January Brown Bag Sessions

If you would like to sharpen your performance evaluation writting skills or
your interviewing skills please read below.

The following classes are being offered on an "invitation only" basis.

Giving effective feedback will be offered on January 10th and 16th in room
EB49C1.
Focused Interview Training will be offered on January 17th in room EB 49C1.

Both classes are from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

To register for these offerings, click on the provided link. Once in the
devolpment center data base, click on the session you wish to attend and
submit your registration. Hurry, space for these trainings is limited.

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Focused Interview Training Class Description:

This class will address the role of the interviewer in the implementation of
the Focused Interview. Topics to be covered include:

Steps for preparation
Setting expectations
Conducting a Focused Interview
Using the Focused Interview Tool
Legal and ethical consideration
The role of Competencies in your final evaluation

Discussion will be encouraged to ensure transfer of information.

Participants will be given handouts including:
the Focused Interview Tool
the Interviewer's Guide
Course outline

Course length: 90 minutes
Intended Audience: Interviewer's of all levels

Giving Effective Feedback

This brown bag session will highlight the aspects of effective written and
verbal feedback associated with employee performance. Topics to be covered
include:

Why focused feedback is important

How to give focused feedback

The practice of giving focused feedback

Participants will be given opportunities to share past feedback experiences.
Exercises will be offered to facilitate the transfer of learning.

Participants will be given handouts including:
Course outline
The Focused Feedback Guide

Course length: 90 minutes
Intended Audience: supervisor's of all levels