Leadership

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LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos. With over 16,000 courses and personalized recommendations, you can discover, complete, and track courses related to your field and interests. LinkedIn Learning is available at no cost to all active OSU faculty, staff, and students.

By Katy Ahlvin on April 19, 2022

Developing Grit - Strategies for Success in Work and Life

Grit is mental toughness. Grit is the ability to persevere to achieve difficult long-term goals. Grit is strongly associated with success in personal and professional life. Grit involves several elements: passion and purpose, development of habits and coping with unpleasant emotions such as fear, discouragement or embarrassment. This course will examine the nature of grit and identify specific methods for developing it.

By Katy Ahlvin on Oct. 1, 2021

Overview of Major Leadership Programs for University Faculty & Staff

View a table of Leadership Programs available to OSU Faculty & Staff. Outlines program name, intended audience, typical occurrence, and a brief description. Leadership Programs for University Faculty & Staff include: Academic Leadership Academy; Journey into Leadership; Leadership Collaborative I: Emergence; Leading Change for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Managers as Leaders. Unit-Specific Leadership Programs for Faculty & Staff include: Leadership Development Program; and Student Affairs Leadership Institute.

By Katy Ahlvin on Dec. 24, 2020

Bullying

Learn to recognize the stages of bullying, its effects and impact, and options for effective intervention.

Bullying education is recommended for all OSU students and employees. 

To request this training, submit a Training Request form through University Ombuds Office’s website (the "Learn more and register" link will direct you to the Ombuds Training Request form).

By Katy Ahlvin on Dec. 24, 2020

Conflict Management

Participants are introduced to resolution strategies, framing messages, active listening, and a four-step model for addressing and navigating conflicts. Concepts covered are based on research theory in communication and conflict. Interactive elements illustrate key concepts and allow participants to experience and apply new skills.

Conflict management training is offered to all OSU students and employees.

By Katy Ahlvin on Dec. 24, 2020

Collaborating Across Difference: Creating a Culture of Indispensability 

This workshop explores the nature and organizational implications of individual worldviews. In addition to exploring the theory of worldview psychology and commonly associated negotiations in diverse teams, participants will practice interpersonal communication skills which attend to and mitigate intercultural complexities.

This is an interactive, multimodal workshop that utilizes individual reflection and group activities.

By Matthew Brabham on July 2, 2020

Provost Fellows Program 

The Provost Fellows program complements the University’s commitment to develop and mentor effective leadership by providing intense and focused experiences in leadership and administrative roles at the senior levels of the institution. In collaboration with the Provost's Office and their assigned mentor, Fellows will develop specific project plans and outcomes to meet the strategic area and further their leadership skills. This is an interactive, multimodal developmental opportunity for tenured academic faculty.

By Matthew Brabham on July 2, 2020

Navigating Bias in Learning and Working Environments 

This workshop helps participants learn about bias incidents, what they look like, and their impact on different learning and work environments. Participants will develop a more comprehensive understanding of OSU’s bias intervention framework and protocol as well familiarize themselves with institutional resources.

This is an interactive, multimodal workshop that utilizes group work and role plays.

By Matthew Brabham on July 2, 2020

Academic Leadership Summit 

Welcome new academic leaders to the university and to their peers!

Share and discuss resources for success as a leader at OSU. Facilitate mentoring and collaboration amongst university leaders.

Offered annually in September. Intended for academic leaders.

By Matthew Brabham on July 2, 2020