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As a new Unclassified/Professional, Faculty, or Other Academic employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Orientation takes place on the first and third Monday of every month*. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits.

As a new Classified employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Orientation takes place on the first and third Monday of every month*. Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m. Orientation begins at 1:15 p.m. and concludes by 4:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits.

As an aspiring leader, it’s essential to know how to communicate clearly and stay composed—especially when conversations become challenging. This interactive session will help you build the skills and confidence needed to navigate tough discussions with clarity and poise. You’ll explore strategies for managing your own reactions, applying transparent communication principles, and practicing real-world scenarios that reflect everyday leadership challenges. Through guided exercises, you’ll leave w

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. Leadership is contextual and situational and, ultimately, the most successful approach is one that is authentic to the leader. In our opening session, we’re going to participate in an activity that helps you connect with your authentic leadership style. We’ll identify some of the qualities, skills and actions that we think effective leaders embrace and then you’ll have the opportunity to start crafting a personalized definition of leadership.

In this session, you will explore your unique leadership style and philosophy through the Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment, gaining insights into your strengths, stress responses, and strategies to build confidence and effectiveness. This proven model identifies your ease of access to five intuitive leadership styles—Critical Thinker, Relator, Visionary, Warrior, and Sage—and helps you lead with greater self-awareness and impact.

As an emerging or aspiring leader, your ability to handle disagreement and tension with professionalism and empathy directly shapes how others perceive your leadership potential. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies for communicating effectively, actively listening to understand different perspectives, and addressing conflict in a way that strengthens rather than strains relationships. By developing these skills now, you’ll be better prepared to build trust, influence outcomes, and

Trust is at the heart of leadership—even when you’re not in a formal supervisory role. As an emerging leader, your ability to build and maintain trust influences how effectively you collaborate, communicate, and inspire others. In this session, you’ll explore what drives trust in professional relationships, how to recognize when it breaks down, and practical ways to rebuild it. You’ll leave with tools to strengthen your credibility, foster stronger connections, and increase your impact across yo

Class 1 of 4. Building a personal brand can separate you from others in your industry and open up professional opportunities. Your brand is what you’re about. Your brand is about your personal projection. Your brand is who you are, your knowledge, expertise, and what you stand for. This class will discuss perception management, becoming more visible in the workplace, and help you perfect your elevator pitch.

Class 4 of 4. In this workshop you will identify opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date, learn how your supervisor can invest in your development, and create an action plan for your development goals.

Class 2 of 4. In this workshop, you will learn practical networking tips and techniques for introverts, extroverts, and the socially awkward!