Learning & Development

2023 Nov 16

The Power of a Positive No

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Virtual

This 90-minute virtual workshop 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. 

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2023 Nov 02

Navigating Difficult Conversations

9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

In this 2.5-hour virtual session, we will practice how to deliver a difficult message with poise, empathy and resolve. We will explore the nature of difficult conversations and what it takes to navigate them to generate solutions and tolerate the discomfort that comes with knowing difficult conversations are a part of how we learn and grow.

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2023 Sep 26

Navigating Difficult Conversations

9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

In this 2.5-hour virtual session, we will practice how to deliver a difficult message with poise, empathy and resolve. We will explore the nature of difficult conversations and what it takes to navigate them to generate solutions and tolerate the discomfort that comes with knowing difficult conversations are a part of how we learn and grow.

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2023 Nov 08

Insights for Communicating at Work (In person)

9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

124 Mount Auburn St. Room 3314, 3rd Floor

This 3-hour workshop takes place virtually OR on campus. The focus is on enhancing communication effectiveness and exploring the rewards of thoughtful, results-oriented communication. Communicating well with others allows us to helpfully participate in decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal negotiations. Communication success is essential at all levels of the University.

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2023 Sep 27

Insights for Communicating at Work

9:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

This 3-hour workshop takes place virtually OR on campus. The focus is on enhancing communication effectiveness and exploring the rewards of thoughtful, results-oriented communication. Communicating well with others allows us to helpfully participate in decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal negotiations. Communication success is essential at all levels of the University.

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2023 Dec 07

Influencing Without Authority

9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

What are your strengths when it comes to influence on your team or in your department? What about with your manager? Other stakeholders? In this two-hour session, we will focus on best practices for listening to and understanding your audience (those you want to influence). We all have barriers to our influence; we will practice overcoming those and expanding our sphere of influence. 

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2023 Oct 18

Influencing Without Authority

9:30am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

What are your strengths when it comes to influence on your team or in your department? What about with your manager? Other stakeholders? In this two-hour session, we will focus on best practices for listening to and understanding your audience (those you want to influence). We all have barriers to our influence; we will practice overcoming those and expanding our sphere of influence.  

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2023 Nov 28

Giving and Receiving Feedback

10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

In this 2-hour workshop you will learn how to give detailed feedback and how to have the right mindset when receiving input from others. Whether it's with peers, managers, or colleagues, you will practice techniques that can improve your personal performance, impact your development, and help strengthen your working relationships.

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2023 Sep 21

Giving and Receiving Feedback

10:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

In this 2-hour workshop you will learn how to give detailed feedback and how to have the right mindset when receiving input from others. Whether it's with peers, managers, or colleagues, you will practice techniques that can improve your personal performance, impact your development, and help strengthen your working relationships.

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2023 Dec 13

Email for Action

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Virtual

This 90-minute virtual workshop will focus on techniques for formatting emails when requesting action. Particularly helpful for the “stream of conscious” writer, you’ll learn concepts to help organize your thoughts in a way that will help your readers take the action you intend in the time you’re requesting. 

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