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LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES FOR STAFF & FACULTY FALL 2018 & WINTER, SPRING 2019 Level 5S University Centre Ext. 56800 E-mail: landd@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/learningmatters/
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM We have worked diligently on your behalf to provide an array of programming that responds to your learning needs. We have highlighted new programs with a NEW symbol for your convenience. We have also highlighted the category of sessions called Homegrown with the symbol.HG These sessions are offered by your UofG colleagues who have generously agreed to share their skills with others. If you have a particular skill or knowledge that you think others can benefit from, please contact us to discuss how you can contribute to a Homegrown session. There are a number of benefits to participating in learning and development programs. Beyond developing your knowledge and skills, you meet and share ideas with other employees from all areas of the university, have time to reflect on the work you do, and expand your thinking by engaging in conversations and new activities. Learning can energize you and contribute to a positive work environment. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like help identifying a program that meets your needs. Email us at landd@uoguelph.ca, or call extension 56800. Follow us on Twitter @UofGHR. 2 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS NEW @ The U NEW Days University of Guelph's New Employee Welcome Orientation Program 7 Creating Connections Series No Bull, Just Lunch at the Bullring Restaurant 8 Students Serve it Up! Lunch at PJ's Restaurant 8 UofG Historical Walking Tour HG 8 G.O.A.L. 2.0 Core Practices Training Sessions NEW 9 Employee Essentials Adaptability Grow Through Change 10 Client Focus Providing Effective Client Service and Communications 11 Communication Acknowledging Indigenous Lands HG NEW 12 Having Difficult Conversations for Staff HG 12 Introduction to Creating Animated Video HG 13 PowerPoint Alternatives: An Introduction to 5 Free Tools for Creating Presentations HG 13 Twitter, Instagram & SnapChat for Beginners HG 14 Twitter, Instagram & SnapChat for Advanced Users HG 14 The Art of Presentation 14 Write Better Emails HG 14 Personal Management Personal Leadership at Work 15 Priority and Workload Management (formerly Managing Me) - for Staff 15 Online Strength Based Employee Development Program 16 Positive Thinking for Vitality at Work 16 Building Resilience: Letting Go & Moving Forward 17 Teamwork Managing Conflict at Work for Staff 18 Teamwork with Impact 18 Leadership Essentials Building Leadership Effectiveness 19 Gaining Buy-In and Making Change Stick NEW 19 Coaching & Communicating for Performance 20 Having Difficult Conversations for Leaders HG 21 Transitioning from Employee to Manager: A Framework for New Managers NEW 22 Harnessing Team Power Part 1 22 Harnessing Team Power Part 2 22 Skillful Conflict Management for Leaders Part 1 23 Skillful Conflict Management for Leaders Part 2 23 Priority and Workload Management (formerly Managing Me) - for Leaders 23 3 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS Management Essentials Leadership 24 Recruitment & Selection NEW 25 UofG Processes & Technical Training Microsoft Excel 2016 - Introduction 26 Microsoft Excel 2016 - Intermediate 26 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 - Advanced NEW 26 Microsoft Access 2016 - Introduction 27 Microsoft Access 2016 - Intermediate 27 Collaboration Tools at Your Fingertips: Skype for Business Beginner NEW 28 Collaboration Tools at Your Fingertips: WebEx Beginner Training NEW 28 Collaboration Tools at Your Fingertips: Skype for Business/WebEx Advanced Training NEW 28 Everything about Pcard HG 29 Privacy & Access to Information 101 Ÿ Working with Student Records HG 29 Ÿ Working with University Records HG 29 Expense Claim Training Session - Intro HG 30 Travel & Business Expense Claims - Advanced HG 30 Health and Wellbeing RBC Royal Bank Employee Financial Wellness Sessions Ÿ Leveraging Your Home Equity to Achieve Your Goals 31 Ÿ Retirement Income Planning 31 Ÿ Will and Estate Planning 31 Ÿ Path to Financial Wellness: Financial Health to Financial Wealth 31 Ÿ RRSP vs TFSA 31 Ÿ Investing in Real Estate 31 Ÿ Transitioning to Retirement 31 Ÿ Supporting Your Aging Loved One 31 Sun Life Financial Seminars Ÿ Creating your Financial Roadmap 32 Ÿ Investment Planning 32 Ÿ Plan for a Healthy Financial Future 32 Mental Health Training Ÿ SafeTALK 33 Ÿ Mental Health First Aid 33 Ÿ Beyond the Books 33 Personal Safety Ÿ Safety & Security for Front-Line Staff HG 33 4 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS Wellness Friday presented by our Partners from Homewood Health Ÿ Professionalism in the Workplace 34 Ÿ Establishing Work-Life Harmony (formally 'Integration') 34 Ÿ The Emotional Effects of Retirement NEW 34 Ÿ Advanced Care Planning 34 Ÿ Managing Time and Energy 34 Ÿ Stress Busters 35 Ÿ The Art of Relaxation NEW 35 Ÿ The Journey to Wellness: One step at a Time 35 Ÿ Healthy Sleep Habits 35 Ÿ Helping Your Child Succeed at School 35 Ÿ EHS: Workplace Inspections 35 Ÿ Foundations of Positive Parenting 35 Ÿ Building Working Relationships 36 Ÿ Improving Workplace Communication 36 Ÿ Forgiveness: Letting Go and Moving Forward 36 Ÿ The Science of Happiness 36 Ÿ Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace 36 Ÿ Building Resilience: Understanding Challenges, Learning Strategies, and Accepting Change NEW 36 Programs Offered by our UoG Partners Office of Diversity & Human Rights Ÿ Faculty Search Committee Orientation 37 Ÿ Human Rights 101 for Supervisors 37 Ÿ Accessible Service Provision (AODA) 37 Ÿ Making Education Accessible (AODA) 38 5 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training REGISTRATION and CANCELLATION Registration for Learning & Development sessions for Fall 2018 and Winter, Spring 2019 is now open. Registration for programs is processed through the online event calendar. Simply click through the calendar to the program or event that interests you. Click the "Register Online” link on the program of your choice and enter your central login and password. You can register for as many programs as you choose. Please note that priority registration for some programs is given to regular, full-time employees. