Events

Hosted by the Organizational & Human Development

Facilitator: Laura Maple

When we experience perceived opposing goals, viewpoints, or interests with others around us, we stall in our ability to solve problems. Understanding what conflict is and how it shows up in our lives is an important first step in resolving it. In this workshop, you will complete the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model Instrument to gain insight into five different conflict-handling behaviours, and whether you might be overusing or under using one or more of them. Based on a mix of individual reflection, small and large group discussion, we will explore what conflict is, how it appears at work, and introduce strategies and tools to begin addressing it productively. 

Hosted by the Organizational & Human Development

Facilitators: Christine Zaza and Jennifer O'Brien

MS Teams

Most work settings have been designed by neurotypical people, for neurotypical people, yet an estimated 15-20% of Canadians identify as neurodivergent. Many highly skilled neurodivergent individuals encounter workplace barriers that affect their ability to thrive in the workplace. In this workshop we will highlight the lived experience of two forms of neurodivergence: autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We will identify common workplace barriers and challenges and review recommended practices that support neurodivergent employees.  

Participants will review their workplace from a neurodivergent perspective, explore the hidden curriculum in their workplace, and discuss ways to incorporate recommendations that would benefit neurodivergent and neurotypical employees, alike. We will use interactive large group activities and small group discussions in break-out rooms throughout the workshop. Recognizing that not everyone enjoys interactive activities, we encourage all participants to respect their individual comfort level with participation.  This 2-hour workshop includes a short break.  

Hosted by: Organizational & Human Development 

Facilitators: Laura Maple

In-person: EC1-1004 OHD Training Room

Whether giving or receiving feedback, executing the process well can feel daunting if you’re not prepared. Taking time to think through and refine how to deliver feedback to a colleague can set both of you up for a successful, beneficial conversation. On the other side, understanding how you receive feedback and how you can be receptive to feedback can help you be more coachable. This workshop will spend time unpacking the content participants explore in the Foundations of Giving and Receiving Feedback course. This practical, experiential workshop will focus on tools, reflection and discussion that participants can use in their professional and personal lives. 

The Math Teaching Seminar will be hosted as part of Teaching and Learning month by Faculty of Math Professor, Dan Wolczuk, Math Undergraduate Group. The seminar topic is in the works but stay tuned for more information.

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: Chun Chih Chen

MS Teams 

Attend a 45-minute LinkedIn Learning (LiL) Lunch and Learn session designed to help you unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Learning. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop will provide you with practical tips and strategies to make the most of your learning journey. Come and discover what LinkedIn Learning can do for you and use it to craft your own professional learning journey! 

Note: The topics of each LiL Lunch and Learn session will vary. Our current topics include: 

Topic 1: Introduction to LinkedIn Learning 

• An overview of the LinkedIn Learning platform for the University of Waterloo. Come and discover how to use, navigate, and find courses on LinkedIn Learning. 

Topic 2: Building Your Personal Learning Path with LinkedIn Learning 

• Come and discover how to create a personalized learning plan, set goals, and track your progress with LinkedIn Learning. 

Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall 2024 Teaching Meet Up will focus on the theme of group work and will offer the following presentations: 

• Tharun Abraham Aju and Minzee Kim, speaking about group work from an undergraduate/graduate student perspective
• Matthew Babela, speaking on how to facilitate effective groups
• Diana Skrzydlo, speaking on technology tools for flexible group projects

Thanksgiving Monday - no sessions offered for Teaching and Learning month. 

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: Chun Chih Chen

MS Teams

Knowing your character strengths and how to use them is essential to your career growth and development. In this workshop, we will explore our personal strengths using the VIA Character Strengths assessment tool. We will explore how our strengths can be used in new ways at work and at home. Finally, we will learn how to spot and appreciate the strengths of others, including our colleagues, to create stronger connections with them. 

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: John Fedy

LEARN (asynchronous)

Understanding the fundamentals of giving and receiving feedback is a crucial first step to being able to experience the process productively. Feedback does not need to be stressful, particularly when a culture of feedback is created within a team. Be part of fostering this culture within your department by gaining awareness of the feedback loop, recognizing when to offer feedback, and how to receive feedback with grace. Participants will also have the opportunity to navigate through practice scenarios, as well as create a document to articulate their own personal feedback preference, which they can share with colleagues, managers or others with whom they work closely.  

Foundations of Giving and Receiving Feedback is a two-week, self-paced asynchronous online learning experience on Learn. Participants will have two weeks from when the course opens to complete the material. It will take approximately 2 hours total to complete the course. At the end of the course, participants will complete a mini knowledge-check quiz and earn a Workday learning record.  

Registration information: As an asynchronous course, all materials will be on LEARN. Staff who sign up will be sent an email with instructions regarding how to access the Learn course. If you have any questions please email ohd@uwaterloo.ca. 

Location: MC2036

Facilitators: Amanda McKenzie and Julie Piatek

​Amanda McKenzie and Julie Piatek from the Office of Academic Integrity will host a 60-minute workshop that explores common myths about cheating as well as the new realities facing instructors in an era of ubiquitous generative artificial intelligence.

Participants will:

• Learn about students who cheat and why.
• Understand the pervasiveness of generative artificial intelligence in academia.
• Explore options for identifying cheating.
• Consider ways to dissuade cheating behaviour.