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September Professional Development Updates

We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates and offerings for September designed to enhance your skills and support your professional development.

New Arrivals in the Talent Development Lending Library

We are excited to announce new titles in our Talent Development Lending Library that are perfect for enhancing your communication skills. Check out the following books:

  • "HBR Guide to Better Business Writing" by Bryan Garner
  • "Writing That Works: How to Communicate Effectively in Business" by Kenneth Roman and Joel Raphaelson
  • "Unleash the Power of Storytelling" by Rob Biesenbach

These books offer practical advice on improving business writing and storytelling. Visit the Talent Development Lending Library today to borrow these new titles and start refining your communication skills. 

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TD Next Level: Elevate Your Team’s Performance

Managers, are you ready to take your team's performance to the next level? Our self-directed course, 'The Four Stages of Team Development,' is now available in Workday. This course will help you understand team development stages, strategies for overcoming differences, and techniques to harness your team members' strengths. Enroll today and start transforming your team into a high-performing unit. 

Self-directed training

Upcoming Instructor-Led Training

Communication: Connect Through Conversations (LCP) [In Person]
Monday, September 16, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers learn a communication model and principles for managing workplace challenges.

Coaching: Move People Forward (LCP) [In Person]
Monday, September 23, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers learn effective coaching techniques for both proactive and reactive discussions.

Addressing Poor Performance (LCP) [In Person]
Monday, September 30, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers can enhance their skills in managing chronic performance issues and providing effective feedback.

Management Essentials - Series [In Person]
Weekly from September 17, 2024 to October 29, 2024 | 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers learn about self-awareness, effective management traits, and communication strategies, followed by modules on Brown's key HR policies and best practices.

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Introducing the TD Book Club

The TD Book Club is designed to support your journey in professional development, leadership, and personal growth by offering self-directed courses where leading authors delve into their works. These insightful overviews are available through Workday Learning and provide a valuable introduction to the core concepts of each book, all at no cost. This is a great way to get a sense of whether a book resonates with you before committing to the full read. Additionally, you can enhance your learning experience by borrowing physical copies from the Talent Development Lending Library. To facilitate group discussions, we also offer free book discussion templates to help you organize your own book club sessions. 

To explore our offerings, go to the Learning app on your Workday homepage and click "Search for Available Learning." Enter "TD Book Club" in the search bar.

TD’s Quick Tip of the Month

Don’t wait for annual reviews to get feedback. Ask for constructive feedback from peers, managers, and mentors regularly. This will help you identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments in real time.