Your 2027 Professional Development Starts Today!
As we prepare for a new year, Old Dominion University's Organizational Development and Training (ODT) team, within the Division of Talent Management and Culture, is excited to announce our 2027 Professional Development Workshop Offerings!
Whether you are looking to strengthen your leadership skills, navigate workplace challenges, enhance your professional presence, or prepare for the next step in your career, our upcoming workshops are designed to support your professional growth and success.
Upcoming 2027 Training Opportunities
January 14 | V.I.S.I.O.N. 2027: Envision, Create and Become It
Start the year with intention! Through guided reflection and creative activities, participants will explore their professional aspirations, establish meaningful goals, and create a personalized vision board to help turn their ambitions into action.
January 28 | Managing Competing Priorities
Learn practical strategies for managing multiple responsibilities, prioritizing competing demands, improving productivity, and maintaining focus in a fast-paced work environment.
January 28 | Executive Presence at Every Level
Discover how to project confidence, communicate with credibility, strengthen your professional image, and demonstrate leadership presence, regardless of your position or title.
February 8 | Working Across Generations
Explore generational perspectives in today's workplace and develop strategies to strengthen communication, foster collaboration, challenge stereotypes, and build effective multigenerational teams.
February 22 | Transitioning From Employee to Leader
Prepare for the shift from individual contributor to leader by exploring supervisory responsibilities, establishing credibility, setting expectations, building trust, and developing strategies for a successful leadership transition.
April 2027 | Conflict Resolution Series
Strengthen your ability to navigate challenging workplace situations through an interactive learning series focused on understanding conflict, communicating effectively, managing difficult conversations, and applying practical conflict resolution strategies.
May–June 2027 | Change Management Series
Develop the knowledge and tools needed to navigate organizational change with greater confidence. This series will explore change management principles, addressing resistance, managing change fatigue, and sustaining successful change initiatives.
Take Charge of Your Professional Growth!
Professional development is an investment in both your individual success and the continued excellence of Old Dominion University. We encourage employees at all levels to explore these learning opportunities and take an intentional approach to their professional development in 2027.
Registration is required, and space may be limited for select workshops. Use this link to view and register https://teamup.com/ksut9k5xgsiagvz4nu.
Ready to get started? Scan the QR code on the accompanying announcement flyer to explore available workshops and register for the sessions that align with your professional goals.
We look forward to learning and growing with you in 2027!
Organizational Development and Training
Division of Talent Management and Culture
Old Dominion University
Questions? TMCtraining@odu.edu
