Category: Planners’ Picks Newsletters and Other Updates

2 Free Webinars on Leading Effective Online Meetings

Amy Climer, who spoke at the Leadership and Management Development Conference in November, is offering 2 Free Webinars on Leading Effective Online Meetings. Now that we are two months into the COVID pandemic, virtual meetings are becoming old hat. We’ve got it down now. Everyone knows how to mute/unmute and not to take their device …

Best practices for leading remotely in a time of turmoil

Leaders and employees alike are learning to pivot in new and dramatic ways. But how do you know you’re doing the right thing—both for now and in the weeks, months, and even years to come? Zendesk checked in with eight leaders who are accustomed to leading remotely and/or communicating during difficult times. Here’s their best advice.

NEW RESOURCE FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS

NEW RESOURCE FOR MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS A new online resource is designed to support UW–Madison managers and supervisors as they lead teams during uncertain times. Leading Teams during Disruption offers tools and recommendations that can help managers and supervisors respond with skill, confidence, and care to their team’s needs. The content also includes resources to …

We Need to Learn How to Live Here Now

Daily insights on life in the face of uncertainty, by psychiatrist and habit change specialist Dr. Jud Brewer Today’s column from Dr. Brewer is about how to use this unusual situation we’re all living through to set good mental habits instead of creating or adding to unhealthy ones. If you’re struggling right now, this article …

Linkedin Learning Course: Managing Up

Want to learn about Managing Up in an organization? Check out this Linkedin Learning program – a one hour course on leading from whatever position you are in. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/managing-up/welcome?u=56745513 #learningjourney #csn #professionaldevelopment

Connect, Learn, and Grow Series is online

Connect, Learn, and Grow is a new online series offering meaningful, timely, and relevant virtual learning opportunities for UW–Madison employees. The series will feature a variety of speakers and topics, with a new episode posted online every Wednesday.

Use Intrinsic Motivation to Drive Tasks

Don’t feel like getting your remote work done? Not interested in exercising today? Follow Dan Pink’s advice on intrinsic motivation (from his book Drive). Enjoy this short tip.

Learning and Talent Development is moving many of their courses online for the summer!

Supervisors, The team at Learning and Talent Development is moving many of their courses online for the summer! As we work together to find our new normal, LTD is developing virtual opportunities for discussion, learning, and connection—until we can be together again, in person. Managers Supporting Employee Career Development is now being offered in an …

Three Ways Managers Can Support Their Employees During COVID-19

WSB's Jirs Meuris, professor of management and human resources, shares insights for employers during times of crisis.

10 Well-Being Tips During the Days of COVID-19

Pelin Kesebir, Assistant Scientist at the Center for Healthy Minds, shares 10 well-being tips for the time of COVID-19.