This monthly 60–90-minute virtual series looks to help faculty, staff and retirees cultivate meaningful, healthy and authentic connections with others by strengthening their relationship skills with their partners, their co-workers, the teams they lead, their families and the children they parent.
Each presentation is given by a special guest speaker who shares their professional expertise with the UT Austin community on topics that strengthen relationships and build community.
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October: "See It Differently: A Practical Guide to Neurodiversity in the Workplace," presented by Amy Eskelsen on Oct. 15 from noon to 1 p.m.
Objectives:
Distinguish between deficit-based and strength-based perspectives on neurodivergence.
Identify common workplace challenges neurodivergent employees may face and why they occur.
Apply at least one accommodation or adjustment strategy within their own team or work environment.
Identify one strategy for effective collaboration and understanding a neurodivergent colleague's perspective.
November: "The Motivation Multiplier," presented by Sarah Porter on Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m.
If you've ever wondered why some teams seem energized, engaged and eager to contribute while others struggle to gain traction, this session is for you. Grounded in psychological science, this presentation explores how workplace interactions shape motivation and performance, with a particular focus on the role people leaders play in creating the right conditions. Participants will learn to cultivate what Dr. Porter calls the three Cs of motivation — choice, competence and connection — using practical strategies that help people feel valued and inspired to bring their best selves to work. While the principles apply to any workplace relationship, this session is especially relevant for managers, supervisors and anyone responsible for team performance.
If you are an employee of UT System or a retiree of UT System, please email eap@austin.utexas.edu to receive the Zoom link.
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