Supervisors and aspiring leaders across campus are invited to strengthen their people‑management skills through a lineup of professional development sessions designed to support effective performance, clear expectations and confident communication.
The NSPIRE professional development series this spring offers a practical, skill‑building approach to one of the most challenging parts of supervision: supporting employee performance while maintaining trust, clarity and accountability. While the series is tailored with supervisors in mind, all employees interested in strengthening coaching, feedback and communication skills are encouraged to attend.
This semester’s sessions center on three core themes critical to effective supervision:
- Performance with Purpose — Moving beyond annual reviews to ongoing, meaningful performance conversations that drive results and growth.
- Clear Expectations and Feedback — Establishing goals, roles, and standards while providing feedback that is timely, constructive and actionable.
- Confidence in Conversations — Building the skills to navigate difficult discussions with empathy, professionalism and clarity.
Spring sessions are:
- Guide to Easy and Effective Performance Evaluations | 2:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14, virtually, and 9 to10:30 a.m., Feb. 20, Nebraska East Union's Arbor Suite. Learn how to simplify performance reviews, reduce anxiety and use evaluations as a tool for development — not just documentation.
- Difficult Conversations with Employees | 1 to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24, City Campus. Gain strategies to prepare for and navigate challenging discussions with confidence, clarity, and respect. Offered
- Coaching to Empower Employees | 2 to 4:30 p.m., March 4, City Campus. Explore coaching approaches that foster ownership, problem‑solving and employee engagement.
- Drive Performance with Expectations, Goals, & Feedback | 1 to 4 p.m. April 2, East Campus. Discover how clear expectations and ongoing feedback create alignment and improve performance outcomes.
- Navigating Employee Performance Issues | 1 to 3 p.m. May 7, City Campus. Build skills to address performance concerns early, fairly, and consistently while supporting improvement.
Each session is designed to be practical and applicable, offering tools supervisors can use immediately in day‑to‑day interactions.
Who should attend?
- Supervisors and managers
- Lead workers and team coordinators
- Employees preparing for supervisory roles
- Anyone interested in strengthening communication, coaching, and performance management skills
Register by clicking the links above or by visiting the ODT Events Calendar. Participants may attend individual sessions or the full series for a comprehensive approach to effective supervision this spring.
