Virtual Training Resources

Team Effectiveness

The ability to simultaneously perform as an individual and together with colleagues or employees in effective teamwork is crucial to attaining growth and success.  Thus, teamwork is important and essential in order to accomplish the organization’s overall objectives and goals. High-performing teams can accomplish more than any individual working independently.  Learn how your individual strengths can complement those of your colleagues in order to reach common goals.  

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities to support Team Effectiveness skills.  Please visit this page frequently, as new topics and resources will continue to be added and rotate throughout the month.

TOD Staff Picks

Build and Manage Effective Teams In this LinkedIn Learning Virtual Training Path you will learn to create and manage teams that work well together—in person or at a distance. Find out how to build trust, respect, and cooperation; simplify systems for better coordination and communication; reduce conflict; and enhance innovation and accountability. Complete all 8 courses to earn your badge of completion.  7h 29m

The Secrets of Great Teamwork Today’s teams are different from the teams of the past: They’re far more diverse, dispersed, digital, and dynamic (with frequent changes in membership). But while teams face new hurdles, their success still hinges on a core set of fundamentals for group collaboration. Article

Related FSU Course Offerings

Conflict Communication Skills (PDCCS01) Conflict is unavoidable.  Though it can cause damage if handled poorly, if handled well it can actually strengthen your workplace, your relationships, and/or your whole organization.  Learn about different conflict styles, including your own, and about how to engage in conflict constructively. 2h

Team Dynamics/Team Building (LSTD01) How is your team doing?  This workshop has three goals: 1) help each individual member learn more about his/her own personal style, 2) help everyone learn more about their coworkers’ personal styles, and 3) help everyone to utilize this knowledge in a practical way that improves the workplace environment by strengthening the team. There are no bad types!  Through a series of exercises and discussion you will have a chance to experience some differences in how people gather information, make decisions, and structure their lives – this knowledge often helps teams find more ways to “play to their strengths.”

Bridging Cultures III Managing Intercultural Conflict (CSMIC1) This workshop will introduce participants to various styles of intercultural conflict management and negotiation processes. Participants will learn how to assess their cultural management style in order to be more effective when working across cultures and manage cultural issues successfully. This course is part of the CGE Global Partner Certificate.

Introduction to Liberating Structures (LSLS01) This course is applicable to supervisors and mid to upper level managers at FSU. Smart leaders know that they would greatly increase productivity and innovation if only they could get everyone fully engaged. When you feel included and engaged do you do a better job? Do you think teams in which people work well together produce much better results? Have you noticed the best ideas often come from unexpected sources? Liberating Structures are novel and practical methods to help you accomplish this goal with groups of any size. This workshop will immerse participants in several alternate approaches that are designed to replace or complement conventional practices of how people work together. Past participants say: “No time or moment was wasted. …new ways to interact with co-workers.” “I came away with usable tools. I plan to send a few of my staff to future sessions.” By request.

Liberating Structures 2.0 (LSLS02)  This course is applicable to supervisors and mid to upper level managers at FSU.  A prerequisite for this workshop is completion of the Introduction to Liberating Structures (LS) Workshop. This more advanced workshop will use intricate Learning Structures methods using simpler LS as building blocks. The LS Selection Matchmaker will be used for “stringing” LS. By request.

Leadership and Change (LSLC01) This course explores the nature of change and transition, and how it relates to leadership. Strategies to understand and effectively facilitate change will also be discussed. Counts toward the Frontline Leadership Certificate

Accountability Most work is done collaboratively. Learn how to hold a direct report, colleague, or even a boss accountable to foster a stronger sense of team effectiveness. Customized training by request.

Effective Listening In today’s high-tech, high-speed, high-stress world, communication is more important than ever. Genuine listening has become a rare gift. Effective listening leads to higher productivity and a stronger work environment. Learn how to strengthen your team through listening. Customized training by request.

Webinars and Videos

The Secrets of Great Teamwork In this talk, INSEAD Professor Mark Mortensen draws on an extensive trove of research to relay the secrets of great teamwork - providing a simple, efficient and effective framework to grow and measure teams and collaboration. 12m

Are You an Ideal Team Player? It's time to change the way we prepare people for success, says Patrick Lencioni in this TEDX video from the University of Nevada. Drawing from his own observations, he makes a compelling case that, in our increasingly team-oriented world, the key to success is being humble, ambitious and smart. 14m

Being an Effective Team Member In this course, Kelley School of Business professor Dr. Daisy Lovelace highlights the key characteristics of exemplary team members. Learn tips that can help you increase your self-awareness, demonstrate that you're a reliable teammate, approach teamwork more collaboratively, and more. 31m

Creating a Culture of Collaboration Discover why a collaborative work environment can promote success, and learn how to create a cooperative culture in the workplace. Author, CEO and instructor Lisa Bodell outlines the benefits of collaboration, and shares techniques for leaders or individual contributors to start building a team-centric culture. She also defines common barriers to collaboration, and describes methods to overcome those obstacles. Finally, hear about her practical approaches for breaking the ice in any room, and where to find fantastic and unexpected collaborators. 26m

Build a Tower, Build a Team  In our fast paced, ever changing world, few teams have the luxury of time to adjust to each other’s differing work styles and personalities before they are expected to produce. In this TEDX video, Tom Wujec, technology pioneer, speaker, entrepreneur, writer and facilitator, provides insight into the trick of collaborating quickly and effectively as a new team. 7m23s

The Best Teams Have This Secret Weapon  Why do so-called ‘Dream Teams’ often disappoint? American psychologist, author and professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Adam Grant, explores the characteristic what really makes the dream work! 3m49s

Articles

8 Best Team Effectiveness Models & How They Work Effective, cohesive teams are the lifeblood of successful, powerful organizations. Over time, many team effectiveness models have been developed. This article breaks down eight of the most popular models and the benefits of each so you can decide which works best for your team.

Team Effectiveness Assessment This assessment helps you uncover common teamworking problems that you might be experiencing. Once you've completed the assessment, you are directed to team tools that can help you to improve and develop these important skills.

The Science of Teamwork Over a century of systematic research on groups and teams have yielded a host of valuable insights on what makes for more and less effective teams. Five top actionable insights from decades of research on teams are presented.

The Art of Teamwork Guide The Art of Teamwork framework articulates the core elements that influence team dynamics. This should help teams harness their diversity, build trust, and drive innovation. The framework should also add value to the larger organizational culture without disrupting current team processes.

Books

Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey Free Press

Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership II by Ken Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi and Drea Zigarmi

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek

Committed Teams: Three Steps to Inspiring Passion and Performance by Mario Moussa

The Trust Factor by Paul Zak

Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities to support our theme of Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace.  Please visit this page frequently, as new topics and resources will continue to be added and rotate throughout the month.

