In order to be successful leaders, managers must learn to take on difficult conversations. Through this workshop, we will break down some essential steps to help you get ready for difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. These steps will provide you with a structured approach to get ready, making it easier to handle challenging discussions without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're dealing with unplanned encounters or providing feedback to your team, these strategies will help you turn potentially stressful interactions into productive dialogues. During this workshop, you’ll learn how to overcome conversation barriers, gain tools for preparing to engage in difficult conversations, and have constructive, meaningful, and courageous conversations. Pace University is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please contact employeerelations@pace.edu directly 2 weeks prior to the event for assistance.

This training will review the Communication Center within Total Contract Manager (TCM). The Communication Center centralizes all communications associated with the contract workspace.

Current Pace Managers Only - As part 2 of our manager onboarding series, this workshop delves into the critical stages of the employee lifecycle. Learn how to effectively support your team from recruitment and onboarding through development, retention, and offboarding. Gain practical strategies for fostering a positive work environment, enhancing employee engagement, and managing transitions smoothly. This session is essential for new Pace managers and any Pace managers who haven't yet attended. Pace University is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please contact employeerelations@pace.edu directly 2 weeks prior to the event for assistance.

Have you ever attended a meeting or presentation that left you feeling frustrated? Despite their reputation for sometimes wasting time, meetings remain one of the most effective tools for sharing information, presenting ideas, and making decisions - if facilitated well. In this workshop, you'll learn how to kick off meetings, how to ensure maximum participation and buy-in, what to do when meetings go off track, when to intervene, and how to deal with productivity problems. You'll also learn how to close and follow up on a meeting. Pace University is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please contact employeerelations@pace.edu directly 2 weeks prior to the event for assistance.

This training will review the Communication Center within Total Contract Manager (TCM). The Communication Center centralizes all communications associated with the contract workspace.

"High-quality feedback is constructive, behavioral, and actionable, aiding individuals in understanding their strengths, areas for improvement, and the steps necessary for growth and achievement. High-quality feedback is important, but we don't always give it. Why? Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to recognize elements of giving high-quality feedback and identify barriers to giving high-quality feedback and how to overcome them." Pace University is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate, please contact employeerelations@pace.edu directly 2 weeks prior to the event for assistance.