Professional Development Workshops

The Center for Professional and Continuing Education provides customized training solutions to enhance the skill needs of your employees in a format that works best for your team. Workshops can take place on the employer’s worksite, virtually, or on the beautiful University of Evansville campus.

Spring 2026 Workshops

AI: Getting Started and Building Skills - Leveraging AI to increase efficiency

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Price: $99 (Refreshments provided)
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: TBD
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

This professional development workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and strategies needed to navigate changes due to the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Participants are encouraged to share how they are utilizing AI and will gain hands-on experience using artificial intelligence for everyday work tasks. 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand the evolving role of AI in the workplace
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI into daily tasks and workflows
  • Gain hands-on experience using AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Learn practical strategies for adapting to ongoing technological change

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Workshops

Delegation: An Essential Skill for Enhancing Leadership and Teams

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Price: $65 (Lunch Provided)
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Delegation is a critical leadership skill that empowers teams, builds capacity, and allows leaders to focus on what matters most. This practical workshop explores how to delegate effectively by matching tasks to team strengths, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring accountability. Participants will gain tools to delegate with clarity and confidence—unlocking greater productivity, engagement, and leadership growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the role of delegation in leadership development
  • Identify what and when to delegate
  • Match tasks to team member strengths
  • Avoid common delegation pitfalls
  • Ensure accountability and follow-through
Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

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