Professional Development Programs

HR 2029 Coaching for Performance

Facilitated by Organizational Development & Effectiveness Senior Management Consultant, Steve Jackson and CITE Director, Dane Cruz

Do you wish that your team members came to you with a solution to the problem rather than seeking the answer? In this course, discover the power of coaching to bring out the best in your team and colleagues so you can be more agile to meet the changing needs of the organization and excel in your role and responsibilities.

Objectives:

• Learn the importance of coaching for increased performance
• Learn the skill of asking questions versus giving answers
• Understand your role in coaching for performance
• Lead from above the line through appreciation

Administrative Professionals Speaker Series 

Zoom in for this inaugural panel discussion providing you a sneak peek into our new speaker series that will cover a wide range of topics designed to enhance your skills, knowledge, and experience in your vital role.

Panel Discussion Highlights:

• Best practices for events coordination and planning
• Strategies for effective calendaring
• Insights into graduate/undergraduate coordination & academic administration

Our panel features speakers who are experts in their fields, bringing a wealth of knowledge and practical advice:

• Sue Parker, Executive Support, Office of the Vice President, Student & Campus Life
• Tara Reed, MPS Coordinator, College of Agricultural Life Sciences
• Karen Kudej, Operations Coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences

Panel Moderator: Kristin Hopkins, Chief Administrator for the ProvostThis is an excellent opportunity to learn from seasoned administrative professionals, network with peers, and gain valuable insights that can help you excel in your role. Whether you are new to the field or an experienced professional, there will be something for everyone.

Questions? careersuccess@cornell.edu

HR 3077 Project LIFE: People Leaders for Project LIFE

Monday, June 17, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

102 EHOB (East Hill Office Building), 395 Pine Tree Rd.

In this in-person session you will explore disability, neurodiversity, and an inclusive workplace by making practical applications through dialogue, scenarios, and reflection. You will critically investigate misconceptions and stereotypes that create barriers which inhibit the employee and create challenges to effective teams. You will explore and utilize resources that foster a supportive and inclusive environment with the goal of obtaining inclusion for all.

Difficult Conversations 9:00-10:15 am

Facilitated by Organizational Development & Effectiveness Senior Management Consultant and Trainer, Marcus Brooks

Learn how to approach and manage difficult conversations.

It Depends on the Lens: Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Staff Search Process  

Facilitated by the Cornell Interactive Theater Ensemble

The Cornell Interactive Theater Ensemble and the Cornell University Recruitment and Employment Center worked very closely to develop this interactive scenario on unconscious bias in the staff search process. In this workshop for hiring managers, supervisors, and search committee members, participants watch a filmed scenario of a search committee meeting, as five staff members begin to articulate their opinions about candidates for the shortlist. Following the scenario, the participants have an opportunity to ask one of the characters questions about the meeting. The CITE facilitator conducts a guided discussion of the participant’s responses to the scenario and the characters. This discussion is followed by a research talk on unconscious bias, describing the studies used to develop the interactions depicted in the scenario. The session concludes with a discussion of legal considerations and best practices for combating unconscious bias in searches.

Objectives: The objective of this scenario is to depict a complex, realistic, group interaction to stimulate group discussion about:

• the behaviors, perspectives, emotions, assumptions, and biases of the members of the staff search committee as they evaluate applicants during a discussion of materials submitted for review;
• unconscious bias which undermines fairness in the search process because of the tendency to evaluate applicants in a way that puts ‘minorities’ at a disadvantage; and
• the onus of responsibility for recognizing racial, gender, and other forms of bias in the evaluation of applicants and for challenging our implicit hypotheses about applicants.

Just in Time Opportunities

1) Understanding Unconscious Bias (17 minutes)

2) Applicant Screening: The First Step in Hiring the Best (20 minutes)

3) Conducting an Effective Hiring Interview (14 minutes)

4) Becoming a DEI Ally and Agent for Change (33 minutes)

 HR 2060 Leading Diverse Teams  

Facilitated by Organizational Development & Effectiveness Senior Management Consultant, Jennifer Fonseca and Assistant Director and Senior Management Consultant, Tanya Grove

Designed to equip you with essential insights and strategies for navigating the vibrant landscape of diverse teams. Uncover the undeniable value diversity brings to teams and organizations while exploring behaviors that cultivate an inclusive and empowering team culture. Gain a deeper understanding of your pivotal role in creating environments where everyone can thrive. This session explores what it truly means to foster a culture of inclusion that resonates throughout the organization. From identifying the keys to a truly inclusive culture to addressing the challenges that arise in a diverse workplace, we'll engage in discussions to empower you to lead with empathy, respect, and effectiveness in today's diverse work landscape.

-Understand how diversity benefits teams and organizations

-Explore behaviors that promote an inclusive team environment

-Develop an understanding of your role in creating the conditions where all individuals can thrive

-Discover what it takes to have a culture of inclusion that permeates the organization -Explore the challenges of a workplace characterized by difference

Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset

2 day, in-person program: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

102 HR Training Room, EHOB (East Hill Office Building)

Program Fee $175

Facilitated by Organizational Development & Effectiveness Senior Management Consultant, Jennifer Fonseca

In this workshop, participants learn the difference between inward and outward mindsets. They discover where they have been inward and how to turn more outward. They learn how to turn their mindsets and behaviors outward by applying the following tool sets:

Self-awareness tools—Four tools to overcome a self-focused inward mindset and more consistently work with an others-inclusive outward mindset.

Mindset change tools—Two tools to implement and sustain an outward mindset.

Accountability tools—Three accountability tools to help individuals clarify their roles and hold themselves accountable for their impact on others.

Collaboration tools—Eight collaboration tools to help individuals and teams plan, work, and resolve differences more collaboratively and effectively.

HR 3077 Project LIFE: People Leaders for Project LIFE

9:00 am – 4:00 pm; 102 EHOB (East Hill Office Building), 395 Pine Tree Rd.

Facilitated by Organizational Development & Effectiveness Senior Management Consultant, Jennifer Fonseca and Post Dr Associate, CALS, Kirsty Lauder

In this in-person session you will explore disability, neurodiversity, and an inclusive workplace by making practical applications through dialogue, scenarios, and reflection. You will critically investigate misconceptions and stereotypes that create barriers which inhibit the employee and create challenges to effective teams. You will explore and utilize resources that foster a supportive and inclusive environment with the goal of obtaining inclusion for all.