TOD Staff Picks

FSU Diversity Talks Podcast: Diversity Talks Podcast features a collection of conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) that impacts our campus, our communities and beyond. Through this podcast, we bring forward the voices of leaders who drive change to create more inclusive cultures. In each episode, we welcome a special guest who is making an impact in their field. We will discover what they do, how they do it and understand what fuels their everyday passion for diversity and inclusion work. We hope that the depth of these conversations will spark a new discussion and dialogue on tough topics, generate new ways to view the world and help us build stronger communities.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for All:  Learn about the challenges and opportunities inherent in working in diverse organizations. This LinkedIn Learning path reviews current thinking and best practices on essential topics such as bias in all of its forms, cultural competence, communication, allyship, and accountability. For free access to this course and many other online learning courses, log in to LinkedIn Learning with your FSU credentials.

How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time: Baratunde Thurston explores the phenomenon of white Americans calling the police on black Americans who have committed the crimes of ... eating, walking or generally "living while black." In this profound, thought-provoking and often hilarious talk, he reveals the power of language to change stories of trauma into stories of healing -- while challenging us all to level up. This talk was presented at an official TED conference.

Related FSU Course Offerings

Providing Academic Accommodations to Students (SDRC01):  In this course, the FSU Office of Accessibility Services will talk about how to make appropriate academic accommodations and various options that might work for your specific course design.  We will also consider changes and updates to ADA Law, episodic conditions, and provide resources and suggestions for implementing universal design in the classroom.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance (COEEO1): Examines issues related to Equal Employment Opportunity and non-discrimination in the workplace.

ADA: Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (COADA2 or COADAO):  Participants  will gain  an  understanding  of the  requirements  of the Americans with   Disabilities   Act including   what   is   a   “disability,”   what is   a   “reasonable   accommodation,”  and  what constitutes  discrimination  against  a  person  with  a  disability. Also covered  are:  State  Law  and  University  Policy  regarding  individuals with  disabilities;  disability  etiquette;  case  studies;  and  campus  contacts  for  assistance  in  handling  ADA issues with employees, students, and visitors to campus.

Faculty/Staff Search Training:  Provides those selected to serve on the Search Hiring Team with  guidance  on  recruitment,  interviewing  and  compliance  issues  as  well  as  a  toolkit  of  easy  access links to useful forms, documents and other resources to ensure excellence and consistency throughout  the  screening  and  hiring  process. 

Cross Generational Strategies With multiple generations in the workforce today, tensions are inevitable, but problems are avoidable. This course will show you a practical approach to get the five generations working together. Customized training by request.

CGE Global Partners Training Certificate:  Designed for staff, faculty, or FSU graduate students who are committed to understanding and appreciating cultures and who are interested in learning how to better assist international students and scholars at FSU.

Diversity and Inclusion Training Certificate:  The certificate creates an opportunity for faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and to learn more about the ways in which they can assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus for all.

Embracing Diversity:  Cultivating Respect and Inclusion (CODIV2):  The Office of Human Resources delivers unique and interactive diversity training, reaching far beyond race, culture, gender, sensitivity and tolerance. This training course covers an overview to diversity and inclusion, such as history, definitions, what diversity & inclusion means to FSU. Through interactive activities and videos participants are introduced to the value proposition for diversity—What’s In It For Me…”WII FM”, culture as a framework for understanding diversity, different generations in the workplace, tools on how to handle conflicts and much more.

Prejudice Reduction Workshop: Florida State University is an Affiliate Campus of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI). Through this affiliation, Florida State has established a campus NCBI team designed to facilitate prejudice reduction workshops, serve as a critical response team, and incorporate the principles of inclusion and social justice throughout campus policy, procedures, and decision making. Through this workshop, participants can expect to experience progressive exercises that will examine the information and misinformation we have learned about groups other than our own; the ways in which we have internalized stereotypes about our own social identity groups; ways  to effectively respond to microaggressions and other oppressive behaviors that create dialogue ultimately leading to positive change. By Request.

Allies & Safe Zones:  Allies & Safe Zones is an ally development program to promote acceptance and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, and Two-Spirit-identifying (LGBTQ+) people. Allies & Safe Zones is coordinated through the offices of the Department of Student Governance & Advocacy at Florida State University and is offered regularly to the campus community. The program is open to all, regardless of orientation, identity, or expression.

Strategies for Veteran Success Course: Students can register for this course for zero or one credit hour. Contact Billy Francis (wfrancis@admin.fsu.edu) for more information.

Articles and resources

Anti-Racism Resources from the FSUCOE:  Faculty members at Florida State University have collected a number of resources that not only discuss racism, but also teach anti-racism. 

FSU Diversity and Inclusion:  FSU’s Diversity and Inclusion website.

FSU Affinity Groups:  Florida State University considers Affinity Groups to be a vital component that connects various members of the FSU workforce with each other and with the institution. Therefore, an inherent element of the mission of an Affinity Group is to promote the welfare of Florida State University and to establish mutually beneficial relationships between FSU, its workforce, members of the Affinity Group, and the communities.

Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Procedures: Florida State University (University) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer supporting a culturally diverse educational and work environment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, non-discrimination and non-retaliation for any member of the University community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.

Four Ways to Show Support For Your LGBTQ+ Employees In addition to long-term changes, there are ways companies can make their workplaces more inclusive for queer employees today. Here are a few small but impactful steps for employers to consider.

Out & Equal: Out & Equal is an organization that works exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through programs, partnerships and conferences, Out & Equal helps LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all.

Office of Disability Employment Policy: Visit this U.S. Department of Labor website for information and resources on the topic of disability and employment.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN): The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace. 

Generational Differences At Work Are Small. Thinking They’re Big Affects Our Behavior:  The Society for Human Resource Management argues that there are a full five generations on the job today, from the Silent Generation to Gen Z. A result of this boost in age diversity are conversations about how generational differences will impact the functioning of our organizations. We often hear about the differences between generational groups, but most of the evidence for generational differences in preferences and values suggests that differences between these groups are quite small.

What Generation Z Candidates Want at Work: This article describes what Generation Z expects during their job search and describes common expectations for salary, benefits and culture.

How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Team How can you, as an individual leader, make sure your team is including and making the most of diverse voices?

Videos and Podcasts

LinkedIn Learning D&I Resources: A listing of over 50 video segments on LinkedIn Learning covering a wide range of Diversity and Inclusion topics. In this list we’ve broken out segments by topic. Videos range from 1-5 minutes an hour.

Women at Work: A Podcast focused on conversations about the workplace, and women’s place in it.

How to Design Gender Bias Out of Your Workplace: Equity expert Sara Sanford offers a certified playbook that helps companies go beyond good intentions, using a data-driven standard to actively counter unconscious bias and foster gender equity -- by changing how workplaces operate, not just how people think.

Books

Below is a sampling of books designed to expand understanding around this month’s topic. This list comes from a Forbes article entitled 10 Books to Help you Foster a More Diverse Workplace.

The Memo by Minda Harts. Providing straight talk on how to navigate networking, office politics, and money, while showing how to make real change to the system, The Memo offers support and long-overdue advice on how women of color can succeed in their careers.

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to "model minorities" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.

