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2023 Jul 26

The Power of a Positive No

10:00am to 11:30am

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 ...
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2023 Aug 08

Navigating Difficult Conversations

9:30am to 12:00pm

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.
 
You will learn:
  • How to use empathy to minimize negative responses
  • The importance of strengthening relationships
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2023 Jul 20

Insights for Communicating at Work

10:00am to 12:00pm

This 2-hour virtual workshop will focus on enhancing communication effectiveness and explore 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 Aug 30

Influencing Without Authority

9:30am to 12:00pm

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 Jul 11

Influencing Without Authority

9:30am to 12:00pm

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 Aug 03

Giving and Receiving Feedback

10:00am to 12:00pm

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.

You will learn:
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2023 Aug 02

Email for Action

10:00am

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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2023 Jun 28

Effective Negotiation Skills

9:30am to 12:00pm

This 2.5-hour virtual session is dedicated to developing effective plans and strategies for negotiations with ample in-class practice time. Please bring a personal example of a potential negotiation to practice developing your skills confidentially (only share what is helpful to practice). 

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2023 Aug 11

Write a LinkedIn Profile that Works for You!

10:00am to 11:30am

Are you new to the LinkedIn networking platform?  Have you created a LinkedIn account and you’re not sure what to do next?  Building an online reputation is an important part of your career development portfolio and your professional brand.  Employers routinely post jobs and recruit candidates through LinkedIn.  It is important that you have an accurate and up-to-date LinkedIn profile. 

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Harvard Heroes, June 9!

Harvard Heroes ceremony that will be hosted by President Bacow on Friday, June 9 at 3:30 p.m. in Sanders Theatre. The Harvard Heroes Program recognizes exceptional staff who were nominated, and selected by their peers, for their accomplishments that support the University’s mission of excellence in teaching and research. Please join in honoring the hard work and dedication of ... Read more about Harvard Heroes, June 9!
2023 Jun 13

Social Security 101

10:00am to 12:00pm

A free workshop from Social Security on everything you wanted to know: 

  • When are you eligible?
  • How does early retirement impact your benefit? 
  • How do you get the most?  
  • What is the future of Social Security?  
  • When to file for Medicare?

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