UPCOMING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAMS
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Befriending Commas, Semi-Colons, and other Grammatical Guidelines
Are you uncertain about the correct punctuation to use when composing a letter? Have you ever been stymied by that ever-present decision about whether to use a comma or a semi-colon? How do you make a long sentence short, and still convey all that you need to say? If you've experienced these and other questions when composing a written communication, this series is for you.
Basic English Grammar: What's your GQ?
This refresher program is for those uncertain about the more fundamental principles of the English language. Revisit the purpose and use of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, etc., and how to modify grammar to effectively communicate a message.
- Date: July 30, 2008
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 319 James M. Elliott Building
Punctuation Mystery Solved: S is for Semi-Colon
When do you use a comma? What's the purpose of the colon and the semi-colon? When is it appropriate to use dashes and parentheses? How about those darned apostrophes? Discover the answers to these and other questions as you learn how correct punctuation can enhance your written presentations. If you want to avoid confusing readers through incorrect punctuation or have forgotten the basic guidelines for punctuation, this is the program for you!
- Date: August 6, 2008
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 319 James M. Elliott Building
One Last Look: Proofreading Techniques
This program provides participants with methods for reducing errors in the manuscripts they produce. This program improves proofreading methods through the use of a series of scanning techniques rather than reading each word.
- Date: August 13, 2008
- Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: 319 James M. Elliott Building
Applying the Philosophy of Teamwork
Recognizing the powerful influence of wisdom provided by those who have gone before us, this interactive series delves into the lives and thoughts of great people to uncover a glimpse of how to be effective. Using their insights, this series helps individuals apply ancient principles for being successful to today's ever-changing world of work.
Teamwork By Leonardo da Vinci
Study what Leonardo da Vinci termed the science of art and the art of science. Learn the seven da Vincian principles of life and how they mirror effective teamwork. During this reflective and interactive program, take a walk with da Vinci as you explore the philosophy of teamwork.
- Date: July 31, 2008
- Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: 319 James M. Elliott Building
Socrates on Teamwork
How would Socrates create and lead teams if he were alive today? Would he encourage ethics and integrity in our actions, critical thinking, or personal growth? Using insights from Socrates' life, this program examines the seven Socaratic principles and how they illustrate effective teamwork. During this reflective and interactive program, take a walk with Socrates as you explore the philosophy of teamwork.
- Date: August 7, 2008
- Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Location:319 James M. Elliott Building
Teamwork Based on Great Minds
History may be in the past, but the lessons from history are not only extraordinary but also alive in the present. Journey through time as we uncover the secrets of some of the greatest minds that ever lived from Asia to Africa to North American. Unlock the secrets of history's most revolutionary minds and learn how these secrets are linked to effective teamwork.
- Date: August 14, 2008
- Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Location: 319 James M. Elliott Building
For more information about these programs or any other programs offered by the Human Resource Development Center, please email the Human Resource Development Center or call (814) 865-8216. Thank you!