We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation by Matthew Riemer and Leighton Brown. A rich and sweeping photographic history of the Queer Liberation Movement; by challenging many of the assumptions that dominate mainstream LGBTQ+ history, We Are Everywhere shows readers how they can--and must--honor the queer past in order to shape our liberated future.

Yellow by Frank H. Wu. Wu examines affirmative action, globalization, immigration, and other controversial contemporary issues through the lens of the Asian-American experience. Mixing personal anecdotes, legal cases, and journalistic reporting, Wu confronts damaging Asian-American stereotypes such as "the model minority" and "the perpetual foreigner." By offering new ways of thinking about race in American society, Wu's work dares us to make good on our great democratic experiment.

Between the World and Me by Ta-nehisi Coates. In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.

The Latino Threat by Leo R. Chavez. In The Latino Threat, Leo R. Chavez critically investigates the media stories about and recent experiences of immigrants to show how prejudices and stereotypes have been used to malign an entire immigrant population—and to define what it means to be an American.

Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald. “Blindspot” is the authors’ metaphor for the portion of the mind that houses hidden biases. Writing with simplicity and verve, Banaji and Greenwald question the extent to which our perceptions of social groups—without our awareness or conscious control—shape our likes and dislikes and our judgments about people’s character, abilities, and potential.

No Pity: People with Disabilities Forging a New Civil Rights Movement by Joseph P. Shapiro. Published in 1994, this book is a great resource for readers looking to understand the experiences of those who are differently-abled. Shapiro uses examples from history to help describe the experiences of those with different disabilities and to discuss forging the disability human rights movement into the 21st century.

American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear by Khaled A. Beydoun. The term “Islamophobia” may be fairly new, but irrational fear and hatred of Islam and Muslims is anything but. Though many speak of Islamophobia’s roots in racism, have we considered how anti-Muslim rhetoric is rooted in our legal system? Using his unique lens as a critical race theorist and law professor, Khaled A. Beydoun captures the many ways in which law, policy, and official state rhetoric have fueled the frightening resurgence of Islamophobia in the United States. Like no book before it, American Islamophobia offers a robust and genuine portrait of Muslim America then and now.This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces her journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process debunks myth after myth about late life. Explaining the roots of ageism in history and how it divides and debases, Applewhite examines how ageist stereotypes cripple the way our brains and bodies function, looks at ageism in the workplace, exposes the cost of the all-American myth of independence, critiques the portrayal of elders as burdens to society, describes what an all-age-friendly world would look like, and offers a rousing call to action.

FSU Libraries Reading List on Anti-Racism and the Black Lives Matter movement:  A list of books currently available for employees and students of FSU at FSU Libraries through curbside pickup (and some digitally). All of the titles are linked to the FSU catalog for quick and easy access.

FSU Libraries Research Guides: A selection of books about diversity and inclusion available through the FSU Libraries.

Helping Students 

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities to support students. Please visit this page frequently, as new topics and resources will continue to be added and rotate throughout the month.

Related FSU Course Offerings

Providing Academic Accommodations to Students (SDRC01):  In this course, the FSU Office of Accessibility Services will talk about how to make appropriate academic accommodations and various options that might work for your specific course design.  We will also consider changes and updates to ADA Law, episodic conditions, and provide resources and suggestions for implementing universal design in the classroom. 2.5 hours

Campus Connect for New Users (SCCCT1):  This workshop serves as an introduction for advisors and undergraduate staff to the Campus Connect platform. This session covers the general layout and functions such as submitting reports, using advanced search features, and identifying specific sub-populations to better streamline advising conversations. This course is essential for any new user to be granted access to the live site. 1.5 hours

Academic Advising 101 (CANVAS Self Enrollment Link) Contained within this training course are 10 modules built with the intention of providing information on the general FSU policies, systems, and best practices when supporting undergraduate students.  Self-paced. Times vary.

Introduction to The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act or FERPA This presentation is to introduce you to the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act, also known as FERPA, and the laws and policies at FSU that govern student privacy and rights. 4 minutes

Kognito – Mental Health Awareness Training:  Nationally, students are reporting increased levels of distress, putting them at risk for depression, substance abuse and other negative outcomes.  As a faculty or staff member, you may be the first one to notice signs of distress in a student. Kognito’s At-Risk for Faculty and Staff is an online simulation designed to help strengthen your ability to notice signs of emotional distress, use techniques to discuss concerns, and refer students to appropriate campus resources when necessary. 45 minutes

CAT:  Learning Antiracism The Center for the Advancement of Teaching shares advice for supporting students and resources for practicing antiracist teaching.

FSU support services

Faculty & Staff Emergency Guide: Review this FSU faculty and staff information guide for information that can be used when assisting distressed students or in the event of a dangerous situation.

University Counseling Center: The UCC is offering safe and secure telehealth sessions with students. In addition to these virtual services, students can also attend daily psychoeducation workshops via Zoom which will focus on anxiety and depression.

FSU Resilience Project: The Student Resilience Project is a web-based, research-informed toolkit developed to encourage students’ wellness by helping them learn to manage stress in healthy ways and increase their sense of belonging. The website features videos, skill-building activities, resources and information, including podcasts by campus experts.

University Health Services: Direct students to University Health Services for infection prevention tips, self-isolation and medical care.

Articles and resources

How Learning Works: written by Susan Ambrose and her colleagues from Carnegie Mellon University, this resource is available as a free e-book from FSU Libraries.

The Stress of the Pandemic on College Students’ Mental Health:

Support your Campus through Coronavirus: EAB has provided this toolkit with resources focused on supporting higher education institutions during COVID-19.

Videos and Podcasts

Building Resilience: What, Why & How to Become Resilient: Everyone wants to perform well when the pressure's on, but a lot of us withdraw in times of stress or adversity. If you can build your resilience, you'll have an easier time facing new challenges and earn a valuable skill to offer employers. In this LinkedIn Learning course, Kelley School of Business professor and professional communications coach Tatiana Kolovou explains how to bounce back from difficult situations, by building your "resiliency threshold."

Self-Discovery

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities to support self-discovery.  Please visit this page frequently, as new topics and resources will continue to be added and rotate throughout the month.

Related FSU Course Offerings

Bridging Cultures I; Introduction to Intercultural Communication

(CSBC01-0062): September 4th 9:00 – 12:30

This workshop will provide participants with the fundamentals of effective intercultural communication skills. The workshop helps participants develop an awareness of their own cultural identity and recognize intercultural diversity at FSU.

Mindfulness (PDMIND-0001): September 14th 9:30 – 10:30 AM.

What is mindfulness? Why is it important? How can you incorporate mindfulness into your daily life to improve mental and emotional well-being? Come join us for this interactive workshop to explore these questions and gain insight into how mindfulness can be beneficial to you!  Presented by Kyle Caswell, MS, LMHC, MCAP, Employee Assistance Program Counselor

Conflict Communication Skills (PDCCS01): September 15th 9:00 – 11:00

Conflict is unavoidable.  And though it can cause damage if handled poorly, if handled well it can actually strengthen your workplace, your relationships, and/or your whole organization.  Learn about different conflict styles, including your own, and about how to engage in conflict constructively.

