Category: Planners’ Picks Newsletters and Other Updates

The importance of self-awareness for introverted leaders

An excellent follow-up article to CSN’s recent discussion on introversion in the workplace: The importance of self-awareness for introverted leaders. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/e7Ds9aT

What Matters – 02/14/20

Robert Glazer, the author of ELEVATE (hint: CSN’s upcoming Summer Book Club feature) writes a weekly email update called Friday Forward (which was actually the inspiration for his book). I want to share this week’s message with you, and remind you that you all matter: to me, to your family, and to the UW–Madison. Thanks …

The Ultimate Performance-Enhancing Drug: Gratitude

When was the last time you were thanked for your contributions at work? When was the last time you expressed gratitude to another coworker? Downloadable e-book available here.

Feb. 21 is deadline for administrative award nominations

Feb. 21 is deadline for administrative award nominations The Administrative Improvement Award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles supporting academics, research, student services, outreach or administration. Nominations are due Feb. 21 for work that resulted in improved efficiency, increased revenue channels, cost savings or improved service delivery.

Register for 3rd Annual Employee Career Conference

Register and encourage your employees to register for the 3rd annual Employee Career Conference. March is right around the corner and a great time to support your employees and your own career at UW–Madison. This once a year employee conference is offered on March 11, 2020 with over 20 sessions focused on early (foundational), mid (framing), and advanced (remodeling) …

8-Day Seminar Series: The Conscious Leadership Experience: March-June, 2020

The Conscious Leadership Experience is an opportunity for leaders of local government, education, business, and non-profit sectors to come together – to learn and create through a mix of experiential learning, deep conversation, inward reflection, hands-on application, and collaboration.  The program will also include 1:1 coaching, opportunities for deep reflection and self-inquiry along with practical …

Six Conversations: Collaborating with Your Staff to Improve Performance

Our friends at the Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) offer information on collaborating with your staff to improve performance. Are you prepared to have conversations with your employees who are wondering what comes next in their careers? To be an effective manager, you need to facilitate six basic conversations that matter most to …

Upcoming TTC Project Forums and Manager/Supervisor Training Opportunities

Upcoming TTC Project Forums and Manager/Supervisor Training Opportunities The Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project invites all UW–Madison employees to February Forums and offers training opportunities for managers and supervisors. February All-Campus Forums All UW–Madison employees are invited to attend an update where new information will be shared. Sessions will be Feb. 11–26, with in-person, …

Leadership Improv this Friday!

Are you feeling like your leadership chops could use a tune-up? Did you want to have a fun way to accomplish that? Of course you do! That’s where Leadership Improv comes in! You’ll want to come see us Friday, January 31, from 12-1, at Union South, where we’ll practice leadership competencies and principles using improv …

CSN Planning Committee member Ruben Mota takes on new role for UW-Madison

CSN planning committee member Ruben Mota has been hired as the UW–Madison campus’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.