
Live Webinars Through MS Teams
Talent Development's team of workplace learning experts offer live webinars through Microsoft Teams on a continual basis. These live webinars provide another avenue of training and development for USF employees who are seeking a convenient, personable alternative to classroom training. These sessions are free to USF employees, and focus on topics designed to inspire, challenge, and strengthen employees’ growth and development.
Live webinar information
Live Webinar Topic Descriptions
Building Trust in Teams: Strategies for Managers and Supervisors
This webinar is designed for university managers and supervisors who want to explore
                     evidence-based strategies for fostering trust within their teams. Participants will
                     review current research on trust-building, learn practical techniques to implement
                     in their leadership roles, and discuss how trust directly impacts team dynamics and
                     organizational outcomes. Leave with actionable insights to create stronger connections
                     and enhance your team’s effectiveness. 
Emotional Intelligence Basics
Emotional Emotional intelligence is a general set of skills that can be applied to
                     anyone and any environment. Understanding EQ and mastering the skills involving emotional
                     intelligence will greatly help you succeed in any role. It can also help you to connect
                     with your feelings, turn intention into action, and make informed decisions about
                     what matters most to you. 
Enhancing Team Performance: Effective Feedback and New OracleHR Tools
With the launch of OracleHR in March 2025, managers and supervisors have new tools
                     at their disposal to streamline communication and enhance feedback processes. This
                     updated webinar combines best practices for giving and receiving feedback with an
                     introduction to the functionality and features of OracleHR. Learn how to deliver feedback
                     effectively, receive input constructively, and leverage OracleHR tools to support
                     continuous improvement and team development. This webinar is ideal for university
                     managers, supervisors, and leaders who want to refine their feedback skills and effectively
                     integrate OracleHR’s new functionalities into their daily practices.
Harnessing AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Strategies for Managers
Artificial Intelligence is transforming workplaces across industries, offering new
                     opportunities to enhance productivity, decision-making, and team collaboration. This
                     workshop equips participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to leverage
                     AI effectively while navigating its ethical implications. This workshop is ideal for
                     university managers, department leaders, and supervisors who want to stay ahead of
                     workplace trends and learn how to harness AI to support their teams and organizational
                     goals.
Influencing without Authority
This webinar explors how to lead and inspire without authority using the Six Sources
                     of Influence framework. Learn practical tools to align actions with values, foster
                     collaboration, and drive meaningful results in any role.
Managing Difficult Conversations
Having difficult conversations is unavoidable, and at the same time, they’re not fun
                     for anyone—but they don’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, you will discover
                     practical strategies to handle challenging discussions with ease and professionalism.
                     In this webinar, you’ll learn how to navigate sensitive topics, manage emotions, and
                     achieve positive outcomes, whether at work or in life. Turn tension into opportunities
                     for growth!
Monotasking and Time Management
In this session, we will discover the common misconceptions about multitasking and
                     share the cognitive science behind why it often leads to decreased productivity. We'll
                     explore the concept of monotasking and provide you with practical strategies to implement
                     monotasking in your daily life. Through engaging discussions and hands-on exercises,
                     participants will gain insights and tools to boost your productivity and accomplish
                     more with less stress.  
Recharge and Rejuvenate: Practical Strategies for Reducing Burnout
This session is designed to help participants gain a better understanding of stress
                     and burnout and learn practical techniques to recharge and rejuvenate their mental
                     and emotional health.
SMART Goal Setting
Discover how to set and achieve impactful goals! Learn about goal types, crafting
                     SMART goals, and practical tips for effective goal planning.
Unlocking Workplace Transformation
Change is inevitable, but navigating it effectively in the workplace requires more
                     than just strategy—it demands an understanding of human behavior and resistance. In
                     this webinar, we dive into the groundbreaking insights from Kegan and Lahey's The
                     Challenge of Change, exploring their transformative theory on overcoming the hidden
                     commitments and assumptions that hold us back. This webinar is tailored for professionals
                     who are involved in driving change and fostering growth, including academic leaders,
                     department chairs, faculty, staff in student affairs, HR professionals, and anyone
                     looking to enhance their ability to lead and implement change.
What to Expect
To participate in a webinar, you’ll need to the following:
- Computer with Microsoft Teams | Allows you to view the webinar presentation. Live Webinars can be accessed with both PCs and Macs.
- Headphones or computer speakers | Allows you to hear the webinar instructor.
- Keyboard | Allows you to chat and interact with the instructor by typing responses, comments and questions.
Register for a Webinar
Review the Upcoming Live Webinar Schedule section below and select the applicable registration link to be added to the session.
Upcoming Live Webinar Schedule
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| Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link | 
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | 10-11 am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
| October 22, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | 
| Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link | 
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
| October 17, 2025 | 10-11 am | Bridgette Willis | 
| Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link | 
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 10-11 am | Karolina Mendoza-Denman | |
| November 5, 2025 | 1-2 pm | TBD | 
| Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link | 
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Bridgette Willis | |
| November 25, 2025 | 10-11 am | Bridgette Willis | 
| Session Date & Time | Facilitator | Registration Link | 
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | 1-2 pm | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | |
| December 12, 2025 | 10-11 am | Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns | 
CUSTOMIZED WEBINARS

Customized Webinars tailor training to your team's specific needs.
Through customized webinars, HR Learning & Organization Development facilitators can tailor training content to meet a team’s specific needs, determined by research-based assessments, best practices and tools, in an interactive, remote environment. Team Building with CliftonStrengths and other topics may be developed into a customized webinar, finely tuned to your team's specific needs.
Team Building with CliftonStrengths
Unlock the full potential of your team with CliftonStrengths, Gallup’s world-renowned
               talent assessment. This engaging, hands-on workshop helps individuals discover what
               they naturally do best and shows teams how to turn those strengths into powerful collaboration,
               innovation, and results.
Each participant completes the CliftonStrengths assessment to reveal their unique talent profile. The investment is $30 per person, which includes two hours of expert facilitation for groups of 20 or more participants. Additional facilitation time can be added for $150 per hour.
Through interactive discussions and team-based activities, your facilitator will guide participants in exploring how to:
- Leverage individual strengths to boost engagement and performance
- Build trust and communication across differing work styles
- Align personal and team strengths with organizational goals
Participants will walk away energized, equipped with practical tools, and inspired to bring out the best in themselves and their teammates.
Team Dynamics with DISC
Transform the way your team communicates, collaborates, and connects with the DISC
               assessment and workshop experience. Based on decades of behavioral research, DISC
               helps individuals understand their unique communication style and how to adapt to
               others for stronger relationships and better results.
Each participant completes the DISC assessment to receive a personalized profile highlighting their work style, motivators, and challenges. The investment is $50 per person, which includes two hours of expert facilitation for groups of 20 or more participants. Additional facilitation time can be added for $150 per hour.
During this highly interactive session, your certified facilitator will guide the group through engaging discussions and team activities that help participants:
- Recognize and appreciate different communication styles
- Minimize misunderstandings and conflict
- Build trust and improve team collaboration
- Strengthen leadership effectiveness and team performance
Participants will leave with a shared language of understanding and actionable strategies to create a more cohesive, productive, and positive workplace culture.
How to Schedule a Customized Webinar
Please email training@usf.edu to get in touch with Organization Development where you'll learn more about how to begin getting a customized webinar and discuss how to develop the skills important for your team.