| Dates Offered | Time | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom | All WashU Staff (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization) |
| May 27, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom | All WashU Staff (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization) |
This course is a part of the Elevate series, a set of dynamic 90-minute sessions designed to elevate your skills and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world. This development series equips employees with practical strategies and resources to navigate uncertainty, adapt to change, and drive success in any environment. Stay agile, stay ahead!
Course Description:
Positive thinking is the practice of focusing on the bright side of situations, which not only enhances personal well-being but also fosters a more collaborative and uplifting environment in both personal and professional settings. This course explores the principles of positive thinking and its transformative impact on personal well-being and team dynamics, and engages participants in practical techniques to cultivate a positive mindset in their daily lives.
Course Objectives:
Participants will learn to:
- define positive thinking and recognize its benefits for personal well-being and team dynamics.
- apply practical techniques to cultivate a positive mindset in your daily lives.
Facilitator: Juman Al Bukhari, PhD, EdD – Senior Consultant, HR Learning and Development
With a background in professorship, research, and expertise in higher education leadership, along with a doctorate in the field, Juman enjoys delivering, facilitating, and teaching courses that develop WashU employees’ critical thinking, creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. She incorporates theory and practice into her teaching to allow for practical exploration of real-life situations. Additionally, she actively fosters collaboration and strives to achieve organizational goals aligned with WashU’s mission and vision.
Audience: This class is for all Washington University in St. Louis staff employees (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization )
No-Show and Late Cancellation Fees: Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to scheduled class will result in a $50 cancellation fee charged to their department. If you’re no longer able to attend, please drop your registration in Workday Learning.
In case of illness or another emergency, please contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu. Exceptions to the above guidelines are on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the L&D team
An important note: This session is being held virtually via Zoom.
Questions:
Contact HR-LearnandDevelop@wustl.edu
All programs are subject to change.