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Courses

Building Stronger Teams Through Inclusive Practices

Creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute strengthens teams and drives performance. This session highlights how effective organizations cultivate inclusive practices that support collaboration, trust, and engagement across diverse teams. Participants will explore practical approaches to recognizing bias, building cultural awareness, and fostering inclusive interactions-internally and externally. Leave with actionable strategies to support a respectful and high-performing team environment.

Monday, October 20, 2025, LLCC-Medical District Room 202
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, LLCC-Jacksonville Room 1122
Thursday, October 23, 2025, LLCC-Litchfield Room A100
Thursday, October 23, 2025, LLCC-Taylorville Room 1126
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, LLCC-Medical District Room 202

Conflict Management Through Emotional Intelligence

Conflict is inevitable in the workplace and in everyday life. What matters most is how we handle it. This workshop introduces participants to Susan Steinbrecher's conflict resolution model, a practical framework for approaching disagreements with empathy, self-awareness, and respect.

Thursday, April 16, 2026, LLCC-Medical District Room 202

Developing Your Emotional Intelligence: Strengthening Workplace Relationships

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical skill for professional success and personal growth. This interactive workshop helps you understand the components of emotional intelligence, assess your own EI, and learn strategies to enhance your self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills. Whether you're looking to lead more effectively, improve communication, or build stronger workplace relationships, this session provides tools and techniques to develop your emotional intelligence.

Thursday, October 30, 2025, LLCC-Medical District Room 106

Supervision Essentials: Managing People & Performance

This self-paced course equips current and aspiring supervisors with essential skills for effectively managing employees and teams. Participants will learn practical strategies for hiring, performance management, motivation, engagement, conflict resolution, and workplace safety.

February 2, 2026 to March 29, 2026
March 30, 2026 to May 24, 2026