Managing Difficult Conversations (Managers Only)

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MANAGERS ONLY SESSION *Please note: this is part of the HLC MSS, Module 5 - Managing Difficult Conversations We all know the feeling, a pit in our stomach when we know we must have a difficult conversation. We know our jobs well, but how proficient do you feel when it comes to managing conflict well? When a conflict surfaces, we generally feel ill-equipped at best. At our worst, we may…

Yoga: Energize & Restore (HLC)

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This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: HLC staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work: None Cost: None Please email…

Explore Harvard’s Wellbeing Resources (HLC)

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This comprehensive session aims to enhance your personal and professional life by highlighting the available tools & resources offered to you as a Harvard employee. Physical Well-being: Learn about fitness programs, wellness initiatives, and health benefits tailored to suit your individual needs. Mental Well-being: Explore counseling services, stress management workshops, and mindfulness resources to foster a healthy mind. Financial Well-being: Gain insights into financial planning tools and resources that can…

Weekly Meditation (HLC)

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This workshop is a mindful approach to well-being and managing stress through, breathing techniques, and an introduction to Sudarshan KriyaTM (SKY) meditation. To begin, we will discuss ways to manage stress that comes up in our lives. After that, participants will be guided through evidence-based breathing techniques for deeper relaxation. After these initial relaxation techniques, the course leader will guide participants through a 20-minute meditation, with time for reflection afterwards.No…

HLC Orientation & Networking Event

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Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and benefits available to you at Harvard Longwood Campus, discuss training and development opportunities that encourage personal and professional growth, and provide a chance to network with HLC colleagues. This session is beneficial for employees of all dynamic work arrangements. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the…

Yoga: Energize & Restore (HLC)

Zoom Virtual Webinar

This gentle vinyasa flow yoga class with leave you balanced, energized, and restored. We will integrate movement with the breath as part of a gentle and creative vinyasa yoga flow. You will tune into your body and bring a sense of calm to the mind. Suited for all levels. No prior yoga experience necessary. Audience: HLC staff, faculty, post docs and affiliates. Pre-requisites: None Pre-work: None Cost: None Please email…

Professional Development Workshop (HLC)

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Topic: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication As we enter 2025, this professional development workshop offers an opportunity to refine and elevate our interpersonal communication skills. Focusing on the primary areas crucial for effective communication—such as active listening, emotional intelligence, clear articulation, non-verbal communication and more—this session provides a comprehensive review to help you hone your personal communication style. Through practical exercises and engaging discussions, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance…

Making the Most of your Benefits (HLC)

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Are you making the most of your benefits here at Harvard? Please join us for a virtual presentation and Q&A with our Benefits Business Partner, Joseph Antony. Joseph’s presentation will remind us of the benefits available to us, when we can make changes, and how we can make the most of them. Audience: HLC Staff, Faculty, Post Docs Pre-Requisites: None Cost: None Late Drop/Cancel Fee: None The Office of Employee…

Manager Discussion Forum: Performance Management Case Study – Assigning Ratings

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Topic: Performance Management Case Study – Assigning Ratings *Also included as part of recent MSS programs. Managers will soon be in the midst of the Performance Management Process.  Evaluating and applying the performance rating meanings takes time and can be challenging.  Join us for an interactive exercise where managers work together to assign performance ratings in a case study scenario to discuss their rationales and decisions, and then examine strategies…

HLC Orientation & Networking Event

Zoom Virtual Webinar

Harvard Longwood Campus New Employees! Join us for an interactive opportunity to learn about the resources and benefits available to you at Harvard Longwood Campus, discuss training and development opportunities that encourage personal and professional growth, and provide a chance to network with HLC colleagues. This session is beneficial for employees of all dynamic work arrangements. Please only register for this event if you are a new employee on the…