Workshops for Leaders
Join leaders from across 51社区黑料to participate in leadership-related learning and development opportunities. Not only will this enhance your own professional development, and be a chance to connect with colleagues, it will also contribute to a positive learning culture for your team. Please also visit our list of online resources on a number of foundational and transferable skills.
Fall 2025: Please check back as we're regularly updating this website with opportunities.
Leader鈥檚 Mini-Series
Join us for another Leader鈥檚 Mini-Series, some details are included below, with more coming soon. The mini-series provides practical tools and information to support and strengthen our leadership community at SFU. The series has been designed by 51社区黑料leaders for 51社区黑料leaders and aims to be timely, relevant, and responsive. The series sessions are an opportunity to hear from, discuss with, and stay connected to other leaders.
All virtual sessions run for 1 hour. We encourage you to attend all sessions in the series however, they are designed as stand-alone and can be taken independently. Registration coming soon- please check back.
| Date | Title | Hosts | Summary |
| Tuesday, October 7th from 1-2pm | Christine Palak, Director of Labour and Employee Relations, People, Equity and Inclusion | This session explores managerial practices for foundations of mindful leadership, emphasizing awareness, reflection, values, and presence as key supports for thoughtful leadership. Participants will identify everyday examples, reflect on personal habits, and engage in peer sharing to deepen insight. Participants will conclude with a personalized micro-intention or mindfulness practice to take into their leadership. This session is appropriate for all leaders whether you're a new or seasoned leader. | |
| Tuesday, October 14th from 1-2pm | People & Organization Development, People, Equity and Inclusion | This session is designed to support you as leaders in navigating a challenging landscape of budget reductions and operational efficiency. It will encourage you to think creatively and strategically about how your teams work, focusing on what truly matters and exploring new ways of getting things done. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, share experiences, and lift each other up. This is a chance to build community and remind ourselves that we鈥檙e not alone in facing these challenges. | |
| Tuesday, October 21st from 1-2pm | Tanya Behrisch, PhD, Associate Director, 51社区黑料Co-operative Education and Liesl Jurock, Acting Program Manager, Co-op | ||
| Tuesday, October 28th from 1-2pm | Belinda Karsen, Interim Associate Director and Educational Specialist, Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office |
Why It Matters for People Leaders: As a leader, your response to sexualized violence can significantly impact the wellbeing of individuals and the broader organizational climate. This session will empower you to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion if navigating these sensitive situations. | |
| Tuesday, November 4th from 10-11am* | Skel7谩w虛s, Naomi Narcisse, Director Indigenous Initiatives | Some of the values we share in the RESPECT program is the importance of taking care of each other, and being kind to ourselves. Too often, we find ourselves busy nurturing others鈥攁t work, at home, and in our communities鈥攍eaving little time to pause and care for ourselves. In this mini workshop, we invite you to gift yourself this time to explore holistic tools you can use to check in with yourself. These practices are designed to help you maintain balance, and reconnect with your own well-being鈥攕o that you can continue to care for others from a place of strength and sustainability. |
*Please note this workshop time differs from the others in the series.
Need to Cancel your Registration?
Most of our workshops fill up and have waitlists, please cancel your registration with as much notice as possible to open up your space for someone else.
Please follow these steps to cancel your registration with more than 7 days notice:
-Go to your Eventbrite account and find the workshop order:
-Select 鈥榗ancel your order鈥�
Cancellations with less than 7 days notice:
Email pei_learn@sfu.ca to cancel your registration with less than 7 days鈥� notice. If we don鈥檛 hear from you and you don鈥檛 attend the workshop, we may need to charge your department to compensate for associated costs. Cancellations within 7 days are not eligible for refunds (when applicable).
Workshop Fees:
Some workshops have a nominal fee of $75 to offset costs to enable us to provide exceptional learning opportunities. The fee is substantially lower than similar workshops offered externally and can be reimbursed through PD funds or departments may choose to cover the fee.