Financial Resources (FLSFIR): September 17th 10:00 – 11:00

Good financial health builds confidence.  No matter where you are in life, you can benefit from improving your financial health. This workshop will provide ideas for how you can take simple steps to help you better manage your money today and save for long-term goals. This virtual workshop is offered by Wells Fargo at Work.

Team Dynamics/ Team Building (LSTD01): September 23rd 9:00 – 10:30

How is your team doing?  This workshop has three goals: 1) help each individual member learn more about his/her own personal style, 2) help everyone learn more about their coworkers’ personal styles, and 3) help everyone to utilize this knowledge in a practical way that improves the workplace environment by strengthening the team. There are no bad types!  Through a series of exercises and discussion you will have a chance to experience some differences in how people gather information, make decisions, and structure their lives – this knowledge often helps teams find more ways to “play to their strengths.”

Embracing Diversity (CODIV2): September 24th 10:00 – 12:00

The objectives of this course are to:  Discuss the difference between compliance, diversity and inclusion; Define Diversity & Inclusion; Discuss the “visible” and  “hidden” dimensions of culture; Review the challenges and benefits that arise from diversity; Discuss Implicit Bias; Identify methods for acquiring Cultural Competency Resources; and Create inclusive, harassment-free workplaces.

Resources

What is Self-Awareness and How Do We Get It? Your journey into self-discovery should lead you to becoming more self-aware. In this article from Psychology Today you will be presented with several strategies for increasing your self-awareness, as well as information on how being more self-aware is beneficial to your overall well-being.

Accountability in Teams: Holding someone accountable can be challenging. This article explains how holding someone accountable is a positive thing and what we can do to change our perception of accountability.

Meditation 101: This beginner’s how-to guide from Gaiam provides an overview of tips and techniques for starting meditation.

Why is Meditation Important? This article provides a few facts that you might not know about meditation and its benefits.

Good Feedback is a Two-Way Conversation: Giving and receiving feedback is an important part of self-discovery. This article from the Harvard Business Review showcases how considering a partnership model of feedback can lead to more authentic conversations.

How to Cope with Bad News Overload: The news can make us feel overwhelmed, anxious and sad. This article offers tools to stay balanced and moderate the negativity input you receive throughout the day.

Social Media Addiction: Overusing social media can be a serious problem. Social media addiction is a psychological condition that compels someone to be overly concerned about social media, spending so much time on these platforms that it impacts other aspects of their life. Visit this site to learn more about what Social Media Addiction is and how to overcome it.

Webinars or Videos

Developing Self-Awareness: Organizational psychologist Gemma Roberts details how to develop your self-awareness so that you can understand how others see you, and better align your actions with your intentions. This course helps you identify beliefs to enhance self-awareness, step outside of yourself to gain a different perspective, leverage a self-awareness action plan, and more. In this course, learn how to become more self-aware in order to develop yourself personally and enhance career progression. Free LinkedIn Learning course.

Increase your Self-Awareness with One Simple Fix: Self-awareness has countless proven benefits -- stronger relationships, higher performance, more effective leadership. Sounds pretty great, right? Here’s the bad news: 95% of people think that they’re self-aware, but only 10-15% actually are! Luckily, Dr. Tasha Eurich has a simple solution that will instantly improve your self-awareness. Watch this TEDx Talk to learn more about how to improve your self-awareness.

Discovering your Strengths: Understanding what you do best is essential to succeeding professionally. But often we are unclear on our own strengths. Join leadership expert Dave Crenshaw on a journey of self-discovery, as he walks you through a simple framework to identify your strengths. Dave shares specific exercises to help you pinpoint what you should focus on doing (and what you should avoid) to develop your strengths and increase your value as an employee. Accessible through LinkedIn Learning.

The Secrets of People Who Love Their Jobs: Happiness depends on the goodness of our jobs, and those good jobs are made not found. Shane J. Lopez, Ph.D., is the world’s leading researcher on hope. His mission is to help people of all ages exercise some control over what their future can become and to teach them how to aim for the future they want in school, work and life.

Books

EQ eBook: Do you want to make more effective decisions, connect with others, find and follow purpose — and lead a more whole-hearted life? Emotional intelligence (EQ) may be the missing ingredient. This free eBook offers tips for how to practice emotional intelligence.

Dare to Lead: Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of Presidents and CEOs, educators, parents, and students—in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations have benefited from Dr. Covey's 7 Habits book. And, it can transform you.

StrengthsFinder 2.0: In its latest national bestseller, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup unveils the new and improved version of its popular assessment, language of 34 themes, and much more (see below for details). While you can read this book in one sitting, you'll use it as a reference for decades. Loaded with hundreds of strategies for applying your strengths, this new book and accompanying website will change the way you look at yourself--and the world around you--forever.

Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality: Integrity—more than simple honesty, it's the key to success. A person with integrity has the ability to pull everything together, to make it all happen no matter how challenging the circumstances. Drawing on experiences from his work, Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, corporate consultant and nationally syndicated radio host, shows how our character can keep us from achieving all we want to (or could) be.

Overcoming Distractions & Maintaining Balance

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities to support overcoming distractions and maintaining balance.  Please visit this page frequently, as new topics and resources will continue to be added and rotate throughout the month.

Related FSU Course Offerings

Workplace Accidents: Prevention & Management (COWA01): Prevention & Management class examines precautionary steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of accidents occurring on the job. Topics include procedures to take when an accident does occur. Workers compensation will also be discussed, as well as automobile liability.

Weathering Market Volatility (FLSWMV): You are invited to join us for an educational workshop. We will be covering how to weather the storm of market volatility to ensure you are maximizing your growth potential by minimizing losses. This financial wellness workshop will be virtually presented by Wells Fargo at Work.

Leadership & Change (LSLC01): This course explores the nature of change and transition, and how it relates to leadership. Strategies to understand and effectively facilitate change will also be discussed.

FRS & DROP by AIG (PDVAL1): This course is presented by AIG Retirement Services

Attend our FRS & DROP class to learn important details about your retirement options and 403b/457 plans. Our class will answer questions you have, such as: What are my options at retirement? What retirement plan is best for me? What happens if I die while still employed? How does my health & marital status affect which plan I should choose?

Mindfulness (PDMIND): What is mindfulness? Why is it important? How can you incorporate mindfulness into your daily life to improve mental and emotional well-being? Come join us for this interactive workshop to explore these questions and gain insight into how mindfulness can be beneficial to you.

Coaching Skills II (PDSCS2): This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to listen to students and ask appropriate questions geared toward understanding and empowering students. Participants will be provided sample verbiage and time to practice their listening and questioning skills with others. Prerequisite:  Coaching Skills I and working toward the Student Coaching Skills Certificate.

