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Bullying in the Workplace - How to Recognize It and How to Stop It

Workshop # OBW

In this online course you will learn about a sometimes subtle form of violence called bullying. After completing this course you will be able to identify bullying behaviors, distinguish between performance management and bullying, explain the effect of bullying has on the workplace, select an appropriate strategy for dealing with a bully and state the consequences of bullying another employee. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

0.5 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Bullying in the Workplace: Manager Version - How to Recognize It and How to Stop It

Workshop # OBWM

This online course on bullying was created specifically for supervisors and managers to help them recognize and proactively address workplace bullying. After completing this course, managers will be able to identify bullying behaviors, distinguish between performance management and bullying, explain the effect bullying has on the workplace, select an appropriate strategy for dealing with a bully, state the consequences of bullying another employee and select a course of action to prevent workplace bullying or respond to a concern about workplace bullying. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

1 hour

Managers,New Supervisors,Supervisors

Communicating Across Four Generations

Workshop # IDIV2

Find out how to manage communication across generations, by first learning about the four generations in the workforce. Knowledge about each generation will give you a general understanding about each group's frame of reference and help you interact more effectively. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Instructor

2.5 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

Workshop # IDDB

This 3-hour workshop focuses on identifying and addressing the seven most common difficult behaviors. Participants will get an opportunity to explore ways to effectively deal with these behaviors and examine how they are personally impacted by the behaviors. After completing this course you will be able to understand the importance feelings play in dealing with difficult encounters, identify trigger words and reframe reactions, identify and address the seven most common difficult behaviors and demonstrate how to give constructive feedback. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Instructor

3 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Diversity Includes Everyone

Workshop # IDIV1

This training course will provide participants an opportunity to explore fundamental diversity concepts and develop an understanding of why differences should be valued. The concepts will explore uniqueness and commonalities locally and on a global level. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Instructor

2.5 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Managing Conflict

Workshop # OMC

Constructive conflict resolution draws on the knowledge and experience of peacekeepers, arbitrators, and mediators who are applying their considerable abilities to one basic question: â€œHow can you find constructive ways of resolving conflict so that people are able to express and work through their differences without the risk of, or necessity of, damage to one another?â€ In this online course you will learn to develop inventive techniques for solving conflicts and how to perform a step by step process for successful conflict resolution. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

1 hour

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Preventing Harassment on Campus

Workshop # OPHC

Customized to the Kent State environment, this course provides employees with the information they need to prevent and report sexual harassment and other forms of workplace harassment. Interactive scenarios display the "gray area" situations involving all types of unlawful harassment, including race, national origin and religion. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

1.5 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Preventing Workplace Violence

Workshop # OPWV

This course clarifies the nature and scope of workplace violence and identifies some of the best practices for identification and prevention. Participants will gain an understanding of early warning signs, find out how to respond effectively in a violent situation and learn about university resources that are available. The course features some thought-provoking vignettes and video clips from subject matter experts. All employees whether they have supervisory roles or not, are encouraged to take the course. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

1 hour

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Principles of Conflict Management

Workshop # IPCM

This half-day workshop is designed to give participants the insight and tools needed to effectively manage conflict in the workplace. Through the use of a self-assessment tool, participants will determine their conflict management style, learn how to distinguish between the different styles of conflict and gain practical experience in applying conflict styles and communication skills in the workplace. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Instructor

4 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Understanding and Responding to Discrimination and Harassment

Workshop # OPWV

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of discrimination and harassment through the interactive use of scenarios and discussion around real workplace application. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Instructor

2.5 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff

Workplace Ethics

Workshop # OWE

Most employees do not knowingly violate a law or policy. Many ethical violations occur when an employee is faced with a difficult choice that requires the employee to balance competing interests where the right thing to do is not clear. In this training module you will learn about Kent State policies regarding ethical conduct on issues like conflict of interest, use of university assets including information technology, intellectual property, OSHA examples and EEO situations. Group Format Length Who Should Attend

Online

2 hours

All Kent State Faculty and Staff