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Learning Spotlight

Navigating Workplace Conflict

This new workshop, facilitated by Tal Lieber, Director of Informal Resolution Services, introduces a selection of practical tools and communication skills that can help employees navigate workplace conflict and challenging conversations more effectively.

  • Date: Thursday, 10/7 | 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Location: Employee Resource Center

Register Now in the LMS!

Professional Identity: How We Show Up at Work

This interactive professional development session explores how professional identity is shaped by appearance, communication, and everyday workplace behaviors. Participants will gain clarity around workplace expectations, learn how to take initiative without overstepping, and identify ways to demonstrate motivation and professionalism through real-world scenarios and guided reflection.

  • Date: Thursday, 11/5 | 8:30-10:00am
  • Location: Employee Resource Center

Register Now in the LMS!

Growth Mindset

We’re part of a learning organization—but do we truly embrace learning in all its forms? Some of the most powerful learning opportunities exist not in our classrooms or labs, but in how we respond to challenges, feedback, and failure. Understanding our individual and collective mindsets is essential to unlocking our full potential. This course will equip you with strategies to enhance your own growth and to support the development of your team.

Dates: Thursday, 12/3 | 3:00-4:30pm

Location: Employee Resource Center

Register Now in the LMS!

How to Work with Complicated People

Back by demand! Join this interactive, one-time session to explore practical strategies from How to Work with Complicated People and learn how to navigate challenges and build stronger, more effective workplace relationships.

  • Dates: Wednesday, 2/3/27 | 3-4:45 pm
  • Location: Employee Resource Center

Register Now in the LMS!

Service Excellence series

Discover how to elevate every campus interaction through the Service Excellence Training Series, a three‑part, high‑energy professional development experience designed for UA employees. This series equips participants with the skills and mindset to deliver clear, empathetic, and effective service, strengthening the overall UA experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Through engaging activities, practical communication tools, and real‑world scenarios, participants will build confidence in areas such as interpersonal communication, efficiency, problem‑solving, and de‑escalation. Join us to strengthen your service approach, make meaningful connections across campus, and contribute to a culture of excellence at the Capstone.

  • Spring 2027 Dates:  February 11th, 18th, and 25th (all 8:30-10:30am)
  • Location: Employee Resource Center

Register Now in the LMS!

Support Your Performance Evaluation Goals with Agility Training

Continuous Improvement is a core component of the University of Alabama’s Strategic Plan and a key Behavioral Expectation in the performance evaluation process.

UA’s Agility Program offers free, year‑round Agility Series Training to help employees build practical skills for personal and organizational improvement. As performance evaluations are underway, now is a great time to support your goals by attending Agility courses, completing the full series, or earning the Agility Series Badge.

To register or for more information: Visit Agility Series Training.
For more information: Contact us at agility@ua.edu

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Featured LinkedIn Learning Courses for October

Browse our top picks or search the full catalog to find learning opportunities tailored to your unique goals and interests.

  • Project Management Foundations: Communication: Learn strategies for sharing information effectively, managing stakeholder expectations, and fostering collaboration—skills that are valuable whether you’re leading a project, contributing to a team, or coordinating daily work responsibilities.
  • Tips to Boost Your Focus at Work: Explore practical techniques for managing attention, minimizing interruptions, and improving concentration so you can work more efficiently and make meaningful progress on your priorities.
  • Well-Being as a Habit: Tips and Best Practice: Create healthy habits that sustain energy, resilience, and balance, helping you maintain effectiveness at work while supporting your overall quality of life.

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