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Week of November 17, 2024

Digital Document Management - Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive

You can store and share files using SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. They each can be used in their own ways to accelerate collaboration and efficiency in different situations. Participants will

Transform Your Checklist - Part 2: Writing Effective SOPs

Building on the foundations laid in Part 1, this interactive session will focus on the process of writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) through engaging tabletop exercises. Participants will dive deeper into creating effective, clear, and adaptable SOPs tailored to their business needs. You'll gain invaluable insights on refining existing SOPs, troubleshooting common implementation challenges, and ensuring that SOPs are seamlessly integrated into everyday workflows.

Acknowledging Indigenous Lands

Land acknowledgements have become common practice in higher education however many questions have been raised about their intention, accuracy and usefulness. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Participants in this session will:

Equity Essentials: Intersectional Allyship

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens on the ground. First, participants will reconnect with baseline knowledge about power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. Then, participants will explore what allyship means on the ground and how they can become more effective allies. What does it mean to be an ally? When should an ally step in, and when should an ally defer to someone else? We will discuss all these strategies and more.

Mental Health First Aid

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 2-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders.

Influencing Without Authority

In the 90-minute virtual workshop "Influencing Without Authority: Strategies for University Staff & Faculty," participants will learn how to effectively influence others without formal power. The workshop begins with an engaging icebreaker, followed by an exploration of key influence principles such as reciprocity, commitment, and social proof, relevant to university contexts. Attendees will then develop practical strategies, including building relationships, effective communication, and leveraging data. Interactive discussions and activities will provide hands-on practice.