Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This session will explore paradigms that can get in the way of a collaboration mindset and principles that foster collaboration. We define mindset as the ideas and attitudes with which a person approaches a situation. You will learn how to shift or manage paradigms that prevent collaboration such as time and geographic distance. You will also learn three principles to live by that can automatically translate into more collaborative behavior.
Cost: $0
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This workshop provides tools for making the writing process manageable, the writer more confident, and the final product more professional. You will build a toolbox of strategies for preparing to write and for structuring language.
Cost: $75
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This workshop provides tools for making the writing process manageable, the writer more confident, and the final product more professional. You will build a toolbox of strategies for preparing to write and for structuring language.
Cost: $75
Learn more and register on the Harvard Training Portal. Find class information here.
Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This session will explore challenges behind saying “no” and potential risks, impact, and feelings that prevent us from being honest. Learn how to say “yes” to yourself by identifying what is important and work towards a positive, respectful outcome at work or at home. This course is based on the Harvard Negotiation Program Co-founder’s book: The Power of a Positive No, which will be sent as pre-work.
Cost: $50
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Additional day of the course: Friday, June 16 from 9 am to 1 pm.
While referencing required pre-reading of the book Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro as well as Roger Fisher and William Ury’s Getting to Yes, participants will be exposed to the benefits of working with emotions during negotiations and developing win-win solutions. This 2-day class explores theories through readings, video clips, case studies, and practical applications.
Cost: $75
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Additional day of the course: Friday, February 10 from 9 am to 1 pm.
While referencing required pre-reading of the book Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro as well as Roger Fisher and William Ury’s Getting to Yes, participants will be exposed to the benefits of working with emotions during negotiations and developing win-win solutions. This 2-day class explores theories through readings, video clips, case studies, and practical applications.
Cost: $75
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This workshop will cover tools and techniques to empower you as an effective communicator with your manager based on the HBR Guide to Managing Up and Across. Topics covered include style differences, setting clear expectations, and managing your professional development.
Cost: $50
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Additional day of the course: Friday, April 28 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The first day of this two-day workshop, will explore essential elements of effective presentations, including: organization, vocal delivery, physical presence, overcoming nervousness, using visual aids, as well as engaging and holding the audience's attention. You will practice with a short (60-90 seconds) presentation. The second day you will apply new skills by delivering a 3-5 minute presentation on the topic of your choice. Video recorded and reviewed in...
Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Given editing requires creativity, sensitivity, and solid writing-knowledge, this session explores tools for editing your own work and the work of others. The class combines the "practice" and the "politics" of editing and proofreading, helping participants build their toolboxes and providing strategies for giving feedback. Note: Participants are welcome to bring a sample of work needing editing or proofreading, yet not all samples will be addressed in class or by the instructor.
Cost: $75
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This class combines in-class exercises and discussions to help you understand the fundamentals of a “difficult conversation” utililzing the required pre-reading of the book Difficult Conversations authored by members of the Harvard Program on Negotiation. The workshop will conclude with participants preparing for, and having practiced, their own difficult conversation by leveraging learning-partners in the session.
Cost: $75
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This class combines in-class exercises and discussions to help you understand the fundamentals of a “difficult conversation” utililzing the required pre-reading of the book Difficult Conversations authored by members of the Harvard Program on Negotiation. The workshop will conclude with participants preparing for, and having practiced, their own difficult conversation by leveraging learning-partners in the session.
Cost: $75
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In a workplace culture overly-dependent on voicemail and email, many of us have forgotten key elements of effective, meaningful, verbal communication. In this session, we will explore active listening, appropriate and helpful body language and tone, as well as connecting and communicating with style and grace while under pressure.
Cost: $50
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
In a workplace culture overly-dependent on voicemail and email, many of us have forgotten key elements of effective, meaningful, verbal communication. In this session, we will explore active listening, appropriate and helpful body language and tone, as well as connecting and communicating with style and grace while under pressure.
Cost: $50
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
This session focuses on: development/donor letters, human resource communications, grants, catalog text, and all other types of writing related to Harvard. Built on the lessons of "Writing at Work" and "Editing and Proofreading," this interactive, practical workshop combines hands-on crafting with small group and peer editing/coaching.
Cost: $75.00
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Center for Workplace Development, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
Give your career a “check-up” by using an easy-to-follow model for career management and a simple career audit. An overview of your career is made manageable by dividing up the process into sections with specific steps for reflection and planning. In the session you will hear about specific Harvard resources to help you keep your career healthy and “on track.”
Cost: $25
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