Category: Planners’ Picks Newsletters and Other Updates

New Supervisor Welcome Packet

New to the UW–Madison campus? Want to have a better understanding of how UW–Madison fits into the bigger picture of System? Check out this information-rich document produced by key members of campus to educate and enlighten supervisors at UW–Madison. It’s even good for seasoned veterans of campus to refresh themselves on structure of the administration …

Planners’ Picks — July 5, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Now that we’ve survived a long holiday weekend, let’s start FY23 off with a bang and focus on purpose, trust, and connection.   :: Image of the Week “…because #culture plays such a powerful role in making #purpose and #strategy come to life” — Hubert Joly. Culture is like …

Planners’ Picks ― June 28, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning   We end the fiscal year with some thoughts on consistency and empathy; we listen intently, and sharpen our skills in the hiring process. Then we hop in the station wagon for a trip up the coast!   :: Image of the …

Navigating Change Management within Teams

In CSN’s recent presentations on Building Employee Trust, we discussed four growth areas for building trust in teams: Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Empathy, & Coaching. We will spend some more time on each of these topics, and next up is Change Management. Join CSN members Rich Gassen and Carol Hulland for a small group discussion on this topic, with …

Planners’ Picks ― June 21, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Let’s make it easier to do what matters, work with our strengths, and grow in our current role this week.   :: Image of the Week “Getting out of your own concerns and caring about someone else’s life for a while reminds …

Planners’ Picks ― June 14, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning This week we talk about empathy after a CSN discussion on that topic. We also get curious, write our “to-don’t” list, and ramp up our mentoring skills.   :: Image of the Week   :: Resources on Empathy in the Workplace The …

Planners’ Picks ― June 7, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning As we come off the heels of the Women’s Leadership Symposium and the IT Professionals Conference, we continue to develop and grow with these resources. June brings the children home for summer break—It’s the official start of family vacation season. Remember to schedule …

Planners’ Picks ― May 31, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning After our holiday break, we reinvigorate by powering up, motivating teams, and leading with empathy. Special thanks to those who attended CSN’s recent session on Emotional Intelligence; if you missed it, we have notes and resources available on our website under Past Events. …

Planners’ Picks ― May 24, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Let’s think about Memorial Day and an extended weekend of relaxation and destressing. We’ll also work happier, and stop hoarding chips.   :: Image of the Week “A gift you can give yourself right now: Stop what you’re doing. Close your eyes. For …

Planners’ Picks ― May 17, 2022

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning We step back this week and look at purposeful leadership, chasing career fulfillment, and cognitive reframing in this installment of PP.   :: Image of the Week   :: Resources on Self-Leadership Development 5 Principles of Purposeful Leadership Understanding why you are …