Navigating the Complexities of the Modern Workplace
Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing business landscape? In our fall webinar series, we'll share insights to help you thrive in today's workplace. We'll equip you with strategies for effective communication, navigating diverse teams, and leading with confidence in today's dynamic workplace.
Effective Business Storytelling will focus on using storytelling to communicate during times of change, renewal, and crisis—all common occurrences in the modern business environment.
Communicating Across Cultures will emphasize collaboration across diverse teams in an increasingly globalized world.
Supervising in Uncertain Times will equip supervisors with strategies to lead effectively during uncertain times, a hallmark of the modern workplace.
Effective Business Storytelling
Wednesday, August 14 | Noon-1 pm
Presented by Jim Hoar
Stories are memorable. Human beings are natural storytellers, and stories are powerful tools for increasing retention and engagement. Anyone can harness the power of storytelling to captivate others during times of change, renewal, and even crisis.
In this hands-on, practice-oriented webinar, you will learn:
- the components of a great story.
- how to find impactful stories to use.
- how to tie your story to your initiative or call to action.
- how to keep your stories concise and compelling.
Jim Hoar recently retired after 31 years of service with Target Company, where he held many roles, most recently as senior consultant on Target’s Executive Development team. Jim’s teaching and research interests include strategy development, influence and influence tactics, and leading transformational change.
Communicating Across Cultures
Wednesday, September 11 | noon–1 p.m.
Presented by Karin Goettsch
Today’s organizations face challenges like AI, globalization, and demographic shifts. Effective collaboration across diverse cultural groups, each with unique values, beliefs, and behaviors, is crucial for success. Future-focused organizations and growth-minded employees should prioritize intercultural competence, considering factors such as nationalities, languages, job functions, genders, and generations. Investing in better communication across cultures enhances leadership, inclusive teams, and employee engagement and productivity.
In this webinar, we’ll:
- highlight the increasing importance of intercultural competence for individuals and teams.
- explore your personal orientation to key behavioral value preferences.
- discuss relevant strategies to develop a cultural intelligence mindset.
Karin Goettsch, PhD, PCC, CPTD designs strategic talent and organizational development solutions for leaders, teams, and individuals. She consults and coaches on leadership development, high-performing global virtual teams, cultural and emotional intelligence, and communication capabilities.
Supervising in Uncertain Times
Tuesday, October 1 | noon–1 p.m.
Presented by Stephanie McGovern
Feeling frustrated by the constant change and uncertainty in today's workplace? As a supervisor, you're the steady hand guiding your team through uncharted territory. Keeping everyone motivated and focused however when the future is unpredictable can be tough.
Change and uncertainty are here to stay, but it is possible to keep your team moving forward, even when the path ahead is unclear. This webinar equips you with practical strategies to lead with confidence during uncertain times. You'll learn how to strengthen your inner compass —a powerful tool that helps you:
- gain perspective to rise above the daily grind and focus on what truly matters for your team and the organization.
- trust your gut and make sound decisions by harnessing the power of self-awareness and known data.
- connect with your team to understand their experiences, both wins and struggles, to build stronger relationships.
- foster trust, transparency, and psychological safety through communication that keeps everyone motivated.
Stephanie McGovern, MA, applies skills and techniques honed over 20 years developing leaders, coaching, and helping create and maintain high-performing teams, among other duties, at leading manufacturing companies. She also has extensive experience in building employee ownership and commitment to organizational goals and with managing a department during times of rapid change.
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University Employee Wellbeing Points
CCAPS Free Webinar Series is partnering with the University's Employee Wellbeing Program. For each free webinar attended, you may earn 200 points towards your goal.
How many points will I receive after attending a webinar?
1 hour webinar = 200 points
Are there limits on the number of CCAPS professional development webinars I can listen to in order to receive Wellbeing points?
No. You can now receive points for attending unlimited webinars per program year.
How do I request my Wellbeing points?
Fill out a request form which you can access here or copy and paste https://z.umn.edu/ccapswell. CCAPS will also provide a link to the request form within the slide deck at the end of each webinar. A link to the request form should also appear in the YouTube description of past webinars.
When will OHR process my Wellbeing points request?
Point requests will be submitted on the 1st Tuesday of the month following the webinars. If you have any questions or are not seeing your Wellbeing points reflected, please contact [email protected].
How do I check my current points rewards status?
You can check your current status by visiting the Wellbeing Program page, or you can email [email protected].
Can I obtain Wellbeing points for listening to past webinars?
Yes. You can obtain points for listening to past webinars. You can access our past webinars by visiting CCAPS's Professional Development Webinar Archive. You will need to submit a Wellbeing points request form for each webinar you listen to.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the Wellbeing Program?
Visit the Wellbeing Program website or email your questions to [email protected].