Career skills courses created especially for Cornell employees
Organizational Development & Effectiveness (ODE) offers a variety of programs and workshops that can help improve work, build on professional knowledge, skills, and effective working practices, and ensure you have everything you need to put your best foot forward. Register today!
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September
Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue
Leading Your Team Through Change Calling all people leaders! This session helps people leaders understand their role in change and become effective change leaders using the Prosci ADKAR Model. Master the CLARC roles and become the change champion your team didn't know they needed.
Virtual: September 16, 9 am – 4 pm
In Person: October 7, 9 am – 4 pm
Facilitator: Tanya Grove
Prosci: Employee Orientation
September 17 (Virtual)
Prosci: Employee Orientation Calling all individual contributors! This session prepares employees to navigate change confidently using the Prosci ADKAR Model to address resistance and build resilience.
Virtual: September 17, 9 am – 4 pm
In Person: October 8, 9 am – 4 pm
Facilitator: Tanya Grove
Focus and Flow: Developing Your Time & Energy Playbook
September 23 (Virtual)
Focus and Flow: Developing Your Time & Energy Playbook Are you stretched thin? This interactive session delivers practical strategies for prioritizing what matters, managing distractions, and setting healthy boundaries — so you can work smarter while protecting your energy.
Virtual: September 23, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Ari Mack
Turning Point Leadership Program
September 28 - October 2
A five-day immersive experience to help you lead yourself and others with authenticity, build community, and grow within Cornell's culture.
HR 2030 – Seeing Around Corners Helps leaders recognize early "inflection points" in the business landscape, empowering a more proactive, innovative approach to leading their teams.
Virtual: October 6
9:00–11:00 AM
Facilitator: Ari Mack
Leading Your Team Through Change
October 7 (In-Person)
HR 2069 – Leading Your Team Through Change Calling all people leaders! Helps people leaders understand their role in change and become effective change leaders using the Prosci ADKAR Model. Master the CLARC roles and become the change champion your team didn't know they needed.
9 am – 4 pm
Facilitator: Tanya Grove
also available November 11 (Virtual)
Morale Matters - The Energy Behind Teams
October 8 (Virtual)
Morale Matters – The Energy Behind Teams Morale drives performance and retention, yet it's often confused with motivation, engagement, and burnout. This course helps you define morale, spot its warning signs, understand what shapes it, and apply practical strategies to strengthen it—without losing accountability.
Virtual: October 8, 9:30 am – 11 am
Facilitator: Ari Mack
Prosci: Employee Orientation
October 9 (In-Person)
HR 2071 – Prosci: Employee Orientation Prepares employees to navigate change confidently using the Prosci ADKAR Model to address resistance and build resilience.
9 am – 4 pm
Facilitator: Tanya Grove
Also available November 12 (In Person)
Lead With Curiosity: Bringing A Coaching Mindset To Work
October 21 (Virtual)
HR 2050: Lead with Curiosity: Bringing a Coaching Mindset to Work A coaching mindset is a way of approaching everyday conversations with curiosity, intention, and trust in others’ ability to grow. In this interactive workshop, participants will practice deep listening and thoughtful questioning to encourage reflection, empowerment, and development in the workplace.
Wednesday, October 21 (Virtual)
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Facilitator: Ari Mack
Seeing The Bigger Picture: Systems And Critical Thinking At Work
Turning Point Tune-Up Check In A follow-up session for Turning Point participants to reflect on progress, troubleshoot challenges, and recommit to their action plans.
Virtual: October 22, 11 am – 12 pm
Facilitator: Ari Mack
Building Teams and Leading Change
October 26 - 29
HR1003 - Building Teams and Leading Change *** We only have a few seats available! October 26 – 29, 2026 *** Building Teams and Leading Change (BTLC) is a four-day program in person program for managers who lead, direct, or manage others. Participants will build practical skills in developing inclusive, high-performing teams; facilitating effective meetings; understanding their leadership style and impact; and leading real change initiatives. Completion of the Harold D. Craft Leadership Program (HDCLP) is required, and supervisor approval is needed to register. Please email Vail Eubanks at vbe3@cornell.edu to be added!
HDCLP Tune-Up Check In A check-in session for HDCLP participants to revisit key concepts, ask questions, and reinforce progress on their development goals.
Virtual: October 28, 1 pm – 2 pm ** please note this date was changed due to scheduling
Facilitator: Marcus Brooks
November
Infinite Impact: Foundations Of Effective Feedback, Team Up Learning Lab
November 3 (In Person)
HRTEAM 402 - Infinite Impact: Foundations of Effective Feedback – Team Up Learning Lab Is a hands-on learning lab for HRTEAM 402 that helps individual contributors strengthen communication, build trust, and support a healthy team culture. Grounded in Radical Candor, participants will practice offering appreciation, coaching, and growth-oriented feedback with clarity and care through real-world scenarios, reflection, and actionable tools.
Prerequisite: Complete HRTEAM 401 in Workday Learning before attending.
Date: Tuesday, November 3 (In Person) Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Facilitator: Jennifer Fonseca
Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges
HRLEAD 402 - Infinite Impact: Providing Effective Feedback – Learning Lab Helps managers build trust and strengthen communication through the Radical Candor framework: caring personally while challenging directly. Participants will practice delivering clear, compassionate feedback using real workplace scenarios.
Prerequisite: Complete HRLEAD 401 in Workday Learning before attending.
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