Learning Labs

Learning Labs

The Pamplin School of Business is thrilled to offer Learning Labs – FREE workshop sessions that deep dive into an area of leadership and management.

Led by expert instructors on various business topics. These sessions are free offerings, offered to students, alumni and our business community as a resource for connecting and learning.

Learning Labs offer an opportunity to hone in on a particular area that you are looking to foster in your career and grow in your business. Learn how to identify problems and develop solutions for the given topics. Join us for an upcoming session!

Previous Learning Labs Topics:

Volunteer Love – learning to love the nonprofit volunteer management process:

Volunteers are key to delivering the missions of many of our local non-profit organizations. Learn how to best create a positive experience for your volunteers by diving into the volunteer life cycle, volunteer motivations, and volunteer stewardship

The workshop will then introduce a model of climate resilience, zeroing in on how organizations can leverage resilience for strategic advantage and societal benefit. Case examples and interactive discussion will be featured throughout the session.

  • Women in Business Ethics Roundtable

Join us for a discussion beyond Business compliance or HR policy as these executives discuss how Values and Ethics guide them as they navigate workplace decision making –  including perspectives on the Future of Work.

This interactive experience will engage participants in conversations about personal values and strengths, focusing on the habits and behaviors that guide us through the challenges of ethical decision making in the workplace.

Leadership in Organizations: The Role of the Board.

All nonprofits have two things in common: a need for good governance and a board of directors that provides the governing direction. This Learning Labs session will help deepen your understanding of governance, the role of the board, and general board operations. We will also delve into related issues such as DEI, group dynamics and process management.

  • Amazing Tech is Everywhere! Let’s Keep it Secure Led by Travis Luckey, CIO Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Information Technology (IT) is a major driver of organizational efficiency, growth, sustainability, and competitive advantage. Along with providing tremendous business value, IT systems and services also expose organizations to risks such as major internal or customer-facing service interruptions as well as costly and damaging data breaches. In response, IT security has become an essential function and a key consideration for business leaders.
  • International Edition~ “How High Are Your Mountains?” with nonprofit Days for Girls, led by Celeste Mergens, founder and CEO of Days for Girls. Celeste will share the tools that have helped facilitate Days for Girls’ global conversations in tough situations
  • Set Your Budget on F.I.R.E  Led by University of Portland’s Joe Crowley, Aimee Morlatt and Pieter Digumarthi-Dykstra including a Meet and Greet with finance professionals from US Bank, Morgan Stanley and Fisher Investments – join us for Q&A with these experts and participate in breakout groups to match your finance comfort level.

           

Other Learning Labs:

  •  Creating Compelling Measurable Outcomes for Nonprofit Organizations, Instructed by Chari Smith, President/Founder Evaluation into Action
  • International edition – Connect to Rwanda! Hear the stories of students based in Africa and how they’ve overcome challenges during the pandemic
  • Leaving a Lasting Impression on a Daily Basis, Instructed by Rich Cardona, CEO Cardona Media
  • Sharing your Story: Consistency in your Voice, Branding, and Messaging, Instructed by Jenny Thompson, Executive Director, Police Activities League of SW Washington
  •  Stop Surviving Change; Start Navigating It (COVID-19 Edition), Instructed by Liz Lockhart, Smarsh
  • Using Videos To Connect in Uncertain Times by Quinn Rose
  • Culture vs. Climate in the workplace, Instructed by Cyreena Boston Ashby, Hilltop Public Solutions
  • Steps to a successful career change, Instructed by Shari Dunn, Dress for Success
  • Improving event planning, processes and branding, Instructed by Lexy Garbarino, Portland Business Journal
  • Stop Surviving Change; Start Navigating It, Instructed by Liz Lockhart, Smarsh

For more information on upcoming Learning Labs, please email Lilia Grundy, Director Corporate Partnerships –  grundy@up.edu