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Charlotte Workshop Series Provides Employees Tools To Tackle Toughest Challenges

Discover how to reach your full potential as an employee through the workshop series Unleash Your Niner Potential.
These in-person, interactive workshops, presented by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team, will provide University employees with the necessary tools to tackle some of today’s toughest workplace challenges.

Workshops

Mastering Time Management: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Procrastination and Prioritizing Tasks

Explore essential time management strategies to maximize productivity and minimize procrastination. Learn to apply techniques like “Eat that Frog” for tackling high-priority tasks, the “Eisenhower Matrix” for prioritizing your workload and the “Seven Habits Cube” for aligning your daily actions with long-term goals. Discover modern approaches like “body doubling” to stay focused and accountable. Whether you struggle with procrastination or need better ways to manage your time, this workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to take control of your schedule and boost efficiency.

  • Wednesday, Jan. 15, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, April 8, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Aug. 14, 3 to 4 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Friday, Oct. 24, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

From Chaos to Clarity, Maximizing Productivity with Effective Strategies and AI Tools

Transform disorganized thoughts and hectic schedules into clear, actionable plans. Learn to take effective notes in meetings, plan your day for maximum productivity and establish healthy boundaries to protect your time and energy. By leveraging AI tools, participants will discover how to streamline daily tasks, improve efficiency and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re managing a busy workday or looking to improve personal productivity, this workshop will equip you with practical techniques and tools for success.

  • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, May 13, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, July 24, 3 to 4 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

Digital Communication: Strategies for University Success and Efficient Email Management

Equip yourself with skills needed to navigate digital communication in an academic setting. Learn University expectations for professional communication, manage email effectively with tools like YAMM (Yet Another Mail Merge) and streamline your workflow using AI-driven responses. Explore the PASS model (Purpose, Audience, Style, Structure) and DECIDE model for working quickly through your email, and establish effective reply times and use templates to handle routine tasks efficiently. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to manage communications like a pro, from crafting statements of work to responding promptly and professionally.

  • Wednesday, March 19, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Tuesday, June 3, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Friday, Aug. 8, 9 to 10 a.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register
  • Thursday, Oct. 9, 1 to 2 p.m., Colvard Building, Room 5092, Register

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