Explore Employee Development
The Organizational Development & Learning team offers programs, workshops, resources, and development opportunities to help TWU employees and teams grow, lead, and succeed.
Explore opportunities based on what you’re looking to accomplish:
Grow Yourself: Explore opportunities to build your skills, expand your knowledge, and invest in your professional growth.
Build Effective Teams: Explore team-based development programs and resources designed to help teams strengthen how they communicate, collaborate, and work together effectively.
Strengthen Leadership: Explore leadership development programs, workshops, and resources designed to help supervisors and leaders build the skills they need to lead people and successful teams.
Cultivate Success: Partner with us to address organizational needs, develop learning solutions, and strengthen workforce capability in support of TWU’s goals.
Grow Yourself
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The following monthly professional development sessions are available to all staff and faculty unless stated otherwise. Please join us in these regular opportunities for connection and learning together.
| Date | Time | Topic | Format | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 17 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Stewards of TWU: Purpose, Ownership, and the Impact of Our Work | Zoom | Sign-Up Here! |
| Oct. 15 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Identifying and Overcoming Common Communication Barriers | Zoom | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | How to be an Effective Mentor | Zoom | TBD |
| Dec. 16 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Better Together: Collaborating Beyond Our Own Team | Zoom | TBD |
Please note: Days and times are subject to change due to weather, university closures, low registration, or unforeseen events. Those registered will be notified of changes as soon as scheduling decisions have been finalized.
Additional offerings may be added based on employee request, presenter availability, and resources - check the calendar at least once a month for possible new sessions or updates.
Build Effective Teams
Great teams don’t happen by accident. They are built through strong communication, collaboration, shared expectations, and a commitment to working well together.
TeamWorks Program
TeamWorks sessions bring practical, interactive team development directly to TWU departments, with sessions focused on topics such as psychological safety, difficult conversations, character strengths, and navigating change.
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Create an environment where team members feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning from mistakes.
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Build the skills and confidence to approach challenging conversations with clarity, empathy, and a focus on productive outcomes.
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Discover how individual strengths can be recognized and used to improve collaboration, engagement, and team effectiveness.
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Help your team navigate change with greater clarity and resilience by understanding common reactions to change and identifying practical ways to adapt and move forward.
Ready to invest in your team? Explore the TeamWorks sessions above and submit a request form to bring a session to your department.
Strengthen Leadership
Develop the skills to lead with purpose and navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with leadership. Whether you're a new supervisor or an experienced leader, you'll find programs and resources to help you grow as a leader and navigate the work of leading others.
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TWU's Staff LEAD Program
Staff LEAD (Leadership Excellence and Development) is Texas Woman’s University’s flagship leadership development program for staff who are ready to upskill their leadership capabilities, build confidence and community, and make a meaningful impact within the university.
Cultivate Success
Partner with us to address workforce challenges with thoughtful, practical solutions. We work with departments to understand their needs, explore what is driving the challenge, and determine the most effective approach, from consultation and targeted development to customized learning solutions. We help to cultivate workforce capability in ways that support TWU’s overall success.
Employee Development Collections
This hub brings together self-guided learning, continuing education, career resources, and other tools from TWU and trusted partners, all curated to support your professional advancement and help you contribute to our collective success.
Page last updated 4:44 PM, August 27, 2026