Building on the foundation from Leadership Fundamentals, this workshop will focus on how to actively develop and refine one’s leadership capabilities. You will explore strategies for emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and resilience. You will also work on setting personal development goals to continuously improve as leaders, as well as learn how to empower and inspire others to grow.

• Workshop Facilitator: Michael Harrington
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

Conflict is inevitable in any team, organization, or work group. This workshop focuses on teaching you how to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth by identifying your approaches to conflict and conflict management. You will learn techniques for identifying causes of conflict, managing disagreements and tension, and cultivating a collaborative environment.

• Workshop Facilitator: Greg Zornes
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

This workshop will focus on the fundamentals of presenting your work and speaking in front of an audience, helping you learn how to adapt your message, sharpen your delivery, and make an impact via your presentations. You will learn techniques for structuring a presentation, engaging an audience, and using visual aids effectively. Emphasis will also be placed on learning effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills and managing public speaking anxiety.

• Workshop Facilitator: Sanjay Bidichandani, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library

Position yourself for success through strategic job search and networking. Learn how to identify the right opportunities, build meaningful connections, and position yourself effectively.

GSA meetings are held monthly in the Inasmuch Atrium of the Robert M. Bird Library on the OU Health Campus.

PDA meetings are held monthly in the Inasmuch Atrium of the Robert M. Bird Library on the OU Health Campus.

This workshop is designed to help participants develop awareness, empathy, and understanding when communicating across differences in perspectives, experiences, and communication styles. Participants will learn strategies for engaging in effective and appropriate communication, facilitating supportive discussions, appreciating unique viewpoints, and recognizing how individual differences influence verbal and nonverbal communication. The workshop will also cover techniques for building rapport and understanding within various teams to enhance productivity, cohesion, and mutual respect. Participants will gain the knowledge, motivation, and skills needed to collaborate effectively in increasingly complex and varied environments.

• Workshop Facilitator: Franklin Hays, PhD
• Location: Inasmuch Atrium, Robert Bird Library