Upcoming Events

Part 1: Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures October 2, 2025, 10 am - 11 am Discover how to seamlessly transition from routine checklists to SOPs that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, promote consistency and elevate overall performance. Explore how to write clear and unambiguous SOPs, learn about different process documentation formats, understand how to implement SOPs into your current workflow, and discuss how to regularly review SOPs to ensure they become living documents that adapt and evolve with your business needs. Part 2: Writing...

NEW Days is the kick-off to the NEW @ the U program at the University of Guelph. One day at the beginning of each month of the year (excluding January, April, July, August, and December) has been dedicated to welcoming and connecting new employees to the University environment and giving them a positive start. Various activities and representatives from across campus will share perspectives and important information that will introduce the new employee to the university culture, history, facilities, and various services. Links to required online training elements from A.O.D.A. (...

Beyond the Books is a training that will provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness, help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour, and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary, all within the U of G context. Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner. This session is recommended for both staff/faculty who work closely with others regularly, as well as staff/faculty who do not have...

Microsoft Excel is used to create and format spreadsheets, and analyze and share information. This hands-on seminar will expand on the topics covered in the Intermediate session. Program Focus:     Data Validation (including restricting entries and creating a drop-down     Data Analysis (using Scenarios, Goal Seek, Trend Lines and Sparklines)     Array Functions (using one cell to complete multiple calculations)     Advanced Cell Formatting     Introduction to Macros (...

This workshop is composed of 2 parts held on October 8, 2025, 1 - 3 pm and October 22, 2025, 9 am - 11 am. This course equips leaders with practical AI tools to enhance their strategic focus, productivity, and leadership effectiveness. Delivered in two interactive sessions and using hands-on practice, it provides actionable insights to help leaders integrate AI into their daily practices and strategic initiatives. Part 1: Kickstart Your AI Leadership Productivity Foundation: An introduction to the landscape of AI...

This is a four-day virtual program taking place on Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20 from 9 am - 11 am. Prior attendance in "Leader as Coach" or in-depth coaching experience is a prerequisite. Following the success of the "Leader as Coach" program, we're excited to introduce the "Advanced Skills for Leaders as Coach" course, specifically tailored for university leaders eager to deepen their coaching expertise. This follow-up program is designed to build on your foundational skills, equipping you with advanced techniques to lead...

Personal Leadership at Work will be held on Oct 9th, Oct 23rd, Nov 6th, Nov 20th and a follow up session on Dec 11th, 2025 from 9 am - 12 pm. Employee Essentials - Personal Management Principles, Attitudes and Practices for Success Watch a video testimonial from former Personal Leadership at Work participants. Leadership is not a position or title. It is an outlook, a way of looking at the world and ourselves in it. Personal leadership is about taking leadership of...

This interactive workshop explores collaboration as a powerful approach to achieving shared goals. Participants will examine how collaboration differs from other forms of working together, identify when it is most effective, and practice the skills that make it successful. Through reflection and group activities, participants will assess current strengths in their networks and discover practical ways to apply collaborative tools to enhance outcomes. Learning Objectives: Differentiate Collaboration from Other Forms of Working Together...

In both our personal and professional lives, we regularly negotiate our needs with those of others. Choices often need to be made when competing values, goals and priorities exist. When appropriate boundaries are set using assertive communication techniques, cooperative relationships can be formed and maintained. This session will explore the benefits of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries and outline practical strategies for doing so with confidence, empathy and self-compassion. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration ...

This session will explore how to engage critically in anti-oppression and provide frameworks for engaging in anti-oppressive practices at the University. Anti-oppression is an ongoing and active process of recognizing and addressing individual, institution, and systemic oppression. Applying an anti-oppressive frame to our work is essential to cultivating an inclusive campus where every individual experiences a sense of belonging. This session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. By the end of...