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for a program, please email us at landd@uoguelph.ca and we will inform you if a space becomes available. *Cancellation Policy: Except where indicated with the program description, we require a minimum of 2 days notice for cancellation to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list. Looking for something else? If you would like to see a new program on our calendar, or have any questions or comments, please contact us at landd@uoguelph.ca, ext 56800, or visit our website. CONSULTING SERVICES In consultation with our Human Resource colleagues, Learning & Development's Consulting Services can assist managers and leaders with specialized individual and group development needs to support performance. Our Core Services Include: Ÿ Custom Learning Ÿ Coaching Ÿ Conflict Management (mediation, facilitated conversation, conflict coaching) Ÿ Team Development Ÿ Facilitation Ÿ Strategic Planning Ÿ Goal 2.0 Ÿ Supporting Change and Transition Ÿ Surveys and Assessments For more information on Consulting Services please contact Linda Watt, Director, Learning & Development and Consulting Services at lwatt@uoguelph.ca or ext. 56509. For a description of these services, visit the following link: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/hr-services-learning-development/consulting-services 6 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training What is The University of Guelph aims to provide both a supportive and welcoming environment to its new staff and faculty. We take NEW Days Dates: pride in the talented employees we attract to the University of Guelph and are committed to ensuring they get the best September 10, 2018 Register Online possible start we can give them. October 1, 2018 Register Online November 5, 2018 Register Online NEW@theU is an initiative by Human Resources focused on February 4, 2019 Register Online helping new employees develop a connection to the University March 4, 2019 Register Online of Guelph's unique culture and way of doing things. It also May 6, 2019 Register Online provides important information, insight and skills that will help June 10, 2019 Register Online them feel more comfortable and be productive more quickly in their jobs. All sessions run from 9AM - 4:15PM in University Centre 442. Please note that NEW@theU complements new employee orientation initiatives May’s session will be held in UC 430. which may currently be housed at the departmental level. It begins with a one day session called NEW Days, and includes a Cancellation Policy: Please cancel no later than 2 full series of activities and sessions over an employee's first days in advance to ensure we can give your spot year, ensuring that those who are "New to the U" feel a part of to someone on the waiting list. the University. This includes the creating connections series. A light lunch will be provided. See the NEW Days section in this booklet for a more detailed description and a link to registration. See the NEW@theU section of the booklet for a full list of learning and development activities designed specifically for new employees. NEW Days NEW Days is the kick-off to the NEW@theU (New Employee Welcome) program at the University of Guelph. One day at the beginning of 7 months of the year (excludes January, April, July, August and December) has been dedicated to welcoming and connecting our new employees to the University environment and giving them a positive start. There will be various activities and representatives from across campus who will share perspectives and important information that will introduce the new employee to university governance, University of Guelph’s unique culture, history, facilities and services. Required training elements from A.O.D.A. (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) will be shared with new employees. The program is targeted toward new employees who are permanent, full-time or part-time staff or full-time with an appointment of greater than 6 months. However, any employee that can benefit is welcome to register. Hiring Managers and HR Admins in units across campus are encouraged to share the registration link with their new hires and to provide NEW Days to new employees as early as possible in their tenure wherever possible (in the first days and weeks). 7 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training No Bull, Just Lunch at the Bullring Instructor: Katrina Lindsay, Creating Connections Series Manager, The Bullring The Bullring was built in 1901 and was originally used as a pavilion for the study Date and Location: January 30, 2019 and judging of horses, cattle, sheep and swine. Since then, the Bullring has been 12PM - 1PM a popular bar/dance club and is now a coffee house run by the Central Students Meet at The Bullring Association. Make new connections from other areas of campus or get out of the Register Online office with a colleague and join us for a delicious lunch and a fascinating introduction by our Bullring Lunch Hostess and Manager. Typical lunch will cost participants $5-$10 - Click to view the Bullring Menu Students Serve it Up! Lunch at P.J.'s Restaurant Instructor: A member of the Creating Connections Series Learning & Development team will be your guide. A representative PJ's Restaurant was named one of Canada's Greenest Restaurants by Leaders in will provide a pre-lunch information session about PJ's Environmentally Accountable Food Service (LEAF). PJ's is a student run Restaurant and the School of restaurant in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University Hospitality,Food and Tourism of Guelph. Each day features a brand new menu and theme as created by the Management. student groups running the events. Date and Location: Support our students' learning, make new connections and indulge in a delicious November 14, 2018 lunch. Join us at P.J.'s. 12PM - 1PM Meet at PJ's Restaurant Register Online Typical lunch will cost participants $10-$15 - Click to view PJ’s website UofG Campus Tour - Historical Walking Tour HG Instructor: Lisa Cox, Curator, Creating Connections Series C.A.V. Barker Museum of Canadian Veterinary History Learn about the rich history of the University of Guelph and the built environment Date & Location: that bears the names of those who have made invaluable contributions to it. October 3rd, 2018 Through the story-telling and narration of UofG alumna and current staff member, 12PM-1PM Dr. Lisa Cox, you will hear about the rich history of student experiences, Outside of Johnston Hall architecture, research & innovation, and significant individuals that have shaped Register Online every part of the University's evolution. Date & Location: Dr. Cox is the Curator of the C.A.V. Barker Museum of Canadian Veterinary at the May 8, 2019 Ontario Veterinary College and an adjunct professor in the Department of History 12PM - 1PM at the University of Guelph. She is leading the redevelopment of the Historical Outside of Johnston Hall Virtual Walking Tour at UofG. Register Online 8 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training GOAL 2.0 CORE PRACTICES TRAINING SESSIONS Facilitator: