Talent Development's team of workplace learning experts offer live webinars through Microsoft Teams on a continual basis. These live webinars provide another avenue of training and development for USF employees who are working remotely as well as those who are seeking a convenient, personable alternative to classroom training. These sessions are free to USF employees, and focus on topics designed to inspire, challenge, and strengthen employees’ growth and development.
Live webinar information
Live Webinar Topic Descriptions
Building Trust in Teams: Strategies for Managers and Supervisors
This webinar is designed for university managers and supervisors who want to explore
evidence-based strategies for fostering trust within their teams. Participants will
review current research on trust-building, learn practical techniques to implement
in their leadership roles, and discuss how trust directly impacts team dynamics and
organizational outcomes. Leave with actionable insights to create stronger connections
and enhance your team’s effectiveness.
Emotional Intelligence Basics
Emotional Emotional intelligence is a general set of skills that can be applied to
anyone and any environment. Understanding EQ and mastering the skills involving emotional
intelligence will greatly help you succeed in any role. It can also help you to connect
with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about
what matters most to you.
Enhancing Team Performance: Effective Feedback and New OracleHR Tools
With the launch of OracleHR in March 2025, managers and supervisors have new tools
at their disposal to streamline communication and enhance feedback processes. This
updated webinar combines best practices for giving and receiving feedback with an
introduction to the functionality and features of OracleHR. Learn how to deliver feedback
effectively, receive input constructively, and leverage OracleHR tools to support
continuous improvement and team development. This webinar is ideal for university
managers, supervisors, and leaders who want to refine their feedback skills and effectively
integrate OracleHR’s new functionalities into their daily practices.
Generations in the Workforce
This webinar discusses the importance of managing generational diversity and equip
managers and teams with tools to understand and effectively manage a multi-generational
workforce.
Harnessing AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Strategies for Managers
Artificial Intelligence is transforming workplaces across industries, offering new
opportunities to enhance productivity, decision-making, and team collaboration. This
workshop equips participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to leverage
AI effectively while navigating its ethical implications. This workshop is ideal for
university managers, department leaders, and supervisors who want to stay ahead of
workplace trends and learn how to harness AI to support their teams and organizational
goals.
Influencing without Authority
This webinar explors how to lead and inspire without authority using the Six Sources
of Influence framework. Learn practical tools to align actions with values, foster
collaboration, and drive meaningful results in any role.
Managing Difficult Conversations
Having difficult conversations is unavoidable, and at the same time, they’re not fun
for anyone—but they don’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, you will discover
practical strategies to handle challenging discussions with ease and professionalism.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate sensitive topics, manage emotions, and
achieve positive outcomes, whether at work or in life. Turn tension into opportunities
for growth!
Monotasking and Time Management
In this session, we will discover the common misconceptions about multitasking and
share the cognitive science behind why it often leads to decreased productivity. We'll
explore the concept of monotasking and provide you with practical strategies to implement
monotasking in your daily life. Through engaging discussions and hands-on exercises,
participants will gain insights and tools to boost your productivity and accomplish
more with less stress.
Psychological Safety
In this session, we will explore the concept of psychological safety in the workplace.
We will emphasize the significance of cultivating an environment where employees feel
valued, respected, and confident in sharing their thoughts and innovations openly,
without the fear of judgment or retribution. Through discussions and practical insights,
participants discover how to nurture psychological safety within their team or organization,
fostering collaboration, innovation, and trust.
Recharge and Rejuvenate: Practical Strategies for Reducing Burnout
This session is designed to help participants gain a better understanding of stress
and burnout and learn practical techniques to recharge and rejuvenate their mental
and emotional health.
SMART Goal Setting
Discover how to set and achieve impactful goals! Learn about goal types, crafting
SMART goals, and practical tips for effective goal planning.
Unlocking Workplace Transformation
Change is inevitable, but navigating it effectively in the workplace requires more
than just strategy—it demands an understanding of human behavior and resistance. In
this webinar, we dive into the groundbreaking insights from Kegan and Lahey's The
Challenge of Change, exploring their transformative theory on overcoming the hidden
commitments and assumptions that hold us back. This webinar is tailored for professionals
who are involved in driving change and fostering growth, including academic leaders,
department chairs, faculty, staff in student affairs, HR professionals, and anyone
looking to enhance their ability to lead and implement change.
What to Expect
To participate in a webinar, you’ll need to the following:
- Computer with Microsoft Teams | Allows you to view the webinar presentation. Live Webinars can be accessed with both PCs and Macs.
- Headphones or computer speakers | Allows you to hear the webinar instructor.
- Keyboard | Allows you to chat and interact with the instructor by typing responses, comments and questions.
Register for a Webinar
Review the Upcoming Live Webinar Schedule section below and select the applicable registration link to be added to the session.
Upcoming Live Webinar Schedule
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Session Date & Time |
Facilitator |
Registration Link |
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January 17, 2025 | 10-11am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
July 23, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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January 29, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
July 18, 2025 | 10-11am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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February 21, 2025 | 10-11am | Karolina Mendoza-Denman | |
August 27, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Karolina Mendoza-Denman |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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August 15, 2025 | 12-1:30 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
February 26, 2025 | 10-11:30 am | Bridgette Willis |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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March 21, 2025 | 10-11 am | Karolina Mendoza-Denman | |
September 24, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Karolina Mendoza-Denman |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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March 26, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Karolina Mendoza-Denman | |
September 19, 2025 | 10-11am | Karolina Mendoza-Denman |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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April 9, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
June 20, 2025 | 10-11am | Bridgette Willis |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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April 18, 2025 | 10-11 am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
October 22, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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April 23, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
October 17, 2025 | 10-11 am | Bridgette Willis |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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May 16, 2025 | 10-11 am | Karolina Mendoza-Denman | |
November 5, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Karolina Mendoza-Denman |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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May 28, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
November 21, 2025 | 10-11 am | Bridgette Willis |
Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link |
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June 25, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
December 12, 2025 | 10-11 am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns |
CUSTOMIZED WEBINARS
Through customized webinars, HR Learning & Organization Development facilitators can tailor training content to meet a team’s specific needs, determined by research-based assessments, best practices and tools, in an interactive, remote environment. Team Building with CliftonStrengths and other topics may be developed into a customized webinar, finely tuned to your team's specific needs.
Team Building with CliftonStrengths
CliftonStrengths, an online talent assessment created by Gallup Inc., is a powerful tool for developing high-performing teams. In this customized workshop, members of a team will take the CliftonStrengths online assessment individually (the cost is approximately $15 per person, purchased by the requesting department, directly through the vendor), then the facilitator will guide the group through the corresponding CliftonStrengths activities that are proven to increase engagement, encourage collaboration, and improve productivity and results. Participants will take away knowledge and skills on how to develop their own, and their team's, efficiency and performance.
How to Schedule a Customized Webinar
Please email training@usf.edu to get in touch with Organization Development where you'll learn more about how to begin getting a customized webinar and discuss how to develop the skills important for your team.