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(New!) Boosting Employee Morale: Small Shifts, Big Impact!


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Malia Lazor, Learning and Development Specialist
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 6/12/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Ever feel like your team’s morale could use a pick-me-up, but you're not sure where to start? Join this supervisor chat where we’ll unpack what drives employee motivation, swap strategies, and tackle common morale challenges. Expect insightful reflection, discussion, and practical takeaways you can put into play right away.




(New!) Delegating to Engage


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Laura Ainsley, Manager of Leadership Development
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/2/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Are you a supervisor who is feeling overwhelmed with your tasks? Do you want to engage your team more but feel a little stuck about how to do that? This session offers skills and shares insights on delegation as a tool for creating opportunities for engagement to create win-wins for both supervisors and their teams.




(New!) Leading through Uncertainty


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Jordan Miller, Learning and Development Specialist
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/20/2025
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Are you a supervisor looking for ways to navigate an unpredictable business environment and guide your team through it as well? In this chat, participants will hear about and discuss practical frameworks for maintaining organizational stability while fostering the adaptability needed to navigate today's rapidly changing landscape.




(New!) Leading with Empathy


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Laura Ainsley, Manager of Leadership Development
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 6/3/2025
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

Far from being the weakness some believe it to be, empathy can be a strength that leaders can draw upon for connecting with others, fostering healthy work relationships, and ultimately getting great work accomplished. Join us to tone up your empathy muscle and learn just how much it can help you.




Preparing for Your Staff's Performance Appraisals: Partnering for Success


Program: Supervisor Support Chats
Presenter: Kelly Hardon, Senior Consultant
Organization Development
Workshop Type: Virtual
Date: 5/9/2025
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who supervise the work of University staff

The annual performance appraisal process provides a framework for an ongoing dialogue between an employee and their supervisor in support of an employee's individual success and that of the organization. When the process works well, the employee and their supervisor plan together to build on strengths and develop those areas in need of improvement. This chat will share guidance and tools for navigating a productive appraisal process.