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Professional Development Week 2024

Fall into Success:

Unleashing Potential, Power, and Progress

Monday, September 23 - Friday, September 27

Professional Development Week 2024, “Fall into Success: Unleashing Potential, Power, and Progress,” featured a variety of workshops, panels, and interactive sessions to foster personal and professional growth for University System of Maryland (USM) employees. The week’s programming spanned four tracks—Inclusion & Belonging, Personal Leadership Mastery, Workplace Productivity, and Workplace Wellness—offering participants practical tools and insights to enhance their careers. Highlights included leadership panels, sessions on overcoming Imposter Syndrome, strategies for conflict resolution, and ways to integrate AI into daily workflows.

Check out the table below to access recordings or visit our Archives.

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Recordings

Title Description Access Recording
Launch into Learning: Professional Development Week Kickoff The kickoff event started the week with a dynamic introduction by the Learning and Talent Development Committee. No recording is available. Be sure to join us next year!
Chat & Chew: Insights from Chevonie Oyegoke Chevonie Oyegoke shared her career journey and insights in this 45-minute session. Visit Archives to Access.
Fall into Success: Unleashing Potential, Power, and Progress Keynote Panel conversation with Dr. Carolyn Ringer Lepre, President of Salisbury University, and Mark R. Ginsberg, President of Towson University. Visit Archives to Access.
Approachable AI Katherine Wheeley led a session on integrating AI into personal and professional workflows. Visit Archives to Access.
Bringing Out the Best in Others Participants explored strategies for helping others reach their full potential. Register to Access Recording.
Using Reason to Resolve Conflict This workshop focused on rational conflict resolution in the workplace. Register to Access Recording.
Combatting Imposter Syndrome The session offered strategies to overcome Imposter Syndrome and boost confidence. Register to Access Recording.
Defining Purpose for a Balanced Work-Life Practical techniques for sustaining motivation were explored in this session. Visit Archives to Access.
Secrets to Self-Motivation The session covered how to enhance internal motivation and achieve personal goals. Register to Access Recording.
Civility in the Workplace Participants learned strategies for addressing and preventing incivility at work. Register to Access Recording.
Becoming a Better Listener The session provided tips and strategies for improving listening skills. Register to Access Recording.
Upgrade Your Work with these Overlooked Apps This session highlighted underutilized apps for boosting productivity. Visit Archives to Access.
Overcoming Your Distorted Negative Thinking Strategies to challenge cognitive distortions were shared in this session. Register to Access Recording.
Being Adaptive in Order to Thrive in Our Ever-Changing World The workshop focused on adapting to change to thrive in evolving environments. Register to Access Recording.
Responding to Behavior That Makes You Feel Uncomfortable Participants gained tools to respond effectively to unwelcome behavior. Register to Access Recording.
Connect & Reflect: Closing Circle of the USM Talent Development Week The closing session provided an opportunity for participants to share insights and reflections. No recording is available. Be sure to join us next year!