Linda Watt, Director, Learning & Development and We are providing advanced skills development sessions for our UofG Supervisors Consulting Services and Managers related to the three interconnected core practices of GOAL 2.0: Connect, Adapt, and Align. All sessions run from 9AM-4PM. Lunch will be We highly recommend you sign up for all three sessions. provided. GOAL 2.0 CONNECT Training Session Dates and Locations: In this session you will deepen your practice of connecting with others, with a November 20, 2018 particular focus on connecting with your employees. To connect is to interact with PCH Wing B Register Online employees, no matter their position or performance level, in a manner that demonstrates that you respect and care about them, value their ideas and contributions and understand their point of view. In this session you will learn February 19, 2019 about the three skills that make up the Connect practice: UC 442 Register Online Ÿ Creating a safe social interaction Ÿ Ensuring an empathic interaction Ÿ Facilitating two-way conversations GOAL 2.0 ADAPT Training Session November 28, 2018 The practice of adapting is to help the employee adjust effectively to working PCH Wing A within new work structures, processes, or priorities, and to encourage initiative in Register Online continuous improvement and innovation. It requires demonstrating a belief in the employee’s ability to grow and learn. In this session you will learn about the three February 26, 2019 skills that make up the Adapt practice: UC 442 Register Online Ÿ Leveraging a growth mindset for reflection that supports adapting to change and innovation Ÿ Generating insight for learning Ÿ Supporting resilience GOAL 2.0 ALIGN Training Session December 4, 2018 The practice of aligning is about bringing out the best in your employee in a way UC 442 Register Online that directly links their work and objectives to the purpose and goals of the unit and the U of G. Identifying and engaging an employee’s strengths and values in March 5, 2019 their work also serves to align. In this session you will learn about the three skills UC 442 that make up the Align practice: Register Online Ÿ Sharing the unit/department/University priorities and plan Ÿ Reinforcing the importance of the employee’s role and how it contributes to the unit, department and University Ÿ Identifying and leveraging the employee’s strengths 9 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Grow Through Change Instructor: Evelina Rog, Sr. Adaptability Consultant, Learning & Development and Consulting As the University environment continues to change, employees are Services, HR, University of Guelph required to change with it. Change usually involves some kind of learning which results in behaviour change and the acquisition of new skills. Grow Fee Policy: There is no fee to participate in this Through Change introduces employees to the concepts, methods and tools program. However, a non- for successful continuous learning at work and throughout their lives. attendance fee or a cancellation fee will apply for sessions that are not People are most successful when they are mindful of themselves as attended or cancellations received learners and thinkers, develop the ability to reflect and create, identify and with less than two business days manage their learning agendas, and discover how to access the most prior to the session. appropriate resources to get what they need. In this program, employees will use the Learning Skills Inventory (LSI) to identify their learning style. To register for the complete program you only need to register for the first This is the right program for those who are interested in developing their session. capacity to learn and are open to challenging themselves. Dates & Location: The program consists of two days (four ½-day sessions) in seminars. Over Session 1 - Jan 24, 2019 - UC 430 the course of the program you will use the LSI to identify your learning Session 2 - Feb 7, 2019 - UC 442 style, establish a specific direction for your life at work, and take action to Session 3 - Feb 21, 2019 - UC 442 Session 4 - March 7, 2019 - UC 442 support change and innovation in the workplace through learning advocacy. All sessions run 9AM - 12PM Program Focus: Register Online Ÿ Understanding learning Ÿ The Learning Skills Inventory (LSI) and using it at work Ÿ Learning in relationship Ÿ Self and mutual inquiry Ÿ Taking action 10 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Providing Effective Client Service and Communications Instructor: Kate Jones, Live Fantastic Service Every Time! to Learn Client Focus Dates & Locations: We all know really great client service when we see or experience it. It's Sept 27, 2018 that special touch that makes us feel like someone cares. It's a smile or 9AM - 12:30PM UC 430 follow-up call. It's someone doing something memorable that we didn't Register Online expect. March 6, 2019 Do you provide client service in your role? Yes! Each and every one of us 9AM- 12:30PM serves clients, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you provide a service UC 442 directly to students. Perhaps you're in a position where you serve other Register Online staff who in turn provide a service to our student population, staff or faculty. Maybe you work with outside suppliers, researchers, or other organizations that are vital partners with the university. People who excel at client service delivery possess strong communication and problem solving skills that enable them to build relationships with the people they serve. Striving to provide excellent client service and communication is a key competency for everyone that results in people feeling respected, valued and cared about. Program Focus: Ÿ State what core and client service means in relation to both internal and external customers. Ÿ Examine how a positive and proactive attitude affects your ability to build relationships and solve client issues effectively. Ÿ Distinguish and differentiate the methods of service: in person, telephone, email. Ÿ Consider the importance of body language and re-phrasing for effective communication and building relationships. Ÿ Practice providing effective solutions for anxious, upset and angry clients through an understanding of the role empathy plays in effective service. Ÿ Adopt positive choices to effectively manage your emotions and stress. Ÿ Apply your transfer of learning by developing a personal action plan to improve client service and communication skills. This program is intended to provide a framework to internal service providers so they can individually improve, assist team members, and ultimately, deliver great service to all types of clients. Any staff member who performs a role in which client service plays a large part would benefit from attending this program. 