In-Person Session
Participants must attend both sessions to complete the workshop
The course includes a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and group work using real-life case examples. Class size is limited to ensure a high level of interactivity.
The workshop is designed to provide participants with:
Online Session
Recognition is an acknowledgment, an expression of appreciation for an individual or a team, their positive behaviours, personal efforts and contributions. When authentic, timely and adapted to the person, recognition can go a long way in enhancing employee engagement. From whom would you most like to receive recognition? What forms of recognition do you appreciate most? Join us and learn more about the ways you and your colleagues can bring recognition into the workplace.
To register:
In Person Session
Participants must attend both sessions to complete the workshop
The course includes a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and group work using real-life case examples. Class size is limited to ensure a high level of interactivity.
The workshop is designed to provide participants with:
In-person session
Imagine that you are in the spotlight as the speaker, for a prepared or impromptu delivery. All of a sudden, you have a dry mouth, and your thoughts freeze. The room might be spinning. It’s a horrible moment for a presenter.
This interactive workshop builds on practice opportunities and constructive feedback to confront unexpected and uncomfortable moments while we are on the stage. We’ll discuss core elements as a speaker including: presence, engagement with the audience, and handling tough questions.
(online session)
Offered by the McGill Office of Sustainability and Organizational Development
What are sustainable best practices for event planners at McGill? How can event planners boost engagement at their events and reduce waste at the same time? This workshop will provide staff with the tools to plan sustainable in-person and virtual events at McGill by providing an overview of the McGill Sustainable Events program.
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This session will provide information on McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they’ve learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
Online session
(Recommended for Supervisors)
Do We Really Have to Have this Conversation? Handling Difficult Conversations at Work
(online Session)
Discover who you are and your unique imprint for work that makes you come alive!
Character strengths are different than your other personal strengths, such as your unique skills, talents, interests and resources, because they reflect the "real" you—who you are at your core. Every individual possesses all 24 character strengths in different degrees, giving each person a unique character strengths profile. – You top 5 are your focus strengths.
This session will provide information on the Office for Mediation and Report (OMR) and the two policies it implements: McGill's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and McGill's Policy against Sexual Violence. Most of the presentation will be a deep dive into psychological harassment. Please email omr [at] mcgill.ca with any accessibility needs.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
How does race and racism impact the working environment? What is our role in shaping an anti-racist workplace culture? This workshop will explore how integrating an anti-racist practice can create a better workplace culture for all.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to:
Note that an Outlook calendar invitation and Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop.
How do you respond when someone discloses a disability or mental health condition in the workplace? What are the resources available at McGill to address a request for accommodations? How do you decide whether an accommodation request is reasonable? This workshop delves into each of these and other critical topics related to accommodations of employees with disabilities.
By attending this workshop, participants will be better able to: