The annual UCF Financial Wellness Series will be held from April 1 through April 30, 2021.
All professionals are trying to get better at what they do. No matter where you work, or what your role, the only way to improve is with feedback. Giving—and receiving—feedback is a skill that's relevant to every member of an organization. In this course, psychologist and author Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts first guides you through both how to receive feedback …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesThis interactive leadership development course equips university leaders with the mindset and tools to navigate complex change with clarity and confidence. Participants will explore how to set a compelling strategic direction, align stakeholders around shared goals, and lead change initiatives that are both agile and sustainable. Utilizing change management models, peer dialogue, and practical frameworks, leaders will strengthen their ability …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesPrepare for the annual performance appraisals due to Human Resources by February 15. As a supervisor, your role is to coach, motivate and empower others to use their skills, expertise, and ideas to produce results. To provide this direction, you will learn: Benefits and multiple uses of appraisals UCF procedures for USPS and A&P appraisals How to make the process …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesPerformance Management Goal Setting equips supervisors, leaders, and employees to collaboratively set and adapt goals that align with university and departmental priorities. Covering both the SMART framework and OKR methodology, this course fosters accountability and engagement by helping participants create clear, actionable, and strategic goals that remain flexible to changing needs.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesThis course will focus on how to- Understand the importance of holistic thinking in strategic decision-making. Develop the ability to integrate global perspectives and information for comprehensive problem-solving. Apply strategic thinking to anticipate challenges and opportunities in the university environment. Evaluate the impact of strategic agility on long-term organizational success.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesPerformance Management: Goal Setting Performance Management Goal Setting equips supervisors, leaders, and employees to collaboratively set and adapt goals that align with university and departmental priorities. Covering both the SMART framework and OKR methodology, this course fosters accountability and engagement by helping participants create clear, actionable, and strategic goals that remain flexible to changing needs.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesDifficult conversations are an essential part of effective leadership and workplace communication. This course provides participants with tools to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and professionalism. Whether addressing performance concerns, resolving conflict, or giving constructive feedback, attendees will practice techniques that foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesUnlocking Potential: Smart Goals is designed to help participants set clear, actionable, and achievable goals using the SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Attendees will learn how to craft goals that drive performance, foster accountability, and support professional growth. This session is ideal for supervisors, managers, leaders, and employees who want to enhance their goal-setting skills and align individual …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesPrepare for the annual performance appraisals due to Human Resources by February 15. As a supervisor, your role is to coach, motivate and empower others to use their skills, expertise, and ideas to produce results. To provide this direction, you will learn: Benefits and multiple uses of appraisals UCF procedures for USPS and A&P appraisals How to make the process …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesEmotional Intelligence for Individual/Team Insights is designed to enhance emotional intelligence (EI) at both individual and team levels. Participants will explore the core components of EI, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Through interactive activities, case studies, and reflective exercises, learners will gain insights into their own emotional strengths and areas for development.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesSupervisors have an important role in creating a respectful work environment. This workshop explores issues of workplace civility and provides supervisors with strategies for addressing uncivil behavior and ways to create a more civil work culture.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesEmotional Intelligence (EI) for Teams explores how emotionally intelligent teams communicate, collaborate, and perform more effectively. Drawing insights from the article Do You Have an Emotionally Intelligent Team, participants will learn to recognize and foster behaviors that support trust, perspective building, and psychological safety across teams. This session is ideal for supervisors, leaders, and managers who would like to extend emotional …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesEmotional intelligence (EI) is a foundational leadership skill that drives team engagement, collaboration, and overall effectiveness. This 90-minute session empowers leaders to develop a deep understanding of their own emotions and emotional responses, accurately interpret the emotional cues of others, and adapt their behavior to meet the needs of diverse situations.Participants will: Build self-awareness by exploring their emotional triggers and …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesPsychological safety is essential for building collaborative, innovative, and high-performing teams. This 90-minute session introduces participants to the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in fostering employee engagement, trust, and well-being. Participants will learn to: Recognize behaviors that promote or undermine psychological safety Apply strategies to create an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, take …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesThis course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies, and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: •Define and apply the GROW Model.•Set SMART …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesConstructive feedback can significantly enhance employee engagement, motivation, and performance. This course equips participants with the skills to effectively request feedback. They will learn its importance, how to ask constructively, and handle responses. Covering the AID model, the course also provides strategies for fostering open communication.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesResearch shows that professional development is crucial for skill enhancement, personal growth, and career advancement. Advocating for your development ensures that your career path aligns with your personal goals and aspirations. Taking charge of your professional development boosts your confidence and job satisfaction and demonstrates your commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. This training course empowers participants with skills and …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesDifficult conversations are an essential part of effective leadership and workplace communication. This course provides participants with tools to navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and professionalism. Whether addressing performance concerns, resolving conflict, or giving constructive feedback, attendees will practice techniques that foster transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesDesign thinking is one of the most in-demand workplace skill sets. In this introduction workshop, participants will learn a systematic approach to problem-solving that centers on the customer’s experience. Participants will be able to identify and apply design thinking techniques for improving value delivery and project success.
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesAn Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a powerful tool for career growth and performance success. In this interactive session, participants will explore best practices for creating meaningful IDPs that align with personal strengths, career aspirations, and organizational goals. Using insights from leading performance management frameworks, attendees will learn how to set SMART goals, identify skill gaps, and develop actionable learning …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesIntroduction to Coaching Part 2 will explore relationship alliance, which emphasizes trust, collaboration, and mutual accountability between coach and coachee; and hope theory, which focuses on goal-directed thinking and the pathways to achieving meaningful outcomes. This session is ideal for supervisors, managers, mentors, and aspiring coaches who have completed an introductory coaching course or have foundational coaching experience. It’s especially …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesThis course guides participants through the GROW Model, a structured yet flexible approach to coaching that facilitates personal and professional development. Participants will learn to effectively set goals, assess current realities, explore potential strategies, and plan actionable steps toward achieving their objectives. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: •Define and apply the GROW Model.•Set SMART …
2021 Financial Wellness SeriesMany of us have tried Generative AI (GenAI) like ChatGPT before, but what about using it in your “day job” at UCF? Where are the areas where GenAI can make us faster and more productive? We’ll briefly review what GenAI is and how it works, then address its advantages and weaknesses. We will also touch on effective prompt engineering before …
2021 Financial Wellness Series