Workshops & Weekly Chat

 

ASK THE OMBUDS - A WEEKLY INFORMAL ONLINE CHAT - Wednesdays @ 1 pm

The purpose of the chat is 1) to learn how the Ombuds Office can be a resource for you, 2) to discuss general issues about your work or study and 3) to learn about topics of interest such as effective and respectful communication, resolving problems or conflict and any other topics to assist you in improving the work or academic environment. 

Registration - NOT required.   JOIN CHAT HERE.
NOTE:  Chat canceled  due to workshops or other events.
9/25, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13 & 12/25/24.

A FEW REMINDERS WHEN WORKSHOPS ARE POSTED:
Click on the date of the workshop that you wish to attend. Reminders are sent out closer to the workshop date. If you cannot access the registration form, try another browser or contact the Ombuds Office.  For ONLINE workshops, a ZOOM link will be sent out after registration.

WHO CAN ATTEND?  Faculty, Staff & Students

FALL WORKSHOPS 2024 

TO REGISTER - SELECT A workshop Title

COMMUNICATING WITH CARE & COMPASSION - IN PERSON
Who do you want to be? How do you want to be perceived? How you communicate tells the world a lot about you. Whether you care, whether you're approachable, and whether you can take care of yourself. How can we as students, faculty and staff maintain our humanity and focus on our work when we are also dealing with so many stressors: global issues, politics or personal/family concerns. Can we be respectful and sensitive to each other's needs? Join me and let's find out.

September 16 - Monday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
October 18,  Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center,  Level 2, Rm. 154

DEPOLARIZING CONVERSATIONS - ZOOM
The goal of this workshop is to have productive and respectful conversations with others whose views differ from our own. The content is based on the work of several authors. You will learn how to depolarize conversations while honoring each other's humanity and personal values.

September 12 - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
September 23 - Monday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

HOW RESILIENT ARE YOU? - IN PERSON
We are all wired differently, but learning how to become more resilient can improve: our well-being, our relationships, and our performance. Resilience is the ability "to bounce back" after encountering adversity or change. Why are some people more resilient than others? How is it even though they experience the same events as we do, that they seem to cope better? Learn about resilience - what it is and what you can do to have resilience work for you.

September 30 - Monday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
October 11, 2024 - Friday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Rm. 154

MANAGING HIGH CONFLICT BEHAVIOR (For Supervisors & Faculty) - ZOOM
High conflict behavior in the workplace creates unnecessary stress, affects team motivation and morale and negatively impacts both individual and organizational performance. This workshop will describe high conflict thinking and high conflict behavior. Participants will learn and practice the BIFF response to high conflict behavior.

September 26 - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
October 30, 2024 - Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

TEAM BUILDING FUN (NEW) - IN PERSON
Through discussion and participation in team building exercises participants will discover their strengths, increase their communication skills, learn about each other and have fun. The exercises motivate teams, and create a positive environment to support a more inclusive, collaborative and productive culture.

October 16 - Wednesday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
October 25 - Friday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Rm. 154

 

LIST OF WORKSHOP TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS
Upon request workshops will be customized for your department, class or work group.

Change & Transition
Change & Transition - Navigating New Waters

Communication
Communicating Across Generations
Communicating During A Crisis
Communication Tool Kit - I Hear You
Communicating with Care & Compassion
Depolarizing Conversations
Enhancing Communication
Having Respectful & Effective Conversations
Having Respectful & Productive Conversations
Modes of Communication & When to Use Them
More Tips on Respectful & Effective Communication
What's Your Communication Style?

Conflict
High Conflict Behavior - What Is It & What Can You Do About It
Negotiating Conflict
Test Your Knowledge About Conflict - Take the Conflict Awareness Quiz
Tools for Resolving Conflict
Understanding Conflict

Culture
Creating a Compassionate Environment During Uncertain Times - It takes all of us!
Creating a Positive Environment
What is Fairness?
Workplace Dynamics

Management
Coaching Skills for Supervisors
Leadership
Managing UP - Addressing challenging situations
Managing UP - How to improve your relationship with your boss
Managing Change 
Management Roundtable
Managing Difficult Conversations
Negotiating Conflict 

Performance
Improving Performance

Resilience
How Resilient Are You?

Team Building
Working Effectively Together

Ombuds Office Orientations about the office's role & services for:
Faculty & Staff
Supervisors/Management
Students

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