Pack Your Potential

July 2026

Your Career and Professional Development Source

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Thinking Still Matters in an AI-Powered World

A Brown University cheating scandal is making headlines. Here’s what it reveals about AI at work, cognitive offloading and how to stay sharp on the job.

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LEADER MESSAGE

Strength Training for Critical Thinking

AI can generate answers but it can’t build judgment. NC State College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Dean Deanna Dannels explains how to keep your team’s critical thinking muscle strong. ➔

Featured Learning

Your Role Has Changed. Has Your Training?

Gain skills, connections and credentials in the Administrative Professionals Program. Starts Sept. 10.

Lead Meetings That Make a Difference

Learn how to turn chaotic meetings into high-impact wins during the Leading Collaborative and Productive Meetings webinar on Aug. 26.

Master Communication Styles

Discover your communication style and learn to adapt to others to boost collaboration and performance at the Communicating Across Styles webinar on Aug. 27.

Enroll now ➔

Understand Behavior and Relationships

Build a roadmap for better relationships and self-awareness. Sign up for the Enneagram: Explore the Nine course on Sept. 3.

TIPS AND RESOURCES

Explore Free Google Certifications

Faculty and staff can earn free project management and AI certificates via an NC State-curated Coursera series.

Start your learning journey today ➔

Mark Your Calendar

Aug
15

2025‐26 EPS (EHRA nonfaculty) performance cycle ends ➔

Sep
7

University Closed for Labor Day ➔

Sep
9

2026 HR Professionals Conference ➔

Sep
15

Enter all EPS (EHRA non-faculty) plans into WPP for the 2026-2027 cycle ➔

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us.”

– Father John M. Culkin

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