Career Pathing Seminar - Engaging in Difficult Conversations

Northwest Missouri State University, in conjunction with the Maryville Chamber of Commerce, invites students and employees, as well as the public, to a series of learning opportunities featuring presenters discussing workplace topics from engaging in difficult conversations and generational differences.

Six presentations are scheduled this fall for area professionals. Each presentation costs $25 for Maryville Chamber of Commerce members or $40 for non-members. Registration is available online at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/hr/trainingopps.htm.

The presentations are free to Northwest students and employees as part of the University’s Career Pathing program, which provides professional development opportunities to students interested in advancing to new levels of pay and responsibility. 

All presentations are 60 or 90 minutes long and take place in the J.W. Jones Student Union. More information about each session appears below.

“Engaging in Difficult Conversations” 
Kristen Peltz, assistant director of Wellness Services at Northwest

Wednesday, Sept. 21: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. (60 minutes)

Regardless of who the other person is – a friend, family, colleague or romantic partner – it creates uncomfortable emotion when someone is tough to talk about. 

Learn to identify barriers individuals face when thinking about topics that are hard to discuss. Examine ways to make those conversations less stressful and more productive.

For more information, contact Northwest’s Office of Human Resources at 660.562.1140 or email Paula McLain, coordinator of student employment at Northwest, at pmclain@nwmissouri.edu.