Training and Professional Development

Developing yourself and others impacts teams, projects and the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission and purpose. Transform people into strong, confident employees who are prepared to support the organization’s vision by setting an example and providing tools for success.

Understand the common qualities and best practices shared by excellent performance managers. Discover the skills to become a successful coach and mentor who leads teams to achieve measurable and effective results.

Explore practical strategies for identifying beliefs and attitudes that hinder personal growth and productivity and contribute to stress, frustration, and depression.

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Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with a trained facilitator. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help:

Have you ever experienced how altering the pattern you breathe improves your state of mind? Come experience the intimate link between our breath and our emotions. During the session, we will do some light gentle stretches and guided meditation. Come prepared to leave this 30-minute virtual session afresh, anywhere you are!

Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with a trained facilitator. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help:

One of the many ways workplaces can be more inclusive and create a sense of belonging is by recognizing the impact of world events on people’s lives and work. This is especially important in diverse teams (which all of our teams are) because something that is deeply impactful for one person may barely register with another. At the same time, it can be challenging to keep up with the seemingly constant stream of news, disasters, and troubling events that happen on a daily basis.

Almost everyone defines leadership differently. Hectic moments and times of crisis can bring into focus when leadership is needed and often highlight where it has been missing within teams and organizations. This session (second of two) will offer opportunities for attendees to examine the differences between leadership and authority, identify the work necessary to sustain leadership, and practice applying leadership to hectic moments that can arise in their departments.

Weekly Dose of Mindfulness is an opportunity for all CSU community members to experience guided mindfulness practices with a trained facilitator. Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment, with kindness and curiosity. These 30-minute sessions, held twice a week, focus on practices that will reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall wellbeing of our staff.
The goal of this series is to offer evidence-based mindfulness tools that research has demonstrated can help:

There is a fine line between communicating assertively and aggressively. Learn how to appropriately assert yourself when communicating with co-workers and others.

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This workshop focuses on equipping managers and team members with the skills and knowledge needed to coach people through change within their organization. Participants will explore two models of change management, understand the emotional and psychological impacts of change, and learn communication strategies to support teams through transitions.

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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned Excel user, these tips and tricks can help to save time and make the most of your Excel experience. From shortcuts and formula basics to Pivot Tables, there is something for everyone in this session.

Creative thinking is now the #1 skill needed in our workforce. So increasing the creative thinking skills on your teams is no longer a luxury, it’s now required. But creativity can’t thrive unless there is a culture of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety.

Take a tour of OneDrive and SharePoint. Increase efficiency and learn how to upload, organize, manage files, control access and collaborate with others in the cloud.

You are a subject matter expert, SME, and need to create a course.  How would you start?  Do you need a script? Do you need help from an instructional designer?  How do you share information with that person?  All of this will be answered in this presentation.

In this workshop we will reflect on key guidance from the bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. The book provides practical, clear, and actionable strategies for creating systems that will aid you in breaking bad habits and in developing lasting desired habits with resilience. Use the advice from this book to jump start your own positive habit formation and become the architect of your life!

Join us as panelists from within the CSU discuss how to create positive, empowering interactions at every level through empathy, active listening, and practical customer service strategies that foster a culture of excellence. 

A panel discussion featuring project management practitioners from within the CSU, designed to equip you with practical tools and insightes to successfully lead the unexpected projects that come your way.​