Naifeh Professional Excellence Series

The NCEL Professional Excellence Series provides quarterly leadership development courses in Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson.  One day of training includes two courses (9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm). 

Courses are provided from a library of thirty classes in a variety of Lominger Leadership competencies in three NCEL domains:  self, relational, and organizational.  The library includes courses for the individual contributors, to frontline supervisors, to middle managers, and to executives. 

Courses will vary each quarter in each location.  Each class costs $150.  Two classes (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) costs $300; lunch is provided for those taking a full day of class. Registration closes 5 days before training.

Locations:

Nashville Classes – 193 Polk Ave, Nashville, TN 37210

Jackson Classes – 605 Airways Blvd, Suite 109, Jackson, TN 38301

Knoxville Classes – 1610 University Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

2023 – 2024 Class Dates:

2023 / 2024NashvilleJacksonKnoxville
March, 202328th -
Public Presentations That Connect 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Business Etiquette 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

29th -
Turning Conflict Into Opportunities 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Generational Appreciation 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
28th -
Life Work Balance 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Self Awareness 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
30th -
Life Work Balance 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Self Awareness 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June, 202320th -
Overcoming Burnout 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / How to be a Team Player 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

21st -
The Road to Being a Great Leader 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Assertiveness is not Aggressive 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
20th -
The Art of Great Communication 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Soft Skills Matter 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
22nd -
The Art of Great Communication 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Soft Skills Matter 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August, 202322nd -
Perfecting My Lane 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Managing Challenging Employees 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

23rd -
Trust 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / When Stress Comes to Work 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
22nd -
Plowing a New Row 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
24th -
Plowing a New Row 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October, 20233rd -
The Power of Inclusion 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Pivoting Through Difficult Professional Seasons 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

4th -
Time Management and Organizational Efficiency 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / The Art of Closing the Deal 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
3rd -
Casting a Large Influential Net 9:00 - 12:00 / Armchair Quarterback 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5th -
Casting a Large Influential Net 9:00 - 12:00 / Armchair Quarterback 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
March, 2024 19th -
Defining Your Legacy 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Writing Your Own Narrative 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

20th -
Leading Establishing Teams 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Strategically Managing Budget 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
19th -
Leading from the Top 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / The Gift of Public Service 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
21st -
Leading from the Top 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / The Gift of Public Service 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

If you are interested in participating in the Naifeh Professional Excellence Series, please contact Kim Harmon at kim.harmon@tennessee.edu or Patrick Mills at patrick.mills@tennessee.edu


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