Professional Development

ISU Extension and Outreach Professional Development invites you to participate in a Community of Practice. Community of Practice (CoP) is a “group of people who "share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly". As we refresh and dive deeper into our learning of DiSC communication, our workstyles, potential stereotyping, stress, and action planning.  

This 50-minute online learning session (Zoom) will engage participants in the topic of emotional intelligence in a virtual world. Emotional intelligence refers to a distinct combination of emotional, social skills and competencies that influence our overall capability to cope effectively with the demands and pressures of work and life.

ISU Extension and Outreach Professional Development invites those who have completed the full Crucial Conversations (CC) workshop to attend our new “Crucial Conversations Refresher Series.” Neuroscience and learning transfer theory tells us that consistently practicing (new) skills is the biggest predictor to successfully integrating learning into your everyday environment. The Refresher Series will provide a highly engaging environment in which to share ideas and discuss experiences related to the skills and strategies learned in the original CC workshop.

ISU Extension and Outreach Professional Development staff have identified relevant and meaningful topics for staff to explore through LinkedIn Learning to strengthen their supervision and management skills. This structure provides an opportunity for self-paced learning. You may choose to complete all sections in a particular course, including quizzes throughout the sessions; if completing a full course, you will receive a certificate at the end that could be shared with your supervisor or added to a LinkedIn profile. Read the complete article for all the details.  

The events of the past few weeks have ushered in a deep sense of uncertainty. In the face of these fears, fostering a sense of safety and belonging starts with supporting each other. A great way to promote inclusion and support from afar is virtual team building!

Topics include: Joining, scheduling, and hosting a Webex meeting, navigating the meeting window, Canvas LTI integration overview. This webinar was also offered March 26 and March 27.

Learn how to login, create a meeting room, use existing meeting rooms, conduct a webinar or meeting.