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Upcoming Courses

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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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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

Leading Your Team Through Change

August 25 (Virtual)

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

Prosci: Employee Orientation

August 26 (Virtual)

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

September

Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue

September 1 (Virtual)

HR 2061 – Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue
Explores the causes of change fatigue and offers strategies to recognize the signs and navigate change more effectively.

  • Virtual: September 1
  • 9:00–10:30 AM
  • Facilitator: Tanya Grove

Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue

September 1 (Virtual)

HR 2061 – Riding the Waves of Change: Understanding and Combating Change Fatigue
Explores the causes of change fatigue and offers strategies to recognize the signs and navigate change more effectively.

  • Virtual: September 1
  • 9:00–10:30 AM
  • Facilitator: Tanya Grove

Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change

September 9 (Virtual)

HR 2078 – Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change
Offers practical, grounded strategies to help individuals manage stress and stay effective amid constant, fast-moving change.

  • Virtual: September 9
  • 1:00–2:15 PM
  • Facilitator: Tanya Grove

Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change

September 9 (Virtual)

HR 2078 – Practical Strategies for Managing Constant Change
Offers practical, grounded strategies to help individuals manage stress and stay effective amid constant, fast-moving change.

  • Virtual: September 9
  • 1:00–2:15 PM
  • Facilitator: Tanya Grove

Being a Conflict Navigator (Part II)

September 10 (Virtual)

HR 2092 – Being a Conflict Navigator (Part II)
A hands-on continuation of Part I, using real-world scenarios to build confidence in navigating conflict with clarity and composure.

  • Virtual: September 10
  • 2:00–3:30 PM
  • Facilitator: Marcus Brooks

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.

Register  or learn more.

Facilitators: Ari Mack, Radhika Nayak, and Brandon Fortenberry


October

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

October 1 (Virtual)

HR 2077 – I'm Fine, You're Fine, Everything Is Fine: Is Your Team at the Tipping Point?
Helps teams recognize signs of overwhelm and burnout before reaching a tipping point, with strategies to rebalance workload.

  • Virtual: October 1
  • 9:00 - 10:30 AM
  • Facilitator: Tanya Grove

Seeing Around Corners

October 6 (Virtual)

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

Prosci: Employee Orientation

October 8 (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

November

Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges

November 4 (Virtual)

HR 2079 – Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges
Equips coaches with tools and frameworks to support individuals and teams through organizational change.

  • Virtual: November 4
  • 9:00–10:30 AM

Facilitator: Tanya Grove

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