All Workshops

Are you inundated with change? New technologies, operational challenges, and adjusted expectations create rapid, compounding change. Discover a model to navigate personal and organizational change while building agility and resilience in yourself and others. Use our R.E.A.D.Y. framework to identify ... more
This event is open to faculty and staff. Students and Community Members who are interested in registering, please use this google form . Any questions about registration may be sent to lgbtqmichmed@umich.edu . Please join us for the second annual Michigan Medicine LGBTQ+ Pride Keynote and ... more
This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Stress First Aid (SFA) is a self-care and peer support model developed for those in high-stress professions. It is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions by teaching emotional support strategies that help to address early signs of stress in ... more
Do you ask for what you want? Or, do you simply take what you’re offered? There is magic in asking. The strongest friendships, top sales teams, and most successful businesses have one thing in common – courageous people who feel the fear and still ask for what they want. People who achieve the best ... more
In this workshop, participants will learn to: Identify required regulatory approvals and how to abide by them Know what information needs to be reported both internally and to federal agencies and how to do it Understand research transparency expectations from publishers and the governmentmore
This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Training your interviewers is an important and often overlooked piece of a fair and effective hiring process. Well-trained interviewers protect your department from unintentional discrimination and ensure a process that results in better hires for your ... more
Originally offered as part of our Early Career Kickstart program, we are happy to announce this interactive and highly participatory workshop is now available to all faculty. This session will focus on giving effective feedback to learners, beyond the standard strategies you may have heard before. ... more
As researchers, you have a lot of different audiences that may benefit from knowing about your work (ex. funders, patients, community members, industry partners, etc.). But most research training focuses on how to communicate to others in your field. This workshop will address this challenge by ... more
The volume of communication, teamwork, and project planning that occurs via email can make an inbox sandstorm! Yet, how to manage projects and maintain effective, asynchronous via email isn’t always intuitive. It’s easy to feel bogged down by email, or even make damaging cultural missteps in ... more
Whether crisis is in the world or within a team, compassionate leaders can acknowledge and respond to painful emotions and promote hope, collaboration, and healing. Participants will learn principles and practices for positive leadership during times of crisis and change. Informed by research and ... more
If you go to an all-you-can-eat buffet, do you set rules around what or how much you consume? There are certain dishes that you might eat until you have a bellyache, other dishes where you steer clear, and yet others where you allow yourself just a taste. This analogy is similar to how we might ... more
Do you feel depleted, disappointed, or even disengaged with your work life? Have you wondered when you’ll feel more connected to yourself and others? In this session, you’ll learn how to identify, break negative habits and maintain a positive workplace while navigating the effects of continuous ... more
This is a two-part workshop. Participants must attend both sessions. July 23, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 30, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This workshop will help you learn how to deal with bad behavior, disruptive colleagues, and difficult bosses or employees. You will learn a ... more
This is a two-part workshop. Participants must attend both sessions. September 11, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. September 18, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. These ... more
The study of resilience, the ability to recover, grow and thrive when coping with challenge or adversity, is a core concept in Positive Psychology. Resilience is universally regarded as an important quality for professionals and is imperative for those working in demanding and high-stress domains. ... more
This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Doing scientific research usually means generating lots of digital data and files. In this workshop we will go over recommended practices for how to organize and manage your files, how to create a file naming convention, and practical strategies you can ... more
There has never been a more compelling need for new work-life design than now! The global pandemic has changed everything – the way we work, learn, celebrate, work out, care for families, and play. Employees at every level struggle with blurred boundaries, isolation, and burnout. And many feel ... more
Preparing the documents needed for promotion takes time and attention to detail. One of the critical items needed in the presentation of one’s materials is the Educators’ Portfolio. Despite the importance of this document, many faculty still find it difficult to pull together a successful package. ... more
These biannual sessions are intended as a follow-up to the monthly New Faculty Orientation. Orientation gave you the information to get you started at Michigan. In this session, there will be specific focus on expectations for advancement and career planning within the clinical track pathways. ... more
These biannual sessions are intended as a follow-up to the monthly New Faculty Orientation. Orientation gave you the information to get you started at Michigan. In this session, there will be specific focus on expectations for advancement and career planning within the research track. Other topics ... more
These annual sessions are intended as a follow-up to the monthly New Faculty Orientation. Orientation gave you the information to get you started at Michigan. In this session, there will be specific focus on expectations for advancement and career planning within the tenure track. Established ... more
This workshop will help faculty investigators at all levels use tools for identifying federal, state, and foundation funding. After completing this workshop, participants will be able to efficiently search funding databases and set up alerts to track funding opportunities to support their research ... more
Have you ever been frustrated with the process of editing and revising your manuscript? Have you had the sense that something wasn’t quite right, but were unsure what the issue is or how to address it? If you answered yes to these questions, join Christine Feak from the English Language Institute ... more
This workshop is designed to be practical and allow participants to learn about the ongoing development of their CV in the required Medical School format. This is especially helpful to those who plan to go up for promotion in the future. Following an overview of the new software system, we will ... more
This workshop is designed to be practical and allow participants to learn about the development of their CV in the required Medical School format utilizing Elements , the Medical School's CV software. Elements is an important tool for the Medical School evaluation and promotion process and the ... more