Talent Development

The University of Richmond fosters an environment of lifelong learning and professional development. Employees of the University have access to a wide variety of programs, courses, and learning events that contribute to personal career enrichment. Whether an employee chooses to complete a class online, attend an instructor led seminar over lunch, receive individual performance coaching, or pursue a degree, there is something to help each employee achieve their development goals.

The following programs are open to all University employees unless otherwise noted and you can register by clicking on the course date and time that works for your schedule. 

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Communication

  • Effective Communication: Effective communication is a vital skill that all employees must rely on in order to have a successful and productive working relationship. Research has shown that when organizations and their employees communicate effectively, there is marked improvement in job satisfaction, employee productivity, and overall employee engagement. In this workshop, we will define what effective communication is, take a look at some of the benefits of effective communication, and lastly identify ways to improve communication and remove barriers.
  • Productive Dialogue: This workshop will empower you to have conversations that matter, leading to improved employee
    engagement, higher performance, and a more positive work environment.
  • The Power of Feedback: There’s power in being able to give and receive feedback! In this workshop we will take a look at the importance of feedback in our own development both at work and in our personal lives. You will leave with strategies and tools for crafting feedback statements and embracing the opportunity to share or request feedback from others for your own personal and professional growth.

Self Development

  • Navigating a Multigenerational Workplace: Workforce experts project, by 2025, the U.S. labor force will mostly be comprised of Millennials (40%) and Generation Z (20%). In this workshop, we discuss the benefits, challenges, and debunk some myths by our rapidly changing workforce. You will leave this workshop having learned best practices to navigate new expectations, address feelings of uncertainty, and better communicate with your colleagues. Open to all staff and faculty.

  • Building Your Emotional Intelligence: Research has shown that our emotional intelligence has a heavy influence on our success. During this workshop we will learn about the emotional intelligence model, the traits that comprise emotional intelligence, and how we can increase our own emotional intelligence. Open to all staff and faculty.

  • Time Management: In today's fast-paced higher education landscape, effective time management is crucial for success. This workshop is designed to help you enhance your productivity, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with confidence.

  • Goal-Setting and Growth Mindset: Our ability to learn, grow, and achieve our goals is heavily influenced by our mindsets. During this workshop we will explore the differences between fixed and growth mindsets and learn actionable steps towards developing a growth mindset.