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The workplace is a diverse and dynamic place. Successfully working with those who are different from you is a skill and mindset that is highly valued by employers (and very useful in life in general). How does your identity influence how you see the world and others? Why do our brains want to jump to conclusions about people based on first impressions? Where do our biases come from? What can we do about them? This workshop helps you explore the factors influencing your social/cultural identity and how it influences your view of others and their view of you. Learn the difference between...

Course Outline Section 1: Working with SharePoint Sites Defining Sites SharePoint Hierarchy Modern vs. Classic Web Parts vs. Apps Section 2: Document Libraries & Content Uploading Documents to Libraries Searching for Documents Creating Library Views Section...

This workshop is composed of 2 parts held on April 3 and 24, 2025, 9 am - 11 am. This course provides busy professionals with practical AI tools to enhance their productivity and future-proof their careers. Delivered in two interactive sessions and using hands-on practice, participants will learn how to use AI for both time saving and strategic use cases.  Part 1: Your Kickstart to an Unprecedented Level of Personal Productivity Foundation: An introduction to the landscape of AI tools (and a review of your AI policy)....

This four-part session is being held on Monday, April 7th, Thursday, April 10th, Thursday, April 17th, and Friday, April 25th, 2025, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Session 1: The “Original Instructions” The lecture will discuss Indigenous peoples of North America, with a focus on the local area. We will explore some of the cultural, social, and political histories of the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations/Iroquois) and the Mississauga peoples. The goal is to discuss their cultures, their traditions, and their values to gain an understanding of Indigenous law and...

Essential to effective leadership is understanding that conflict is a natural part of working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints. All leaders will inevitably need to deal with a conflict between two or more 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 encourages people to express and work through their differences, challenge ideas respectfully and promote a dynamic environment that is collaborative,...

For many, our home represents our most significant asset. Mortgage products exist to unlock that value to help with renovations, purchasing investment properties, buying a vacation property, or many other priorities. 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 Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Registration...

Course Outline Creating and Configuring a New Site Create a New Site Configure the Look and Feel of Your Site Adding and Configuring Libraries Configure a Document Library Configure Document Versioning and Check Out Configure a Content Approval Process Adding and Configuring Lists Add and Configure an Announcements List Add and Configure a Tasks List Create, Configure, and Integrate Contacts and Calendars Creating Custom Lists and...

This session will explore how to engage critically in anti-oppression and anti-racism and provide frameworks for engaging in equitable and inclusive decision-making at the University. Anti-oppressive leadership involves both critical and practical examinations of individual, interpersonal, systemic, and cultural barriers to full participation for equity-deserving groups. Applying an anti-oppressive lens to our work is essential to cultivating an inclusive campus where every individual experiences a sense of belonging. Learning Objectives: Gain a broader awareness of...

This session has been rescheduled from February 5th, 2025 to April 30th, 2025. This workshop's foundation is Prosci's Employee (Staff) Orientation to Change Workshop. The workshop creates transformational experiences that empower individuals to succeed in Change. The workshop focuses on staff members who are experiencing change. It is most effective when employees impacted by the same change attend the program together. At the end of this one-day experience, participants will be able to: Understand the states of change. ...

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. (...