The MGRdev program was created and piloted in 2013, after which the facilitation team did a full-fledged ITPF presentation which was well attended and received._ By the time of this Fall’s IT Pro Forum we will just have wrapped up the very successful 2014 Cohort of MGRdev and will be looking ahead to next year._ […]
Tag: Gale Stafford
Facilitating Meetings and Stimulating Debate Using the Six Thinking Hats Method
Tags: Gale StaffordWe have all struggled with poorly facilitated meetings and discussions, where one person dominates discussion. Or people argue over trivial things, losing sight of the need to debate central, critical issues. Having a framework for facilitation allows us to facilitate meetings more effectively. Frameworks like de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats provides a good way to […]
Introducing a Groundbreaking Training for IT Managers
Tags: Aaron Walz, Alex Breen, Gale Stafford, Jim HurstThis session will describe a new training opportunity created by and for IT managers. MGRdev covers core management skills such as performance management, coaching, and team development. Find out more about MGRdev, including feedback from our pilot participants, as well as how IT managers can apply for the next session.
Creating Innovative Work Groups Through Developing a Climate and Culture for Innovation
Tags: Gale StaffordManagers and other group leaders could encourage the right kinds of innovation in campus IT through creating a group work climate that supports innovation. We’ll review recent research on innovative work groups. And we’ll consider a meta-analysis of 42 studies showing 3 climate factors critical for innovation. Our discussion will center on: what can managers […]