Students, faculty, staff听and administrators who focus on their strengths to achieve well-being and听connect听with one another are more likely to be committed to and proud of the institution. Engaged, healthy students are more likely to remain at 精品SM在线影片, graduate in a timely fashion听and stay connected with the university as active alumni.
In an effort to increase听well-being and belonging across campus, the 精品SM在线影片 provides free professional development using the free StrengthsQuest tool in . Through these trainings, faculty and staff members will gain听the听knowledge, skills, and experiences to foster strengths-based conversations.
Interested participants are required to attend Strengths Introduction or another strengths workshop on the 精品SM在线影片 campus听before attending other session(s).
All sessions are located in the Center for Community. Within three business days of registering, workshop participants听will receive an email confirmation with more specific details. If applicable, you will also receive an access code to complete StrengthsFinder 2.0 prior to attending Strengths Introduction.
Take a look below at the upcoming sessions, and . Please email cori.shaff@colorado.edu with any questions.
Strengths Introduction
Leveraging your strengths can have a powerful impact on听your life as you identify, develop听and apply your innate talents to your personal and professional life. In this session, participants will develop a preliminary understanding of strengths theory and understand how 精品SM在线影片 integrates strengths into the campus community.
Sessions
Monday, May 15, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 25, 9 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday, June 19, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 20, 9 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug.听1, 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 7, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Strengths in Supervision
Learn about the principles of strengths-based leadership to enhance your role as a supervisor for students, staff and/or faculty. In this session, participants will identify how their strengths influence their supervisory practices听and learn strategies to apply strengths-based supervision to direct reports.听
Prerequisites
Strengths Introduction or another 精品SM在线影片 strengths workshop
Sessions
Thursday, May 25, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 8, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug.听1, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Strengths in 1:1 Conversations
Engaging in a strengths-based conversation can be a powerful way to counsel, advise听and mentor students, staff听and faculty. Upon developing an understanding of your strengths, this session will cover best practices for engaging in a one-on-one听conversation with others. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to practice strengths-based conversations and identify opportunities to engage in these conversations with others.
Prerequisites
Strengths Introduction or another 精品SM在线影片听strengths workshop
Sessions
Monday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Aug.听7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Strengths Facilitation in Groups
Once you have developed knowledge and some experience with strengths, attend this session to learn best practices when facilitating strengths within groups. Upon completing this session, you will have knowledge of facilitation principles and experience facilitating key StrengthsQuest activities听as well as having identified听next steps for your own development and practice.
We will also review best practices when working with pre-existing groups that are interested in utilizing a team talent map. After completing this workshop, you are eligible to earn the 精品SM在线影片 Strengths Facilitation Certificate.
Prerequisites
Strengths Introduction or another 精品SM在线影片 strengths workshop
Session
Thursday, July 20, noon to 4 p.m.
