There's always something new happening in Talent Development, keep up to date with what's new in TD here! This page will be continuously updated throughout the year.
What else would you like to see? Email your idea to td@jmu.edu.
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| DATE | TIME | TITLE | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | When the Customer ISN'T Right (TD1065) | In this workshop, we will study those challenging situations and more, and we’ll create strategies for serving our customers effectively, whether they’re “right” or not. |
| 25 Jun | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | The Curious Communicator (TD2696) | In this empowering, practice-based workshop, you’ll learn how to use curiosity as a tool to speak up, even if you're not confident (yet). Through gentle, guided activities, you’ll explore ways to ask questions that build clarity, express needs, and invite connection without confrontation. You'll also learn how posture, tone, and body awareness influence how you're heard. |
| 8 Jul | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Sticking Points: Generational Differences (TD2433) | In this workshop, based on the book Sticking Points by Hayden Shaw, we will discuss what the generations have in common, and the ways in which they differ, when it comes to communication, decision-making, respect, and more. |
| 8 Jul | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | JMU Safety Champion Series (TD8700) | As a "Safety Champion" you will gain a new perspective on safety and ways to respond appropriately to any emergency situation you may encounter at work and/or at home. This six-month long series will be capped at 15 participants. Each participant who attends all six 3-hour workshops, will receive a certificate of completion. |
| 9 Jul | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Telecom (TD2609) | This workshop will cover telephone access, cable services, voice mail options, campus link functionalities and much more. Policies, procedures and best practices will be covered in the workshop as well. You will learn what to do, when to do it, and how to do it by participating. |
| 9 Jul | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Succession Planning 101 (TD2438) | In a competitive labor market like the one we are experiencing today, succession planning is no longer a “nice to have”. On the contrary, preparing for the exit of your key personnel is a non-negotiable. Not only will the process support an effective transition between incumbents, but it will also empower your current employees to grow their skills and talents as they prepare for their professional futures. |
| 14 Jul | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Effective Meetings (TD2559) | The Meeting Canoe offers a way to design meetings as productive work events that move the mission of the organization forward, while also attending to the needs of the participants. |
| 14 Jul | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | DiSC (TD1086) | DiSC is a behavioral assessment tool that allows us to identify "how we act." Since behavior is a critical part of the success of our teams, recognizing our own behavioral styles as well as the style of those around us can prove to be extremely beneficial. Participants will complete an individual assessment and then learn about the four behavioral styles. |
| 15 Jul | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Entendiendo el sistema financiero en los EE.UU. (TD2688) | Mudarse a un nuevo país puede ser una mezcla de emociones: felicidad y emoción, pero también confusión y algo de nerviosismo. Adaptarse a nuevos sistemas puede ser difícil por sí solo, así que acompáñenos para obtener alguno consejos sobre cómo aprender y desenvolverse en el sistema financiero estadounidense. |
| 22 Jul | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Solving the Great Workplace Mystery (TD1008) | People who are most successful at work aren't the most talented, they're the ones who understand what business they're in and who all those people are that we call bosses, co-workers and students. In this fast-paced session, you'll learn a new perspective on customer service and how it can energize the way you feel about work. |
| 23 Jul | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Procurement Overview: The ABC's of Purchasing at JMU (TD1104) | This course is designed to give a foundation of knowledge to employees who have responsibilities relating to the purchase of goods and services for the university. Topics that will be covered include: finding the right product at the right price, ethics in purchasing, sources of goods, receipt of goods, and preparation for payment. Attendees will also be given an overview of the laws that must be followed when purchasing on behalf of the university. |
| 28 Jul | 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | DiSC Dimensiones (TD2690) | DiSC es una herramienta de evaluación del comportamiento que nos permite identificar cómo actuamos. Dado que el comportamiento es fundamental para el éxito de nuestros equipos, reconocer nuestros propios estilos de comportamiento, así como el de quienes nos rodean, puede resultar sumamente beneficioso. Los participantes completarán una evaluación individual y aprenderán sobre los cuatro estilos de comportamiento |
| 30 Jul | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Event Planning at JMU: Everyone Can Benefit (TD1006) | Outstanding occasions don’t just happen… they are created by planning ahead! Need help in planning your event? If so, join the JMU Event Management Team members as they guide you through the process of putting together the perfect event. Important resources and helpful hints will be shared with participants! Don’t panic, plan! Attendees will also gain access to the Event Management System online scheduling software and be given a brief tutorial on how to request space. |
3rd Annual Administrative Professionals Conference
Registration opens June 29, 2026
Registration includes access to full day event, and meals.
JMU Administrative Professionals: $0, Free Admission
Non JMU Administrative Professionals: $199
For up to date information visit the Administrative Professionals Conference webpage
Bring a guest to select TD Workshops
We are excited to announce that JMU staff can now bring one non-JMU employee to select Talent Development Workshops. Contact Ashlyn Holz for registration.
How it works:
- Chose a workshop from the list below
- Register your guest by contacting Ashlyn Holz (CC them in the emails please)
- Ashlyn will get them enrolled and coordinate parking
- If applicable, process any fees associated with the workshop
Workshops Offered:
- Anxiety Toolbox (TD2450) - Tue, 24 Mar 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- CliftonStrengths (TD1695)** - Wed, 28 Apr 2026 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Working Genius: Unlock Your Genius for Success (TD2651)** - Tue, 18 Aug 2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) (TD1242)** - Tue, 13 Oct 2026 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- safeTALK: Suicide Prevention (TD5004) - Wed, 4 Nov 2026 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
**There is a cost associated with this workshop.
Please Note: Eligibility is one non-JMU guest per JMU staff member. Space is limited and seats are first come first served.
Questions? Email Ashlyn Holz or contact Talent Development
Ashlyn Holz - holzal@jmu.edu | 540-568-3845
Talent Development - td@jmu.edu | 540-568-4104
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