Team Dynamics/Team Building (LSTD01): How is your team doing?  This workshop has three goals: 1) help each individual member learn more about his/her own personal style, 2) help everyone learn more about their coworkers’ personal styles, and 3) help everyone to utilize this knowledge in a practical way that improves the workplace environment by strengthening the team. There are no bad types!  Through a series of exercises and discussion you will have a chance to experience some differences in how people gather information, make decisions, and structure their lives – this knowledge often helps teams find more ways to “play to their strengths.”

Resources

7 Most Common Distractions at Work (And How to Tackle Them): This article shares a few of the most common distractions and provides strategies to increase your attention in the workplace.

Here Are 13 Workplace Distractions Robbing You of Productivity (And How to Fix Them): Do you want to increase your efficiency in the workplace? This article points out which distractions are preventing you from achieving your goals.

How to Maintain Work-Life Balance Like a Pro: This article will provide you with tips for effective work.

Encountering Nature: Outdoor Walks to Reduce Stress and Increase Focus in Students: When we think about learners, people sitting in the classroom comes into our mind. However, we can provide support to learners beyond the classroom. Read this article to learn more!

How to handle stress at work: Do you have a lot of pressure at work? This article from Harvard Medical School explains the physical reaction to stress and describes how to overcome it at work.

4 Strategies for Overcoming Distraction: From the Harvard Business Review, check out these strategies will help you stay focused on your job.

Webinars or Videos

Five ways to stop getting distracted | BBC Ideas: Watch this short video, and you will realize that paying attention may be easier than you people think!

Mindfulness: defeating distraction and amplifying awareness | Richard Chambers | TEDxUniMelb: Today’s world surrounds us with so many sources of distraction, which make us less engaged and less effective, and can even lead to mental health problems. In this talk, Richard Chambers explains how mindfulness is a tool for increasing self-awareness and how it can help create a generation of young people better equipped to solve the problems we are facing in the world today.

Tips for working from home during the coronavirus pandemic: By watching this video, you can find advice that may help you deal with the special working conditions in 2020!

How to Actually Work...When You’re Working from Home: Is it a challenge for you to work effectively in your house? Watch this video to find some suggestions for navigating work from home.

How COVID-19 Affects the Mental Health of Seniors: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the senior community. The virus has created medical risks and mortality rates that are exceptionally high in the older adult population. In addition to medical complications, the pandemic has also led to behavioral health challenges for older individuals. Fortunately, doctors and psychologists can utilize methods to help older individuals disproportionately affected by the pandemic’s socially isolating effects. Additionally, seniors can take steps to mitigate impacts on their mental health, including the use of available technology.

Books

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four "rules", for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill.

Driven to Distraction at Work: How to Focus and Be More Productive: Are you driven to distraction at work? Best-selling author Edward M. Hallowell, MD, the world's leading expert on ADD and ADHD, has set his sights on a new goal: helping people feel more in control and productive at work.

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: More than 44 percent of Americans admit to losing sleep over stress. And while most of us do everything we can to reduce it, Stanford psychologist and best-selling author Kelly McGonigal, PhD, delivers a startling message: Stress isn't bad. In The Upside of Stress, McGonigal highlights new research indicating that stress can, in fact, make us stronger, smarter, and happier - if we learn how to embrace it.

Can I Have Your Attention?: Inspiring Better Work Habits, Focusing Your Team, and Getting Stuff Done in the Constantly Connected Workplace: As our workloads expand, attention has never been more valuable. Or more difficult to keep. In Can I Have your Attention?, Curt Steinhorst shows business leaders how to cut through the noise and get their employees back to work. With technology creating endless opportunities to "improve productivity", people spend so much time responding to the interruptions that they've lost the ability to focus and do their jobs. Yet, the potential for harnessing the power of your team's attention has never been greater - if you can capture it.

Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements: This book will provide you with a holistic view of what contributes to your wellbeing over a lifetime. Written in a conversational style by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tom Rath and bestselling author Jim Harter, Ph.D., this book is filled with fascinating research and novel ideas for boosting your wellbeing in each of these five areas

The Importance of Gratitude

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities on gratitude.  

Related FSU Course Offerings

Finding Funding for Your Project (ESP11-0001): Participants will learn about the different search engines available for use and will guide you through a search process demonstration.

Family Medical Leave Act (COFML1): Provides an overview of the FMLA of 1993 and strategies on how to manage employees who are on FMLA leave. This course also counts toward the Frontline Leadership Program Certificate and the HR Dept Rep Certificate.  Also available online as COFMLO

Bridging Cultures III (CSMIC1-0023): Managing Intercultural Conflict - This workshop will introduce participants to various styles of intercultural conflict management and negotiation processes. Participants will learn how to assess their cultural management style in order to be more effective when working across cultures and manage cultural issues successfully.

Prerequisites: Bridging Cultures I, and Bridging Cultures II, and working toward CGE Global Partner Certificate.

Cultural Competence in Administration & Management (PDDI03-0017): The purpose of this workshop is to explore cultural competence as it relates to the administrative, management, and leadership tasks common throughout our campus environment.  Participants will reflect on how diversity influences leadership, planning, and teamwork in their areas.

Coaching Skills III (PDSCS3-0009): Framing Student-Centered Meetings - This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to frame meetings with students in order to address the student’s goals and ensure the meeting remains efficient and timely. Participants will be provided time to review skills, sample verbiage to assist with achieving the student’s meeting goals, and opportunities to role play.

Prerequisites:  Coaching Skills I and Coaching Skills II and working toward the Student Coaching Skills Certificate.

Embracing Diversity (CODIV2): The objectives of this course are to:  Discuss the difference between compliance, diversity and inclusion; Define Diversity & Inclusion;

Discuss the “visible” and “hidden” dimensions of culture; Review the challenges and benefits that arise from diversity; Discuss Implicit Bias; Identify methods for acquiring Cultural Competency Resources; and Create inclusive, harassment-free workplaces.

Conflict Communication Skills (PDCCS01): Conflict is unavoidable.  And though it can cause damage if handled poorly, if handled well it can strengthen your workplace, your relationships, and/or your whole organization.  Learn about different conflict styles, including your own, and about how to engage in conflict constructively.

Resources

How Gratitude Can Transform Your Workplace: From nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, learn how organizations are embracing a culture of gratefulness. While expressing thanks to colleagues might feel awkward or even at odds with some workplace cultures, many organizations have been developing innovative ways to overcome those barriers. Experience suggests that building cultures of gratitude and appreciation can transform our work lives, leading to deeper connections to each other and to the work we’re doing. This article from Greater Good provides useful insights into how any why gratitude in the workplace is important.

Benefits Of A Year-Round Attitude Of Gratitude In The Workplace: Gratitude is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving thanks throughout your organization is not only noble—it is smart. Mindful business leaders who are wise and generous enough to make it a year-round practice will be rewarded with healthier and more robust organizations.

In Times of Crisis, a Little Thanks Goes a Long Way: As managers, it’s essential to express gratitude to your employees, especially now. For one thing, being thankful to your team is the right thing to do. People are battling fears about the pandemic and juggling home and work in close proximity. Almost every employee needs to hear that their dedication is noticed and it matters. What’s more, gratitude is proven to show improvements in self-esteem, achieving career goals, decision making, productivity, and resilience.

