Management Tools

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There are a variety of actions you can take to improve your management skills and your organization. Use the following management tools.

Train—Get training to help you become the best manager you can be.
Develop—Learn how to develop your organization and make it as efficient and effective as possible.
Comply—Make sure your organization aligns with institutional compliance standards.
Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Threats—Learn how to identify workplace threats.
- Assessing Fitness for Duty—Find out how to assess whether an employee might be too impaired to work safely and what steps to take.
- Helping a Troubled Employees—Discover resources available for troubled employees, and learn how to refer individuals to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Departmental Presentations & Workshops—Call the EAP, 512-471-3366, to ask about scheduling a presentation for managers or staff in your department.
Create a Balanced Workplace—Get to know the different ways you can make employees' workplace experiences more balanced and flexible.
Resolve Conflict —Resolve your workplace issues and learn about the grievance process.
Separation Process—Learn how to complete the process of separation from the university.
Communication Tips for Managers During Layoffs and Re-organizations.
- EAP Assistance Available During the Layoff Process. [Word document]
- Tips for Managers During a Layoff: Dealing with Emotions. [Word document]
- Workgroup Morale and Communication Following a Lay-Off. [Word document]
- Overview of Reorganization and Layoff Process [Word document]