Feel the Power - Communicating with Intentions

Fall 2016 Staff Conference

Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18, 2016
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OSU-Tulsa Helmerich Research Center

You will be able to receive a one-time incentive payment by attending workshops and submitting an action plan. You will be able to count the workshop hours toward your respective training certificate.

Action Plan Deadline: Monday, June 13

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Schedule and Session Descriptions

Lunch/Keynote (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) - HRC Atrium
Developing Optimism and Resiliency Download Presentation Keynote presenter: Jonathan (J.D.) Williams from Training Evolution When things don’t work out - learn how to “stay in the game”.  Manage your disappointment and don’t let it become who you are and how you see yourself. How you respond in the future is important – don’t push your chair back from the table, you must stay in the game – you may be moving from a loss to your next win. Make choices, reevaluate what happened. Learn, move on and refresh your ideas. Timing, the environment, organizational priorities shift and as you build your resiliency, you will more readily see the big picture. Learn how to take your power back after an idea does not resonate. Intentionally frame your thoughts as you move on to your next plan. Jonathan Williams is a powerful presenter with over 15+ years of travel and training experience. He is known for the “PI Factor” Practical Information, Powerful Inspiration. He has delivered over 2000 workshop and has over 100 topic certifications. In his earlier work years, he was in the US Marine Corps and served as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare Instructor. Jonathan lives in Atlanta with his lovely family – including a super fabulous two year old. Lunch provided by Baxters Interurban Grill. Registration for lunch is required. By registering for Keynote/Lunch, you have registered for lunch. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Please be sitting and ready for the keynote at 11:30 a.m. in the HRC Atrium.
Breakout Session 1 (12:40 to 2:10 p.m.) Choose one:
Session A - HRC 157 Developing Influence Building Influence without Authority Develop a portrait of influence Understand the elements of influence Diagnose low-influence situations Learn how to increase your influence, even without authority Understand influence as an exchange of value Take an influence quiz and start learning. Most of us intuitively influence the people around us – perhaps without even realizing. We possibly have more influence than we may believe. Take the time in this course to look introspectively at your influence-ability. Create a course of action to assist you achieve your key objectives and long term goals. Career management and influence go hand in hand. Make the connection and reap the benefits. Presenter: Jonathan (J.D.) Williams from Training Evolution	Session B - HRC 153 Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace Download Presentation Presenters: Al Carlozzi, EdD, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist, Professor, School of Applied Health and Education Psychology, Director of OSU-Counseling Center Fallyn Lee, PhD Student, GA for OSU-Tulsa Counseling Center
Breakout Session 2 (2:20-3:50 p.m.) Choose one:
Session C - HRC 157 Thursday and Friday Building Strong Relationships: The Journey Matters Make your own journey and your teammates road smoother and more comfortable. Being a communications expert and engaging in solid, proactive communication techniques is a competency – one that can make any project measurably better. When a relationship is entered, an opportunity is open to build trust, eliminate misconceptions and reduce fear. By proactively drawing out expectations, and at times, using empathy to ease nerves, conflict can be minimized. If a foundation of trust has been built, when an obstacle needs to be addressed, your full team can more positively confront the challenge. This event will empower participants – learning the skills to build a needed communication foundation. Presenter: Jonathan (J.D.) Williams from Training Evolution	Session D - Atrium Thursday, Nov. 17 ONLY Power of Influence Download Presentation The ability to influence others is the primary skill of leadership. This engaging and entertaining program will help you: Break the barriers that often block your message from getting through Manage the self-interest of others with a focus on finding mutually beneficial outcomes Develop the skills necessary to be an effective and well-received messenger Learn to avoid conflicts and confrontations Presenter: Andrew L. Urich, J.D., OSU Associate Professor of Management, Eastin Center Chair
	Session E - HRC 153 Friday, Nov. 18 ONLY Active Listening Skills Download Presentation Often when people talk to each other, they don’t listen attentively. They are often distracted, half listening, half thinking about something else. Active Listening requires focus and active concentration.  Come explore skills and methods for listening for comprehension and improving mutual understanding. Presenter: Shelby Morris, Training Coordinator for OSU Shelby Morris is a Training Coordinator specializing in communications training and instructional & e-Learning design for the Oklahoma State University Stillwater campus staff and faculty.  Shelby started working at OSU in 2005 and has had the opportunity to work in various areas of the OSU HR department and often works with other departments to meet their training needs.  She says the best part of her job is the opportunity to learn something new, every day. Shelby currently resides in Stillwater, OK with her husband and 2 children.
Closing Session (4-4:30 p.m.) - HRC Atrium
Making it Work/Action Plans Download Presentation Debbie Butler, HR Coordinator, OSU in Tulsa

Register

To register search “Feel the Power” in the search bar from the LMS homepage. Registration deadline is Monday, November 14, 2016.

Incentives

Attendees will be able to apply workshops toward their currently enrolled certificate program in conjunction with obtaining credit for this workshop day. The lunch/keynote speaker session counts as a workshop.

• Attend one workshop + Action Plan (does not include the closing workshop) = $25
• Attend two workshops + Action Plan (does not include the closing workshop) = $35
• Attend three workshops + Action Plan (does not include the closing workshop) = $50
• Attend all day (three workshops and closing) + Action Plan = $100

All action plans are due to Human Resources by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. If an employee is unable to obtain their manager’s signature on the action plan, they should submit their plan to HR with at least the employee’s signature. A training representative will follow up with the manager to obtain final signatures if needed.

Follow-up

Download and fill out the Action Plan forms and return to Human Resources by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 to receive credit for your participation in the conference and your incentive.

• Download Action Plan form (DOCX)
• Download Example Action Plan (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enroll?

Enrollment for the conference and/or a workshop is done online using the Learning Management System (LMS).

1. Do Not use Internet Explorer. Use Google Chrome or Firefox.
2. Type talent.okstate.edu into the address bar and Click “Enter” and use your O-key login to reach Campus landing page.
3. Search in top right search bar for "Staff conference" and Select "Ignite Your Passion.”
4. Select “Request.” And choose the sessions you wish to attend.
5. Your manager will need to approve before you are registered.

Do I have to enroll in the Conference to attend a workshop?

Enrolling in any workshop (with supervisor's approval) automatically enrolls you in the Conference. 

Do I have to attend all day? Can I attend both days?

Some workshops will be repeated both days of the conference, while others will only occur once. Participants are not required to attend all day, nor are they expected to attend both days.

To receive the $100 incentive, a participant must attend the opening, two workshops and the closing session. While participants may attend as many workshops as they choose, only one incentive payment will be given for this conference and workshops only count toward one training program.

Do I have to sign up for lunch?

If you plan on attending lunch, yes.  This way we have an accurate count to order food.

How do I write an Action Plan?

Each incentive option requires an Action Plan.  The template for the Action Plan can be found online.

What are the incentives for attending the Conference?

View all incentive options here.