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When stressors overwhelm us, we need effective techniques to bring us back to equilibrium. This session explores all aspects of the stress response, focusing on practical tips and tools to bring us to optimal stress levels, thereby helping us to maximize our energy and performance. Mon, Oct 17 12–1 PM Location: Online, Zoom Facilitator: Ronaye … Read more

Every time we interact with someone, we have an opportunity to build or damage the relationship we have with them. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session invites participants to be aware of three key “tools” we can use to build relationships, reflect on how to … Read more

Unfortunately, human nature is typically to avoid “speaking one’s truth” when it has the potential to spark open conflict. The inevitable result is misunderstanding, gossip, tension, anger, and in more extreme cases, a breakdown of the team. In contrast, environments that are open and honest yet caring are far more likely to create the conditions … Read more

This workshop helps employees gain understanding and build comfort in talking about mental health and mental illnesses. Participants learn how to support co-workers who may be experiencing poor mental health. In the 2-hour workshop, participants gain more knowledge and explore practical ways to develop their mental resiliency. Wed, Oct 26 10 am-noon Abby  A225 Facilitator: … Read more

Maximizing employee performance depends on the effective utilization of leadership skills, and a targeted approach to individual employee development. This workshop provides guidance on how leaders can maximize their credibility and influence, deliver meaningful feedback, and work directly with their employees to maximize performance. Tues, Oct 25, 2022 10 am-noon Abby A225 Facilitator: Zoe Strazza … Read more

This session will provide you with some useful tools to increase their productivity and strategic use of time. Everyone is busy however, not everyone is ‘productivity’ busy. Most of us know we need to organize our time more effectively. The challenge is to find a practical way to do that. Time is our most valuable … Read more

This two-hour workshop will provide an overview of the social media landscape and an in-depth look at Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn for both individuals and brands. Learn how to build a following, engage with your audience and, above all, why content is king. Learn about how social media fits into UFV’s strategic marketing and … Read more

This workshop provides introductory minute-taking skills in a digital environment. Participants will learn the steps in the minute-taking process including agenda, pre-meeting minutes, and minute template skills. The workshop will also focus on iCompass, an agenda, and meeting management software. Fri, Oct 21, 2022 10-11:30 am Online Facilitator: Lisa McMartin Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minute-taking-tickets-381909159577 For more information, … Read more

UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Tues, Nov 1, 2022 12–1:30 PM Online Facilitator: Fariba Jafary … Read more

Learn advanced skills in Microsoft Excel through Blackboard Collaborate. Topics may include financial functions, table creating and manipulation, PivotTables and PivotCharts, custom formatting, and consolidating data. Tues, Oct 18 Noon-1:30 pm Location: Online Facilitator: Cristina Philips Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-excel-tickets-381913673077 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 10/18/2022

This course will provide and demonstrate key strategies for preparing and delivering effective presentations. Thurs, Oct 13, 2022 9-11 am Location: Abbotsford, A203B Facilitator: Monika Affleck Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presentation-skills-tickets-381915438357 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 10/13/2022

Learn about MS One Note and its uses. Wed, Nov 9, 2022 noon-1:30 pm Location: Online Facilitator: Cristina Philips Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onenote-tickets-381917514567 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 11/09/2022

Now that Adobe Acrobat Pro has been made available to UFV Employees, you may have some questions on what you can do with it. Join us for a workshop that will cover creating forms and editing pdfs. We will also go over certificate-based signatures, filling and signing forms and collecting signatures from others. Please contact … Read more

This Webinar is as lively and interactive as you can be on Zoom! We provide participants with practical knowledge about how to set themselves up correctly in their own workspace and how to work safely. The focus is how to set up your desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other equipment correctly. We will also … Read more

Unlike demographic diversity, which focuses on achieving a combination of different characteristics in its workforce, such as gender and age, cognitive diversity focuses on having a variety of thinking styles and perspectives. During this 90-minute highly interactive workshop, we will explore our own social styles as they relate to cognitive diversity, including an exercise, break-out … Read more