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- Dec 48:30 AMManagers' Minutes - Building Manager Confidence: From Impostor to EmpoweredIf you've ever questioned your leadership abilities, you're not alone. This session explores strategies for building confidence, quieting self-doubt, and owning your role as a manager. Additional topics include:SAP updates from Classification & Compensation Register HERE (https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aJTWhaOLRmWHWrqWN5s1Lw). Visit the Managers' Minutes website (https://employees.tamu.edu/talent-management/Managers-Minutes/index.html).
- Dec 41:00 PMThe 6 Types of Working GeniusWorking Genius identifies the six fundamental activities that are required for any type of work and provides a simple framework for how work gets done. Too many people feel frustrated, underutilized or misunderstood at work. Far too many teams experience failure, feel stuck or are confused because they don't know how to tap into the people around them. Working Genius is changing the way people are thinking about their work and teams, and is leading to more dignified, fulfilled and successful work. This course is designed to:Introduce the Working Genius Model Provide a language and framework for how we all fit together in the process of getting work done Explore how to use the model to raise team's productivity by tapping into the genius of those around them To learn more, visit: About The 6 Types of Working Genius (https://www.workinggenius.com/about)Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12338) by December 1st.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114683) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.
- Dec 5–5Holiday Movie Night - The GrinchJoin Living Well staff for a festive Holiday Movie Night featuring The Grinch (Animated) on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Brookshire Brothers Stage 12 in College Station. Enjoy a hot chocolate bar, food, and family fun while watching the holiday classic. Stage 12 is semi-outdoor, so dress for the weather.Registration (https://forms.gle/SweQEWL1pCB2gVT16) is required.
- Dec 312:00 PMDepartment Head Development SeriesThe Courage to Be Wrong: Building a Learning Culture in Your Department Presented by Dr. Mindy Bergman, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences This session will focus on developing skills around being wrong . It seems counter-intuitive that we want to practice being wrong when the goal is to be right. The session will focus on how we as leaders want to be accountable for our mistakes so that they ultimately benefit the department, how we manage our experiences and feelings of being wrong, and how to develop a culture of humility and curiosity across the department so that being wrong is seen as a place of learning rather than problem.Attend in-person (Rudder 301 (https://ruddertower.ucenter.tamu.edu/spaces/rudder-third-floor/#uc-facility-nav)) or virtually (https://tamu.zoom.us/j/93262745516?pwd=lI6xbYDagyyc5kwgnxboHfTaIxyMAR.1).REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Dec 3–3Academic Leader Networking SocialThis monthly gathering provides an opportunity for academic leaders to network and discuss their accomplishments and challenges.REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Dec 412:00 PMFaculty Development SeriesSoTL in Action: Faculty Voices and Pathways to Getting Started Presented by Dr. Kati Stoddard with the STYLE/SoTL Certificate Faculty Panel This interactive session introduces the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), highlighting its value for enhancing student learning, supporting faculty development, and advancing institutional goals. Participants will hear from faculty panelists who share their SoTL projects and insights, followed by guided exploration to help attendees begin shaping their own SoTL ideas. The session concludes with resources and next steps for engaging in the STYLE Certificate Program and the IDEATE SoTL Community. Join us to explore the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning through real faculty experiences, practical strategies, and community support.Attend in-person (Rudder 301) or virtually (https://tamu.zoom.us/j/93237592580?pwd=opSKtWmkisY71aqVcJaVt1FDMk58Uk.1).REGISTER TO ATTEND
