Upcoming Events

This workshop helps participants plan and lead meetings that are focused, engaging, and worth the time - whether in person or online. The session introduces practical tools to clarify a meeting’s purpose, outcomes, and process; strengthen agendas and meeting norms; improve participation and facilitation; manage common unproductive behaviours; and close meetings with clear decisions, next steps, and accountability. Instructor Kate Jones, Partner: Live to Learn, Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 5 days in advance to ensure we can give your...

A discussion on the essential components of estate planning, including wills, naming of executors, powers of attorney and tax implications. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Audience: All Staff & Faculty Are you able to bring up problems and tough issues in your team? Is it difficult to ask your team members for help or bring forward a new idea? Is it safe to take a risk? Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as the ability to show and express your thoughts without fear of negative consequences. While leaders play an important role, Dr. Edmondson’s research also shows that psychological safety is shaped by everyday team interactions—how colleagues listen, respond, and support one another. This session focuses on...

Join us for a workshop that dives into the practical aspects of effective allyship. Participants will first revisit essential concepts such as power, privilege, identity, and intersectionality. We’ll then explore what allyship looks like and how you can enhance your effectiveness as an ally. Key questions we’ll address include: What does it truly mean to be an ally? How does allyship vary across different identities and issues? When should an ally take action, and when is it more appropriate to step back and defer to others? Together, we’ll discuss these critical questions...

For many, our home represents our most significant asset. Mortgage products exist to unlock that value to help with renovations, purchasing investment properties, buying a vacation property, or many other priorities. Instructor Advisors from RBC and their community partners Event Registration Register through Qualtrics! Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Leading people is rewarding, but it can also present complex and challenging situations that do not always have clear answers.  Join this one hour discussion based session designed to bring leaders together to explore real workplace situations and learn from one another's experiences. Through facilitated discussion of real leadership challenges, participants will consider practical approaches to navigating the complexities of leading people in a university environment.  What to expect: Discussion of realistic leadership scenarios and workplace challenges...

Dear UPP Members, We are pleased to invite you to a virtual information session with representatives from University Pension Plan (UPP). This session is designed to help you get familiar with your UPP pension, how the plan works, and what it means for you as a member – now and in the future. During this session, UPP team members will highlight: How your UPP pension works, from contributions to pension calculations. Key plan features and benefits, including lifetime pension, survivor benefits, early unreduced retirement options, and inflation...

Curious about your pension and how to make the most of your retirement planning tools? Join the University Pension Plan (UPP) for an interactive session featuring a live demonstration of the MyUPP Pension Estimator. Discover how to review your personalized pension estimate, explore key features of the UPP member portal, and get answers to your questions in real time. Whether you're early in your career or approaching retirement, this session will help you feel more confident and informed about your pension journey. Event Registration ...

Every time people interact, there is an opportunity to build or damage a relationship. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session will review three key tools that can build relationships, will provide coaching on how to use these tools effectively, and will assist participants in developing strategies to address relationship challenges.  Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through...