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This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

Format: In-person 

As a new employee at the University of Waterloo, you are encouraged to participate in New Employee Orientation. The University of Waterloo is much more than a place to work, and we want to take this half-day to get to know you and share the Waterloo story with you along with the many supports, resources and development opportunities our diverse and exciting community has to offer. 

Format: In-person workshop

Looking for quick guidance on your career development, growth opportunities, or application materials? Drop‑in career support is a flexible, open-format space where University of Waterloo employees can bring their questions, ideas, and career-related materials for on‑the‑spot, in-person support. 

These drop-ins are informal, unstructured, and first‑come, first‑served. There is no presentation, just a knowledgeable career advisor available to help. 

This session is designed for managers to come together and learn what the new Performance Development Program means for them and their direct reports. Now that you’ve gained access to the components in Workday, this session offers the opportunity to bring your laptop and engage in a guided, manager level conversation with your peers for a deeper dive into the performance development process. 

Format: In-person class

Take a break from work and move your body with an introductory swing dance lesson. A cultural phenomenon that developed in the early 20th century, it had a worldwide resurgence in the late 90’s and has been going strong since. We’ll get comfortable with dance posture, pulse, and moving around the dance floor. We’ll dance to some great swing tunes, focusing on contemporary black artists who helped shape the music and culture of this dance.  

Note: dance/partner roles will not be gender-specific 

Format: Online course on LEARN

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.

Format: In-person workshop

There are many different types of goals that we can work towards in our roles: those that are skill or job-related, professional development, personal development, and those aligned to our department or institutional goals. Identifying the difference and priority between these goals, and striking the right balance, can feel challenging. 

Format: Online workshop

When was the last time you had a chance to revisit your résumé? Reviewing your skills and accomplishments can be a great way to identify opportunities for further education and explore career growth. In this workshop, we will explore best practices for building and creating an effective résumé that highlights your career accomplishments.     

Format: Online course on LEARN

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.