LOD fall workshop registration is open

Whether you manage a hybrid team, have ever been asked to take minutes at a meeting, or might need to prepare for a difficult conversation, Learning and Organizational Development (LOD) offers a workshop for that.

The LOD workshop registration page (LODReg) also lists sessions that can enhance your knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, boost your accessibility knowledge or teach you more about Aurora Finance, with sessions facilitated by subject matter experts across our institution. 

“LOD provides training and development opportunities intended for support and administrative staff,” says Sandra Woloschuk, Associate Director, Learning and Organizational Development in Human Resources. All LOD programs and services are fully funded by Human Resources and there is no cost or chargeback to units or departments. 

So, what are some of the fall workshops you should know about?

“New this fall is our “Inclusive Hiring Practices” workshop,” says Woloschuk. “This three-hour workshop explores implicit bias and how it can impact decision making, particularly in the hiring process. Attendees will learn how to recognize bias and practice practical strategies and techniques to address both individual and systemic bias.”

“One of our most requested training topics relates to change,” continues Woloschuk. “We offer a three-hour workshop on “Influencing Change” that provides guidance on how to use influence to impact how we achieve results, communicate, collaborate, and commit to action.”

“Training: Design and Development” is another course available this fall. “Anyone who is, or may be asked to, develop training or to participate in training others can benefit from learning the simple instructional design model we use in LOD and following the the step-by-step process and templates that we provide in the workshop,” says Woloschuk.

Other sessions available this fall include:

• Presentation Skills
• Managing the Respectful Workplace
• Project Management
• Introduction to Human Resources
• Introduction to Management 

This is just a sampling of the available workshops. You can find course details and registration information on these and other workshops on the LOD website. 

Remember to check the website regularly in the coming months to view more sessions and dates as the fall unfolds.

Happy learning!

UM TODAY STAFF