Study Shows Keeping Gratitude Journal Reduces Gossip, Incivility in Workplace: A recent University of Central Florida study suggests employees who keep a gratitude journal exhibit less rude behavior and mistreatment of others in the workplace. Review this article to learn more about the benefits using gratitude journals.

Cultivating gratitude in the workplace can be good for the bottom line: Plenty of academic research supports the conclusion that gratitude sends out positive repercussions. Grateful people are happier and more satisfied, less aggressive and cynical. And they tend to pay forward the kindness shown them in a variety of pro-social behaviors. Check out this article for more tips on gratitude in the workplace.

How to Practice Gratitude While Working Remotely: As millions of people experience the effects of social distancing related to the COVID-19 safety measures, the feeling of isolation that comes with working remotely may become increasingly present. During such times of increased stress, it can be helpful to remember what you are thankful for. Practicing gratitude can help you and your team stay motivated and feel happier while working.

Webinars or Videos

Want to be happy? Be grateful | David Steindl-Rast: The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

Learning to Be Grateful Can Increase Happiness | Dr. Ike Shibley | TEDxPSUBerks: Penn State Berks Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Ike Shibley, focuses on ways to facilitate cognitive development in college students and finding the most productive ways to enhance student learning. His talk is about how learning to be grateful can increase happiness

The happy secret to better work | Shawn Achor: We believe that we should work to be happy, but could that be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining talk from TEDxBloomington, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness inspires productivity.

The power of appreciation: Mike Robbins at TEDxBellevue: Mike Robbins is an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence who delivers inspirational keynote addresses to audiences throughout the world. In this heartwarming, humorous, and thought-provoking talk, Mike talks about "The Power of Appreciation." Leaders, teams, organizations, and individuals who understand this distinction can have much more impact, meaning, and productivity in their lives and with the people around them.  He also discusses some important research in the field of positive psychology that exemplifies the importance of appreciation.

Books

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People: Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers’ language of appreciation. This book will give you the tools to improve staff morale, create a more positive workplace, and increase employee engagement. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate authentic appreciation and encouragement to employees, co-workers, and leaders.

The Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation: Dr. Paul White wrote The Vibrant Workplace to give workplace leaders a thorough understanding of the most common obstacles to building a positive workplace. Not only will they learn the issues underlying those challenges, but they’ll gain the tools and strategies needed to overcome them.

Combining real-life examples with professional advice and research, Dr. White offers a guide to uprooting negativity and cultivating authentic appreciation and resiliency in the workplace

Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results: Showing gratitude to employees is the easiest, fastest, most inexpensive way to boost performance. New research shows that gratitude boosts employee engagement, reduces turnover, and leads team members to express more gratitude to one another—strengthening team bonds. What accounts for the staggering chasm between awareness of gratitude’s benefits and the failure of so many leaders to do it—or do it well?  Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton call this the gratitude gap. In this invaluable guide, they identify the widespread and pernicious myths about managing others that cause leaders to withhold thanks.

Lead with Appreciation: Fostering a Culture of Gratitude (A Lead Like a PIRATE Guide): Positive recognition and appreciation can transform your school from a place where people have to work into one where they want to work and enjoy bringing their best every day. And that transformation starts with the leader! In Lead with Appreciation, Amber Teamann and Melinda Miller offer practical and doable strategies to revolutionize your campus culture!

Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Skills

This month, the Office of Training and Organizational Development is spotlighting resources and learning opportunities on emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills. 

Related FSU Course Offerings

Improving Internal Controls (COIC01)

Learn what it takes to establish and maintain a sound system of checks & balances in your workplace, so that fraud and other forms of unethical behaviors are less likely to occur.

Bridging Cultures IV (CSDGC1-0019)

This session will address the process of becoming more globally competent through the 6 stage developing intercultural sensitivity process. Participants will share their experiences and lessons learned from their ongoing cross-cultural engagement and training.

(You must have taken Bridging Cultures I, Bridging Cultures II, and Bridging Cultures III Managing Intercultural Conflict and be working toward CGE Global Partner Certificate)

Stressed Out (PDSO01)

Are you feeling “stressed-out”?  We all deal with stressors in our lives, but too much stress can be very detrimental to our overall health—mentally, emotionally, and physically.  Come join us to learn some helpful ways to effectively manage your stress and improve your overall well-being!

Culturally Responsive Practice in Teaching and Research (PDD104-0018)

This workshop will focus on the theoretical basis for multicultural competence.  During the session participants will explore oppression, its effects on the college community and the overall FSU experience.  Participants will use case studies and small group exercises to learn and apply relevant theories to current challenges related to diversity in higher education.

Coaching Skills IV (PDSCS4)

This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to uncover solutions with students and exhibit confidence in utilizing the skills in order to best support various student populations regardless of the issue. Participants will be provided sample verbiage and role play opportunities. Prerequisites:  Coaching Skills I, Coaching Skills II, Coaching Skills III and working toward the Student Coaching Skills Certificate.

Export Control and Conflict of Interest (ESP12-0001)

An overview of the laws used to regulate the dissemination of material to foreign persons/nations/nationals through export controls and conflict of interest policies and procedures that relate to different funding agencies.

Resources

The Must-Have Leadership Skill (by Daniel Goleman)

Are you a leader or a manager in the workplace? Even if you are not a leader right now, you will need leadership skills when collaborating with others. This article from Harvard Business Review discusses the key to becoming a good leader.

Interpersonal Skills and Today’s Job Market (by Leah Shafer)

This article comes from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. In the article, the author discusses interpersonal skills from a higher education perspective. After reading this article, you will know the importance of interpersonal skills for university staff and students, as well as how to prepare students for these skills.

Emotional Intelligence Has 12 elements. Which do you need to work on? (by Daniel Goleman and Richard E. Boyatzis)

This article also comes from the Harvard Business Review. In this article, the authors categorize emotional intelligence into twelve elements and use a case to discuss them. By reading this article, you will get a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and assess your own emotional.

Why Emotional Intelligence is important in Leadership (by Lauren Landry)

This article comes from the Harvard Business School Online. The author mentions several elements of emotional intelligence. A short video is also attached. In the video, the faculty members of Harvard Business clearly introduce emotional intelligence, which may give you a general understanding of this topic.

Emotional Intelligence in Business And Leadership (by Jeff Moss)

This article comes from Forbes. In this article, the author uses his previous experience to discuss emotional intelligence. He also provides several suggestions to readers.

Videos

Think Fast. Talk Smart

In this TEDx talk, the speaker, Matt Abrahams, is a lecturer at Stanford University. The speaker shares his experience about communication and provides suggestions for both at work and in daily life.

Developing your Emotional Intelligence

 Emotional intelligence can help you build effective relationships at work. Executive coach and organizational psychologist, Gemma Roberts, explains what emotional intelligence is and why it's important. She helps you become more self-aware so that you can identify triggers that may hijack your performance. She also helps you align your intentions and your impact so that you can build strong and collaborative relationships.

