Morning Sessions (10:15a -11:30a)
Building a Fearless Team
High-functioning and inclusive teams do not happen by accident. Rather, they are intentionally cultivated. Amy Edmondson, author of “The Fearless Organization,” says psychological safety — a climate in which colleagues feel comfortable speaking up to share relevant ideas, questions or concerns without the fear of being shut down or retaliated against — is necessary to achieve high performance and inclusion. While many steps go into creating a psychologically safe environment, one “best practice” step is to build and establish effective, living team norms. Join Director of Talent Development Judy Nabb and University Ombuds Julie Weber as they walk you through steps to create team norms with your colleagues and lead a discussion on the value of and connections between team norms, psychological safety and productivity.
Judy Nabb, Director of Talent Development
Julie Weber, University Ombudsperson
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 101 (95 Cushing St, Providence, RI 02906)
Change the Way You Lead: Adaptive Leadership
"What people resist is not change per se, but loss.” This is a quote from "The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World" and a fundamental principle in the concept of adaptive organizations. During this session, we will delve into the model of adaptive organizations and change. Participants will leave with practical tools and techniques to assist them in leading their teams as well as their change efforts.
Sarah Latham, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: South Street Landing, Multipurpose Room (350 Eddy Street, 4th floor)
Cultivate Compassionate Leadership
When you lead with curiosity, compassion and care, you can create an environment that not only moves the institution forward but also cultivates a positive and productive environment for employees. As leaders, we have an obligation to get the work done as well as create an environment where people choose to come to work because they believe in the mission, feel respected and heard and can navigate their day even when (or especially when) there is conflict or there are breakdowns. Join Executive Dean of Finance and Administration Sara Walsh for a discussion on compassionate leadership.
Sara Walsh, Executive Dean of Finance and Administration
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 201 (95 Cushing St, Providence, RI 02906)
Developing Your Career Management Toolbox Part 1: Resume and Cover Letter Best Practices
Learn how to create a strong resume and cover letter that will help you stand out. This workshop will include how to highlight your accomplishments and transferable skills in your resume, and what to include and not include in your cover letter.
Anne Lipsitz, Executive and Career Coach
Instructor-led Session | Virtual | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: Zoom
Persuasive Interviews: Presenting Yourself in the Best Possible Light
Communication skills can increase opportunities for career advancement, and one of the most consequential ways to showcase effective communication is through job interviews. Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies Barbara Tannenbaum will build on her prior workshops on persuasive communication in this session focused on strategies for nailing the interview.
Barbara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Senior Lecturer in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: MacMillan, Room 117 (167 Thayer Street)
Project Management for the Project Curious
Interested in learning about project management but unsure of where to start? Start here! Learn what project management is, what a project manager (PM) does and how to take a PM's skills and mindset with you into your day-to-day.
Bethany Warburton, Senior Information Technology Project Manager
Instructor-led Session | Virtual | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: Zoom
Speak Up, Staff: Raising Your Voices in Research
Research staff occupy a unique role in academia — they have a vested interest in the research outcomes that they study, but are often not included in the public discussion. At the People, Place and Health Collective (PPHC), we've tried to cultivate a research environment where staff feel empowered to be good messengers and advocates for the issues we study. We actively cultivate discussions among staff through writing groups and lunch and learns and encourage staff to pursue public opportunities like op-eds and testimony.
Abdullah Shihipar, Research Associate and Narrative Projects Lead, People, Place and Health Collective
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Morning (10:15a - 11:30a)
Location: Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 207 (95 Cushing St, Providence, RI 02906)
Afternoon Sessions (1:15p - 2:30p)
AI, Media Production and Accessibility
Explore the forefront of AI innovation in accessibility and learning with the Digital Learning & Design (DLD) media team at Sheridan Center. Delve into the transformative potential of advanced AI technologies and uncover strategies to enhance content accessibility, personalized learning and student engagement. This session will cover practical methods to seamlessly integrate these innovations into your educational practices for a more inclusive and dynamic learning experience.
