University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: January 2021

What to Do if You Feel Unappreciated at Work

First, take a pulse check. Then, take action. Here’s a scenario that may sound familiar: Your boss thanks each member of your team by name for their contributions to what became a recent company milestone. This is great, except she forgets your name. It stings, but you move on — momentary forgetfulness is, after all, …

Planners’ Picks – January 26, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning On this snowy winter day, we focus on personal improvement, boundaries, and confidence building in this installment of PP. _________________________________ Upcoming Live Session: Rethinking Impostor Syndrome Tuesday, February 2, 2021 — 3:00 p.m. Join Dr. Valerie Young to learn how to address …

Just one Percent Better – an interview with James Clear

James Clear is the go-to expert for making small changes, or Atomic Habits (as his New York Times best-selling book refers to them).  James advocates that the way to build habits is to try and get just one percent better each day—something that sounds almost too easy to do, and yet builds a firm foundation …

Influence: It’s Not Just For Managers

Ever identify a need for improvement but think, “That’s above my pay grade,” or “I’m not the boss, who will listen to me”? Org Chart Paralysis often prevents us from stepping in and stepping up. We may not think we have the authority to make change happen. Influence is not just about job title, though, …

Planners’ Picks — January 19, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Think about the team’s mental health and how to unify your group with these links. _________________________________ Intellectual Humility: Are You Open to Being Wrong? Dr. Melissa Hughes says: If I asked you if you identify as a racist, a xenophobe, or a bigot, …

Planners’ Picks — January 12, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Help your employees solve problems, build trust, and find their happy place with these links. _________________________________ How to Help Your Employees Solve Problems There’s no denying that being a manager is hard. You are responsible for your own work and making sure …

Two Upcoming Trainings for Managers of Student Employees

Student Employment Forum Series: Giving Feedback to Drive Student Success Feedback is key to our own personal growth and development as well as the students we supervise. Join us to learn about the Office of Student Financial Aid’s Success Services, as well as consider how we receive and give feedback. Together we will discuss the …

CLIMB to New Heights: A Leadership Summit

CLIMB to New Heights: A Leadership Summit  hosted by Fully Prepared to Lead Climb to new leadership heights this winter! Fully Prepared to Lead and the Learning and Talent Development department are pleased to offer CLIMB to New Heights: A Leadership Summit. Four Fridays in February, join a cohort of colleagues to build competence and …

Planners’ Picks – January 5, 2021

Planners’ Picks: A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning New year, new attitude! Get you and your team started on the right foot with these links. _________________________________ How to Lead Change No Matter Your Job Title In times of chaos and complexity, people naturally look to leaders to inspire action and …