This interactive two-hour workshop explores Power Skills, essential abilities and behaviors that facilitate effective collaboration and contribute to professional success. Attendees will gain insights into various aspects of Power Skills, including their definition, examples, importance, and strategies for development and recognition. By the end of the session, participants will have practical tools for recognizing and developing these skills, and strategies for promoting them within their professional environments, empowering them to enhance workplace interactions and achieve greater career success. Note: This session will include discussion via chat and breakout sessions.

About this event:

Presenters:

• • Leslie Sherman, Assistant Director of Application Development, College of Education

• • Jen Anderson, Assistant Director of IT, School of Information Sciences

• • Kathy Adams, Training Development Manager, Illinois Human Resources
  • Gen Schmitt, Software Developer, Library IT
  • Cordelia Geiken, Program Director, Website Management Center of Expertise, Office of the CIO

Track:

Accessibility, Communication, Collaboration, and Training

Experience Needed:

All Levels

Learning Outcome:

Participants will have practical tools for recognizing and developing these skills, and strategies for promoting them within their professional environments, empowering them to enhance workplace interactions and achieve greater career success. Note: This session will include discussion via chat and breakout sessions.

Additional Keywords:

Power Skills, Soft Skills, People skills

When and where:

Day 1
1 – 2:45 pm (two hour workshop)
Zoom Room B