Student Life Events at St. George

ERD: Exploring New Roles in Leadership

Jul 21, 2021 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Registration Deadline: Jul 20, 2021 09:00 PM

Exploring New Roles in Leadership
Category: Executive Role Development (ERD)

Workshop Description:
Have you ever found yourself in a role where you have felt uncertain or unsupported, and asking yourself how did you get there? Starting in a new role can be exciting but also nerve wracking. Whether you are stepping up into a leadership role for the first time or transitioning from one role to another, authentic leadership is a tool that can be utilized to help ensure a smooth transition. Being authentic in your search for new roles or when starting in these roles is important to create your own identity in the workplace.  

This workshop is open to all students at the University of Toronto however, club participants can also count this workshop toward their Ulead certificate & points. This workshop counts towards Executive Role Development (ERD) Ulead points. 

*Registration is required so that we can send you the meeting link. Please ensure to read your Registration Confirmation email for more details. Please be advised that this event may be be canceled if there are less than 10 registrants at the time the registration closes.

If you are taking this workshop as a part of a Leadership or Ulead Certificate, please click here and search for your program to get more information on completing your certificate. 

What you will need & access:

• Please have something to record your thoughts with.
• This workshop requires access to the internet for an uninterrupted hour of time although a call-in number will also be provided for a less participatory option.
• You can request the slides ahead of time (or after) to support your participation and/or learning.
• The workshop will be presented in English with English and closed captioning available. There is also a translation function for the comments. 

Please note that our workshops may contain interactive components. You might be invited to engage with the workshop using the chat function, virtual breakout rooms, and will have the option to contribute using your mic and/or video functions.

While we will work towards creating an accessible workshop, so that you don't have to disclose any different abilities or disabilities, if you have any specific accommodations you'd like to ensure are responded to please an email to clubs@utoronto.ca

Questions about this event? Please contact: clubs@utoronto.ca

About the ULead Program:
The Ulead Program is offered exclusively to leaders and members of St. George campus organizations (i.e. recognized clubs and groups, student societies, program/course unions, councils) and participants receive the Ulead certificate upon completion. 
If you are not currently part of a club or group, we encourage you to register with the Learning to Lead Program which is designed for all students.

The 2020-2021 Ulead programs includes a host different workshops within 3 categories: 1) Organizational Development and Membership Engagement, 2) Executive Role Development, and 3) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. And also offers options for self-directed learning opportunities! 
 
Certificate - 5 Ulead points 
To receive a Ulead certificate, individuals are required to earn: 
(1) point: Organizational Development and Membership Engagement
(1) point: Executive Role Development
(1) point: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
(2) points: from any category of your choosing
 
Office space - 5 Ulead points
To be eligible for 21 Sussex Office Space, groups are required to earn 5 Ulead points which must include: 
(1) point: Organizational Development and Membership Engagement
(1) point: Executive Role Development
(1) point: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
(2) points: from any category of your choosing

*Group points need to come from at least two members of the group. Groups are strongly encouraged to send different executives and members to workshops that interest them or apply to their role.

Accountability and Tracking For Individuals
Check CLN to ensure that your workshop attendance has been recorded.

Individual Certificate Progress Emails will be sent at key times throughout the semester, so keep your eyes out for that! 

For Groups:
Tracking is done through the Campus Organizations Coordinator and updates on group progress will be sent over email at several key points during the semester.

Leaders are encouraged to also keep record of the group points and which workshops people have attended. 

Group leaders can show recognition to new members by seeing strengths and talents and encourage attendance at ULead to help individuals prepare for future executive roles.

Groups are encouraged to think strategically and purposefully about areas of improvement for individuals and for the group and select workshops to help develop these areas. The Campus Organizations Coordinator has great tools and insights to help your group with this.

A great practice that many groups use to ensure members are attending workshops is having regular training updates at group meetings. Individuals can give a quick overview of what they learned at the last workshop, which also helps to share and transition knowledge.