Most teams do not fail because they have conflict. They fail because they have the wrong conflicts and/or avoid the right conflicts. The highest-performing teams learn how to:
Using Liberating Structures, this workshop will introduce practical approaches to:
Leaders will engage in highly interactive activities to surface diverse perspectives, identify opportunities and move toward practical next steps.
Every leader at the University of Michigan today is having to navigate new challenges and changes. The ability to adapt, inspire, and mobilize others while staying steady in action is key to moving an initiative forward. Michigan Medicine Faculty Development and Organizational Learning have designed a five-month immersive leadership development program built on the Adaptive Leadership framework originating from the Harvard Center for Leadership.
As a manager, you lead your new employee’s onboarding process. You have an opportunity to provide the new employee with the information, tools and resources they need to be successful as quickly as possible in their new role. This module is designed to provide you with the information you need to ensure your new employee has a positive experience during their first weeks and months in their new role.
This online orientation module focuses on welcoming new staff to the university community. It equips new employees with tools to navigate our decentralized institution.
Define which U-M policies apply in various situations
Utilize employee support resources and optional benefits
Identify the benefits available to new employees
Select benefits plans appropriate to individual needs
Determine career and professional development resources that are available to employees
The early stages of a new employee's U-M career is an exciting time. It is also a great opportunity to help them settle in and set them up for success in their new role. There are two redesigned tools intended to enhance the new employee experience. Join us during one of these sessions to learn about:
Looking to practice your interviewing skills in a fun and engaging manner? This session will help you enhance your understanding of behavior-based interviewing techniques. You will also have a chance to practice with an avatar in a virtual environment. Done right, this approach promotes consistency. It also helps interviewers understand how candidates' skills align with the job requirements.
Leaders and supervisors play an important role in supporting the mental health and well-being of their teams. In this interactive session, you will learn best practices and strategies for recognizing and responding to mental and emotional health concerns in the workplace. It is part of the Leadership Development Curriculum.
A successful hiring process is an important part of building a positive organizational culture. It will help you find staff who can quickly contribute to your team. This course aims to equip hiring teams with:
A comprehensive understanding of inclusive practices and tools
A deep dive into all stages of the recruiting and hiring process
Approaches to help mitigate potential biases throughout the hiring process
Class discussions and activities will allow participants to put learning into practice.
In June 2022, U-M enacted an Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility official policy. The policy covers digital formats such as websites, documents and software programs. Digital accessibility applied consistently avoids potential barriers for individuals with disabilities. This introductory course will provide an overview of:
What digital accessibility is
Why digital accessibility is important
How everyone at the university plays a part in making digital content accessible
