Job eliminations, bumping processes, and restructuring can deeply impact teams, creating uncertainty, eliciting difficult emotions that come with loss, and fracturing trust. This session will highlight strategies to support your team through these challenging transitions. We will explore the emotional impact of these changes and provide practical strategies for leading through the transition phase, rebuilding trust, maintaining employee engagement, and restoring a sense of unity and purpose within the team.

Change is inevitable, yet successfully navigating the transition that comes after change is where leadership makes all the difference. This session will explore the psychology of change including understanding and addressing resistance and how to use it as a resource. It will outline practical strategies to guide your team through transitions, minimizing disruption, maximizing engagement, and fostering a positive and productive work and learning environment.

Crucial conversations - those with high stakes, strong emotions, and differing opinions – can be challenging. This session will explore common mistakes and a framework for navigating these conversations with confidence. It will highlight strategies for creating a safer space for dialogue, managing emotions, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

Conflict is inevitable, yet when addressed effectively, it can strengthen relationships and promote a culture of respect and understanding. Grounded in the ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) framework, this session will highlight practical strategies for navigating differences constructively and turning conflict into opportunities for growth and collaboration.

One-on-one meetings are a critical tool for leaders to connect with their team members, provide support, and achieve results. This practical session will highlight skills and strategies to maximize the effectiveness of your one-on-ones, transforming them from routine check-ins into valuable opportunities for connection, coaching, and development.

This session is aligned with the following competencies of the framework:

• Leading Self – Demonstrates self-awareness and regulation; Pursues continuous growth
• Leading Others – Fosters inclusivity and psychological safety; Builds relationships and a sense of community
• Leading the Organization – Champions change & innovation

This session is open to: Executive Leadership Team, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, Managers & Supervisors)

This session is open to - Executive Leadership Team, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, Managers & Supervisors

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