professional development
professional development and training
explore our past and current options for business development. don't see what you are looking for? we can work with you to create a professional development deliverable based on your organization's needs and interests. please reach out to us at cell@lakeheadu.ca
edi foundations in the workplace
through interactive discussion and planning, learn to embed equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (edia) principles into every layer of your business - from strategic plans to policies, procedures, and employee training.
you will be provided with practical tools to help identify gaps, assess risks and sensitivities, and design meaningful solutions that keep human rights at the core of your organizational growth.
*inquire about organizing a session for your organization or community of business partners
cultural intelligence (cq) training
join 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 international and the office of community engagement & lifelong learning for this important training on developing cultural intelligence. this 3-4 hour workshop can be developed for leaders and teams of businesses and community organizations and is recommended for groups of 10-25
this workshop will offer participants an introduction to the cultural intelligence model for assessing culturally diverse situations and provide strategies for application. the aim is to equip participants with an action plan for enhancing their ability to work across domestic and international cultural differences as they serve their clients and communities.
all participants will be awarded a cultural intelligence certificate.
project management: the classic approach
feb. 18 | 12 - 1:30pm | zoom
the county of simcoe economic development office co-presents this free session introducing the classic approach in project management, aligned with the project management institute's (pmi) guidelines. it covers the pmi framework, the project life cycle and typical phases, the key processes, and the main knowledge areas. it provides the foundational knowledge with a set of tools and techniques for managing projects, as well as the essential project documents and templates. a mini case is used for demonstrations. the session also shares information about pmi certifications such as certified associate in project management (capm) and project management professional (pmp).
dr. shikui wu is an associate professor in business analytics and information systems in the faculty of business administration at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 (thunder bay campus). he joined the university in august 2017, before then he taught at concordia university, university of windsor and ryerson university. he holds a ph.d. degree in management information systems from concordia university and an m.sc. degree in systems science from university of ottawa. he also holds the pmi pmp, sap erpsim trainer, sas educate and microsoft mcse credentials. his research interests include digital innovation with emerging technologies and digital transformation in various sectors, particularly smart contracts, e-sourcing, health information systems and agribusiness. his work has been funded by the canadian government agencies and industrial partners, and appears in leading journals and at prominent conferences. he has also developed two e-procurement systems and received a patent on multi-attribute auctions.
project management: the agile approach
feb. 19 | 12 - 1:30pm | zoom
this free session, co-hosted by the county of simcoe economic development office, introduces the agile approach in project management as an alternative to the traditional methods. it explores how agile methodologies enable teams to respond quickly to changing requirements, deliver value incrementally, and foster collaboration for better outcomes in dynamic environments. you'll learn why agile is ideal for projects with uncertainty, with a focus on the scrum framework, emphasizing adaptability, continuous improvement, and customer feedback to reduce risks and enhance project success. it provides foundational knowledge with a set of tools and techniques for managing agile projects, as well as practical documents and templates. a mini case is used for demonstrations.
michael s. dohan, phd, is an associate professor of information systems at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's faculty of business administration, where he also directs the centre for innovation & entrepreneurship research (cier). with a doctorate from mcmaster university's degroote school of business, dr. dohan has over 10 years teaching agile project management in a business school context. he also has over 10 years developing software and managing software development teams in various projects in industry.
a human experience - workshops
the office of community engagement & lifelong learning is hosting whitney page's workshop series that can be done as half days or combined into a full day of learning and reflection. ask about planning this important human-centered learning for your group, business, or organization.
the fundamental workshops
workshop 1: permission to be human | exploring personal experiences of regulation and trying to feel better
delivery: in-person;
time invested: 3 hours (minimum)
participant count: 5 minimum/30 maximum
prerequisite: none
in workshop 1, participants will experience an environment where they can engage with the material without the expectation of performative participation or needing to walk away as an expert. folks will be invited to explore their own lived experiences with self-regulation, emotions, and what it feels like to navigate being human. participants will be introduced to a concept/tool that allows them to check-in with themselves and others in a way that is simple, yet deeply meaningful – a way to share how they’re feeling without having to talk about how they’re feeling. concepts such as personal baseline, masking, and feeling better will be explored, as well as how to show up for yourself and others in a truly authentic way. workshop 2: reimagining identity | defining you in your own words
delivery: in-person;
time invested: 3 hours (minimum)
participant count: 5 minimum/30 maximum
prerequisite: workshop 1
building on the concepts and tools offered in workshop 1, participants will be invited to explore the construction of their own identity through gentle curiosity and facilitated reflection. participants will be encouraged to consider the meaning, assumptions, and congruence of the many identities they hold. participants will be introduced to a tool that allows them to redefine and reclaim their own identity in a more meaningful and authentic way. this workshop completes ‘the foundation’ of a human experience, and provides participants new language, shared experiences, and personal insights to continue their personal or professional development grounded in meaningful self-awareness and authentic empathy for other human experiences.
whitney page (they/she) is a speaker, facilitator, co-creator, and systems disruptor with 15+ years in mental health, education, and equity-focused systems change. a queer, adhd-brained innovator, whitney is passionate about demystifying ‘diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging’ by simplifying concepts and helping folks reimagine possibilities through a human-centred lens.
as the founder of a human experience, whitney offers workshops, keynotes, and retreats that invite curiosity, personal exploration, and levity while providing practical tools that are as impactful as they are simple. they can often be found cleaning their rock collection, learning (and forgetting) random skills, sing talking while puttering around the house, and spending time with her favorite humans