Professional and Personal Development Programs

Open to faculty and staff. Register at http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/

Using Spark Hire Video Interviewing; February 1; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. With SparkHire Video Interviews growing in popularity at the University, we want you to be prepared! Recruitment and Staffing welcome you to learn from our experts on how to best use the SparkHire Video Interview tool as a candidate.

Succeeding in a Changing World; February 6; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. In this award-winning video, bestselling business author and Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter will help you understand change—and succeed in a changing world.

Learning with Lynda: Improving Your Conflict Competence; February 7; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. In this course, author and conflict expert Craig Runde helps you manage workplace conflict more effectively. He first explains the dynamics that create conflict, and helps you become aware of what your conflict response is. Learning with Lynda utilizes the University’s enterprise-wide license of Lynda.com to provide a blended learning solution to the Penn campus. Prior to attending the in-class session, it is strongly recommended that you take the online Lynda module. During the classroom session we apply the concepts from the online module.

Engagement Starts with You; February 14; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Research shows that engaged employees are more productive and satisfied with their jobs. In this session we will look at engagement from the individual perspective.

The Art of Presentation; February 20 & March 28; noon-1 p.m.; $75. The Art of Presentation is a two-part skills seminar that will help you improve your presentations skills whether you are persuading, educating or informing. This interactive workshop focuses on professional business communication including preparation, structure, delivery and strategy.

Penn Perks; February 22; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by more than 100 ‘hidden benefits’ we will reveal in this session. We’re sure there is something that will make your day.

TED Talk Tuesday: Gregg Steinberg, Super-Resilience: How to Fall Up; February 27; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Learn how to use adversity as your superpower in this entertaining and informative TED Talk.

Quality of Worklife Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration

Admissions Brown Bag: Discussion of Liberal Arts Programs; February 14; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Faculty and staff with college age dependents are invited to join Penn’s undergraduate admissions office to discuss a liberal arts education which is not uniform from college to college. In most colleges and universities, about 1/3 of a student’s classes will be in a major and about 1/3 will be in liberal arts distributional requirements. Discussion will include advising, declaring a major, completing a college’s requirements and academic choice outside of these guidelines. Please feel free to bring your lunch.

Conflict Resolution; February 15; 12:30-1:30 p.m.; free. Gain the skills necessary for effectively reducing opportunities for conflict with colleagues and in the workplace. Learn the varied styles of conflict resolution and the options for managing conflict when it arises. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Webinar: What To Look Out For As Our Loved Ones Age; February 21; noon-1 p.m.; free. Those of us who have senior loved ones in our lives want to be sure they are well cared for. This webinar will address some of the challenges elders face as they age, and solutions that we, as caregivers, can put into place from near or afar. We will discuss common eldercare issues and which eldercare systems can best address these concerns. There will also be an opportunity at the end of the session to address more individualized concerns.

Guided Meditation: Take a Breath and Relax; February 23 ; noon-1 p.m.; free. Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion, and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be included in the workshop. No experience necessary.

Healthy Living Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration

Chair Yoga; February 21; noon-1 p.m.; free. Interested in trying yoga but don’t know where to start? Join us for a wonderful class of chair yoga. You get the same benefits of a regular yoga workout (like increased strength, flexibility and balance) but don’t have to master complex poses.

INDOOR February Wellness Walk; February 16; noon-1 p.m.; free. A special someone may hold the key to your heart, but taking care of yourself by eating well and being physically active can be the key to a healthier heart! Meet the Center for Public Health Initiatives staff inside the Palestra for some heart healthy exercise. February is American Heart Month, an appropriate time to pay attention to one of the most important organs in your body. In keeping with this month’s Valentine’s Day and Heart Health theme, participants are encouraged to wear red for this 1-2 mile walk. Bring your water bottle and don’t forget your sneakers!

—Division of Human Resources