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New Micro-Learning! We all know the definition of bias, right? It’s the negative or positive assumptions usually applied to groups of people. It can be blatant (also known as explicit) or subtle. It can also be unintentional and unconscious. Microaggressions tend to be the everyday, subtle interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward another person or group. They can be intentional or unintentional and sometimes even well-meaning.

New Micro-Learning! Whether you’re aware or not, bullying is a common occurrence in the work arena. Many individuals are afraid to speak up when they, or one of their coworkers, are being bullied. They might be concerned about what others will think. Ongoing, long-term bullying can have a negative impact on your overall well-being, which in turn can have a negative impact on your performance and ability to do your work. But what exactly do you do if you witness one of your coworkers being bullied?

New Micro-Learning! Navigating through a performance appraisal that addresses sensitive issues is one of the most difficult management responsibilities. It requires tact and compassion. But it’s also required to make the organization’s expectations clear, and to put an under-performing employee on the right track.

New Micro-Learning! When we narrow the focus of our presentation, we help avoid confusion. We quickly drill down to communicate in a way that helps everyone clearly understand our message. In this module, you'll learn about the importance of starting out wide to provide background and context and then quickly funneling down to specifics.

New Micro-Learning! Involving the audience helps actively engage and manage their attention. It gets their minds off of the other priorities in their life and focused on you message. In this module, you’ll learn the importance of grabbing the interest of your audience and maintaining it.

New Micro-Learning! Change! How many of us really like it? We all know it is part of life – part of the workplace. But with change comes stress and uncertainty. Many of us are feeling (or have felt) the impact of working remotely during the pandemic. We’ve been asked to social distance for months and we are all feeling the lack of real co-worker interaction.

New Micro-Learning! We all know that to be successful at whatever we do, we must prepare for the task. In this module, you'll learn what preparation really means when it comes to inspiring, informing, and influencing people.

New Micro-Learning! A written sign-off that meets federal and state legal requirements for each of the situations discussed in this course could prevent many legal headaches - and it shows that you respect everyone's right and expectation to privacy.

New Micro-Learning! When you have the ability to be flexible and tailor you presentation in the face of changing situations, you're going to be able maintain interest and make you message compelling in order to inspire, inform, or influence your audience.

New Micro-Learning! As a manager, you have a responsibility to safeguard employee records by ensuring that confidential information is kept in appropriate confidential files, preferably in a locked cabinet or office. Neglecting to take action to correct filing problems could open your organization up to a lawsuit.