Lunching into Leadership, a three-part leadership series designed to provide faculty and staff with opportunities to learn, grow and engage in meaningful conversations around leadership and professional development will hold its second session at noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Room 125 (the Skyhawk Dining Hall) of the Boling University Center.
Each session will follow a lunch-and-learn format, giving participants an opportunity to enjoy lunch while learning from colleagues and campus leaders. The sessions will be conversational and interactive, providing practical insights and opportunities to learn from the experiences of others. The first session was held Sept. 30.
Those wanting to take part should register through the K@TE website and arrive at the session soon after the doors open at 11:30 a.m. The program is scheduled to begin at noon.
Session 2 of the series is called “Career Ladders – Where Do You Want to Grow?” The guest facilitator is Dr. Debbie Stairs, director of human resources
This session will introduce participants to career ladders and how they can be used as a roadmap for professional and career development. Among the topics to be discussed are how to understand career pathways, identify opportunities for growth and take intentional steps toward professional goals.
Session 3 of the series is called “Leading Through Change,” and the guest facilitators are Dr. Matthew Bice, dean of the College of Education, Health and Behaviora Sciences, and Dr. Tim Todd, interim dean of the College of Business.
This session will explore how leaders can effectively navigate change, communicate with their teams and help others adapt during times of transition. Participants will hear from campus leaders and gain insight from their experiences, perspectives and lessons learned.
For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Human Resources at 731-881-7841.
