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HR workshop: ‘Becoming a Leader’ Oct. 10

(Vanderbilt University)

Making the transition from being an individual contributor to a leadership position can be intimidating as well as exciting. “Becoming a Leader” describes some of the challenges that new leaders face and suggests some strategies for meeting those challenges. It also includes basic ways to establish your leadership as you get started in your new role.

Topics include:

  • new roles and responsibilities when moving from team member to supervisor
  • ways to establish your leadership
  • how to respond to disagreement and negativity
  • assertiveness skills
  • two-minute challenge: noticing when things are going well with a team member

When: Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Where: Human Resources, Baker Building 10th floor training room

The fee for this class is $60. Payments are processed by journal entry. Please email to Jerri Gadson: class title, class date, registered staff member’s name, amount, and the five-digit charge account number and cost center number, with the cost center approver cc’d.

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Questions?
Call (615) 322-8320 or email clair.brigman@vanderbilt.edu.