Session 2A (1:30 pm to 2:30 pm)

Team Building

Presented by Deanna Philpott

Building an effective, cohesive team is extremely hard, but it’s also essential!  Real teamwork comes down to courage, persistence and commitment.  If all team members, not just the leader, are truly engaged and committed, high performance is more than possible.  When people come together and set aside their individual needs for “the good of the whole”, they can accomplish what might look impossible.  High performance teams establish specific team goals (i.e. targets for behavioral changes and organizational results) and identify appropriate measurements for reaching these goals.  Learn what dysfunctions all ‘high performance teams’ must overcome and what tools and techniques help  identify team issues, enhance individual and team communications skills, and create trust among all team members. There's nothing more important in your organization than 'high performance teams'...so what are you waiting for?

Web-based Training

Presented by Kent Gardner, David Aylor, and Josh Reynolds

 Kent Gardner photo Josh Reynolds staff pictureAt the School of Medicine, we want our staff members to be life-long learners. This session will provide information regarding how you can do that! Ways to locate optimal online educational resources strategically will be covered. There are countless resources online that can help you become proficient at new skills, hobbies, and more. Come to this session to find out how to find and utilize them!

Public Speaking

Presented by Karen Hughes Miller, Ph.D.

Sam Miller, PhD

Negative myths about speaking in public can keep it from being a pleasant experience, so “myth busting” is the first task. Once we realize we can do something, the next step is considering how to do it. This session will take a realistic look at the three components of speaking in public; 1. the content, 2. the audience, and 3. the speaker, and build on what we already know. When we are really well prepared, we can relax and enjoy being able to share our ideas in public.

Protection in the Cyber World

Presented by Lisa Cooper

This session will present easy to follow actions that can be shared to help you avoid the most common technical mistakes by campus users. She explains the necessity of protecting information. Lisa will also cover technical solutions such as encryption, virus protection, patching, and passwords.  Her experience and problem solving expertise allows her to utilize real life examples making the subject matter relatable. The audience will receive usable information security solutions in a format that any skill level can understand.

 

Exercise: Worth the Weight

Presented by Patricia Benson

With the goal of living independently for as long as possible, the ‘keystone habit of movement’ is critical in advancing the vision of longevity and high quality living.  In this session participants will learn about exercise as a ‘keystone habit’ and the psychological and physiological ripple effect it has on other health-enhancing behaviors like sleep, nutrition and managing daily stressors. Participants will assess their personal movement preferences and daily movement patterns to understand the chain reaction it has on their overall wellness state. They will also will walk away from this session knowing their individual ‘movement triggers’ and how this allows for other ‘healthy habits’ to form over time.

Finding Balance - How to Manage Stress, Be in a Relationship Without Losing Yourself, and Perform at Your Best Under Pressure

Presented by Jan Anderson

Has the concept of work-life balance helped us better prioritize our career ambitions and personal lifestyle goals - or just added more pressure to our lives? The ability to understand and manage pressure is a key life skill. Dr. Jan Anderson explores the science and psychology behind pressure and offers evidence-based short-term and long-term solutions so you can focus on what's important, respond in non-reactive ways, and do your best when it matters most - at work and at home.