Employee Development

60–90-minute discussion groups for managers to discuss and share their experiences on a specific leadership topic. Each forum will have a different topic with a brief overview provided and then opened for discussion amongst those in attendance. Topic- Authentic Leadership: and the roles of trust & empathy. While there are many trends in leadership development the Authentic Leadership Style is being widely discussed and how it relates to the themes…

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Professional Development workshops examine a wide variety of topics to enhance your personal and professional development.  Topics include, but are not limited to; networking, work-life balance, communication skills and personal branding. This session equips participants with the tools they need to deliver compelling presentations with confidence and clarity. Essential strategies and techniques to enhance your presentation skills and captivate the audience will be discussed to assist participants in crafting engaging…

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Managing A Leave of Absence will help provide an understanding of the Leave of Absence process, including the roles and responsibilities of both the employee and manager involved before, during and after a leave. The discussion will include an overview of eligibility for each employee class (Admin & Professional, Non-Exempt, Post Doc), types of leaves and guidelines. The leave types covered will include: FMLA, Short Term Disability, Maternity and Parental,…

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Essentials for Preparing for a Brave Conversation - What gets in the way of having a brave conversation? Often these conversations are laden with emotion, risk, or sensitive topics, especially during turbulent times. Despite this, there are ingredients that can help make a conversation productive and even successful. In this one-hour training, the Harvard Ombuds Office will explore the fundamental elements for preparing for a brave conversation. Participants will also…

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Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and support that are available to you. This session offers a unique opportunity to meet & engage with fellow new HLC employees. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the Harvard Longwood Campus (Harvard Medical School, T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard School of Dental Medicine).…

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