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(New!) Handling Conflict Productively
| Program: | Supervisor Support Chats |
| Presenter: | Laura Ainsley, Manager of Leadership Development Organization Development |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 11/18/2025 |
| Time: | 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
While we tend to think of conflict as something that needs to be resolved, we may forget that conflict actually is an essential element of any relationship or group. This session explores a skill that significantly elevates the effectiveness of a manager—the ability to manage functional conflict to support productivity as well as team culture.
(New!) Influencing Employee Retention through Onboarding
| Program: | Supervisor Support Chats |
| Presenter: | Jordan Miller, Learning and Development Specialist Organization Development |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/9/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Your staff member’s experience in the first several months of employment can significantly influence engagement in their new role and their success on behalf of your organization. This session shares best practices for looking beyond paperwork to the experiences that help your new employees feel motivated by, and committed to, the work of your organization.
(New!) Supervisor FAQs and Answers on Staff Unionization
| Program: | Supervisor Support Chats |
| Presenter: | Tanya Gore-White, Director, Employee and Labor Relations Office of Human Resources |
| Workshop Type: | Virtual |
| Date: | 12/4/2025 |
| Time: | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Department leaders play a significant role in building and maintaining a positive work environment. When staff ask questions about the University’s negotiations process with USW, it is important that department leadership respond with accurate and consistent information. In this workshop, supervisors will participate in an open dialogue that allows them to ask and hear answers to frequently asked questions. In addition, you will learn where to locate resource tools and information on staff unionization, among other topics.