11 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Acknowledging Indigenous Lands HG NEW Instructor: Cara Wehkamp, Special Advisor to the Provost on Have you ever wondered about the statements said at the beginning of Aboriginal Initiatives, UofG events? Do concerns about making a mistake hold you back from trying? Dates and Location: November 22, 2018 12-1:30PM Despite becoming more common as an act of reconciliation, the context UC 442 behind and process for acknowledging Indigenous lands is not always Register Online understood or discussed. Participants in this session will gain a greater understanding of: April 2, 2019 12-1:30PM · The intention and meaning behind why land acknowledgements UC 442 take place, and Register Online · How to develop their personal practice for acknowledging the land. Having Difficult Conversations for Staff HG Instructor: Robert Routledge, Communication Manager, Student Transition Office, Student Life, University of Guelph The ability to have difficult conversations is an essential skill that Date and Location: enables us to clear the air so that we can be productive at work. With October 11, 2018 practice, this skill can be developed. 9AM - 12PM UC 442 Difficult conversations tend to be associated with a negative outcome or Register Online a confrontation; but there are ways to have a difficult conversation that has a productive outcome. Productive doesn't mean agreement; it February 6, 2019 9AM - 12PM means a change for the collective good. UC 442 Register Online Whether you are looking to have more productive conversations with a colleague or client, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice having difficult conversations. In this session, you will learn tools and strategies to have a difficult conversation that will result in a productive discussion; tips and suggestions to get you in the right mindset before engaging in a difficult conversation; and common mistakes to avoid while engaging in the difficult conversation. Program Focus: Ÿ Adopt a step by step model that will prepare you for a difficult conversation Ÿ Know how to start a conversation with the outcome in mind Ÿ Learn a common structure that applies to all difficult conversations Ÿ Identify when you feel personally attacked, and steps you can take Ÿ Identify and avoid common mistakes that can derail a difficult conversation Ÿ Ability to describe what you do and do not have control over 12 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Introduction to Creating Animated Video HG HG Instructor: A representative Communication from the UofG Library Animated videos are a great way to engage your audience, share Date and Location: May 8, 2019 information and make information more "digestible." This session will 9AM - 12PM provide instruction on a free animation software called Powtoon that is Location TBD quick and easy to use. Learn tips and tools to plan and story-board your Register Online video, write your script and make your video accessible. Program Focus: Ÿ List tips and tools for planning and story-boarding your video Ÿ Recognize how to write a script using best practices Ÿ Apply best practices for creating videos Ÿ Use PowToon to create a video with audio Ÿ Apply AODA standards to video creation This program is for employees who are responsible for communication initiatives and/or manage social media accounts for their departments. Participants should have a high degree of comfort with social media and the Windows environment. Note: Please bring a set of headphones or earbuds to this session so that you can work with audio components. PowerPoint Alternatives: Instructor: A representative from An Introduction to 5 Free Tools for Creating Presentations HG the UofG Library Communications Date and Location: Are you looking to inject some life into your presentations? This session will Feb. 27, 2019 9AM - 12PM introduce you to 5 free alternative tools for creating presentations. Location TBD Participants will be introduced to Prezi, Google Slides, Haiku Deck, Project, Register Online and Slides Carnival. Pros and cons of each tool will be discussed as well as introduction to each tool and best practices for creating and sharing your presentations. Program Focus: Presentation Tools This program is for employees who would like to expand their presentation toolkit. Must be comfortable with basic word processing and web browsers. 13 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Twitter, Instagram & SnapChat for Beginners HG Instructor: Jacqueline Hamilton, Communication Manager, Academic Programs Dean's Office, College of Business You've signed up for an account….now what? Twitter, Instagram and and Economics SnapChat are the top social networks. Date & Location: Come learn the basics about each platform including: September 26, 2018 12PM-1:30PM UC 442 Ÿ Unique language of the platform (i.e. what's a hashtag?) Register Online Ÿ How to network with other users * Please bring a laptop or tablet, Ÿ How to grow your follower base if possible Ÿ Apps that help you create awesome content & manage your time Ÿ Content ideas Twitter, Instagram & SnapChat for Advanced User Instructor: Jacqueline Hamilton, HG Communication Manager, Academic Programs Dean's Office, College of Business You're well versed in social media and want to know how to take your outreach and Economics to the next level. Using case studies and tried-and-true strategies we'll show you: January 22, 2019 12PM-1:30PM Ÿ The best (free) apps to create great content UC 442 Ÿ How the pros connect & increase engagement Register Online Ÿ How to create posts in real-time * Please bring a laptop or tablet, Ÿ How to leverage photos, videos & more if possible Ÿ How to set up a campaign The Art of Presentation Instructor: Arlene Cohen, Communication Public Speaking and Professional Development Coach The Art of Presentation Workshop is best suited to individuals who are Date & Location: expected to do presentations as part of their work. It is intense and requires April 9, 2019 active participation. 