The BRIGHT Leaders program invites you to join us for an explanation of The 6 Thinking Hats technique. Based on the work of Dr. Edward de Bono, 6 Thinking Hats is a tool that allows you to consider a decision or problem from different angles. It enables you to deliberately see aspects you might otherwise overlook, making your decision better and more resilient in the end. Useful both for individuals and groups, it will help you examine an issue from a variety of perspectives in a clear, conflict-free way. Join us as we explain the principles behind this technique and examine how it can improve decision making for you and your team.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Hosted virtually through MS Teams
Register for Sept. 18
Join the thousands of higher education leaders who have gained critical insights into their leadership using this tool! The Five Paths to Leadership assessment offers insight into the leadership style or styles you gravitate toward both in normal situations and under stress. You can access this assessment by clicking here. Once you’ve completed the assessment, join us in person on October 9 as certified Five Paths facilitators Dr. Serenity King, Jillian McNally and Cynthia Sorto debrief the results of the assessment to better understand each Leadership Path and how you can maximize your effectiveness as a leader. Please note, this event is in person and space is limited. In order to ensure all participants receive a calendar notice, registration will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, or as space permits.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:30 to 11 a.m.
JSOM 2.115
Register for Oct. 9
Join Academic Impressions facilitator Yianna Kappas for a virtual watch party highlighting segments of successful Academic Impressions trainings for supervisors of hybrid teams, and a discussion session designed to engage sharing with our peers and further exploration of discussed principles. This training is designed for supervisors of hybrid work teams across all levels of the organization, as well as individuals who are looking to deepen their skills and approach to supporting hybrid work teams.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Hosted virtually through MS Teams
Register for Oct. 24
Please join us for the fall 2024 Book Club discussion of Atomic Habits by James Clear which offers a comprehensive, practical guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. Using a framework called the Four Laws of Behavior Change, Atomic Habits teaches readers a simple set of rules for creating good habits and breaking bad ones. Our book club will be facilitated by our very own Cynthia Sorto, talent development specialist II in the Office of Human Resources.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Hosted virtually through MS Teams
Register for Nov. 14
We invite you to join us as we welcome the newly-appointed dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS), Dr. Adam J. Woods, to UT Dallas. Woods received a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a PhD in cognitive neuroscience from The George Washington University. In 2013, Woods joined the UF College of Medicine’s department of aging and geriatric research. In 2016, he moved to the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions’ Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, where he was associate chair for research and head of cognitive and emotion neuroscience prior to his associate deanship of the college. Please join us as we get to know Dr. Woods and learn more about his journey in education and vision for the future.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
11 a.m. to noon
Hosted virtually through MS Teams
Register for Nov. 20
