Breakout Sessions

Tuesday, Dec 6 - 10:45 am Breakout Sessions

Tik Tok: Are you in Control of Your Time?

Venyke Harley

According to Benjamin Franklin, “Lost time is never found again.” During New Year’s Eve of 2019, most of us were probably celebrating and contemplating how we would better use our time in the decade to come. Who would have ever imagined the upcoming decade would usher in challenges never experienced during our lifetimes? The stressors would impact our busy lives in ways we never envisioned.

Since 2020, everyone in the entire world has experienced unprecedented strains on their time. The strains have resulted in burn-out, increased depression and anxiety, job loss and the loss of relationships. Did you know that if you live to be 80 years old, you will live 4000 weeks? In his book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,” Oliver Burkeman states, “The average human life span is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short.” Join us in this session on time management as we explore techniques to help you redeem your time at work and at home.

Time management and organization skills provide individuals with what they need to balance their work and personal life. Organizational skills help employees take control of their calendar, work area and day-to-day calendar.

This session will cover:

• Time wasters
• Time management tips
• Methods to improve productivity
• Ways to improve attention

Leadership Strategies For Success While Building the 3 C’s of Extension

Dr. Kenston Griffin

When it comes to building a successful team, organization, and individuals, research shows that a proper framework, process expectation, and coordination is essential to reach & exceed the outcomes desired. This interactive session will evaluate and embrace the past, share strategies that have helped us in our present, and ultimately develop the 6 keys & 3 C’s of the extension future:

• Structure
• Cross Collaboration
• Stewardship
• Unity
• Courage
• Upward Mobility Through
  • Coordination
  • Collaboration
  • Cultivation

Encouraging and Growing Civility in The Workplace

Jerry Knighton

Encouraging Equitable Treatment and Civility in the Workplace is a professional development program that provides a comprehensive approach to fair employment practices designed to help supervisors learn how to deal constructively with difficult workplace issues and relationships on the job. The session explores the influence of workplace culture on behaviors and demonstrates how supervisors are responsible for creating an environment conducive to learning and professional growth for their employees. The program uses an interactive, skills-based approach to learning that will help managers make decisions that are legal, fair, and reflective based on institutional policies and procedures. The program also emphasizes the responsibility each team member has to build a professional, respectful, and healthy workplace environment free of harassment and retaliation.

Marketing 101: How to Raise Awareness and Tell Your Story

Tricia Petty and Maurice Mitchell

Want to create effective marketing to drive program attendance and build brand awareness? This session will cover the fundamentals of marketing and teach you how to identify best marketing strategies and practices, create compelling content, choose the best platforms to reach your audience and write a simple marketing plan to promote your events, programs or activities. We’ll cover the power of brand guidelines, photography tips and even how to use program evaluation data to show impact for future marketing efforts.

Run, Hide, Fight

Charles W. Burks II

This program was developed as a response to preparing members of communities with tools and techniques that could potentially save their lives and the lives of others. The course and its materials have been developed to educate community members on ways to potentially increase their awareness and survivability options during active threat events. While many are familiar with “Active Shooter” events, threats to the lives of others come in many other forms as well. The materials within this course are designed to increase awareness, educate individuals of potentially lifesaving response concepts, and provide a dialog between law enforcment and the community.

Winning Together: Secrets to Bridging the Generational Gap

Dr. Michelle Rozen

Do not let the generational gap stand in your way to success! Gain deep and actionable understanding of building a bridge to success and performance beyond differences, learn how to motivate different generations and how to communicate effectively beyond the generational gap. Master the B.R.I.D.G.E. Model and thrive!

Actional takeaways:

• Master motivational catalysts for each generation
• Learn winning communication strategies
• Master the B.R.I.D.G.E. Model for bridging generational gaps

Serving Food Safely During Programs and Events

Dr. Kimberly Baker

Have you ever been sick from a foodborne illness? One in six Americans gets sick from a foodborne illness each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the two leading causes of foodborne illness are eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs and keeping potentially hazardous food at unsafe temperatures for too long. As Extension staff, we often serve meals during multi-hour programs and events, and some may include cooking items on the menu. Everyone must understand how to safely cook, handle, and serve food during programs and events to prevent participants from getting sick from a foodborne illness. This breakout session will provide an overview of foodborne illnesses and teach you the best practices to follow to serve food safely at your program or event to reduce the risk of a foodborne illness outbreak.