Upcoming Events

This session will explore how to engage critically in anti-oppression and provide frameworks for engaging in anti-oppressive practices at the University. Anti-oppression is an ongoing and active process of recognizing and addressing individual, institution, and systemic oppression. Applying an anti-oppressive frame to our work is essential to cultivating an inclusive campus where every individual experiences a sense of belonging. This session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. By the end of...

Bullying is an issue in today’s workplace. This one-hour session will increase participants’ knowledge and awareness of bullying and harassment behaviour in the workplace, its impact, and how to address it as employees. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Registration has been closed. Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca  

This workshop is intended for faculty and staff who are interested in developing skills for navigating cultural differences when working with colleagues, students and others in their day-to-day work. The session will provide participants with their own personalized, confidential assessment of their current strengths and challenges around navigating differences and an individualized Intercultural Development Plan to assist in further developing their intercultural skills.  You will leave this session with an understanding of: definitions of culture, cultural...

NEW Days is the kick-off to the NEW @ the U program at the University of Guelph. One day at the beginning of each month of the year (excluding January, April, July, August, and December) has been dedicated to welcoming and connecting new employees to the University environment and giving them a positive start. Various activities and representatives from across campus will share perspectives and important information that will introduce the new employee to the university culture, history, facilities, and various services. Links to required online training elements from A.O.D.A. (...

If you want to thrive at work, look to leverage your strengths! Research from the field of positive psychology has been looking at what works instead of what doesn't and they are discovering the benefits of strengths identification and development. What has become more and more clear is that the use of strengths is connected to greater work satisfaction, engagement, well-being and overall productivity. So, here is your opportunity to discover your strengths and how to put them to work! Olja Zubic, Learning & Development Consultant will facilitate this session. Leveraging the...

Connect, Adapt and Align are three practices that are the foundation of U of G’s performance success framework, GOAL 2.0. The skills, behaviours and attitudes that form the practices are also an integral part of effective leadership the promotes engagement and retention. All people managers are strongly encouraged to attend this session to deepen their understanding of the core practices and what is expected of them as U of G people leaders. The core practices are based on research that promotes quality conversations underpinning the development and maintenance of a supporting,...

Negative behaviour can dampen any conversation and can spin a web of negativity around any activity. This session will review some helpful strategies to assist with recognizing some common negative behaviours and how to effectively communicate when negativity is present. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca  

In this engaging and interactive session, leaders will explore Kouzes and Posner’s practice of “Inspiring a Shared Vision” from The Leadership Challenge. Participants will delve into the art of envisioning an inspiring future and rallying others around a common purpose. Through guided discussions, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, leaders will learn to clarify values, articulate a compelling vision, and connect their vision to the aspirations of their teams. This session will empower leaders to foster trust and enthusiasm, enabling them to tap into motivation and commitment...

This workshop will go through best practices on creating accessible documents in Word, PowerPoint and looking at converting them to accessible PDFs. During the workshop you'll be given files to remediate as you go through the topics and software. Bring your own laptop to the event. Max # of participants: 18 Instructor Aleshia Armstrong, Digital Accessibility, Analyst II, Digital Accessibility Resource Centre (DARC) Event Registration ...

Please join us for a seminar on the First Time Home Buyers program and the new First Home Savings Account. These programs help Canadians formulate a successful strategy for building a sufficient down payment to enter into the housing market. Our team of experts will help you determine what you can actually afford and review all of your choices for financing. Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 2 days in advance to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list. Presenter Advisors from RBC and their community partners ...