Organizational Development, Equity, and Health

OLE was in the park! Together our band of merry picnic walkers gave away over 500 sets of ear buds to let people know about the renewed contract with Skillsoft. There are plenty of new features and fun ways to explore 100’s of topics online, 24X7!  Check it out for yourself at: http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Programs/Skillsoft.aspx

Overheard at APO FL… Once a year around the spring-time, Organizational Learning and Effectiveness offers APO Facilitative Leadership grads an opportunity to connect with each other, review, practice, and enhance their facilitation skills. On May 28 th and 29 th , 2012, OLE hosted the 3 rd annual Deepening facilitative Capacity session at Campus Saint-Jean. Participants came from a range of positions/units across UAlberta, creating a diverse cohort with a wealth of experience and knowledge. 2012 participant and UAlberta Employment Equity Advisor, Catherine Anley commented: “It was a fantastic professional development experience.  What a great opportunity to hone existing and build new leadership skills!” If you are interested in either the Facilitative Leadership Program or Deepening your skills in this area please visit our website: http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Learning/Programs/Leadership/APOLeadership.aspx

We just graduated our 25th cohort on May 25th, 2012! This nine (9) full-day transformational program engages learners in interactive, experiential workshop sessions that feature relevant University of Alberta workplace case studies, planning exercises, self-assessments, and tools to apply directly to the workplace. Graduates of the program have implemented 100’s of projects throughout our community over the past 8 years. Here are just a few examples: Reward and Recognition Program Reward and Recognition Program Motivating Interviewers Employee Development Planning Tool Community Service Learning Projects Customer Service Model “Who Do I Talk To” Process Work Smart, Not Hard Proposal for Cross-Training  Motivating Staff to Take Ownership of their Jobs Attitude Awareness chart Admissions Review: Strategic Plan Morning Huddle Seeking to Understand Cultural Sensitivity Workshops How are you feeling today? Building a new and improved Campus Tour for students 

This exciting and new self-directed learning program allows you choose your own path to enhancing and advancing your career at the UofA. For more information, visit: www.hrs.ualberta.ca/learning/programs/pathways The launch of the Pathways Learning Series began January 16th, 2012. Throughout the first 3 months we held 13 information sessions with over 330 people attending. Informal feedback was very positive among participants (who represented Support Staff, APOs and Supervisors). In February we introduced the first competency -  Organizational Citizenship . We held the first 2 of 19 brand new face-to face sessions and evaluations showed that 90% of participants would “apply this education and experience within their work." One participant commented, “It was an effective experience that I will carry with me to help be a better citizen and leader at the UofA. THANKS!”  In March we featured the  Communication  competency with 3 more courses. 100% of respondents of the