Category: Leadership
GenZ @School: Know Thy Learner: The Next Generation of Students
One of the keys of effective teaching, presenting, and interaction is to know your audience. As the first members of the next generation of learners begins to enter health professions, understanding their perspectives, preferences, and communication style can help you succeed in the classroom and clinic. In this presentation, we will explore the characteristics of […]
Dec 13, 2024
Your brand is a combination of the quality of your actual work, as well as what people know of how you do your work. It’s the super not-so-secret sauce that sets you apart from the rest of the world. Knowing, (re)shaping, and projecting your brand will elevate your career success by helping you selectively approach projects and advocate for […]
Dec 11, 2024
WorkSmart: Stoplight Strategy for Surviving Your Day
Do you ever find yourself feeling frantic about the day ahead? Do unforeseen circumstances throw off your flow, and chip away at your wellbeing? You’re not alone! Some days, to THRIVE is merely to SURVIVE. Dr. Jayme Dowdall, clinician educator, has systematized the STOPLIGHT Strategy to help her team stay afloat (and yes, thrive!) on […]
Nov 22, 2024
Mattering Matters: Profoundly Simple Map to Thriving at UNMC
Research suggests that feelings of mattering—being seen, valued, appreciated—have a positive impact on day-to-day stress and mental health. We suspect that these feelings of mattering can also contribute to long, satisfying, and impactful careers at UNMC. Join this panel discussion to foster a strong culture of mattering and belonging among UNMC. We’ll discuss how you can […]
Oct 31, 2024
Does Anybody Have a Map? Career Wayfinding
Are you an early faculty wondering which of the myriad options will set course for your “best” career?Have you reached Associate Professor, and now wondering how you’ll navigate the tradeoffs between career and family obligations?Do you ever find yourself enticed by an opportunity, only to wonder what’s behind Door Number 2? It may be daunting to navigate the myriad options for your “best” […]
Oct 30, 2024
Building Meaningful, Engaging Learning Experiences
Featuring visiting faculty Marisol Morales, EdD, MIPS Executive Director of the Carnegie Elective Classifications at the American Council on Education.Dr. Morales provides conceptual leadership and operational oversight to the elective classifications’ work in the United States, Australia, and Canada. This includes the collaborative development of and responsibility for all initiatives; oversight and facilitation of relevant national […]
Oct 23, 2024
Data Visualization: Teaching, Presenting, and Leading Using Data
To much of the world, your work is complicated and advanced (read: boring, yawn, crickets…). Don’t let the *data* behind your discoveries bog down your audience. This session will help you craft memorable messages, incorporating the hard facts from your spreadsheets into meaningful, compelling (and, yes, pretty), visualizations to boost your effectiveness as a communicator and […]
Oct 22, 2024
Presentations are a core function in academia — ensure yours are memorable.Communication is an important determinant of job retention, pay scale, and advancement. Presentations are a high stakes means of communicating ideas, science, knowledge, and change, and are a core function in academic life. Key Contributors: Faye Haggar, EdDMichael Smith, MDChad Branecki, MDMartina Clarke, PhDTJ […]
Oct 8, 2024
“Say What?!” What to say & how to say it (when the temperature is high)
Your classroom, your clinic, and your workplace are not insulated from the hot-button issues of American politics and culture. When tensions rise, it can be difficult to know whether to say something, what to say, and when and how to say it. This session will empower you to create psychologically safe environments (in your classroom, […]
Oct 3, 2024
Coaching Culture Catalyst dives into the core aspects of coaching. This course will provide foundational skills needed to engage in coaching conversations. Expected outcomes for this learning: Course Materials
Oct 1, 2024