How miscommunication happens (and how to avoid it)

This short video comes from TED-Ed and reviews how miscommunication affects people, as well as how to communicate effectively.

Learn Emotional Intelligence, the Key Determiner of Success

Explore the four domains of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—as defined by psychologist and author Daniel Goleman. The domains build on one another, starting with a greater awareness of self and others, and ending with the management of relationships that are critical to your personal and professional life. This course includes videos from: Daniel Goleman, psychologist, lecturer, and science journalist Amy Cuddy, social psychologist and associate professor at Harvard Business School Susan David, psychologist at Harvard Medical School and cofounder of the Institute of Coaching Alan Alda, Emmy-winning actor, writer, and director Angie McArthur, CEO of Professional Thinking Partners Note: This course was produced by Big Think.

Communicating with Empathy

When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at work, individuals feel more comfortable speaking openly, they feel like they matter, and they feel safe. That's why empathy at work is crucial to company-wide success. In this course, communication expert Sharon Steed explains the principles of empathetic communication and shares specific strategies to help improve your approach to difficult conversations. Get ready to learn how to converse empathetically to improve your one-on-one conversations and team interactions.

Books

101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees: A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges

Author: Paul Falcone

Have you tried to discuss specific issues with your employees but do not know how to start? Then this book would be the right choice for you! Reading this book will help you become a more skillful communicator in workplace and become a better leader.

Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication

Author: Ronald Adler, Lawrence Rosenfeld, Russell Proctor II

Interpersonal communication is a skill to communicate with different people. To master this skill, understanding the nature of interpersonal communication is essential. After reading this book, you will be exposed to the concept of interpersonal communication and how to discuss your thoughts and opinions effectively.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Author: Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves, Patrick M. Lencioni (foreword)

It is no doubt that emotional intelligence is an important factor for everyone. However, what does emotional intelligence truly mean? By reading this book, you will gain a better understanding of the basic concept of emotional intelligence and its effects on modern life.

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Author: Daniel Goleman

Both EQ and IQ have been topics that have been discussed for a long time. However, which one would be more important for a successful career? Read this book to learn more!

Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations

Author: Christopher D. Connors

As a manager or supervisor in your workplace, successfully leading a team is essential. This book will help you utilize emotional intelligence to become a great leader.

General Professional Development

Getting Started with Remote Work: This virtual course is perfect for those who are new to working remotely. Please note: this course was created for general remote work; some suggestions may not be possible during this time of social-distancing and self-isolation. 16 minutes

Leadership Insight

Managing Your Team Effectively in a Virtual World: This webinar is provided by Bridgepath Careers Consulting. The facilitators provide strategies for managing virtual teams. 60 minutes

Technology Tool

How to Zoom: Whether you’re new to Zoom or simply using it more frequently these short videos can help maximize your experience. The information is provided directly from Zoom. Avg. 3-minute videos

Health/Happiness Tip

Mindfully Transitioning to a WFH Culture: This article from Headspace provides tips for ensuring your transition to work-from-home (WFH) leaves you feeling balanced, as well as productive. Headspace is also offering free meditation guides during this challenging time. 15 minutes

General Professional Development

Adjusting to Work During Coronavirus: In this podcast from the Harvard Business Review Tsedal Neely, a Harvard Business School professor provides insight into staying productive, focused and happy during the global pandemic. 27 minutes

Leadership Insight

Leading Through Adversity: Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, shares her insight for leaders navigating challenging situations. 5 minutes

Technology Tool

Microsoft Teams Quick Start Guide: This 5-page User Guide provides detailed information on using Microsoft Teams and its features. 10 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

COVID-19: 5 Tips to Face your Anxiety: Developed by Columbia University, this interactive learning experience provides practical strategies for navigating anxiety that might arise from COVID-19.  15 minutes

General Professional Development

6 Tips for Staying Productive at Home: The CEO of a fully remote company provides 6 tips for staying productive while working remotely during a global pandemic. 7 minutes

Leadership Insight

Leading at a Distance: This course provided by LinkedIn Learning covers several topics that will help you lead a remote team. LinkedIn Learning can be accessed for free from my.fsu.edu – Benefits. 37 minutes

Technology Tool

Tools for Remote Work: In this virtual course from Cornerstone, you will learn how to use the right tools for remote, how to run an effective online meeting and more. 19 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

Coping with Stress & Anxiety during COVID-19: Hear from Kyle Caswell, a counselor with FSU’s Employee Assistance Program, about how to navigate stress and manage anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 24 minutes

General professional development

Generational Communication in Times of Crisis: Learn about how the four largest generational groups in today’s workforce prefer to communicate in times of crisis. This document provides an overview of common traits as well as suggestions for adjusting your communication style. 8 minutes

Leadership Insight

Leading through Uncertainty: This article, and corresponding videos, provides six ways to navigate your team through uncertainty. 20 minutes

Technology Tool

Virtual Meetings: 9 strategies to help virtual meetings run more effectively. 10 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

How to Stay Healthy at Home during the Coronavirus Pandemic: In this video, Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa of NYU Langone Health shares the importance of exercise and nutrition as well as the best ways to give your body and mind what they need in times of uncertainty. 10 minutes

General professional development

Drama Resilience Webinar – Compassionate Self-care During Covid-19:  If you are struggling with the stress and drama caused by new living and working conditions, this webinar is for you. Staying healthy starts with Compassionate Self-Care. In this webinar you will identify your own drama and practice 3 compassion skills for self-care & resilience. *This is a live webinar, registration is required. Webinars will occur on April 29 at 8 am & 5 pm, May 6 at 8 am, May 13 at 5 pm, and May 20 at 8am EST. To register follow the link above. 60 minutes

Leadership Insight

3 Ways to Improve Remote Worker Satisfaction: Good leaders know that staff who feel more satisfied and appreciated are more likely to be hardworking and committed to their jobs. With more people working remotely now than ever before, how can leaders still convey their appreciation and support for their remote workforce? This article from Vault provides a few strategies to do just that! 5 minutes

Technology Tool

Zoom Exhaustion, 6 ways to Find Balance & Stay Connected: Are you feeling drained from an overwhelming amount of professional and personal virtual meetings? This article from mindful.org explains why Zoom exhaustion is real and how you can find ways to stay balanced while maintaining connection. 12 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

The Science of Wellbeing: This extremely popular Yale course is available to audit from Coursera. This course will help you understand the science behind happiness and provide you with research that can help create change. 20 hours; self-paced.

