Professional Development

Developing Effective Communication Video

Strong communication is the foundation of effective management. In the Developing Effective Communication video, you’ll learn how practices such as actively listening, clearly conveying expectations, and creating open channels of dialogue can foster trust and collaboration within your team.

Time Management Strategies Video

Managing time effectively is critical for both personal productivity and team success. The Time Management Strategies video explores practical time-keeping strategies that help managers prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and create a more efficient workflow.

Managing or Deescalating Workplace Conflict

This Managing or Deescalating Workplace Conflict video outlines a structured approach for managers to effectively mediate workplace conflict by fostering respectful, solution-focused dialogue. It emphasizes the manager’s role in shaping constructive conversations that build trust, improve collaboration, and support a productive work environment.

Positive Leadership

Great leadership goes beyond results—it shapes how people feel, connect, and contribute at work. This Positive Leadership video explores how vulnerability, openness, and everyday actions help managers build trust, strengthen teams, and create environments where people can thrive."

Employee Feedback

Learn how effective feedback drives employee success. Explore verbal, positive, constructive, and timely feedback techniques that boost engagement, strengthen relationships, and support growth, performance, and team results.

Recognition

Charles Peeples Awards Ceremony

Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels' Message

New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels recognizes the ceremony’s award winners and highlights how the Division of Human Resources supports workplace belonging, strives to recruit top talent, and ensures the inclusion of NYCPS employees from all backgrounds in the city’s public school system. 

Watch Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels' message.

Michael Cheatham's Speech

Acting Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Finance, Administration, and Human Resources, Michael Cheatham, shares his personal experience of knowing Charles Peeples and how that influences his work.

Watch Michael Cheatham's speech.