Below is a link to an excellent article about using the practices of improv to help lead your team. Did you know we have a group on campus where we practice these skills? Leadership Improv provides a monthly opportunity to learn and practice improvisational skills through active participation in exercises and skits to help tackle …
Professional Development Opportunity for UW-Madison Employees: Mini- lessons on Language and Culture Do you work with, manage, or teach people who speak a different language than you? Want to learn more about their culture and heritage? Cultural Linguistic Services is pleased to announce a new series of mini-lessons open to all UW-Madison employees. The goal …
Consider signing up for the April or June JOFC https://www.journeyofcollaboration.com/ and return with the skills and perspective you need to make the changes you talk about making in yourself and your organization. Our friend Kathleen A. Paris (we did a book club with her in 2017) is one of the instructors this year, and knowing …
The first UW–Madison Employee Conference, “Construct Your Career at UW,” takes place Tuesday, March 6, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference will help employees develop career management skills and explore their career paths while remaining employed at UW–Madison. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend. UW–Madison is committed …
Above is a paraphrased quote we received for our work on this committee. Pretty nice that Julie took the time to tell us our efforts are of benefit to her, eh? Justification that we are having a positive effect on the campus makes us want to do more of this. Recognition is a funny …
You only have until 9 February to submit a name in nomination for a University Staff Recognition Award. We have made the system straightforward and accessible.
https://ous.wisc.edu/awards/
This is a great article supporting the information we received at our recent Generational Difference sessions. Please enjoy it! “With five generations there are challenges inherent in the 76 years between traditionalists and Gen Z — challenges that are palpable and worth noting. These differences are characteristic of most workplaces and include varying personalities, preferences, …
Q: Why didn’t the groundhog see his shadow? A: He was busy checking out the CSN website! And you should too! Our site has links to resources, inspiring TED Talks, books on managing and leading, and much more. Find out about other events happening around campus in our blog posts, updated regularly. CSN recently held …