I was just introduced to Melissa Hughes and her work on cognitive bias. With deep roots in education, Melissa spent the first part of her career learning how the brain works and how to make it work better for students. What she discovered is that learning how to learn, how to solve problems, and think creatively …
Did you miss the big announcement on Thursday that the CSN Book Club is coming? Sign up now to get in on the action — we have limited spots for this interactive, invigorating discussion on the book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High. Go to our Networking Events page for more …
Announcing the CSN Book Club Series: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High Do you experience conflict from time to time in your role on campus? Are you sometimes caught off guard by situations with staff? Do you avoid conflict in the hope that it will go away? Please join the Campus Supervisors …
I have total confidence in you and your abilities. Tell me how that works. I want to learn from you. I want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed. Any obstacles in the way? When is the last time someone said something like that to you at work? How did make you …
We had our Spring Event yesterday — Successful Hiring Practices was an overview of campus best practices, with some handouts, information and discussion, and links to OHR’s TRE site. If you missed the session, or want to know more about hiring through the UW, check out these options below: The TRE Toolkit has a plethora of information …
“Research specialists and laboratory managers are a backbone of the UW-Madison Research Enterprise. This conference is designed to enhance the skills and strengthen relationships of the UW-Madison research staff to ensure continued growth at the individual and campus levels.” Norman Drinkwater Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education The inaugural Research Staff Professional Development …
On Tuesday, April 24, Scott Allen, the Associate Outreach Specialist at UW-Madison Waisman Center did a presentation on Autism during the Attendees experienced an evening of discussions with individuals on the autism spectrum as they shared their perspectives on a broad range of themes such as rights, dignity, social alienation, and the pursuit of personal …
The IT Professionals Conference 2018 is now accepting registrations. The event will take place May 31, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m., at the Wisconsin School of Business, Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. Organized by and for IT professionals, the conference forges meaningful connections among campus IT staff by sharing experiences, skills, and technologies. Wallace Chase, executive director …
Thrive@UW–Madison courses help UW–Madison employees develop the knowledge and skills they need to contribute to healthy, inclusive, engaging work environments. Registration is now available for courses in the spring and summer. A new course, “Exploring Creativity and Innovation,” will be offered beginning June 5. A new all-day event on July 11, “Expanding Self-Knowledge to Create …
There’s a few seats left for our Successful Hiring Practices: Interviewing and Advertising Workshop on May 10, presented by Erica Fini-Marten and Tanya Hanson, Human Resource Specialists at UW-Madison. Join your peers for an engaging and informative session on interviewing and advertising for job openings. Sign-up link is below. https://www.talent.wisc.edu/Catalog/Default.aspx?CK=61691 More info on our Events …