Andrew Andraos, Educational Digital Media Producer and Editor, Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
James Foley, Director, Digital Learning & Design
Demo | Virtual | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Zoom
Career at Brown Panel
Want to learn more about what makes a long and successful career at Brown University? Join our panel of longtime Brown staff members with 30+ years of service at Brown and hear about how they grew their careers within the university.
Kathleen Kenney, Director of Human Resources for the Office of the Provost
Instructor-led Session | Virtual | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Zoom
Coaching Catalyst: Unleashing Potential in 75 Minutes
According to Gallup data, 70% of the U.S. workforce is disengaged. But research shows that leaders who utilize a more coach-like approach see dramatic results in terms of stronger relationships, higher levels of engagement and inclusion, and more innovative and effective solutions. In this highly interactive session, you will learn what coaching is, foundational principles of effective coaching and how to make the most out of your experiences when you are being coached. The session will include a lecture, discussion and application breakouts, ensuring you leave with skills you can immediately apply.
Edward Barrows, Professor of the Practice of School of Professional Studies
Instructor-led Session | Hybrid | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Zoom and List Art, Room 120 (64 College St, Providence, RI 02912)
Demystifying Research Security
"Research security" is the federal government's hot new term related to research funding and it will affect everyone at Brown. But, at first glance, research security conflicts with Brown's open and collaborative environment. In this session, participants will learn the historical context of research security and how it is being implemented at Brown. This session is great for grants administrators and anyone involved in research.
Torrey Truszkowski, Assistant Director, Research Security and Export Control, Office of Research Integrity
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Friedman Hall (on the Main Green), Room 208
Developing Your Career Management Toolbox Part 2: Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a tool that can be used personally and professionally to build your brand and network. Executive and Career Coach Anne Lipsitz will help you maximize LinkedIn’s potential, explain the platform’s strategic word/algorithm properties and teach you how to use it to recruit, network and be seen as a subject matter expert.
Anne Lipsitz, Executive and Career Coach
Instructor-led Session | Virtual | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Zoom
Improve Your Website with this One Cool Trick: Hands-On Usability Testing
Whether you are responsible for a website, form, documentation or process, this session will give you hands-on experience with conducting a usability test to find ways to improve your site. You are also welcome to participate if you have a non-Brown website or are just curious; you can work with a provided example.
Stephanie Obodda, Assistant Director, IT User Experience Strategy, Office of Information Technology
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 101 (95 Cushing St, Providence, RI 02906)
Intro to The Brown University Project Management Community of Practice
Are you a Project Manager (PM), a non-PM who executes PM-type tasks as part of your role, is interested in acquiring PM skills, or wants to learn more about becoming a PM here at Brown? If so, please consider attending this session. Panelists will discuss the Project Management Community of Practice (PMCoP) they're building. Communities of Practice are generally defined as internally facing groups of people who, “share an interest in a defined area … collaborate regularly to exchange information, learn together, improve their skills, and advance the general knowledge of the area.” They help to expand members' thinking around ways of working in an area of practice. Meet other staff with the same interests and participate in Q&A with our panelists in this session.
Kara Kelley, Executive VP of Finance & Administration
Bethany Warburton, Senior Project Manager
Wendy Wallace, Director of Civic Engagement
Sydney Menzin, Project Manager
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Friedman Hall (on the Main Green), Room 102
Say Cheese! Professional Headshots With Local Photographer
Need an updated headshot? Take a moment to get some professional photos taken by photographer Peter Goldberg.
Peter Goldberg, Freelance Photographer
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Petteruti Lounge (75 Waterman, Campus Center)
Storytelling 101
Learn why storytelling matters, how you can sharpen your storytelling skills and how to use storytelling both personally and professionally. Instructor Katie Liesener is a professional storyteller who has performed in over 100 live shows, on radio, and on television.
Katie Liesener, Communications Manager, BioMed Communications
Instructor-led Session | In-Person | Afternoon (1:15p - 2:30p)
Location: Friedman Hall (on the Main Green), Room 101