(in-person session)
This is an ideal course as a Lean refresher or for those with limited time. In the Lean "Service+" simulation, participants learn to identify 8 types of common work wastes and discover the appropriate lean tools and techniques for reducing or eliminating those wastes. The centerpiece of the course is a simulation showing the same process before and after the application of LEAN.
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Offered by the Health and Wellness Program
With the warmer weather comes barbecues, terrasses, spontaneous road trips, and indulgent treats. But how do we balance fun and freedom while still listening to our body and hunger/satiety cues?
Offered by the Health and Wellness Program
The road to and through retirement can be complicated. As you near retirement, the stakes are higher as you switch from saving for retirement to relying on your savings to meet your lifestyle spending needs.
It's never too soon to start thinking about - and planning for - your dream retirement, no matter how far off it may feel. For most investors, the first step to achieving your retirement goals is understanding the unique risks involved in retirement planning.
Reviewing your website on a regular basis is an essential task for web managers who want to create high quality websites. With an annual content audit, you'll make sure that your content is robust, in good shape, adhering to our digital standards, and driving the right kind of traffic to your site.
Register for this course to learn about all the tools and processes to successfully audit your site.
This course covers:
Online Session
Participants must attend both session dates on June 10 and June 12, 2025, to get certified.
The Working Mind (TWM), in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace. By reducing stigma and discrimination, TWM helps organizations create a culture that fosters greater awareness and support for mental health. On completing the session, employees will be able to better:
Online Session
Participants must attend both session dates on June 10 and June 12, 2025, to get certified.
The Working Mind (TWM), in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace. By reducing stigma and discrimination, TWM helps organizations create a culture that fosters greater awareness and support for mental health. On completing the session, employees will be able to better:
Find out how to write better text based on lessons learned from market research. We'll also look at techniques for optimizing content for the web.
This course covers:
This course is mandatory for:
(online session)
LinkedIn Learning is available for all Administrative and Support staff at McGill. In this short session, you will learn:
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An introduction to the principles of usability and aesthetic design. This course is ideal for anyone interested in improving the aesthetic and overall experience of their website. It will be especially useful to those without formal design training, or those with non-web design backgrounds.
This course covers:
(in-person session)
This is an ideal course as a Lean refresher or for those with limited time. In the Lean "Service+" simulation, participants learn to identify 8 types of common work wastes and discover the appropriate lean tools and techniques for reducing or eliminating those wastes. The centerpiece of the course is a simulation showing the same process before and after the application of LEAN.
To register:
McGill's Digital Standards present an overview of the criteria for creating and managing McGill websites and online services including:
Attendees will learn about McGill's Digital Standards and find out how to achieve the standards on McGill websites.
This course is mandatory for:
Intended for Part B members (defined contribution - joined on or after January 1, 2009) of the McGill University Pension Plan and newly hired employees contemplating joining the Plan.
Topics will include:
Intended for all members of the McGill University Pension Plan and McGill University Pension Plan for Members of the Service Employees' Union, and of particular interest to those members approaching retirement. Topics will include: