| Dates Offered | Time | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom | All WashU Staff (Leading Self, Others, or the Organization) |
This course is a part of the “Mind Your Growth” mini-series, a set of dynamic 60-minute sessions designed to equip you with fresh in-demand skills just in time for the new year. Whether you’re looking to grow your leadership capabilities, boost your professional toolkit, prepare for new opportunities, or kick-start a new habit, these sessions are tailored to support your personal and professional development goals.
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.
- learn 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.