Manager Chats

    Manager Chats is a quarterly forum—especially for managers of Yale staff—designed to facilitate on-going growth and development.

    Covering a range of relevant and just-in-time topics, managers of Yale staff come together in these facilitated meetings to:

    • Broaden their knowledge and perspective
    • Share and discuss best practices
    • Collaborate on solutions to common challenges

    Manager Chats meetings are typically held from Noon - 1:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch. We’ll provide sweet treats!

    View upcoming topics and register.

    2022

    Topic Resources
    Building Courageous Learning Communities with Heidi Brooks, Ph.D. Dr. Heidi Brooks - video
    Get motivated with John Whelan, VP of Human Resources (HR) Watch Get Motivated video
    The Practice of Everyday Leadership with Dr. Heidi Brooks Dr. Heidi Brooks - video
    Meet John Whelan, Vice President of Human Resources Watch video of John Whelan

    2021

    Topic Resources
    Causatively with Michael Felberbaum Director, Advancement Systems
    Yale University Alumni Affairs and Development    		 Watch the vSession - Causatively
    Resilience During Uncertain Times Resilience During Uncertain Times video
    Speaker–Thriveitude (Dana Hilmer)
    Deliberately Designing + Communicating Work Plan
    Leading through Change

    2020

    Topic Resources
    Managing and Supporting a Remote Team During Uncertain Times

    PowerPoint Presentation and Handout
    Tell Your Team to Take a Hike! Follow-up Handout
    The Power of Recognition: Inspiring Your Team to Go Above-and-Beyond  Recognition Resources

    2019

    Topic Resources
    Leadership Agility
    The Mindful Manager
    The Trifecta of Trust
    Action Learning Lab: Putting InsideOut Coaching into Practice
    Radical Candor: Develop as a Leader and Empower Your Team