Boost your workplace impact with September’s Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops

Registration is open for the September 2026 Unleash Your Niner Potential workshops, a professional development series designed and led by UNC Charlotte’s human resources learning and organizational development team. This month’s sessions focus on time management, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution— essential skills for thriving in today’s workplace.

All workshops take place in Colvard Building, Room 5092. Register through the Learning and Development Portal.

September workshop lineup

Mastering Time Management: Proven Techniques for Prioritizing Tasks
Thursday, Sept. 10, 1 to 2:15 p.m.
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Explore essential time management strategies to maximize productivity and manage your calendar. Learn to apply techniques from Eat That Frog for tackling high-priority tasks, the Eisenhower Matrix for prioritizing your workload and aligning your daily actions with long-term goals. Whether you struggle with prioritizing tasks or need better ways to manage your time, this course will provide practical tools and techniques to take control of your schedule and boost efficiency.

Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Self-Awareness and Interpersonal Skills
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 to 2:15 p.m.
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Develop emotional intelligence by exploring its five core components. The course will introduce strategies to enhance self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, communication and empathy. Learn to practice active listening and recognize defense triggers both in yourself and others to foster positive relationships. By mastering these skills, you’ll improve your self-confidence, strengthen relationships in the workplace and handle challenging situations with empathy.

Conflict Resolution: Navigating Colleague-to-Colleague Differences
Friday, Sept. 25, 9 to 10:15 a.m.
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Learn skills on resolving conflicts between colleagues in a constructive and professional manner. Learn techniques to identify the root causes of conflict and reflect on your approach. The course emphasizes collaboration or compromise to ensure that disputes are resolved in a way that strengthens workplace relationships.

Conflict Resolution: Employee-Manager Differences and Managing Up
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
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Explore strategies to resolve disagreements respectfully, communicate assertively, and approach conflicts with a solutions-focused mindset. Learn to understand your manager’s goals and work style to align efforts and reduce friction. Leave with the tools to navigate difficult conversations, build trust, and foster a collaborative, productive relationship with your manager.

The Unleash Your Niner Potential series equips Charlotte employees with practical tools, hands‑on learning and opportunities to connect with colleagues across campus. All 16 topics are offered throughout the year, ensuring employees have multiple opportunities to participate and continue developing their professional skills.

Unable to attend the September workshops? Explore additional workshops on the HR website