1PM-4:30PM UC 442 The workshop will cover the following elements: Register Online Ÿ how to overcome the physical challenges of speaking in front of a group Ÿ how to improve vocal projection and expression Ÿ how to create and deliver dynamic content Instructor: Kim Garwood, Write Better Emails HG Manager, Writing Services, Communication Library - Learning & Curriculum Support Email is one of the most important ways you communicate with others and represent yourself in the workplace. It's also one of the most challenging kinds Date & Location: of communication to get right. How can you get your message across and still November 21, 2018 strike the right tone? In this session, we'll talk about 10 simple yet powerful 10:30AM-12PM UC 430 techniques for communicating more clearly and effectively in your email Register Online messages. This program is intended to engage participants in discussion and activities that will help them develop and practice key strategies for writing emails. Program Focus: Ÿ Anticipating and meeting readers' needs Ÿ Using language and formatting to make emails scannable Ÿ Managing tone in emails 14 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Personal Leadership at Work: Instructor: Evelina Rog, Senior Principles, Attitudes and Practices for Success Consultant, Learning & Development and Consulting Services, HR, University of Personal Management Guelph Watch a video testimonial from former Personal Leadership at Work Fee Policy: There is a fee of $150 to participants at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0nI9st3TQ participate in this program. This fee covers the completion of an online emotional intelligence inventory. To register for the Leadership is not a position or title. It is an outlook, a way of looking at the complete program you need only register world and ourselves in it. Personal leadership is about taking leadership of for the first session. You will be prompted ourself - of our experiences, our habits and behaviours, and our interactions to enter your department's 26-digit coding. with others in our personal and professional lives. Learn more about Cancellation Policy: Due to the costs yourself, enhance your leadership skills and gain insights into the associated with delivering this program we behaviours and actions that are essential to success in the workplace. ask that you cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the first session. Failure to do so may The program consists of two days (four ½-day sessions) in experiential result in a cancellation penalty of $150 that workshops and seminars, plus time to complete an online inventory, reflect will be charged to your department. on the results and participate in an individual coaching session. A follow up Dates & Location: session is held a few months later to support learning transfer in the All sessions run 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and workplace. Over the course of the program, you will deepen your follow-up sessions run from 9:30AM to 12PM understanding of your personal leadership, learn how to "walk the talk" of your values system, and discover your personal path to success in the Session 1 - Nov 1, 2018 - UC 441 workplace. Session 2 - Nov 15, 2018 - UC 442 Session 3 - Nov 29, 2018 - UC 442 Session 4 - Dec 13, 2019 - UC 442 Program Focus: Follow up - Jan 31, 2019 - PCH Wing B Register Online Ÿ The impact of our behaviour and actions on self and others Session 1 - May 2, 2019 - UC 442 Ÿ Maintaining discipline, achieving goals Session 2 - May 16, 2019- PCH WingB Ÿ "Walking the talk" of personal leadership Session 3 - May 30, 2019 - UC 442 Ÿ Empowering self, mastering fear Session 4 - June 13, 2019 - UC 442 Ÿ Understanding and valuing the differences in others Follow up - Sept 11, 2019 - UC 442 Register Online Priority and Workload Management (formerly Managing Me) for Staff Instructor: Doug Heidebrecht, Personal Management Sun Mountain Self Management Date and Location: This session is a workload/time management program that helps individuals September 21, 2018 do more with less, execute on strategic priorities, and stay engaged by 9AM-12:30PM raising the bar in how they plan, focus, organize and manage expectations. UC 442 Register Online Program Focus: Ÿ Doing the Priority Map exercise to manage priorities and move deadlines from the back burner to the front burner more often Ÿ Best practices of prioritizing and planning in a highly reactive environment Ÿ Reducing the distraction of low priority tangents and interruptions Ÿ Making email work Ÿ Organizing tasks, follow-ups and other information to make smart Ÿ choices, stay in control and prevent things from slipping through the cracks Ÿ Staying engaged and energized through work life balance and self- development. 15 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Online Strength Based Employee Development Program Instructor: Meghan Kirwin, Personal Management The Kirwin Group Research indicates that only 17% of employees use all of their strengths Cancellation Policy: Due to the costs associated with on the job. We know that working on your strengths increases well-being, delivering this program we ask that resilience, engagement and productivity. And that's why we want to offer you cancel at least 2 weeks in you the opportunity to participate in an eight-week online course that will advance. Failure to do so may result help you to: in a cancellation penalty that will be charged to your department. Ÿ Understand how to identify your strengths and weaknesses Ÿ Develop strategies on how to maximize your strengths and Date & Location: Ÿ manage your weaknesses April 30, 2019 for 8 Tuesdays Ÿ Learn the importance of habit in creating a strength based 10AM-11AM Online Course Ÿ approach to work Register Online Through an interactive online learning environment participants will learn and grow together. The group will meet once a week starting Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 10-11am for 8 weeks. Each session will be 1 hour in length. Each session will involve discussions on key learning and application of the learning to your work. The Virtual Learning Environment is an interactive learning experience allowing you to see and engage with other participants during the live sessions. Participants will need access to a computer, quiet space and phone for each session. Positive Thinking for Vitality at Work Instructor: Meghan Kirwin, Personal Management The Kirwin Group The focus of this session is to explore the science of happiness. The Date and Location: January 17, 2019 session is grounded in a highly practical and scientifically based approach 1PM - 4:30PM to understanding happiness. UC 442 Register Online Through a research based approach, Meghan will define happiness and identify some strategies you can apply at work and life to boost your happiness and overall vitality. During the session we will also explore character strength and finding flow in your work and life. 16 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Building Resilience: Letting Go and Moving Forward Instructor: Jackie Lauer, Personal Management Axletree Consulting Inc. Program Focus: Date & Location: October 29, 2018 9AM - 4PM In today's high pressure work environments resilience is considered a UC 442 necessary attribute that enables individuals to thrive in the face of everyday Register Online work-pressures and stresses. Building and maintaining resilience is