Sneak Peek: Elevating Cougs 2024 Session and Speaker Highlights
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Elevating Cougs is a two-day conference experience offered by HRS’ Learning and Organizational Development and Modernization. Over two days, three tracks, and 50-plus sessions, you can:
- Develop your day-to-day skills as a WSU employee
- Become a more confident leader
- Identify actionable ways to implement wellness into your work-life
- Learn how your colleagues are successfully using Workday
Sign up to gain access to the Zoom event platform and explore sessions across our three tracks. Be sure to check back frequently, as we’re continually adding new sessions and topics to help you develop your skills, enhance your leadership, improve your Workday efficiency, and incorporate well-being into your routine.
Take a sneak peek at some of the sessions being offered this year:
Cultivating Your “No” Network
Your “No Network” is a crucial aspect of your career growth, on par with any other professional development. It consists of trusted individuals who offer honest feedback on opportunities and changes, helping you make informed decisions and avoid burnout. To build and cultivate this network, you need to identify and develop supportive relationships with people who understand your goals.
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Speakers:
Hannah Carlan, Office of AECM, E.S. Floyd College of Medicine
Sarah Kenney, Office of Student Experience, E.S. Floyd College of Medicine
Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Emotional intelligence (EI) is more than just being aware of your feelings. It’s also about understanding and influencing others’ emotions. Learn how to develop these skills through your leadership.
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Speaker:
Trymaine Gaither, Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusive Excellence, Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President
The Color of Money
This session breaks down the types of funds received by WSU, how each type can and can’t be spent, and the rules around each funding type.
The Modernization team will also share the important Workday tasks and reports that help users manage funds.
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Speakers: WSU Modernization Team
Content Credit: Carey Musburger, Learning and Organizational Development Assitant