Professional Development
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Learn more about cognitive biases
The Cambridge English Dictionary defines bias as a “personal opinion that influences your judgment.” We all have such personal opinions. Read more from Jim Bruce, Senior Fellow and Executive Coach at MOR Associates, and Professor of Electrical… Read More
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Administrative professionals and those who interact with them invited to workshops
The Argonne Leadership Institute invites you to attend a morning of workshops presented by Peggy Vasquez, author, international speaker, and coach. These workshops are designed for administrative professionals and those who interact with them. When: Thursday, March 1, 2018 For all employees: 10 a.m. –… Read More
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Award winning mentor shares her perspective
Excellent mentors contribute not only to the development of those they mentor, but also to the success of the entire laboratory. This is why Argonne is committed to fostering a mentoring culture and recognizing employees who have made an exceptional impact as mentors. Eight employees… Read More
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Tip sheets for mentoring and being mentored
According to Tina Henne, Postdoctoral Program Lead, “When the Postdoctoral Program Office started the Postdoctoral Mentoring Program almost seven years ago, one of the most common questions we would get was, ‘So, how does mentoring work?’ While fundamental in nature, this is actually a good question.” See… Read More
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Webinar focuses on how to intervene to block bias
The Argonne Leadership Institute will host a group viewing of the Webinar “See Bias|Block Bias: Designing and Conducting Effective Interventions,” on Tuesday, June 27, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Building 200 auditorium. Presented by the Clayman Institute’s Center for the Advancement of… Read More
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Planning helps create a 'GOOD' meeting
Are you having GOOD one-on-one meetings with your supervisor or mentor? Try this meeting planning guide by Quantum Workplace. Read More
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Project management workshop targets non-project managers
Argonne’s Leadership Institute and the Project Management Organization Division will co-sponsor the workshop “Project Management for Non-Project Managers,” June 13-14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Building 446 Auditorium. This two-day workshop will help participants learn how to best contribute to projects using a… Read More
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Early career employees are focus of new resource group
Enabling early-career employees across the laboratory to build relationships, foster professional development and facilitate communication are among the primary goals of Argonne’s newest employee resource group – Next Generation Society (NGS). The group’s official kick-off meeting will be held Thursday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. Read More
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Workshop to focus on effective negotiation
As part of its Postdoctoral Development Series, the Leadership Institute will present “The Art of Effective Negotiation” from 9 a.m. to noon, on Friday, May 19, in the Building 446 Auditorium (behind the APS). Light refreshments will… Read More
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Job seeking skills focus of workshop for postdoctoral students and their mentors
A two-part workshop, “Job Seeker Skills for the Private Sector” and “Career Path to RA Capital Management,” will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bldg. 402 Lower Level Gallery. Lunch is included. Presented by RA Capital… Read More