an ongoing process that requires time, effort and engagement in thoughtful February 20, 2019 9AM - 4PM behaviours that can help you let go and move forward. UC 442 Register Online Death, job loss and other big challenges can leave you feeling stressed, deflated, fearful, angry, and so can the day to day issues like conflict at home or work, being disappointed or let down by someone you care about, a new job not working out as you imagined. Reacting to these things with a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty can have a long term impact if you don't manage them effectively. Learn what it takes to adapt well over time to difficult situations and stressful conditions. Develop the skills to be more able to adapt and cope in ways which help you manage adversity, let go and move forward. Learning Objectives: Ÿ Identify what resilience is and why it matters Ÿ Discover what research tells us about resilience and where it comes from Ÿ Gain insight into your individual levels of resilience Ÿ Develop practical behaviours and skills that can be used to increase your everyday resilience and move forward from where you are stuck Ÿ Recognize the way emotions and empathy influence the way we react and respond to others Target Audience: Staff members, managers, supervisors and team leaders ** This course can be tailored to your team specifically if you feel the entire team could benefit. This helps teams who have experienced a lot of change or even a trauma. "Resilience is like a muscle; it needs to be exercised often to be in its full strength." 17 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Managing Conflict at Work for Staff Instructor: Linda Watt, Director, Teamwork Learning & Development and Consulting Services, HR, Conflict is a naturally occurring part of working with others; different people University of Guelph have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints and occasionally that Date & Location: can lead to disagreement between colleagues. Avoiding or ineffectively October 18, 2018 managing conflict can lead to low morale and energy and can potentially 9AM-4PM impact your health and well-being. UC 442 Register Online Skillfully managing yourself during conflict can ensure you contribute to a workplace that encourages people to express their differences, challenge ideas respectfully and promotes a dynamic environment that is collaborative, innovative and adaptable to change. This one-day program combines the introduction of concepts, tools and skill development with interactive activities and opportunities to collaborate with University colleagues. Priority registration will be awarded to regular full-time employees. In Managing Conflict at Work, participants will be introduced to concepts and strategies for assessing and understanding conflict as well as a foundation for managing it. Program Focus: Ÿ Gain insight into your own and others' attitudes, values, preferences and conflict coping mechanisms Ÿ Identify underlying causes of a conflict situation to understand the factors that create and fuel the conflict Ÿ Develop specific communication techniques and approaches to promote understanding in conflict and build your capacity to resolve disputes. Teamwork with Impact Instructor: Linda Lehtonen, Teamwork Lehtonen Management Consulting Each team member plays a significant role in helping a team be productive and creative. In this engaging workshop, learn how you can work Date & Location: November 27, 2018 effectively with team members and your team leader to contribute your 9AM-12PM best. UC 442 Register Online Program Focus: Ÿ Understand how team dynamics can help or hinder the performance of the team Ÿ Learn about the various ways teams can get distracted from their work and what you can do about it Ÿ Discover how you can speak up in a team in a way that has impact Ÿ Understand the stages of team development, what is important at each stage and how you can contribute to developing a trusting environment that supports high performance 18 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Building Leadership Effectiveness Instructor: Jane Parkinson, Jane Introduction Parkinson & Associates Ltd. Building Leadership Effectiveness (BLE) encourages leaders to develop practices that transform values into action, vision into realities, obstacles into innovations, and Cancellation Policy: risks into rewards. Participants will be introduced to the five practices of exemplary In order to participate in this leadership: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, program, you must meet the enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. program criteria and have approval from your Manager. Target Audience Due to the high demand and This is the right program for a leader within the University of Guelph that has been in financial commitment required for the position for at least 9 months, is currently in a leadership role managing or this program, a cancellation supervising others and is willing to participate in a 360 degree feedback process. penalty of $150 will be applied for anyone that cancels their registration after their LPI Program Requirements assignment (approximately 4 The program requires your participation in a two day workshop (consecutive days) weeks before the workshop). which will consist of a combination of concept presentations, group discussion and activities, multi-media, and personal reflection and planning. As part of the pre- Dates & Location: program, you will participate in a confidential online assessment process, Kouzes November 8 and 9, 2018 and Posner's Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI). This assessment tool will provide 9AM-4PM 360° feedback on your current leadership practice. The program facilitator will share UC 442 the results of the assessment with you at a half hour confidential meeting prior to the Register Online commencement of the workshop. Learning & Development will contact participants to schedule a Application Process 1 hour debrief on November 1 or 2 Leaders interested in BLE indicate it by applying for the program through the in UC 429 Learning & Development registration system. They are strongly encouraged to have a conversation with their manager about their interest in the program prior to signing up. As part of the online application process, leaders will be asked to provide their manager's name where applicable. What participants are saying about this program ... Ÿ This is the best workshop that I have participated in during my career at the University. Ÿ It helped me to focus on strengths as well as an action plan for improvement. Ÿ Case studies provided great food for thought. Ÿ The entire workshop was valuable and worthwhile. Gaining Buy-In and Making Change Stick NEW