University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: September 2018

What a mindfulness practice can teach you about leadership

There are numerous studies that have shown that engaging in mindfulness practices offers psychologic, physiologic and cognitive benefits. More recent research proves there are tangible results of mindfulness that can lead to greater leadership effectiveness. Over the last decade, corporate mindfulness training has enjoyed greater acceptance as employees have derived benefits from a mindfulness practice …

Are you a supervisor of advisors or advising units? If so, read on.

Are you a supervisor of advisors or advising units? If so, read on. The Advising Supervisors Community of Practice (separate from CSN) meets monthly to discuss supervision best practices & challenges, share resources, and provide opportunities to learn from others. Topics include conducting performance evaluations, motivating staff, building an inclusive, healthy work environment, conflict management, …

Still looking for participants for Leadership Improv

Hey, we still have space available for a few more participants at our CSN presentation of Leadership Improv with Sean Bossinger and Jason Erdmann of UW-IT Connects. No experience needed! Come prepared to engage with others. Attendees of this fun and interactive event will be able to: • Get practice being “in the moment” (as …

Managers on the Move: A Manager’s Guide to Building a High Performing Team

Become a multiplier of well-being with this cutting-edge “leadership meets wellness” training program! This comprehensive program, in partnership with Pro-Change Behavior Systems, includes a half-day, intensive workshop, along with a pre- and post-assessment and follow-up report. You will walk away with three strategies to spark movements of well-being with your teams: DO – lead by …

4 Ways Busy People Sabotage Themselves

You’ve left an important task undone for weeks. It’s hanging over you, causing daily anxiety. And yet instead of actually doing it, you do a hundred other tasks instead. Or you’ve been feeling guilty about not replying to an email, even though replying would only take 10 minutes. Or maybe the last time you needed …

Leadership is not positional. Lead from where you sit.

Leadership is not positional. Lead from where you sit. This was one of the summary statements from a session at the UW-Madison that Campus Supervisors Network sponsored this week. This is so important to reiterate, because all too often people feel as if they don’t have the power or authority to lead. I stress this …

Employee Suicide Prevention Training Sept 27

Employee Suicide Prevention Training Thursday, September 27 9-11 a.m. Gordon Dining & Events Center, Concerto Room Coffee provided! RSVP required. https://lnkd.in/ePawjaT This event is a free suicide prevention training for any UW-Madison employee interested in learning how to recognize warning signs, respond in a supportive way, and refer to resources.

WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM SUPPORTS WELL-BEING

All UW-Madison employees and students are encouraged to attend the UW-Madison Wellness Symposium: A Day of Resilience and Well-Being, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Union South. The event will feature experiential breakout sessions, inspiration, and information about resources that support all aspects of well-being. Laura Putnam, author of “Workplace Wellness That Works” …

EVENT CELEBRATES SHARED GOVERNANCE

The UW-Madison Shared Governance Reception will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 3:30–5 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. Refreshments will be served. All members of the UW-Madison community—including faculty, academic staff, university staff, and students—are welcome to attend. Representatives of shared governance will be on hand to answer questions about shared governance on …