General professional development

Kognito – Mental Health Awareness Training:  Nationally, students are reporting increased levels of distress, putting them at risk for depression, substance abuse and other negative outcomes.  As a faculty or staff member, you may be the first one to notice signs of distress in a student. Kognito’s At-Risk for Faculty and Staff is an online simulation designed to help strengthen your ability to notice signs of emotional distress, use techniques to discuss concerns, and refer students to appropriate campus resources when necessary. 45 minutes

Leadership Insight

Brené Brown – The Power of Vulnerability:  Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. 20 minutes

Technology Tool

The 15 Best Virtual Tours to Take During Coronavirus: Feeling stressed about all the time spent inside? Had to cancel a trip due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Forbes has provided this list of 15 virtual world tours you can take from the comfort of your home. From the Louvre to Disney World and all the way to Mars, check out these tours for a virtual vacation. Time may vary

Bonus: Missing your favorite local spots?  Check out Visit Tallahassee for a virtual Tallahassee experience.

Health/Happiness Tip

Yoga with Adrienne – Yoga for Vulnerability: This special at-home practice is anchored in an invitation to focus on the rise and fall. This session will use the tools of asana, breath and science to welcome a sense of peacefulness and ease. 35 minutes

General professional development

Embracing Diversity: Cultivating Respect, Diversity & Inclusion:  Please join Michelle Douglas, Director of FSU Human Resources’ Organizational Development and Equal Opportunity Compliance, as she presents this virtual workshop. This live interactive training will discuss the difference between compliance, diversity and inclusion; the “visible” and “hidden” dimensions of culture; Implicit Bias; review the challenges and benefits that arise from diversity; and identify methods for acquiring cultural competency resources.  1 hour

Note: Registration is required & a Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. Instructions for registration can be found here.

When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus: The global response to COVID-19 has made clear that the fear of contracting disease has an ugly cousin: xenophobia. NPR recently asked its listeners whether they had experienced this kind of coronavirus-related racism and xenophobia firsthand.  Listen to their experiences and the conversation.  25 minutes

Leadership Insight

4 Tips to Maintain an Inclusive Virtual Workplace During COVID-19:  When crises like COVID-19 strike and normalcy is interrupted, it’s critically important that we still honor our commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Here are four tips for maintaining an inclusive work environment during these challenging times.   5 minutes

Technology Tool

10 Ways you can Address Equity Challenges During COVID-19: Initial responses to COVID-19 have focused on getting classes online, however it’s important to consider that students’ unmet basic needs (food, shelter, income) and feelings of emotional distress. This article provides 10 ways you can provide help students who might be struggling. 5 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

Virtual International Coffee Hour:  FSU’s Center for Global Engagement has transitioned its most popular in-person weekly event –International Coffee Hour — to a virtual space during this period of remote working and learning in order to provide the FSU community with an opportunity to engage, learn and support each other. 1.5 hours Every Friday 5 – 6:30 pm

General professional development

COVID-19 Mental Health Resources Hub: This interactive website provides videos, downloadable PDFs, and additional resources for families, teachers, veterans and more. The information is a collaboration between the nation’s most credible mental health organizations. Time may vary

Leadership Insight

Boosting Team Morale: As employees spend more time in “lockdown” the stress of a global pandemic along with school closures, loss of support from extended networks and disrupted schedules is bound to lead to a drop in overall morale. This Forbes articles provides several tips leaders can implement to keep morale high as we move towards finding normalcy. 8 minutes

Technology Tool

The Best Budgeting Apps for 2020: With millions losing jobs due to COVID-19, your family, and extended family, may be facing hardship and uncertainty. A good budget is now more important than ever before. Review these 5 apps to determine which budget tool is right for you. 15 minutes

Health/Happiness Tip

How You & Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus: Looking for ways to help your family manage stress? Check out these tools and resources from PBS. Additional information is provided on explaining Coronavirus to children, as well as family-centered activities. 5 minutes

Balancing Work & Elder Care Through the Coronavirus Crisis: With COVID-19 significantly impacting older adults, those caring for this population now have new worries and challenges. This article establishes a few guidelines for anyone who is providing elder care while still balancing work and other responsibilities. 5 minutes

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and as such we wanted to share resources and professional development opportunities with you as we all navigate these tumultuous times. If you or a family member are in need of support FSU’s EAP Office is available to help. If you believe a student is in need of help, please refer them to the University Counseling Center. Additionally, 211 Big Bend offers 24-hour support, including a suicide prevention lifeline, call 2-1-1 or visit 211BigBend.com for more information.

General professional development

Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear & Worry: The stress and uncertainty surrounding COVID19 can take an emotional toll on all of us. Throughout this article you’ll learn tools for managing anxiety, such as how to focus on what you can control and how helping others can also help you. 8 minutes

Leadership Insight

Mindful Meditations for Work and Life: This LinkedIn Learning course will teach you the basic principles of meditation and mindfulness, as well as how to utilize these practices to manage stress and create the life that you want. Join Scott Shute, LinkedIn’s Compassion & Mindfulness leader for techniques you can use in your professional and personal life. 1 hour 27 minutes

Technology Tool

10 Virtual Therapy & Mental Health Apps to Cope with Coronavirus Stress: While in-person visits and group gatherings are limited these apps are available to help support your mental health during this stressful time. Ranging from mood trackers, journals and virtual sessions with licensed therapists, these apps provide something for everyone.

*Please note: some of these apps may have a cost associated with them. The TOD office is providing this list as a resource only, not a recommendation for any paid, or free, product.

Virtual Recovery Resources: The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration has put together this list of virtual recovery groups.

Mental Health Resources & Virtual Support Groups: This resource provides information on free virtual support groups for mental health.

Health/Happiness Tip

Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19:  In this free course from Coursera you’ll learn from Steve Joordens, Psychology professor at the University of Toronto, as he covers the anxiety reaction relating to our current situation. Topics covered include the effects of isolation, being addicted to the news, and achieving relaxation. 3 hours

Older Adults & Isolation During COVID-19: Isolation takes a toll on everyone, but especially older adults. Whether you identify as an older adult, are caring for an older adult, or simply know an older adult this webinar will provide you with insight and strategies for navigating the loneliness and isolation that comes with COVID19.  1 hour

General professional development

5 Big Benefits of Learning New Skills: For many people, learning new skills is necessary to achieve career goals, but there are other benefits to continuing learning. Check out this article to see how lifelong learning can help you stay healthy and happy!  5 minutes

Leadership Insight

Benefits of Leadership Training for Professionals: Who is leadership training for? How does it help develop skills? Learn the answers to these and other questions in this article from Harvard Business School. 8 minutes

Technology Tool

1,500 Free Online Courses from Universities:  Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are a great format that increases accessibility to learning for people everywhere. Use this website to find courses from top universities around the country on topics ranging from Archeology to Writing and everything in-between. These courses are offered as a MOOC or with the ability to audit; if you want to receive university credit fees will apply.

*Looking to “stay” closer to home? Check out our Training Calendar or one of FSU’s many classes. Consider taking a course and using the Employee Tuition Scholarship to continue developing your skills.

Health/Happiness Tip

A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment:  What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? Dr. Rajagopal Raghunathan shares his thoughts on happiness and provides learners with information on the “7 Deadly Happiness Sins” and the “7 Habits of Highly Happy.” This self-paced course is offered for free through Coursera. 31 hours