FW: Donald, Invest in Your Team’s Growth This Month

[Pannell, Donald]

Check out the upcoming training opportunities from MTAS in the email below. There are links to provide more information and to register for each of the classes.

 

In service,

 

Donald Pannell, M.S., EFO
Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service

7777 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 3, Box 14
Memphis, Tennessee 38120

donald....@tennessee.edu
(901) 233-1434 Mobile | (865) 974-0411 Office
mtas.tennessee.edu

 

From: MTAS <mt...@tennessee.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 8:31 AM
Subject: Invest in Your Team’s Growth This Month

 

TRAINING NEWS   Our weekly email includes announcements for upcoming training within the next 30-45 days. However, you can register in advance for any of our upcoming trainings!     Keys to Civility   How Do You Turn Pressure into Professionalism?   April 28 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Oak Ridge | Free This practical session breaks down what civility really means in today’s workplace and why emotional intelligence is essential for trust, communication, and teamwork. Participants will learn how to stay composed under pressure and respond with professionalism through real-world examples and guided practice.     Matt Hensley Training & Development Consultant MTAS       Municipal Leadership Program   Are you ready to strengthen your leadership skills?   Registration: $385   Build the communication and leadership skills you need to guide your team with confidence. Learn how to adapt your communication to different work styles, influence others respectfully, and support a high‑performing team.   Upcoming Cohorts:   Jackson - May 28 Sweetwater - May 28 Millington - October 8     Making the Shift to Leadership   Are You Leadership Ready?   April 28 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET | Oak Ridge | Free Stepping into your first leadership role can be exciting and challenging, especially when you’re now supervising former peers. This session explores practical strategies for navigating the shift from coworker to supervisor while maintaining professionalism, trust, and clear boundaries. Participants will learn approaches to build credibility, communicate expectations, and lead their team with confidence.     From Challenges to Solutions: How Small Actions Lead to Big Impact    What if small changes could solve your biggest work challenges?   April 30 | 2-4 p.m. ET | Zoom | $60 Big improvements don’t always require big budgets. In this session, you’ll learn a simple, step-by-step way to tackle everyday challenges using small, consistent steps that can lead to major improvements in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team engagement. You’ll leave with easy ideas you can use right away.      Keys to Civility   How Do You Turn Pressure into Professionalism?   Free This practical session breaks down what civility really means in today’s workplace and why emotional intelligence is essential for trust, communication, and teamwork. Participants will learn how to stay composed under pressure and respond with professionalism through real-world examples and guided practice. Session Dates:   April 28- Oak Ridge April 28- Dyersburg June 11- Bristol     Innovate to Elevate   How Can Critical Thinking Spark Better Decisions and Innovation?   Free This fast-paced session explores how critical thinking fuels better decision-making and innovation in municipal government. Participants will learn what drives new ideas, how to create the right conditions for them to grow, and practical ways to boost creativity and problem-solving in their work. Session Dates:   April 29- Knoxville June 11- Bristol       Our Training Calendar lists upcoming training within 120 days. You can also search or browse all upcoming training in K@TE and register at any time!       Hyperlinks above will display an Emma link since that is the mailing server we use, the links are valid. If you have any concerns please call the MTAS mainline at 865-974-0411.