Increase Your Impact on the Culture Where You Work

Every one of us can have a positive impact on our workplace. By developing our skills in areas such as conflict management, active listening, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationships, we can contribute to a rewarding work experience for ourselves and others.

We can also work together to influence the culture of our teams, using intentional practices in how we meet, communicate, and collaborate. Team members can explore specific questions and choose practices that support belonging and a sense of shared purpose.

Explore new skills with these upcoming courses

In July, Learning and Talent Development is offering several courses that can help you contribute to a healthy and fulfilling work environment — one that builds trust, fosters high performance, and provides meaning and connection.

These courses are open to all UW–Madison employees at no cost. Register today to reserve your space.

• Modes of Conflict Management

  Participants will learn how to understand and manage interpersonal conflict and will explore specific tools for resolving different types of conflict.

  Offered in person on July 16.

• Active Listening to Support Effective Communication

  Active listening strategies remove barriers to communication, enhancing connection and understanding with supervisors and colleagues.

  Offered virtually on July 28.

• Your Interpersonal Style

  We all have patterns and preferences when interacting with others. Participants will learn how to understand their own style and adapt to the styles of others, making them feel more welcome and comfortable.

  Offered virtually on July 29.

• EQ Skills and Strategies: Noticing and Naming Emotions

  Participants will learn specific strategies for recognizing their own emotions and the emotions of others, a practice that can increase trust and enhance communication. This course is the first in a five-part series of Emotional Intelligence @ Work: Skills and Strategies offerings; each course can be taken individually.

  Offered virtually on July 15.

• Team Culture: By Design, Not Default

  This workshop helps teams move from unspoken norms to intentional practices regarding how they meet, communicate, and collaborate. By engaging in specific exercises, teams can reimagine how they work together. Teams are encouraged to register two or more members who can bring these exercises back to their unit or department.

  Offered virtually on July 16.