Leadership Labs
Leadership Labs are boosters for your leadership practice that cover timely, actionable topics relevant to leading at UW Medicine. In each 90-minute workshop, leaders are introduced to a framework or strategy that can be used to enhance their leadership abilities and address common leadership challenges.
These sessions provide an interactive setting where leaders connect with other leaders, while gaining tools and experimenting with techniques relevant to their work. The labs include group discussions and breakouts, so participants should join from a device with both a microphone and camera.
Benefits
- Focused time to replenish yourself as a leader and enhance your leadership practice
- Opportunities to engage in candid dialogue about leadership challenges with leaders from across UW Medicine
- Practical tools and strategies for addressing common leadership challenges while building your leader toolkit
What leaders are saying:
“What I found the most useful was learning from other leader’s experiences and perspectives.”
“I thought it was just right for an afternoon quick bite on leadership!”
“Having a framework made it seem less daunting and I left with new methods I can apply!”
Who should attend?
If you supervise or manage staff, please join us! Leaders at all levels are welcomed.
Leadership Labs Schedule – via Zoom
Tuesday, July 9, 3:00-4:30 PM: Creating a culture that sticks: The role of psychological safety
Research has shown psychological safety is the #1 variable in team performance, the key ingredient for creating inclusive environments, and the heart of high-performing, innovative teams. We will define what psychological safety is and learn more about the four stages of it. In addition, you will walk away from this Leadership Lab with specific strategies and behaviors to increase psychological safety in your own team. Sign up
Wednesday, July 24, 3:00-4:30 PM: Navigating compensation conversations
Employees’ perceptions of how fair they believe their pay is compared to pay at other healthcare employers is a Workforce Survey item that can be tricky and challenging to address as a manager. If this resonates, then this Leadership Lab is for you! We will learn more about UW’s compensation philosophy, resources available to you, and how to be more confident while having these conversations. Sign up
Thursday, August 1, 2:00-3:30 PM: Giving effective feedback
Did you know that 25% of UW Medicine staff aren’t getting the crucial feedback they need from their managers? Our latest Workforce Survey highlights this big opportunity to improve. Giving and receiving feedback is essential for workflow, patient care, professional development, and employee engagement across all practice settings and experience levels. In this workshop, you’ll learn a feedback model that helps leaders foster positive, productive workplace relationships. We’ll also cover strategies for preparing constructive feedback conversations. Sign up
Tuesday, August 20, 2:00-3:30 PM: What’s new? What’s next? Getting ready for the workforce survey
Join us for this timely workshop to equip managers with the tools and insights needed to prepare your teams for the October UW Medicine workforce survey. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of recognizing and celebrating your team’s achievements since the last survey, equip you with ideas to foster meaningful participation for the upcoming survey, as well as help you help your team members know what to expect. Engage in meaningful discussions with other leaders, share best practices, and leave prepared to lead your team through this important organizational milestone. Sign up
Thursday, September 9, 3:00-4:30 PM: What’s new? What’s next? Getting ready for the workforce survey
Join us for this timely workshop to equip managers with the tools and insights needed to prepare your teams for the October UW Medicine workforce survey. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of recognizing and celebrating your team’s achievements since the last survey, equip you with ideas to foster meaningful participation for the upcoming survey, as well as help you help your team members know what to expect. Engage in meaningful discussions with other leaders, share best practices, and leave prepared to lead your team through this important organizational milestone. Sign up