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This session intends to provide employees and team an introduction and a general level of knowledge about intercultural fluency, its concepts and tools. It will provide intercultural fluency training and how to use this tool in an academic environment. General learning objectives: Participants will: better understand how valuing cultural diversity and strengthening connections across differences … Read more

Leadership Series Understanding Unconscious Bias Everyday, the decisions we make and the workplaces we create are impacted by implicit bias. We are often unaware of when our personal, cultural, and institutional biases are at play or of the way that they shape our culture and relationships. Through experiential learning and discussions of the research, we … Read more

The ability to manage time and stress is absolutely critical to the success of any manager or leader. Learn techniques for effective time and stress management. Find out how to identify stressors, set priorities, handle interruptions and crises, and improve work methods and productivity. Thurs, Feb 27 9 am-noon Abby K173 Register: To register, please … Read more

Project management is a fundamental skill in today’s workplace. This workshop will provide you an overview of the discipline, explore how its applied in the business world, and look at ways you can apply it to your work; including essential software to keep your project on track. Thurs, March 26 9 am–noon Abby K173 https://www.ufv.ca/hr/learning-and-development/workshops/ … Read more

Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Fri, March 13 1–4 pm Room: TBA Facilitator: … Read more

Is the goal of physical activity weight loss? There is a societal misconception that this is the case, but the evidence doesn’t back this up. We will explore the multitude of mental and physical health benefits associated with physical activity and why a lack of weight loss with physical activity shouldn’t be viewed as failure. … Read more

Developing a Professional Growth Plan We are surrounded by great teachers and engaged students at UFV. How engaged are you in your own learning? Do you feel that spark of excitement about your own professional learning? Having a professional growth plan provides focus and intention to your professional learning. How do we incorporate and ask … Read more