As the leaves change, it’s a natural time to reflect on how we work and how to work better. This month Learning Development and Engagement highlights process improvement, the practice of analyzing and refining how we do things to boost results, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance quality.
Process improvement builds a culture of continuous growth. Small changes like streamlining workflows, cutting bottlenecks, or improving collaboration can drive big gains in productivity and team success.
In this digest, you’ll find tools and resources to evaluate current practices and spot opportunities for improvement.and adopt strategies that make your work more effective and impactful.
Unlocking Conflict: Introduction to Conflict, Conflict Styles, and Essential Tools (In Person)
Friday, October 3, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:15 AM
Build confidence in handling workplace conflicts through this workshop with the University Ombuds, Julie Weber, featuring core conflict skills, self-assessments, and interactive exercises.
Emotional Intelligence: Connecting Through Understanding (In Person)
Monday, October 6, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:15 AM
Build awareness of your emotions and those of others to strengthen workplace relationships and foster deeper collaboration.
Navigating Change and Transition (In Person)
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:15 AM
Develop skills to communicate with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, and advocate for yourself respectfully and effectively.
Discover Your Natural Talents: An Introduction to CliftonStrengths (In Person)
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:15 AM
Join us for a session introducing CliftonStrengths, a tool that helps you discover and leverage your top talents for personal and professional growth. You’ll learn how focusing on strengths can boost your effectiveness, improve teamwork, and maximize your potential.
Conflict Without Chaos: Practical Tips for Emotional Regulation and Better Communication (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:15 AM
Master conflict conversations in this interactive workshop with the University Ombuds, Julie Weber, by learning techniques, practicing active listening, and gaining tools to respond with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Speaking Up Effectively (Virtual)
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Develop skills to communicate with confidence, navigate difficult conversations, and advocate for yourself respectfully and effectively
Working Together to Increase and Spread Empathy (In Person)
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 9:00 – 11:15 AM
Explore how empathy strengthens collaboration and learn actionable ways to cultivate it across your teams and interactions.
This month’s featured LDE Book Club title explores how small shifts in structure and mindset can spark groundbreaking innovation and long-term success:
LDE invites you to use our self-paced Workday Learning course and discussion templates to start your own book club. If you resonate with the course content, borrow the full book through the LDE Lending Library for further learning!
For October, explore these self-paced LinkedIn Learning courses on process improvement:
To access more LinkedIn Learning courses, go to Workday Learning, select “Search for Available Learning,” and filter by “LinkedIn Learning” under “Content Type.”
This month, explore books that will inspire you to rethink and refine the way you work:
Visit the virtual LDE Lending Library to check out these books and others!
Streamline your workflows this month with these self-paced courses designed to help you improve processes and boost team efficiency:
When you identify a recurring problem in your workflow, ask “Why?” five times. This technique, known as the Five Whys, helps uncover the root cause of an issue so you can solve it at the source—rather than just addressing the symptoms.
Let October be your month to fine-tune, streamline, and elevate the way you work. Small changes today can create a lasting impact tomorrow.