2019 Work Self, Whole Self Session Materials

Session #1: Reconciliations to the Rescue!

This session provided staff with tools and ideas on how to take their financial reconciliations to the next level. The session included a presentation on best practices and the importance of financial reconciliations, two ways of using Excel’s Vlookup function for reconciliations and going beyond Excel with tools such as Smartsheets and Tableau.

Reconciliations to the Rescue!

Session #2: Hacking Your Workflow

This session provided staff with an overview of some innovative project management tools, Trello and Asana, as well as information on how staff can collaborate with Weinberg IT.

Part 1: Project Management Systems (slide presentation)

Project Management Systems (leave behind)

Part 2: Weinberg IT Solutions (slide presentation)

Session #3: Building Currency with Faculty

This session gave staff the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues on how to build strong working relationships with faculty. This was a panel discussion, which encouraged many questions and discussion with the audience.

Session #3 Staff Empowerment Qs and Info

Keynote Session: Carter Cast

Carter Cast handout (Leave Behind)

Closing Workshop: Thriving at Northwestern

Staff participated in a closing workshop titled “Thriving at Northwestern” to learn more about how the university can support staff in their professional and personal lives.

Thriving at Northwestern (slide presentation)