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Category: Tips from a Trainer
7 Tips for Making Meetings Work
By Ivory Patten, Trainer and Management Specialist in the UT System Human Resources Office of Employee and Organizational Development. Think back to the last meeting you attended. How prepared were you? How much was accomplished? Be honest—how many times did you check your phone? Meetings fill an increasing number of hours in the workday, and … Continued
Addressing Obesity and Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices
While one out of every three Tennesseans is obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it’s important to realize that the core problem isn’t obesity—it’s the combination of multiple unhealthy lifestyle choices. To help Tennesseans understand how to overcome health-related challenges, UT Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences division has put together … Continued
Tips from a Trainer: 4 Ways to Recognize a Job Well Done
By Laure Pou, Manager of Talent Management Services at UT Chattanooga What do you think motivates employees more, monetary compensation or recognition? Many managers believe money is the top motivator and that recognition efforts aren’t meaningful when tight budgets make financial rewards difficult. However, research shows that one of the best ways to motivate employees … Continued
Tips from a Trainer: Performance Reviews
By Mary Lucal, Director of Talent Management in the UT System Office of Employee and Organizational Development If performance reviews are a dreaded topic in your department, don’t wait until the next review deadline to do something about it. Take steps now to ensure you’re contributing to a productive process. When teaching the “Performance Review” … Continued
Learner-Focused Training: Tips from a Trainer
By Darnita Brassel, Training Administrator in the UT Health Science Center Office of Human Resources Whether you’re presenting a PowerPoint in a meeting or teaching a new department member a skill, training is a role that every UT employee has had at some point in his or her career. Effective training isn’t just about the … Continued
