Workshops & Weekly Chat

 

ASK THE OMBUDS - A WEEKLY INFORMAL ONLINE CHAT - Wednesdays @ 1 pm

The purpose of the chat is 1) to learn how the Ombuds Office can be a resource for you, 2) to discuss general issues about your work or study and 3) to learn about topics of interest such as effective and respectful communication, resolving problems or conflict and any other topics to assist you in improving the work or academic environment. 

Registration - NOT required.   JOIN CHAT HERE.
NOTE:  Chat will be canceled  on 12/31, 1/21 & 1/28

A FEW REMINDERS WHEN WORKSHOPS ARE POSTED:
Click on the workshop title to register. Reminders are sent out closer to the workshop date. If you cannot access the registration form, try another browser or contact the Ombuds Office.  For ONLINE workshops, a ZOOM link will be sent out after registration.

WHO CAN ATTEND?  Faculty, Staff & Students

Workshops - Arriving MARCH 2026

TO REGISTER - CLICK ON THE WORKSHOP TITLE

LIST OF WORKSHOP TITLES & DESCRIPTION
Upon request workshops will be customized for your department, class or work group.

Change & Transition
Change & Transition - Navigating New Waters

Communication
Can We Talk? Tips for Navigating Crucial Conversations
Communicating Across Generations
Communicating During A Crisis
Communication Tool Kit - I Hear You
Communicating with Care & Compassion
Depolarizing Conversations
Emotional Intelligence - The Power of Self Awareness in Understanding Yourself and Others
Enhancing Communication
Having Respectful & Effective Conversations
Having Respectful & Productive Conversations
Modes of Communication & When to Use Them
More Tips on Respectful & Effective Communication
What's Your Communication Style?

Conflict
High Conflict Behavior - What Is It & What Can You Do About It
Negotiating Conflict
Test Your Knowledge About Conflict - Take the Conflict Awareness Quiz
Tools for Resolving Conflict
Understanding Conflict

Culture
Creating a Compassionate Environment During Uncertain Times - It takes all of us!
Creating a Positive Environment
Together We Thrive - Building a Culture of Belonging
What is Fairness?
Workplace Dynamics - Building Positive Relationships

Management
A Supervisory Guide for Faculty - Supporting Graduate Student Success
Coaching Skills for Supervisors
Leadership
Managing UP - Addressing challenging situations
Managing UP - How to improve your relationship with your boss
Managing Change 
Management Roundtable
Managing Difficult Conversations
Negotiating Conflict 

Performance
Improving Performance
Personal Accountability for Professional Success

Resilience
How Resilient Are You?

Team Building
Team Building FUN
Working Effectively Together

Ombuds Office Orientations about the office's role & services for:
Faculty & Staff
Supervisors/Management
Students

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