

The instructional methods utilized in the session include: lecture, discussion, video presentation and role playing. These presentations are for supervisors and managers and are in conjunction with Introduction to Supervision training. There is no charge to participants, but registration is necessary to ensure adequate seating and materials.

You may register in one of two ways:

If you have questions, please contact training@k-state.edu or 785-532-6277.