Upcoming Events

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. ...

What brings out your best at work? What supports your success? The GOAL 2.0 Training for Employees provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you need to contribute your skills and efforts in a meaningful way and how to use GOAL 2.0 to engage in quality conversations with your manager to support your success. GOAL 2.0 is the U of G’s performance success framework. It has support from the most senior leadership levels at the UofG, who have participated in GOAL 2.0 Training. With the incredible support and skill of up to 45 GOAL 2.0 Ambassadors across the...

Beyond the Books is a training that will provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness, help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour, and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary, all within the U of G context. Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner. This session is recommended for both staff/faculty who work closely with others regularly, as well as staff/faculty who do not have...

Designed by Living Works, safeTALK is a 3.5-hour alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. This training includes understanding of the importance of suicide alertness, learning to identify ways people invite help, and how to connect those who need help with resources when they are at risk. This training is recommended for individuals who are not mental health experts but who might...

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...