Navigating Conflict as a Chair or Director

This workshop will be led by Julie Showers. Julie Showers has served as Associate Vice President in the Office of Equity and Diversity and as Director of the Office of Conflict Resolution at the University of Minnesota. She is an expert in assisting leaders in managing conflict in a variety of work settings. Participants will come away with strategies to manage conflict and communication effectively and will have ample time for questions and conversation.

Chairs and Directors Leadership Series

Under the guidance of the Provost, this series of leadership workshops is designed to support department and program leaders and provide essential knowledge about campus policies and operations. Sessions will help prepare chairs and directors for questions that may arise and provide guidance on a variety of situations, including overseeing the tenure and promotion process, attracting, mentoring and retaining excellent faculty, using IU’s data resources, and employing strategic planning techniques over time to support students and foster research and creative activity. The goal is to build understanding of the unit leader’s role within their unit, in their school, and on campus. Attendance at all of our workshops is strongly encouraged. Please know that if you have a standing conflict during a portion of the workshop, you are most welcome to join as your schedule allows.

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