Instructor: Bruce Craig, Change Partner and Coach, Participative Learn how to gain the buy-in of your people to critical organizational and systems Designs Inc. changes. Communicate in a way that builds acceptance of changes while minimizing resistance. Learn to remove obstacles to implementing change while managing the Dates & Location: October 22, 2018 concerns that people raise in response to the announcement of changes. Learn how 9AM-12:30PM to apply a step-by-step methodology for enabling the people impacted by change to UC 442 successfully transition from the current to the future work situation or processes. Register Online You will learn how to: Ÿ Communicate the urgency and rationale for change Ÿ Assess the impact of change on people, systems and processes Ÿ Launch a network of change advocates and champions Ÿ Quickly resolve the concerns of people being impacted Ÿ Ensure that people are ready and able to implement the change Please bring a current change initiative with you to the workshop and receive in- classroom tips and suggestions from the Presenter/Change Coach. Audience: Deans, Chairs, Directors, Managers, HR Advisors, Project Managers, and Leaders 19 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Coaching & Communicating for Performance Instructors: Session1&2 Jackie Lauer, Watch a video testimonial from former Coaching & Communicating for Performance Axletree Consulting Inc. participants at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98CCwH_6-lg Session 3&4 Meghan Kirwin, The Kirwin Group Coaching & Communicating for Performance is a highly interactive program that provides supervisors and managers the opportunity to build skills that will enable them 2019 Dates & Location: to share expectations and set objectives for employees, provide constructive Session 1 Feb 14 feedback, more effectively engage in learning conversations and coaching Session 2 Feb 28 Session 3 March 21 opportunities. Session 4 March 28 This program is for individuals in a management or supervisory position and consists All sessions run 9AM-4PM in of four one-day workshops and learning project work in small groups. Prior to the first UC 442 session, participants will complete the confidential online Strengths Deployment Inventory. Between sessions 1 and 2, participants will have a private, confidential To register for the complete program you need only register debrief of their results and coaching meeting with a facilitator. for the first session. Session 1 - Understanding Yourself, Understanding Others Register Online According to a 2007 issue of the Harvard Business Review, self-awareness is the most important capability for leaders to develop. Knowing your internal states, preferences, resources, and intuitions allows you to plan actions and develop proactive behaviour. Cancellation Policy: Due to When you understand yourself you are more likely to understand others. the costs associated with delivering this program we ask Focus of this session: that you cancel at least 2 weeks in advance. Failure to Ÿ The rationale, principle, and skills for performance planning, assessment and do so may result in a cancellation penalty of $50 that development at the University of Guelph will be charged to your Ÿ Recognizing one's emotions and their effects department. Ÿ Knowing one's strengths and limitations Ÿ Recognizing one's assumptions and judgments Session 2 - Building and Maintaining Relationships A leader's job is to accomplish objectives for the organization through others. The quality and impact of work is dependent upon effective relationships and the extent to which s/he can influence, persuade, inspire and guide. Focus of this session: Ÿ Understanding motivation, values, and behaviour Ÿ Understanding, appreciating and working with diversity Ÿ Creating a climate of trust, commitment and respect Session 3 - Communicating with Clarity Excellent communication skills are essential for good performance management. If a leader is able to express their ideas clearly, the employees will know what is asked of them. Communication is used in the entire performance planning, assessment and development cycle, from setting and sharing expectations to providing feedback and recognizing employees for their successful achievements. It is critical, therefore, to establish a good connection and to communicate with clarity. Focus of this session: Ÿ Connecting with the other's perspective Ÿ Reaching agreement and shared understanding through conversation Ÿ Providing brain-friendly feedback Ÿ Choosing your communication approach based on your intentions 20 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Session 4 - Coaching Coaching is most effectively used as a learning and development tool, where learning is more than a problem-solving exercise or detecting and correcting errors, and focuses instead on the beliefs, assumptions, values and operating frameworks that govern action. Learning and development needs to involve those activities that change attitudes or provide skills and knowledge necessary for the achievement of current or planned goals and objectives. Focus of this session: Ÿ Understanding the coaching process Ÿ Listening, observing, discerning, modelling, delivering (feedback, questions, statements, challenges and ideas) Having Difficult Conversations for Leaders HG Instructor: A representative from Human Resources, UofG The ability to have difficult conversations is an essential skill that enables leaders to clearly communicate expectations, build a shared understanding and collaboratively problem solve. With practice, this skill can be developed. Difficult conversations tend October 16, 2018 to be associated with a negative outcome or a confrontation; but there are ways to 9AM-4PM foster a productive outcome. Productive doesn't mean agreement; it means a PCH Wing A change for the collective good. Register Online Whether you are looking to have more productive conversations with a staff January 29, 2019 9AM-4PM member, colleague or client, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice UC 442 having difficult conversations. Register Online In this session, you will learn tools and strategies to have a difficult conversation that will result in a productive discussion; tips and suggestions to get you in the right mindset before engaging in this kind of conversation; and common mistakes to avoid. Program focus: Ÿ Learn a 4-step model that will prepare you for a difficult conversation Ÿ Learn to listen while not taking what you hear personally Ÿ How to open the conversation so it ends well Ÿ How to realise a productive outcome Ÿ Gain insight into your own defensiveness Ÿ Avoid common mistakes that can derail your hard work Ÿ Practice using a 4-step model and tools to build your capacity to effectively engage in difficult conversations Note: This workshop was delivered for the first time in 2016-2017 in a half-day session format and has been expanded to an all-day session to provide additional opportunities for practice and discussion. 