This session will highlight UWindsor’s guidelines for the use of AI for administrative purposes. It will explore AI tools that leaders can deploy within their areas to enhance productivity and effectiveness. It will focus on how to leverage AI in a responsible and impactful way for people-centered leadership. 

This session has been designed to provide insight and guidance on how to write clear and concise job descriptions using the University of Windsor template. It will explore the key components of an effective job description, highlight available HR supports, identify relevant policies, and examine Collective Agreement provisions that impact this crucial process.

Leadership Competency Framework – Leading Others, Leading the Organization/Area

This session will explore the foundations of agile project management, including the roles of project members, the life cycle of a project, and an overview of SCRUM and tools that leaders can use to achieve projects on time and within budget. 

This session has been designed to enhance understanding of the four core factors of the Hay Job Evaluation framework: Know-How, Problem Solving, Accountability, and Working Conditions. It will highlight what to expect during the evaluation process, how to effectively prepare for the presentation to the Joint Job Evaluation Committee, and how to understand the results. The session will also detail available HR supports and outline applicable policies and/or Collective Agreement provisions that guide the job evaluation process.

This session will equip leaders with the tools to proactively manage and support staff performance. It will cover how to set clear expectations, what steps to take when staff aren't meeting those expectations, and strategies for managing challenging performance scenarios. The session will also outline available HR supports and highlight the relevant policies and Collective Agreement provisions leaders must follow.

This session will highlight the five typical dysfunctions of teams, as outlined in Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results. It will explore practical strategies for leaders to address each dysfunction and foster a cohesive, high-performing team.

This session will enhance understanding of vacation policies and leaves of absence. It will clarify the rights and responsibilities of both leaders and employees, outlining the associated processes. It will also explore HR supports available and the relevant legislation, policies, and Collective Agreement provisions.

This session will explore the foundations of agile project management, including the roles of project members, the life cycle of a project, and an overview of SCRUM and tools that leaders can use to achieve projects on time and within budget. 

In today's complex higher education landscape - marked by unprecedented change and uncertainty - leaders need to be able to unlock the full potential and performance of their people. Today’s workforce seeks meaning and growth in their work. Adopting a coaching approach to leadership is a strategic capability that drives engagement, performance, well-being, and retention. This two-part program equips leaders with the framework, mindsets and skills to embed coaching into their everyday leadership. Through real-world scenarios, interactive practice, and reflection, participants will gain the confidence and competence to use coaching as a core leadership style - elevating their personal impact and advancing institutional success.

This session will examine the crucial role of leadership in creating an inclusive workplace. It will focus on three core areas: prioritizing inclusion, actively disrupting bias, and building a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued. Participants will learn actionable practices and tools to integrate these principles into their daily leadership style.

In today's complex higher education landscape - marked by unprecedented change and uncertainty - leaders need to be able to unlock the full potential and performance of their people. Today’s workforce seeks meaning and growth in their work. Adopting a coaching approach to leadership is a strategic capability that drives engagement, performance, well-being, and retention. This two-part program equips leaders with the framework, mindsets and skills to embed coaching into their everyday leadership. Through real-world scenarios, interactive practice, and reflection, participants will gain the confidence and competence to use coaching as a core leadership style - elevating their personal impact and advancing institutional success.

This session will explore practical strategies and tools to help leaders navigate difficult situations and build stronger relationships. Based on the principles from Own Your Armor (Brody, 2022) the session will highlight an approach to address dysfunctional workplace culture to foster better communication, improve productivity, and create a healthier, more positive work environment.

This session will provide an overview of the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework and its importance in achieving organizational and departmental goals. It will highlight how to craft impactful objectives and measurable key results to ensure everyone is focused on outcomes rather than outputs and understands how their work contributes to institutional priorities.

This session will enhance understanding of workplace accommodations as it relates to disability, including mental health accommodations. Key topics will include the principles of accommodation, the duty to accommodate, the duty to inquire, and the duty of care. Additionally, the workshop will cover the University of Windsor’s workplace accommodation process and the supervisor’s role in it.