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Feedback is a gift - when it's given well. Learn how to deliver feedback that's timely, specific, and constructive so it leads to growth, not defensiveness.  Additional topics include:  Visit The Leadership Collective website (https://employees.tamu.edu/talent-management/Managers-Minutes/index.html).

Meet with a Benefit & Retirement Specialist if you have questions about:Retirement Eligibility & Savings - We can help you figure out when you are eligible to retire and understand the resources offered to you through your employment to get you financially prepared for retirement. Beneficiary Designation - Need to update or add beneficiaries? Benefit & Retirement Services can help you set up life insurance beneficiaries in Workday. Additional Benefits - The Texas A&M University System health plan has a vast assortment of benefits available to you. Let us help you understand these benefits and decide which program is most beneficial to you and your family. Qualifying Life Events - Experience a life change? We can help you make the corresponding change to your benefits in Workday. All changes must be made within 31 days of a qualifying life event. Upcoming Events - Benefit & Retirement Services strives to provide ample opportunities for education on our programs. Learn about our upcoming events! Other Benefit Related Items - We are here for you! If you have a question or just want to chat about your benefits, stop by! We would love to see you.

This four-hour course helps participants build confidence and skill in handling difficult conversations at work. The session introduces a structured approach for understanding the nature of challenging discussions and walks through seven stages for managing them effectively.​ Participants learn how empathy, preparation and clear communication can reduce defensiveness, strengthen working relationships and keep conversations focused on solutions. Interactive activities and realistic scenarios provide opportunities to practice key skills in a supportive learning environment.​ By the end of the course, participants are better equipped to prepare for difficult conversations, apply best practices and close discussions with clear next steps.Register via TrainTraq by February 16th.  If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section does not work for you, visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114894) page and select the Upcoming Sections tab to view additional options. Participants will receive a Zoom link after registration. For more information, contact Organizational Development at orgdev@tamu.edu (mailto:orgdev@tamu.edu).