Arts and Science Connections: March 1, 2021 - Day 1
Monday, March 1, 2021 - "Engaging with the Future of Work"
► 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Gryphons in the Workforce Alumni Panel - From studying at the U of G to pursuing interdisciplinary careers, hear the personal journeys of Guelph grads. Learn what they wish they had known in their undergrad and current insights about employer needs.
- Meghan Doherty, BAS, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Katie Thomson Aitken, BAS, Naturopath
- Jenn O'Neil, BA, National Sales Manager, LinkedIn
- Louise Gleeson, BSc, Journalist: Health and Science
- Jamie Barlett, BSc,Territory Associate in Pharmaceuticals
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
► 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Future of Now: Moving Forward in a Period of Accelerated Change- The ways we work, live, and make our way in the world are changing faster than at any other time in history. In this dynamic talk, we’ll explore what’s changing, how to channel the sometimes-fast-moving disruption into positive change, and why there’s never been more reason to be optimistic or more opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Elatia and what you can expect from this session here: Pioneering the Future of Work
Elatia is an entrepreneur, educator, futurist-forward strategist, and creator of The Future of Now & Mosaic Career. She partners with organizations from early-stage start-ups to Fortune 500 to help leaders make sense of the ever-growing disruption in our world and channel that disruption into tangible results. She has been featured in work with Tony Robbins and Trevor Noah and has been named a leading female futurist by Forbes. She received both her BA and MBA from the University of Chicago and is an instructor for the Continuing Studies Departments for both Stanford University and University of Toronto.
WATCH THE RECORDING HERE
► 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
How to Strengthen your Ability to Adapt: A Workshop with “The Making Box” - Scientific research now shows that practicing improvisation can strengthen our relationship with change by exposing us to unpredictability in a lighthearted context. Using lessons from applied improvisation, this session will introduce you to simple ways of strengthening your comfort with ambiguity, your capacity for change, and your ability to do courageous creative work on the biggest stage of all…real life.
Learn more about the Making Box and what you can expect from this session here: https://www.themakingbox.ca/improv-for-business
Presenters: Jay Reid and Braeden Etienne
We help organizations accelerate trust, creativity, adaptability, and collaboration. We do this by harnessing tools from improvised theatre and applying them in the workplace and classroom. We work with clients to design learning programs that blend time-honored exercises and custom content.
REGISTER HERE
Note: The nature of this workshop limits the number of participants. Register today to secure your spot!