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“Sally...was perceptive about what the potential move might mean for me and did a superb job connecting me to people at the U of M who could also offer insights on the decision. She also helped to put in perspective the question of a joint appointment. I did make the move and am very satisfied both with it and with the decision process that Sally helped to facilitate.”
December 3, 2008
Lisa Disch, Professor
University of Michigan
Workshop Calendar: Fall 2009
In order to provide a highly interactive and individualized program designed to meet the needs of all participants class size is intentionally limited to 10. Pre-registration is required as classes tend to fill quickly.
- 9/23/09: Negotiating Agreement and Commitment - FULL
- 10/12/09: Networking in the Academy
- 10/13/09: Effectively Influencing Change Management Initiatives
- 10/19/09: Dual Career Job Search: Mastering the Academic Hiring Process
- 10/21/09: Purposeful Post Doc; A Strategic Approach to Assessing Institutional Fit and Managing Relationships
- 10/26/09: Leadership Essentials for Social Work Administrators; Influencing Strategic Outcomes within Your Organization
- 10/28/09: The Presenters Touch: You May Have It but Not Know It!
- 11/2/09: Multitasking in the Academy; Managing Stress and Competing Demands
- 11/11/09: The Presenters Touch: You May Have It but Not Know It! - FULL
- 11/18/09: Competency Based Approach to Interviewing and Candidate Selection - FULL
- 12/9/09: Coaching for Exceptional Performance
September
Negotiating Agreement and Commitment - Full
How effective are you in negotiating agreement and commitment? This workshop will provide you with strategies to strengthen your skills as a negotiator and ultimately increase your influence with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
Date: 9/23/09
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $75
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October
Networking in the Academy
This workshop focuses on the value and purpose of networking in Academe. This highly interactive workshop explores potential opportunities for building relationships that can ultimately enhance an individual’s professional support network, access to important information and available opportunities within their field. Strategies for successful engagements at conferences and everyday interactions within one’s department are emphasized.
Date: 10/12/09
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $20
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Effectively Influencing Change Management Initiatives
This class is approved for 3.75 strategic credits approved by the Human Resource Certificate Institute.
Human resource professionals are uniquely positioned to champion change in their organizations once they have learned the strategies and tools to effectively influence change management initiatives. This interactive and informative workshop will offer practical strategies and tools that will enable HR professionals to:
- Assess various approaches to change and identify the best strategy.
- Prepare the management team and employees for change.
- Implement change management strategies.
Date: 10/13/09
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Washtenaw Community College
Cost: $60
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Dual Career Job Search: Mastering the Academic Hiring Process
This informative workshop describes the academic job search process from the search committee and institutional perspectives and is designed to give participants the skills to understand the search through the eyes of the very people they will be trying to entice.
A comprehensive overview covering the hiring process for tenure track positions from internal authorization to hire at a given rank to what to expect for the campus interview itinerary's commonly developed at both teaching and research universities. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of the complex hiring process and behind the scenes dynamics, participants will also walk away with practical tips that can be immediately applied to their own search.
Date: 10/19/09
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $20 or $35/ couple
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Purposeful Post Doc; A Strategic Approach to Assessing Institutional Fit and Managing Relationships
Given that many doctoral students are now pursuing post doc appointments it is important to address how one can structure and purposefully plan the opportunity to ensure that it lends itself well to their academic future. Issues regarding securing a post doc (based on research considerations and interpersonal fit), negotiating a detailed appointment that meets your needs and how to proactively manage the relationship with the professor who has sponsored the position in order to achieve one’s professional goals as well will be covered.
Date: 10/21/09
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $20
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Leadership Essentials for Social Work Administrators; Influencing Strategic Outcomes within Your Organization
Approved for three continuing education hours by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
Successfully influencing others, facilitating change management, achieving desired outcomes, and garnering resources are crucial skills for social workers and other professionals in a resource-limited and often uncertain economic environment. Using a systems-based approach, participants will develop a strategic mindset toward communication and negotiation skills critical for facilitating buy-in among multiple stakeholders both inside and outside their organization.
Date: 10/26/09
Registration: 12:45 p.m.
Program: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: U-M School of Social Work Educational Conference Center
Cost: $55.00
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The Presenters Touch: You May Have It but Not Know It!
Public speaking has been labeled the number-one phobia of Americans however interpersonal and public communication is vital to every role you play as a supervisor. This workshop will focus primarily on giving effective stand up presentations; however most of the strategies covered apply to all management communication tasks: writing proposals and brief reports, presenting new ideas and proposing a major change. This is a two part workshop; the first session is for learning effective speaking strategies and the second is for applying and practicing what you have learned.
Date: 10/28/09
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $150
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November
Multitasking in the Academy; Managing Stress and Competing Demands
Teaching, research, publishing, administrative responsibilities, writing grants, service, mentoring, networking (not to mention a well balanced and fulfilling personal life).
The roles of an academic are constantly intertwining with one another, but how do you manage all of the related tasks without getting tied up in knots? Time management is paramount. This highly interactive workshop will help you refocus on the basics of solid time management and organizational skills. Although particular emphasis will be placed on developing strategies for increasing productivity related to writing these concepts can be applied to any area of your life!
Date: 11/02/09
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $20
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The Presenters Touch: You May Have It but Not Know It! - Full
Public speaking has been labeled the number-one phobia of Americans however interpersonal and public communication is vital to every role you play as a supervisor. This workshop will focus primarily on giving effective stand up presentations; however most of the strategies covered apply to all management communication tasks: writing proposals and brief reports, presenting new ideas and proposing a major change. This is a two part workshop; the first session is for learning effective speaking strategies and the second is for applying and practicing what you have learned.
Date: 11/11/09
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $150
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Competency Based Approach to Interviewing and Candidate Selection - Full
Strategic credit approval by the Human Resource Certification Institute – pending.
You will learn how to identify the skills that are relevant to each competency for a given position and skillfully develop and ask effective, competency and behavior based interview questions. Specific strategies for developing structured interview guides and candidate rating scales designed to measure competencies and skills will be emphasized. Perfect for anyone who oversees hiring or participates in search committees.
Online access: Mon. 11/02/09
In-class Date: 11/18/09
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $125
NOTE: This class is split into two components. The first half of the class will take place online over a two week period where you will have access to modules for independent learning preparing you for the workshop which will take place on site at Academy Coaching. There will also be access to an online community of course participants available after the in-class session.
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December
Coaching for Exceptional Performance
Approved by SHRM for general credits.
Coaching for Exceptional Performance (approved by SHRM for general credits) Enhance your employee's performance by becoming skilled at coaching! Learn best practices in providing supportive and corrective coaching on performance expectations necessary to increase the likelihood of success among individual employees and strengthen collaboration among team members. These coaching skills can be applied to employees or executives that you hope to influence.
Date: 12/9/09
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Academy Coaching
516 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor 48104
Cost: $75
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Recommended Reading:
Discovering the Leader in You
Authors: R. Lee & S. King
This book is based on a simple point: leadership roles should be filled by people who deliberately decide that they want to be in them. To that end, 'Discovering the Leader in You' offers a unique system of self-discovery that clearly shows how you can attain the leadership position you want. You'll gain insight into what leadership means to you personally as you strategize your career choices and, subsequently, achieve more personal success within the Academy.