Upcoming Events

Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you approach challenges with fresh perspectives and practical tools. Drawing from the Innovation Toolkit, participants will explore techniques for understanding complex problems, generating creative ideas, evaluating opportunities, and developing solutions that can be put into action. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you'll gain a collection of strategies that can be applied to projects, workplace challenges, and everyday problem solving. Participants are encouraged to...

People form judgments about others in the workplace based on behaviour, attitude, speech, and appearance. The impressions that individuals communicate to others (positive or negative) can help move them ahead professionally, or can slow down their career progress and even create conflict in the workplace. This session will give participants an understanding of the importance of professional behaviour in the workplace and what it involves. Instructors Trainers from Homewood Health Event Registration ...

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. (...

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics!    

Audience: Neurodivergent Employees & Leaders Forget everything you've been told about willpower, hustle, and "just trying harder." For people with ADHD—especially those wired for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship—discipline is not the problem. Design is. In this engaging and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to stop forcing yourself to fit into systems that don’t work, and start designing environments that actually support how your brain functions best. We’ll explore 5 design strategies that make starting easier, focus feel doable, and follow-through more joyful....

As a leader, ask yourself: Are you able to surface tough issues or challenges with your team? Do you encourage your team members to bring forward new ideas or ask for help? Do you create an environment where it feels safe to take risks? These are a few questions that Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson suggests reflecting on to assess your team’s psychological safety. Dr. Edmondson describes psychological safety as the ability to show and express your thoughts without fear of negative consequences. Psychological safety isn't about being nice. It’s about giving candid feedback, openly...

Leading at the U: NEW Manager Orientation is designed to welcome and connect new people managers to their roles and the university environment. This one-day orientation gives you the essential foundation you need to step into your new management role with confidence—clarifying expectations, building key relationships, accessing important resources, and aligning with institutional priorities.  Various representatives from across U of G will share perspectives and important information that will provide new managers with knowledge to:  Navigate the university...

What to consider when planning for your retirement, regardless of the life stage you’re in. You’ll gain valuable insights on how to maximize your employee benefits while managing your finances effectively. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Building Leadership Effectiveness is a 2 day program. Introduction Building Leadership Effectiveness (BLE) encourages leaders to develop practices that transform values into action, vision into realities, obstacles into innovations, and risks into rewards. Participants will be introduced to the five practices of exemplary leadership: modelling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. As a part of the pre-program, you will participate in a confidential online assessment process called...

Join us for an engaging session that delves into the principles of anti-oppression and offers practical frameworks for fostering inclusive practices at the University.  This workshop will highlight the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and equip participants with effective strategies for addressing them. By the end of this workshop, you will:   Gain a deeper understanding of how oppression impacts the experiences of equity-deserving groups and the specific dynamics of EDI in post-secondary education. Recognize how dominant groups may...