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McCombs Community Bulletin Board

The purpose of the Community Bulletin Board is to allow space for sharing work-related information with your McCombs School of Business colleagues.

• If you have items that others may find useful, post it on the Bulletin Board
• If you are in need of something, inquire on the Bulletin Board.

Posts will be screened for appropriateness.

Rules of Behavior

Any posts to the forums should reflect:

• Common Courtesy
• Professionalism
• Online etiquette

Posting Guidelines

• Use standard capitalization.
• Use a descriptive topic subject.
• Include details.
• Be courteous to your colleagues.
• There are no stupid questions or silly ideas.

Note:

Once you follow the link on the right, you will need to enter the domain name "mccombs\" in front of your username in the username box and enter the password for your McCombs logon account in the password box.

Example: mccombs\YourLoginName

Bulletin Board Maintenance

Posts from the Bulletin Board will be archived periodically. This may be done as frequently as monthly or quarterly, depending on usage and need. Archives will be kept no more than a month after deletion. An email will be sent to the person who created the post prior to its removal and/or deletion from the archives.

Document the Performance Plan

• Document in writing the performance plan describing the performance goals, how the employee’s results tie back to the organization's results, how results will be measured and what standards are used to evaluate results.

Characteristics of Successful Goals

• Specific goals have a greater chance of being accomplished than general goals.
• Measurable goals establish criteria for measuring your progress.
• Attainable goals are ones that are most important to you.
• Realistic goals represent an objective you are willing and able to work toward.
• Tangible goals are those you can experience with one of your senses. Or Timeline with completion date
• Evaluate goal for effectiveness
• Redo when necessary

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PN464 - Managing@ UT Program

Class Location: NOA 4.106 (note this is a 3 day class)

April 8, 15, 22, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. register
May 1, 8, 15, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. register
June 12, 19, 26, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. register
July 22, 23, 24, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. register

This 3-day program provides a comprehensive overview of employment law, HR policies and procedures and best management practice. Participants learn how to apply their knowledge and improve their competencies through interactive exercises, group activities, UT-focused case studies and self-assessments. They have opportunities to practice personal and interpersonal skills involved in day-to-day workplace communications, team-building, coaching and leadership. Topics include: Creating a Great Place to Work; The Inclusive Workplace; Power Hiring; Getting Employees Started Right; Retaining and Recognizing Employees; Managing People and Performance; Managing Compensation, Leave Benefits, and Worker's Compensation; Health and Safety; and Responding to Distress and Disruption in the Workplace. In addition to learning program content, participants will also have the opportunity to meet HR staff and network with managers from other areas of the University.
Note: Participants cannot register electronically since supervisory approval/signature is required. Go to the registration form to determine your eligibility and register.

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PN 545 – Conflict 101 for Supervisors

FOR SUPERVISORS ONLY

Class Location: NOA 4.106A

April 17, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. register

We all find ourselves in conflict at one time or another. Conflict 101 will be an interactive exploration of conflict and will include identifying types of conflict, why people get in conflict, and how people respond to conflict.

**NEW** PN 547 - Resolving Conflict: Interest-based Problem Solving for Supervisors

SUPERVISORS ONLY

Class Location: NOA 4.106A

May 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. register

This program is an overview of interest-based problem solving and will focus on positions and interests and a model for problem solving.

Professional Development Center at The University of Texas at Austin

The Professional Development Center at The University of Texas at Austin offers a variety of noncredit certificate programs, workshops, and seminars.

Business Skills for Human Resources Professionals

Coordinator: (512) 232-4334 or (800) 687-7345

Effective Communication Certificate Program

Coordinator: (512) 232-4334 or (800) 687-7345

Visit http://www.utexas.edu/cee/pdc.

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