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  • Leverage Conflict to Increase Performance

    Active Learning Theater, Roper Hall 150 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
    Communication

    Register early for this exclusive workshop on how to use crucial conversation tools to increase our performance and build strong teams. SOM teams are highly encouraged to attend together! Sponsored by the Office of Faculty and Leadership Development & the Dean's Office. Register Now! This event is in-person only. Target audience:  SOM faculty and staff … Read more

  • Cultivating Team Appreciation: Exploring the 5 Languages of Workplace Appreciation

    Zoom
    Communication

    Bring your lunch and join us for a book club-style discussion with Dawn Morriston, Associate Director of Educational Programs. Dawn will lead our group through a lively discussion based on themes from "5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace", inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller "The 5 Love Languages®" (over 12 million copies … Read more

  • Translating Complex Medical Research into Plain Language Summaries

    Zoom
    Communication

    This session aims to help UNC-Chapel Hill physicians/scientists disseminate their research in a format that serves the general public and the academic community. The goal is to help experts understand that sharing plain-language summaries of medical journal publications with a broad range of audiences can improve medical research’s transparency, accountability, reach, and inclusivity. The lecture … Read more

  • Bridge Generations: Understanding Intergenerational Leadership

    Zoom
    Communication

    Intergenerational leadership is when people from different age groups work together. In this session you will learn how different age groups can work together, combining their unique skills and experiences. Discover how different generations bring unique skills and experiences to the table and unlock the key to intergenerational leadership. Don’t miss out on learning how … Read more

  • Outlook Hacks: Tools for a More Productive Email Workflow

    Zoom
    Communication

    Join Carrie Jackman-Hoyle, Director of Professional Development for the Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development for Outlook Hacks: Tools for a More Productive Email Workflow. In this workshop, Carrie will guide attendees through tips and tricks she has learned that can help you organize and manage your inbox.   Note:  All are welcomed to … Read more

  • Presentations that POP! Powerful Online Presentations

    Communication

    Ever feel like you’re speaking into a void when presenting online or worry you’ll show up on one of those Zoom fail websites? Find out about steps you can use to plan an engaging online presentation, learn how to incorporate interactive design and get tips on adapting delivery for online webinars and meetings.   Session … Read more

  • Women in Medical Science Conference – Rising Strong: Empowering Women to Lead in Uncertain Times

    00-002 Joseph S. Pagano Conference Room, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center 450 West Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
    Communication

    We welcome all individuals who share our commitment to advancing women in the sciences to join us at the Women in Medical Science Conference - Rising Strong: Empowering Women to Lead in Uncertain Times on October 9th. This conference is a unique opportunity to engage, learn, and grow together. Faculty, Postdocs, Residents, and Fellows are … Read more

  • Brave Conversations – Building Fearless Teams One Conversation at a Time

    Zoom
    Communication

    Join Giselle Corbie, MD, MSc, Senior Vice Provost and Kenan Distinguished Professor, as she leads this interactive 60-minute session, Brave Conversations - Building Fearless Teams One Conversation at a Time. This session will explore how to create psychological safety while having courageous conversations that transform relationships and drive results. Participants will learn how individual communication … Read more

  • Charlotte UNC–Novant Medical Education Faculty Development Lecture Series: Working with Today’s Learner: A Gen Z(wemer) Approach

    Zoom
    Communication

    Rather than putting generations into buckets, this talk will focus on how aspects of our changing world can lead to certain assumptions by our learners (and ourselves). We will then review how those assumptions sometimes present as problematic behaviors. Finally, we will review strategies and approaches for these behaviors, ensuring we can meet learners where … Read more