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Lunch & Learns

We have a great talent across our institution and we all have something to learn from one another. A Lunch & Learn is a forum to allow us to gather, learn from each other, and discuss topics relevant to us all with impacts across work and life. Lunch & Learn sessions provide an open, relaxed and collaborative learning environment that encourages a solid work culture of knowledge sharing and learning, teamwork and cooperation.

Lunch and Learn Sessions and Events

February 2026

  • February 11 - Performance Reviews Made Easy (employee side of the conversation)

    February 11 2026 (employee side)
    2pm - 2:45pm

    Join us for a 45-minute interactive session on Performance Reviews Made Easy and My HR Connection Navigation, designed to help employees prepare for annual performance reviews. This practical, hands‑on session will walk you through how to confidently highlight your accomplishments, understand the review process, and make the most of the tools available to you. You’ll learn simple strategies to participate meaningfully in your review conversation, explore where to find key resources in My HR Connection, and leave feeling more prepared, more empowered.

    REGISTER

  • February 25 - Performance Reviews Made Easy (manager side of the conversation)

    February 25 2026 (manager side)
    1pm - 1:45pm

    Join us for a 45-minute interactive session on Performance Reviews Made Easy and My HR Connection Navigation, designed to help managers prepare for annual performance reviews. This session will walk you through best practices for preparing meaningful conversations, guiding employees in articulating their achievements, and using My HR Connection to streamline documentation and follow‑up. You’ll gain practical strategies to create a constructive, transparent review experience that supports employee growth and strengthens team performance. It’s a focused, high‑value session that helps you lead reviews with clarity, consistency, and impact.

    REGISTER

March 2026

  • March 6 - Performance Reviews Made Easy (employee side of the conversation)

    March 6 2026 (employee side)
    1pm - 1:45pm

    Join us for a 45-minute interactive session on Performance Reviews Made Easy and My HR Connection Navigation, designed to help employees prepare for annual performance reviews. This practical, hands‑on session will walk you through how to confidently highlight your accomplishments, understand the review process, and make the most of the tools available to you. You’ll learn simple strategies to participate meaningfully in your review conversation, explore where to find key resources in My HR Connection, and leave feeling more prepared, more empowered.

    REGISTER

     

  • March 20 - Performance Reviews Made Easy (manager side of the conversation)

    March 20 2026 (manager side)
    9 am - 9:45am

    Join us for a 45-minute interactive session on Performance Reviews Made Easy and My HR Connection Navigation, designed to help managers prepare for annual performance reviews. This session will walk you through best practices for preparing meaningful conversations, guiding employees in articulating their achievements, and using My HR Connection to streamline documentation and follow‑up. You’ll gain practical strategies to create a constructive, transparent review experience that supports employee growth and strengthens team performance. It’s a focused, high‑value session that helps you lead reviews with clarity, consistency, and impact.

    REGISTER

April 2026

  • April 22 - NEW OUTLOOK Workshop

    New Outlook Workshop
    ~ facilitated by IT Services

    When:  April 22, 2026
    Time: 1pm - 2pm
    Format: Virtual

    Microsoft will permanently transition all Classic Outlook users to the New Outlook in the next few years. To help make this change as smooth as possible, we encourage users to begin exploring New Outlook early so you can become familiar with the updated experience at your own pace.

    During this session, you will learn how to:

    • Navigate the New Outlook interface and understand key differences from Classic Outlook.
    • Create emails and calendar invites, including adding meeting links such as Google Meet.
    • Manage calendar scheduling and meeting coordination, including checking participant availability.
    • Organize your inbox using folders, categories and rules.
    • Use pins, To Do and My Day task integration, to stay on top of priorities.

    If you have recently switched to New Outlook, or plan to soon, this session will help you adapt faster, work more smoothly and help you navigate common frustrations.

    REGISTER HERE

May 2026

  • May 20 - Sun Life: the Respiratory Care Program and the Can Quit Program

    This training session will introduce employees to two no-cost health support programs available through Sun Life: the Respiratory Care Program and the Can Quit Program. Participants will learn how these programs support respiratory health and smoking or vaping cessation through personalized, virtual care. The session will explain who the programs are designed for, what employees can expect when they enroll, and how to access services such as one-on-one virtual consultations, ongoing follow-ups, and personalized care plans.

    Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    Location: Virtual
    Audience: Group Benefit Plan Members

    Register today!

  • May 26 - Setting Goals That Move the Needle - for Managers
    Setting Goals That Move the Needle is a practical workshop for managers who want employee goals that genuinely drive results. This session focuses on moving beyond vague objectives to setting clear expectations and goals that are specific, measurable, and tied to real outcomes. Managers will leave confident in approving goals that demonstrate impact, accountability, and meaningful work.
    Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    Location: Virtual

June 2026

  • June 2 - Setting Goals That Move the Needle - for Managers
    Setting Goals That Move the Needle is a practical workshop for managers who want employee goals that genuinely drive results. This session focuses on moving beyond vague objectives to setting clear expectations and goals that are specific, measurable, and tied to real outcomes. Managers will leave confident in approving goals that demonstrate impact, accountability, and meaningful work.
    Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    Location: Virtual
  • June 4 - Setting Goals that Move the Needle - for Managers
    Setting Goals That Move the Needle is a practical workshop for managers who want employee goals that genuinely drive results. This session focuses on moving beyond vague objectives to setting clear expectations and goals that are specific, measurable, and tied to real outcomes. Managers will leave confident in approving goals that demonstrate impact, accountability, and meaningful work.
    Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
    Time: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    Location: Virtual
  • June 10 - Goals That Show Impact - for Employees
    Goals That Show Impact is a practical session designed to help employees create goals that clearly demonstrate their contributions and progress. Learn how to move beyond broad or unclear goals by clarifying expectations, identifying meaningful outcomes, and writing goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This session will help you feel more confident articulating the impact of your work, aligning your goals with priorities, and setting yourself up for productive goal‑setting conversations throughout the year.
    Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
    Time: 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    Location: Virtual
  • June 16 - Goals That Show Impact - for Employees
    Goals That Show Impact is a practical session designed to help employees create goals that clearly demonstrate their contributions and progress. Learn how to move beyond broad or unclear goals by clarifying expectations, identifying meaningful outcomes, and writing goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This session will help you feel more confident articulating the impact of your work, aligning your goals with priorities, and setting yourself up for productive goal‑setting conversations throughout the year.
    Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2026
    Time: 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    Location: Virtual
  • June 23 - Goals That Show Impact - for Employees
    Goals That Show Impact is a practical session designed to help employees create goals that clearly demonstrate their contributions and progress. Learn how to move beyond broad or unclear goals by clarifying expectations, identifying meaningful outcomes, and writing goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This session will help you feel more confident articulating the impact of your work, aligning your goals with priorities, and setting yourself up for productive goal‑setting conversations throughout the year.
    Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
    Time: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
    Location: Virtual

More from Teaching and Learning (TLC)

TLC Workshops are supported by the Teaching and Learning Centre's Educational Developers and offer participants a variety of programs based on their teaching and learning interests and needs. While targeting primarily members of the University-community engaged in teaching-related practices, other members of Ontario Tech may enroll in our workshops as part of their professional development.

The workshop programming lineup is available HERE