Super Staff Tuesdays
Super Staff Tuesdays provide dedicated staff with ongoing professional development opportunities tailored to personal, leadership, and technical skills. Whether mastering new technologies, improving communication strategies, or exploring innovative approaches to problem-solving, Super Staff Tuesdays offer a supportive space for growth and learning.
10/8 Preparing for Management
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Dwayne Henry
Description:
For those aspiring to leadership roles, learn foundational management skills to support your professional development journey.
Outcomes
- Identify behaviors and characteristics that get you noticed
- Discover the qualities and abilities required for effective leadership and management
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of management
- Recognize the challenges new managers face as well as ways to mitigate them
10/8 avoiding the top ten grammar mistakes in writing
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Philip Bonner
Description:
This one-hour workshop will equip participants with strategies to avoid the ten most common grammatical mistakes in writing, enhancing clarity and professionalism in their work. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, attendees will learn to identify and correct errors related to subject-verb agreement, punctuation, sentence structure, and more. The session will also cover tips for proofreading and editing to ensure error-free writing. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a stronger command of grammar, enabling them to communicate more effectively in academic and professional settings.
Outcomes
By the end of this one-hour session, participants will be able to:
- Identify and correct the ten most common grammatical mistakes in their writing.
- Apply proofreading techniques to eliminate grammatical errors from their written work.
- Demonstrate improved sentence structure and clarity in their writing by avoiding common grammatical pitfalls.
10/8 Excel open lab: time-saving functions
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Anna Donohoe
Description:
This open lab session will introduce a set of specific features and tasks (listed below) in the first half of our time together. The second half is structured as open office hours for participants to practice using the skills introduced and/or ask questions about anything related to Microsoft Excel.
Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Automatically process data using built-in functions: Flash Fill, Remove Duplicates
- Efficiently enter pattern-based information using the Fill Handle
- Format data as a Table to easily sort and filter based on a range of criteria
10/8 what style of leader are you? presented by mcrpa
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Instructor: Christine Crefton, Karlyvette Acevedo
Description:
Are you ready to discover your leadership strengths? In this one-hour virtual session, we’ll begin with a self-assessment based on Goleman’s six leadership styles: Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic, Pacesetting, and Commanding. The assessment will help you uncover which leadership style you most naturally embody. From there, we’ll explore how emotional intelligence shapes leadership effectiveness and discuss how to adapt your approach to suit different situations and team needs. You’ll also receive take-home assessments on Servant and Transformational Leadership to broaden your leadership toolkit further.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
- Complete a self-assessment to identify which of Goleman’s six leadership styles you most naturally embody.
- Learn how to adapt your leadership style to suit different situations and team dynamics.
- Receive take-home assessments on Servant and Transformational Leadership to continue expanding your leadership toolkit after the session.
10/8 Overview of Learning and Development Pathways
Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Instructor: Richard Forrest
Description:
The L&D Pathway programs offered in FY25 help boost business, communication, and leadership skills to help MC employees work with our colleagues, teams, and clients effectively. Throughout the year, pathway offerings maximize the strengths needed to achieve a greater impact in the work we do now and aspire for the future.
Join this 30-minute speed session to understand what L&D pathway programs interest you and how changes to earning a pathway certificate include new levels of career support.
Session objectives:
- Examine learning and development pathway classes for FY25
- Increased ability to plan for L&D classes on Super Tuesdays
- Appreciate the range of flexible, synchronous in-person, digital, and asynchronous learning programs.
10/8 Digital Marketing with Adobe InDesign
Time: 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Instructor: Fariha Alam
Description:
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, creating visually engaging content is crucial for capturing and retaining audience interest. This session is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their digital marketing skills through design, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your abilities with Adobe InDesign.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Set up new documents, create custom workspaces, manage layers, and apply multiple-grid layouts and Parent Pages in Adobe InDesign.
- Design brochures, newsletters, and social media content that meet specific marketing objectives.
- Utilize key InDesign features, including importing text, using Auto Style, creating graphic frames, and placing images.
- Export designs optimized for both print and digital platforms.
10/8 Using deliberative dialogues to enhance action planning and communication
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Instructor: Jennifer Haydel
Description:
Deliberative dialogues are structured discussions focused on concrete policies and challenges; the dialogue format allows participants to think through a problem together so that they emerge from the discussion with a better understanding of differences and commonalities. Since these dialogues focus on specific policies and actions, they teach and model positive and constructive exploration of disagreement and enable concrete action planning in departments and organizations. Attendees at this workshop will learn how to facilitate deliberative dialogues and will receive deliberative dialogue resources that can be adapted to a variety of settings. The primary focus of this workshop will be on using deliberative dialogues to enhance communication and concrete planning in the workplace.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the deliberative dialogue model.
- Articulate a plan for implementing a deliberative dialogue with colleagues.
- Analyze strengths and weaknesses of the deliberative dialogue model based on workplace goals.
10/8 How to Update your Career/Talent Profile in Workday
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Instructor: Lisa Evans, Scot Brown
Description:
In this interactive 30-minute session, participants will learn how to effectively update their career and talent profiles in Workday. The workshop will cover key aspects such as adding education, skills, and experience, which are essential for career development and internal mobility. Through a combination of live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and expert guidance, attendees will gain the skills needed to maintain their profiles, making them more visible for future opportunities within the organization. The session will also cover best practices for profile management and offer practical tips to enhance their professional growth.
Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to navigate and update their profiles in Workday and the importance of keeping this information current for professional development, workforce planning, and career growth.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of keeping Workday profiles updated for career and organizational benefits.
- Learn how to navigate Workday to update education, skills, and experience sections.
- Gain practical experience by updating their profiles with real-time support.
- Discover best practices for managing profiles to enhance career growth opportunities.
- This class is designed for employees looking to manage their professional information more effectively in Workday and to align their profiles with long-term career goals.
10/8 turn minutes into mastery with microlearning
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Instructor: Angela Lanier
Description:
Microlearning is an approach that offers new concepts in small chunks of usually fewer than 10 minutes. This session will present the components of micro-learning and share ideas for how it can be used for personal, academic, and professional growth.
Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the components of micro learning
- Consider opportunities to integrate micro learning
10/8 Creating Engaging Digital Media with Adobe Express
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructor: Gloria Barron
Description:
In this workshop, explore the potential of Adobe Express, a versatile tool for effortlessly creating stunning visual content. From designing social media graphics to crafting engaging presentations, Adobe Express empowers anyone to express their creativity without design experience. Through hands-on activities and demonstrations, participants will learn how to leverage Adobe Express to enhance communication and engagement with students, colleagues, and the broader community.
Outcomes:
- Describe the key features and functionalities of Adobe Express.
- Develop a basic understanding of designing posters, flyers, videos, and blogs.
- Identify other creative templates to create visually attractive content.
- Explore practical applications of Adobe Express for academic, professional, and personal use.
10/8 creating accessible documents and presentations
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Adam Reed
Description:
In this session, we’ll explore the principles of creating accessible documents, presentations, and other communication materials that are easy to read and navigate for all internal and external stakeholders, including those with disabilities. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, you’ll learn how to identify and correct accessibility issues across various types of content. This session will provide practical steps and tools to ensure that your materials not only meet accessibility standards but also improve the clarity and effectiveness of your communication. Join us to refine your design practices, enhance your workplace communication, and contribute to a more inclusive and accessible work environment.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify common accessibility issues in communication materials and recommend specific improvements. Apply recognized accessibility standards to create or update a document or presentation, ensuring it is accessible to all users. Collaborate with peers to review and provide constructive feedback on accessibility enhancements, promoting continuous improvement in creating inclusive materials.
10/8 Influencing Positivity
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Dwayne Henry
Description:
Why do some people drag you down while others are uplifting? What impact does this have on you? What impact do you have on others? Explore through discussions and case studies how your attitude and atmosphere impact yourself as well as others around you. Identify appropriate ways to influence others to create a positive environment at MC where people feel supported and a sense of belonging.
Outcomes:
• Identify behaviors that have a positive influence on others
• Engage more meaningfully with your colleagues to promote a feeling of belonging
• Influence your workspace using strategies to increase the positive atmosphere.
• Identify and develop techniques that can enable you to influence from the top down and the bottom up in your organization.
10/8 Professional Development Leave for Administrators and Staff Information Session
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Carla Ammerman
Description:
Did you know that administrators and staff can apply to take extended leave to complete a certificate or degree? Learn about the Professional Development Leave Program requirements, the application process and the timeline.
Outcomes:
- Participants will have a full understanding of this benefit and will gain awareness of ways to get involved in the program.
10/8 Problem-Solving Styles – Adaptors, Innovators and Culture
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Instructor: Richard Forrest
Description:
Research shows that people are born with a dominant cognitive problem-solving style, defined as adaptive or innovative. Knowing one’s problem-solving style improves our ability to respect and manage differences when working with others, which increases the problem-solving potential of diverse teams. In this class, participants will assess their problem-solving style and practice integrative problem-solving. This involves going beyond treating adaption and innovation styles as mutually exclusive and recognizing what cultural dynamics are also in play.
Learning Outcomes:
- Appreciate how problem-solving as a team improves the chances of coming up with the best solution/result.
- Assess your problem-solving orientation and move beyond binary thinking.
- Pick up essential skills to lead, build, and motivate diverse teams to work more effectively and solve complex business problems.
10/8 Enhancing Administrative Efficiency with Power BI: A Powerful Tool for Visual Reporting
Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Instructor: Fariha Alam
Description:
This workshop is designed for administrative professionals who want to leverage Power BI to make their work more efficient and effective. You’ll learn the basics of Power BI and how it can be used to analyze data and create clear, visual reports. The workshop will guide you through the process of importing data into Power BI and creating personalized dashboards that provide you and your team with the insights needed to make informed decisions. By the end, you’ll be equipped to use Power BI to streamline your tasks and enhance overall efficiency in your role.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Navigate Power BI’s interface and utilize its key tools for administrative tasks.
- Successfully import datasets into Power BI and perform specific data transformations to prepare them for analysis.
- Create personalized dashboards that display relevant data for informed decision-making.
10/8 task management: who does What?
Time: 2:25 PM – 3:25 PM
Instructor: Cynthia Lee Mauris
Description:
Have you ever worked with a group where no one knows what anyone else is doing or multiple people are doing the same thing? Clear and conflict free roles enable members to work together. Use a RACI chart to clarify roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities, resulting in improved and efficient performance.
Outcomes:
Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:
- Define RACI
- Use a RACI chart to document and make visible who does what
