Navigating Difficult Conversations for Leaders

Register Now for Navigating Difficult Conversations for Leaders

Price: $65 (Refreshments provided)
Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Room 203, University Library
Instructor(s): Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Effective leaders are skilled at navigating tough conversations with confidence and clarity. Join Dr. Tad Dickel for an engaging workshop designed to equip leaders with the tools needed to handle difficult discussions in the workplace. This session, "Navigating Difficult Conversations for Leaders," provides practical strategies and insights to help participants approach challenging conversations with poise and effectiveness.

Workshop Highlights:

• Understanding the Challenge – Discover why certain conversations are especially challenging and how to identify key factors that create obstacles.
• Preparation Techniques – Learn how to prepare effectively, ensuring you enter conversations with confidence and a clear objective.
• Speaking Persuasively – Gain insight into persuasive communication methods to help convey your message with impact.
• Staying Calm and Focused – Explore techniques to maintain composure and manage emotions, even in high-stakes discussions.

This workshop is ideal for leaders looking to improve their communication skills and foster more constructive and productive workplace relationships.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Register Now for Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Price: $395
Date: March 4, March 18, April 1, and April 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 203, University Library
Instructor(s): Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Leadership coaching is an effective approach to develop employees through customized development plans, setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and having one on one conversations. The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.

This series begins on March 4, 2025, and meets again on March 18, April 1, and April 15. Special guest speakers will include:

• Zach Goebel, CEO, Larry Marshall Disposal
• Julie Hoon, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Youth First, Inc.
• Bob Jones, Retired Chairman and CEO, Old National Bank
• Andy Niemeier, Co-CEO, Azzip Pizza

SESSION 1:

• Introduction to leadership theory
• Characteristics of effective leaders
• What is coaching? What is not coaching?

SESSION 2:

• Introduction to behavioral change
• How leaders can help change behaviors

SESSION 3:

• Applying effective leadership and behavioral change to coaching
• Framework for leadership coaching

SESSION 4:

• Application of leadership coaching
• Providing effective feedback
• Tools for leadership coaching

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or more participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and is the faculty director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

AI for Leaders

Register Now for AI for Leaders

Price: $65 (Lunch provided)
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor(s): Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, offering unique benefits that can empower leaders to drive innovation and efficiency. Join Dr. Tad Dickel and Mrs. Erin Lewis for the “AI for Leaders” workshop, where you will gain valuable insights into how AI is changing the landscape of leadership and organizational performance.

Workshop Highlights

• Current AI Applications – Discover real-world examples of how organizations and leaders are leveraging AI to solve complex challenges and optimize workflows.
• Enhancing Performance – Explore the potential of AI to enhance performance through data-driven decision-making, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Future of AI – Gain insights into trends and predictions for AI’s future impact on leadership and organizational success, helping you stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

This workshop is designed for leaders who are interested in understanding AI’s transformative potential and learning how to integrate AI tools and strategies to enhance their organization’s effectiveness.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Excel Bootcamp Session One: Beginner to Intermediate Excel

Register Now for Excel Bootcamp Session One: Beginner to Intermediate Excel

Price: $99 (Discount for registering for both sessions. See below.)
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

In this first session, participants will gain a strong foundation in Excel by mastering essential tools and techniques. By the end of the session, attendees will feel confident handling fundamental data analysis and formatting tasks.

Participants will learn how to:

• Navigate Excel efficiently using shortcuts and the Transpose Function.
• Create charts, graphs, and calculations with the Quick Analysis Tool.
• Format worksheets professionally with patterns, gradients, and borders.
• Highlight key data using conditional formatting and remove duplicates.
• Master essential formulas and functions, including logical functions.
• Use relative, mixed, and absolute cell references effectively.
• Visualize data with charts that show trends and comparisons.
• Apply Freeze Panes, Find + Replace, and Autofit for better data management.
• Use 2D and 3D referencing to calculate data across multiple worksheets.

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Excel Bootcamp Session Two: Intermediate to Advanced Excel

Register Now for Excel Bootcamp Session Two: Intermediate to Advanced Excel

Price: $99 (Discount for registering for both sessions. See below.)
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

Session Two dives deeper into Excel’s advanced capabilities, equipping participants with the tools to tackle complex data challenges. Attendees will learn to use functions like VLOOKUP, create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, and design dynamic dashboards for real-time insights. By the end of this session, participants will have the skills to work more efficiently and strategically with large data sets.

Participants will learn how to:

• Retrieve data with advanced functions like VLOOKUP.
• Create dynamic dashboards, Pivot Tables, and Pivot Charts for insights.
• Consolidate data from multiple worksheets into one.
• Automate tasks using Macros to save time and streamline workflows.
• Organize and filter data using Slicers and custom criteria.
• Protect and secure worksheets for collaboration.
• Use data validation tools like drop-down list to ensure accuracy.

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Excel Bootcamp: Sessions One and Two (Combined)

Register Now for Excel Bootcamp: Sessions One and Two (Combined)

Price: $185
Date: Wednesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 68, Schroeder School of Business
Instructor(s): Julie Frazier

Take your Excel skills to the next level with the University of Evansville’s Excel Bootcamp! Whether you’re looking to build a strong foundation or refine advanced techniques, you can choose to attend one session or both – whatever fits your schedule and goals! Plus, you’ll earn a digital badge for each session you complete to share on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or email signature.

Select this option to register for both of the above sessions at a discount!