Concurrent Session 3
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Constructing for the Future: The Plan for Stanford University
David P. Lenox, Director of Campus Planning, University Architect
Learn about new master-planning efforts and building projects underway, including initiatives at the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Business, Stanford Law School, the Hoover Institution, School of Engineering and Undergraduate Student Housing from Stanford University Architect David Lenox, will share present and future plans for building on the Farm.
Gaining insights to the evolution of the Stanford Master Plan, participants will learn how design teams are able to bridge the strong architectural legacy of the historic Stanford Main Quad (The campus plan that was authored by Frederick Law Olmsted and the architecture of the Main Quad by Charles Coolidge) and the highly technical and seismological needs of 21st century. Reflect on the university’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and sustainability by focusing on the technical elements of Y2E2 and the Clark Center which illustrate a range of green building techniques
Coaching as a Collaborative Process
Dr. David B. Peterson, Author: Leader as Coach
Global Coaching Practice Leader, Personnel Decisions International
This session focuses on the three key aspects of the coaching process, emphasizing the collaborative partnership that makes coaching work most successfully. First consider the coach’s mindset -- important principles for how to approach and manage the coaching conversation as a collaborative process. Learn the necessary conditions for development – offering a guide for analyzing where to focus the coaching conversation and activities to generate the greatest impact. Become familiar with a framework for conducting the coaching conversation – focused on building a shared understanding of what matters to each person and gaining commitment to meaningful action. Leave with a practical tool for identifying where to focus their coaching efforts and a roadmap for conducting effective coaching conversations that enhance insight, motivation, and accountability.
Teamwork Tango: ®How to Lead and When to Follow
Yael Schy, Principle, Dramatic Strides® Consulting
Today’s organizations require that workers be adaptable. The daily “dance” between leaders and followers requires mutual understanding and a balance of give and take. Yet, we often get type cast in the role of leader or follower. This interactive leadership workshop utilizes innovative movement techniques for understanding principles of leading and following in organizations. Participants will learn five key principles to increase your leadership impact. Through movement-oriented exercises, participants will discover new ways to make work teams and collaborative partnerships more effective. Come prepared for active exercises and to have fun while learning!
Creating a Common Understanding of Compensation
Dr. Elizabeth A. Douthitt, Compensation Specialist, Human Resources
Making and communicating pay decisions can be challenging in any environment. Difficult pay discussions are made easier when employees and their supervisors share a common understanding of the organization’s compensation program, including the job classification system. This session will describe the key principles that drive Stanford’s compensation program and inform managers’ compensation decisions. The session will provide information that can be shared with employees to increase their understanding about how their pay is determined. Managers will gain increased understanding of Stanford’s compensation program, and gain confidence in discussing pay issues with your employees.
Successfully Managing in a “Work Anywhere @ SU” Environment
Susan Hoerger, Deputy Director Human Resources, School of Medicine
Noel Hirst, Director of Business Affairs Budget and Facilities, Business Affairs
With a panel of Stanford Managers
Results-based management is a critical component of a Work Anywhere/Flexible Work Program. This session will provide you with key tips and techniques for using performance based management practices. Information that will help you move from a "seeing" to a "believing” management style. Join with a panel of Stanford managers and Flexible/Remote workers as we have an interactive dialogue about how they are making their flexible arrangements work!
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