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Welcome back to campus everyone — we’ve missed you! We are pleased to offer you some great learning and development opportunities this fall semester.<\/p>\nWelcome back to campus everyone — we’ve missed you! We are pleased to offer you some great learning and development opportunities this fall semester.<\/p>\n
Building & Sustaining Workplace Mental Health and Performance Beyond the Great Re-Set<\/u><\/strong> Date and Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>Thursday, September 22, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Working in Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 28, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Effective Communication<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>September 29, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Building Trust Across Cultures<\/u><\/strong> In this workshop, we will:<\/p>\n This will be an interactive workshop \u2013 be prepared for reflection and application activities. If you have questions or specific scenarios you would like to discuss, please contact Victoria Surtees: Victoria.surtees@ufv.ca<\/a><\/p>\n Eager to read ahead?\u00a0 Check out these two resources to start reflecting on what trust means to you in the context of communication across cultures.<\/p>\n Date & Location: <\/strong>October 4, 2022 in room A203B on the Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Equity, Diversity, Inclusion 101\u00a0 3-Part Series Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 6, 13 and 20, 2022 in room A225 on the Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Adobe Pro<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 6, 2022 on Online <\/p>\n Ergonomics<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> October 12, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Presentation Skills<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 13, 2022 in room A203B, Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Stress Busters I<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0 <\/strong>October 17, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Advanced Excel<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>October 18, 2022 Online <\/p>\n Authentic Communication<\/u><\/strong> This workshop focuses on how to express oneself in an authentic way, while maintaining psychological safety for both parties, with a view to building trusting relationships.<\/p>\n Date & Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 October 20, 2022 in room B121 on the Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Minute Taking<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> October 21, 2022 Online <\/p>\n Feedback and Coaching for Improved Performance<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> October 25, 2022 in room A225 on the Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Mental Health at Work: Awareness<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> October 26, 2022 in room A225 on the Abbotsford Campus <\/p>\n Social Media Basics<\/u><\/strong> Participants will have the opportunity to interact with each other during pop social media trivia as well as test what they have learned by creating social media content on the fly.<\/p>\n Date & Location:<\/strong> October 26, 2022 online <\/p>\n Change Matters<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> October 27, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Transitioning to MS Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> November 1, 2022 online <\/p>\n The Importance of Cognitive Diversity<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> November 3, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n Building Working Relations<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> November 7, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n MS One Note<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Date & Location:<\/strong> November 9, 2022 online <\/p>\n Managing Your Time<\/u><\/strong> Date & Location:<\/strong> November 24, 2022 on Zoom <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome back to campus everyone — we’ve missed you! 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\nJoin Lori Schmidt, Debbie Pearmain, Victoria Grainger and Tyler Hoffman as they share workplace mental health predictions and practical tips, tools and solutions to create a sustainable plan to support employee mental health, wellbeing and organizational performance. Learn:<\/p>\n\n
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Wellness Works
\nRegister:\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZAldeyhrzwjE9JdNI9BapfvhtHnb9pgCch2<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIn this 90-minute workshop we discuss the 5 generations now in the workplace and how to effectively communicate with each generation.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Geoff Frost & Associates
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/working-in-todays-multi-generational-workforce-tickets-369204760377<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDuring this session, participants will learn about their own communication style and preferences, recognize barriers to effective communication, and develop an appreciation for the basic styles of communication. Participants have the opportunity to develop active listening skills and learn different communication models to improve everyday communications.<\/p>\n
\nTime<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Glenda Johnston
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/effective-communication-tickets-384281655777<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTrusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures.<\/p>\n\n
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\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 PM \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator: <\/strong>Victoria Surtees, Teaching & Learning specialist, Internationalization
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-trust-across-cultures-tickets-384264253727<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nTime<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sundeep Hans, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at UFV
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/equity-diversity-inclusion-101-3-part-series-tickets-384266259727 <\/a><\/p>\n
\nNow 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 the instructor at Courtney.boisvert@ufv.ca<\/a> by October 4th<\/sup> if you have any specific topics you\u2019d like to learn more about.<\/p>\n
\nTime<\/strong>:\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Courtney Boisvert
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/adobe-pro-tickets-403773115257<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis Webinar is as lively and interactive as you can be on Zoom!\u00a0 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 cover safe ergonomic behaviors, best practices, and highlight the importance of regular interrupt exercises to establish a habit of creating movement for Office workers.\u00a0 We will lead the group through a series of interrupt stretches they can perform throughout the course of their workday, without needing to stray too far from their desk.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> MoveSafe
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/ergonomics-tickets-369203647047<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis course will provide and demonstrate key strategies for preparing and delivering effective presentations.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a0 9:00 am \u2013 11:00 am
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Monika Affleck
\nRegister:\u00a0<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/presentation-skills-tickets-381915438357<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWhen 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a0 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Ronaye Coulson, Homewood Health
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/stress-busters-i-tickets-368655016077<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLearn 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong>\u00a0 12:00 pm \u2013 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:\u00a0 <\/strong>Cristina Philips
\nRegister: \u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/advanced-excel-tickets-381913673077<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUnfortunately, human nature is typically to avoid \u201cspeaking one\u2019s truth\u201d 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 for individuals, teams, and organizations to thrive.<\/p>\n
\nTime:\u00a0 <\/strong>9:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator<\/strong>: Kwela Leadership
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/authentic-communication-tickets-368664023017<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 11:30 am
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Lisa McMartin
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/minute-taking-tickets-381909159577<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMaximizing 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Zoe Strazza
\nRegister:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/feedback-and-coaching-for-improved-performance-tickets-369207378207<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Lucette Wesley, Canadian Mental Health Association
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mental-health-at-work-awareness-tickets-369202664107<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis 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\u2019s strategic marketing and communications goals and learn from a few brands that are winning the social media game.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Breanna Willock
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/social-media-basics-tickets-381888578017<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUsing the current changes taking place as a backdrop, participants will learn about the context and
\ndrivers of change, explore their natural response to change, as well as identify strategies to successfully
\nnavigate transition.<\/p>\n\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Glenda Johnston
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/change-matters-tickets-384282197397<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Fariba Jafary
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/transitioning-to-ms-office-365-word-excel-outlook-tickets-381914325027<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUnlike 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 inter-active workshop, we will explore our own social styles as they relate to cognitive diversity, including an exercise, break-out group, and video. An informal assessment of social styles will be made available ahead of time to each participant along with a description of social styles. Please come prepared for a lively discussion on this subject.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Geoff Frost & Associates
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-importance-of-cognitive-diversity-tickets-369205683137<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEvery 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 \u201ctools\u201d we can use to build relationships, reflect on how to use these tools effectively, and develop strategies to address relationship challenges.<\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Ronaye Coulson, Homewood Health
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/building-working-relations-tickets-368662839477 <\/a><\/p>\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Cristina Philips
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/onenote-tickets-381917514567<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis session will provide participants with some useful tools to increase their productivity and strategic use of time. Everyone is busy however, not everyone is \u2018productivity\u2019 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 resource. We all have good and bad time management habits that need to be reinforced or modified. Small adjustments can lead to huge benefits. Unfortunately, there are many time wasters and lower priority activities that pull us away from our primary activities.<\/p>\n\n
\nTime:<\/strong> 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
\nFacilitator:<\/strong> Glenda Johnston
\nRegister: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/managing-your-time-tickets-384282929587<\/a><\/p>\n