21 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Transitioning from Employee to Manager: A Framework for New Instructor: Kate Jones, Live to Managers NEW Learn This program is designed to support employees who have recently been Date and Location: promoted into a supervisory or managerial role or someone who has been November 22, 2018 9AM-4PM identified as moving into that role. PCH Wing B Register Online Participants will learn what it means to be a new supervisor/manager, the scope of the position, everyday concerns and pitfalls they may experience and strategies for addressing them. The program will introduce participants to tools that will help them make effective decisions with respect to their employees, and will define the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that are vital to a new supervisor/manager's success. Program Objectives: Ÿ Explain the role of a supervisor/manager Ÿ Describe how to effectively deal with the challenges that people new to these roles face Ÿ List the “steps” to get started Ÿ Apply the principles to build credibility in their role Ÿ Describe the performance components when supervising/managing: clear expectations; ability; engagement Ÿ Identify the steps required to prepare a personalized strategy/map to develop their knowledge and skills Harnessing Team Power Instructor: Linda Lehtonen, Lehtonen Management Consulting In this experiential course, leaders will learn how to engage their teams in collaborative, creative problem solving and decision making. This course is for individuals in a management position and consists of two half-day workshops. Dates and Locations: Part 1 November 6, 2018 Part 1: Focus of this session: 9AM-12PM UC 430 Ÿ Recognize characteristics of highly effective teams and learn to assess the Register Online team's performance Ÿ Understand the difference between a group and a team Ÿ Learn how you can encourage behaviors that help a team and reduce the Part 2 behaviors that hinder a team's ability to accomplish its goals November 13, 2018 9AM-12PM Ÿ Understand the important contribution that "how" the team gets its work UC 442 done impacts team dynamics Register Online Ÿ Practice reaching consensus Ÿ Recognize the stages of team development and the leadership behaviors to use at each stage Part 2: Focus of this session: Ÿ Understand and practice different types of decision making and when each should be used Ÿ Practice using a team tool to evaluate team effectiveness Ÿ Learn how to recognize when a team is off track, disengaged, in conflict, or competing at all costs Ÿ Discover and practice effective leadership behaviours that help get the team to re-focus 22 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
NEW @ the U Leadership Essentials Health and Wellbeing G.O.A.L. 2.0 Management Essentials Programs Offered by Our UofG Partners Employee Essentials UofG Processes & Technical Training Skillful Conflict Management for Leaders Instructor: Linda Watt, Director, Essential to effective leadership is understanding that conflict is a natural part of Learning & Development and working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and Consulting Services, HR, viewpoints. All leaders will inevitably need to deal with a conflict between two or more University of Guelph people. Avoidance or ineffective conflict management can lead to low morale and energy and can potentially impact the health of employees and the organization; skillful conflict management can encourage a workplace that encourages people to express their differences, challenge ideas respectfully and promote a dynamic environment that is collaborative, innovative and able to adapt to change. This program is for individuals in a management or supervisory position and consists of two one day sessions that combine the introduction of new concepts, tools and skill development with interactive activities and opportunities to collaborate with university colleagues. Part 1 Part 1: Focus of this session: Date and Location: Leaders will be introduced to concepts and strategies for assessing and understanding February 13, 2019 conflict and a foundation for managing it, including: 9AM-4PM Ÿ Gaining insight into your own and others' attitudes, values, references and conflict UC 442 coping mechanisms Register Online Ÿ Identifying underlying causes of a conflict situation to facilitate Ÿ understanding of factors that create and fuel the conflict Ÿ Developing specific communication techniques and approaches to promoting understanding in conflict and build individuals' capacity to resolve their own disputes Part 2: Focus of this session: Part 2 Leveraging the learning from Part 1, Part 2 further develops the skills and confidence Date & Location: of leaders to act in the role of conflict coach or "internal neutral" helping to facilitate a October 25, 2018 9AM-4PM resolution to a dispute or conflict. Leaders will learn and practice techniques for Peter Clark Hall Wing B coaching others toward resolution of their conflict and mediating between parties in Register Online conflict or who have a dispute that needs resolving, with a focus on: Ÿ Differentiating Interests from Issues, Rights and Power Ÿ Addressing issues of Trust and Fairness Ÿ Working effectively in the role of "Manager as Mediator” Ÿ Working effectively in the role of "Manager as Conflict Coach” Priority and Workload Management for Leaders Instructor: Doug (Formerly Managing Me) Heidebrecht, Mountain Self Manage This session is a workload/time management program that helps managers and leaders do more with less, execute on strategic priorities, and stay engaged by raising Date and Location: the bar in how they plan, focus, organize and manage expectations. October 12, 2018 9AM-12:30PM UC 442 Program Focus: Register Online Ÿ The 8 Key Principles of Execution and how to apply them to your priorities Ÿ Specific, practical best practices to carve out time for key strategic priorities (projects, leadership activities, development, etc.) Ÿ How the Priority Map tool can be used to gain clarity, adjust for change, maintain focus and gauge capacity Ÿ Reducing the distraction of low priority tangents and interruptions Ÿ Making email work Ÿ Organizing tasks, follow-ups and other information to make smart choices, stay in control and prevent things from slipping through the cracks Ÿ Staying engaged and energized through work life balance and self-development 23 Learning & Development Programs & Services 2018-2019
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