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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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July

Morale Matters - The Energy Behind Teams

July 14, 9:30 am - 11:00 am

HR 2091 - Morale Matters - The Energy Behind Teams
Define morale and distinguish it from related concepts such as engagement, motivation, and burnout. Identify signs of low morale, explore key conditions that shape morale, and apply practical strategies to build morale while maintaining accountability.

  • Tuesday, July 14
  • 9:30 - 11 am
  • Instructor: Ari Mack

Creating Your Travel Profile in Concur

July 14, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

TRAVEL 100 - Creating Your Travel Profile in Concur
This course will walk you through setting up your traveler profile in Concur as well as cover the use of the Concur Mobile Apps and some high-level travel policy information that pertains to the subject area.

  • Tuesday, July 14 
  • Tuesday, August 4
  • 9 - 10:30 am

Instructor: DFS Staff

Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change

July 15, 8am - 4:30 pm

HR 2078 - Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change
Explore how constant change affects individuals and teams and learn practical strategies to stay grounded, flexible, and effective. 

  • Tuesday, July 15 (9 - 10:15 am)
  • also available Wednesday, June 17 (1 - 2:15 pm)
  • Instructor: Tanya Grove

I'm Fine, You're Fine, Everything is Fine - Is Your Team At the Tipping Point?

July 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

HR 2077 - I'm Fine, You're Fine, Everything is Fine - Is your team at the tipping point?
Identify overwhelm zones, recognize tipping points, and develop strategies to rebalance workload while maintaining excellence. 

  • Tuesday, July 15 (1 - 2:30 pm) 
  • Also Available Wednesday, June 18 (9 - 10:30 am)
  • Instructor: Tanya Grove

People Leaders for Project LIFE

July 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

HR 3077 - People Leaders for Project LIFE
During this full-day workshop, participants will be led by skilled facilitators to explore ways that difference can impact workplace inclusion. Using examples grounded in research and focusing on disability and neurodiversity as a starting point for this exploration, you will work towards strategies for practical application through dialogue, scenarios, and reflection. You will critically investigate misconceptions around difference that create barriers and inhibit individual and team success. You will also explore and practice research-backed resources and strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive environment 

  • Thursday, July 16 
  • 9 am - 4 pm 
  • EHOB 102 HR Training Room
  • Instructors: Kirsty Lauder, Post Dr Assoc, Lab of Ornithology and Jennifer Fonseca, Senior Management Consultant, ODE

Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue

July 16, 9:00 - 10:30 am

HR 2061 - Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue
Learn to identify, manage, and reduce change fatigue while building resilience and focusing on what you can control.

  • Wednesday, July 16 (9 - 10:30 am) 
  • Also available Wednesday, June 18 (1 - 2:30 pm)
  • Instructor: Tanya Grove

Prosci - Employee Orientation

July 22, 8am - 4:30 pm

HR 2071 - Prosci - Employee Orientation
Using the Prosci ADKAR model, learn how to thrive through change by evaluating resistance, communicating productively about change, and creating proactive strategies for overcoming resistance.

  • Wednesday, July 22
  • 9 am - 4 pm
  • Instructor: Tanya Grove

Prosci - Leading Your Team Through Change

July 23, 9am - 4pm 

HR 2069 - Prosci - Leading Your Team Through Change 
Understand foundational change concepts, apply Prosci ADKAR model, and lead effectively using CLARC roles.

  • July 23
  • 9 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Tanya Grove

Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges

July 24, 9am - 10:30 am 

HR 2079 - Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges
Develop coaching skills to support individuals and teams navigating organizational change using practical frameworks and techniques. 

  • Friday, July 24
  • 9:00 - 10:30 am
  • Instructor: Tanya Grove

Developing Facilitation Skills

July 27 - July 31

HR 1004 - Developing Facilitation Skills
Learn to facilitate meetings and large groups while creating an environment that brings out the best in others through collaboration and belonging.

  • Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31
  • 8 am - 4:30 pm
  • Instructors: Jennifer Fonseca and Tanya Grove

August

Creating Your Travel Profile in Concur

August 4, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

TRAVEL 100 - Creating Your Travel Profile in Concur
This course will walk you through setting up your traveler profile in Concur as well as cover the use of the Concur Mobile Apps and some high-level travel policy information that pertains to the subject area.

  • Tuesday, July 14 
  • Tuesday, August 4
  • 9 - 10:30 am

Instructor: DFS Staff

Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset

August 4 - 5

HR 3003 - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
Learn the difference between inward and outward mindsets and tools to work more effectively. 

  • Monday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 5 
  • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jennifer Fonseca

Turning Point

August 10 - 14

HR 1005 - Turning Point
Turning Point is a five-day leadership program for staff that focuses on individuals as leaders, individual effectiveness, the power of dialogue and communication, personal mastery, and leadership within the Cornell culture.

  • Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14
  • 8 am - 4:30 pm

Instructors: Ari Mack, Kate Martin, and Norah Selig

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