Upcoming Events

The format of this session has been changed to virtual from 9 am - 12:30 pm. 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,...

Understanding the needs of your neurodivergent employees can sometimes feel like a complex puzzle to solve, but it doesn’t need to be. This session provides a concrete approach to having respectful and effective conversations with your neurodivergent employees to better understand how you can work together better. After participating in this session, participants should be able to: Identify common myths and assumptions about neurodivergent employees Assess their needs and desires as a leader and recognize biases and opportunities Develop key...

This session has been cancelled due to low registration. Conflict is a naturally occurring part of working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints and occasionally that can lead to disagreement between colleagues. Skillfully managing yourself during conflict can ensure you contribute to a workplace that encourages people to express their differences, challenge ideas respectfully and promotes a dynamic environment that is collaborative, innovative and adaptable to change. This half day program combines the...

This workshop is composed of 2 parts held on February 6 and 20, 2025, 9 am - 11 am. This course equips leaders with practical AI tools to enhance their strategic focus, productivity, and leadership effectiveness. Delivered in two interactive sessions and using hands-on practice, it provides actionable insights to help leaders integrate AI into their daily practices and strategic initiatives. Part 1: Kickstart Your AI Leadership Productivity Foundation: An introduction to the landscape of AI tools (and a review of your AI...

Today’s employees want more than a paycheck—they seek growth, development, and meaningful engagement. In our U of G November 2023 Wellness Survey staff and faculty revealed that a greater emphasis on growth and development, one of the psychosocial factors of well-being, is desired. Let’s Get Growing equips leaders with the tools to foster employee growth and retention through intentional conversations and development-focused team interactions. This masterclass helps leaders make every meeting an opportunity for staff development, empowering their teams and team members to learn, grow, and...

This workshop's foundation is Prosci’s Leading Your Team Through Change Workshop. This workshop aims to create transformational experiences that empower individuals to succeed in change. Team Leaders will learn through a series of activities how to prepare themselves for change and how to lead their team through change by embodying each of Prosci’s CLARC roles. Each CLARC role impacts one or more elements in the ADKAR model, helping to move impacted employees from a current state through a transition state into the desired future state and realizing project and...

This program is designed to support employees who have recently been promoted into a supervisory or management role or someone who has been identified as moving into that role. You will learn what it means to be a new supervisor/manager, everyday concerns and pitfalls you may experience, and strategies for addressing them. The program will introduce you to tools that will help you make effective decisions with respect to your employees, and will define the knowledge, skills and aptitudes that are vital to a new supervisor/manager's success. Agenda: What is the role...

Planning for your retirement is just the first step. Defining how and when you will retire can be overwhelming, and is often fraught with questions. Will I have enough money to retire? Where will my retirement income come from? How will I fill my time in retirement? In this session we will answer some of these common questions and provide you with some insight into how to prepare for this transition and live in retirement your way. Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 2 days in advance to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list. ...

Course Objectives Understand SharePoint Site Hierarchy.  Learn the difference between SharePoint Site Collection Owners and those who Administer those sites.  Set up Document Versioning and Check Out procedures. Set up a Content Approval Process.  Learn how to Add and Configure Lists Discover how to create, configure and integrate Contacts and Calendars. Create and configure Custom Lists and Forms Set up Site Permissions and secure Lists, Libraries and Documents Add and configure both Included...

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...