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The pandemic propelled remote work to places that would have taken decades for us to achieve. This accelerated movement to hybrid work and dispersed teams may have caused us to overlook team culture and interpersonal relationships. Join FYN as we explore ways to engage individuals and create stronger, healthier teams using a variety of tools.

• Date and time: Every Tuesday from May 2 to May 30 at 1:30pm ET
• Language: 45 minutes English session followed by 45 minutes French session at 2:30pm ET.
• Location: This event will be delivered virtually on zoom
  • Please note:
    • Downloading Zoom to your computer is not necessary - you can view it on the web.
    • You can use your personal computer if the work computer does not allow you to view Zoom.
• Register here!

Schedule Date Topic Speakers Resources Recordings May 16, 2023 13:30 - 14:15 User Guide to Me and Team Charters Since 2020, the FlexGC Networks has been conducting research and curating the best tools to support public servants coast to coast to coast. Join their team as they share their most popular tool set and explain how you can use it to enhance teamwork, job satisfaction, and productivity. Speaker Constantina (Tina) Varvaresos Paul Keller Moderator Juvairiyya Hanslod 13 Factors: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace User Guide To Me Team Charter Kit FlexGC File:User Guide to Me and Team Charters.pdf https://youtu.be/vEfp9yEPraQ May 23, 2023 13:30 - 14:15 Psychometrics You have no-doubt been to a workshop on a psychometric tool like MBTI, Insights, DISC, or many others, but do you know how to effectively take that data and apply it to your interpersonal relationships? Learn how you can take self-awareness and translate it into successful team dynamics and overall effectiveness. Speaker Robert Armstrong Jodi LeBlanc Moderator Charlene Engmann Tools (Google Spreadsheet) https://youtu.be/O05w-1Wz6Jw May 30, 2023 13:30 - 14:15 Virtual Games - Team Cohesion Geographically dispersed teams need the same investments in team bonding if not more. Our panelists will share some tools and success stories on how they have engaged their colleagues and strengthened their relationships using fun and interactive games from a distance. Speaker Robert Butler Roy Nader Moderator Julia Harvey Kumospace Mentimeter Kahoot https://youtu.be/qow3jWvQY6g *NEW DATE* June 6, 2023 13:30 - 14:15 Random Coffee With teams working in hybrid fashion and scattered geographically, it can be hard to get to know others in your branch, your department, your region… FYN has gathered tools and resources from around the GC to support RANDOM COFFEE initiatives. Hear how others have used this concept to grow networks and strengthen organizational cohesiveness. Speaker Lequanne Collins-Bacchus Eric Shoesmith Moderator Natale Dankotuwage Would you like to have a #RandomCoffee? Random coffee process guide https://youtu.be/t3mKErAO_cE *NEW DATE* June 13, 2023 13:30 - 14:15 Appreciation at Work It’s proven that employees who feel valued, experience higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships, and decreased cases of burnout.  Are you looking for ways to effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to colleagues in a way that is meaningful to them? Join us as we explore the 5 Languages based on the book "Appreciation at Work" Speaker Anu Shukla-Jones Gina Scaramuzzi Moderator Hudson Pu More information to come https://youtu.be/KbcW_-_NLlw