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
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 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
Turning Point Tune-Up Check In
October 22 (Virtual)
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
HDCLP Tune-Up Check In
October 28 (Virtual)
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
Coaching Through the Fog: Supporting Individuals Navigating Change Challenges
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