Past Events
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Dec 9NetworkingMemorial Union 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
Come hang with the organizers and fellow campus leaders at Memorial Union for some laid-back conversation and connection. Grab a drink, swap ideas, and keep the good energy rolling.
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Dec 9Connection, Perspective, and Commitment: Impacts of Coaching, Mentoring, and SponsoringSabrina Messer, Ella Tschopik
Hybrid; 313, Pyle Center
Let’s explore the similarities and differences between coaching, mentoring, and sponsoring as pathways for growth and development. We will explore these different ways of being in community and elevating one another through the lenses of active listening, engagement, and practice.
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Dec 9Leading Research Computing Through RISETodd Shechter, Kyle Cranmer, Jan Cheetham, Mike Collins, Sarah Stevens, Brian Bockelman
Hybrid; 325/326, Pyle Center
“Leading research computing through RISE” brings together five leaders from across UW–Madison to explore how innovative ideas in research computing are born, nurtured, and scaled. This panel will delve into strategies for engaging researchers, implementing new services, and meeting the growing demands of data-intensive science. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on how the RISE …
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Dec 9Leading with Data & AI in Higher Education: A CIO’s Playbook for Institutional TransformationMichael Toguchi
Hybrid; 327, Pyle Center
This session reframes data and AI strategy as an institutional leadership challenge—not a technology project. Michael will share lessons from work with higher education, outlining how CIOs can build governance, capability, and trust while accelerating responsible AI adoption. Attendees will learn how to turn friction into alignment, empowering academic and administrative units to modernize services, …
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Dec 9Tech Connections: Discover, Connect, CollaborateDavid Berg and Laurel Belman
313, Pyle Center
During this session, meet fellow I&T professionals and use the provided prompts to discover what you have in common. You might meet future collaborators or go-to people to help you with your work.
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Dec 9Relationships First: Reimaging Leadership for a Connected WorldKen Fanta
Hybrid; 325/326, Pyle Center
In today’s fast-paced IT environment, technical skills alone aren’t enough. The most effective leaders prioritize relationships—building trust, empathy, and strategic alignment across the organization. This session explores how relationship-centered leadership drives innovation, resilience, and transformation. Through real-world examples and practical tools, we’ll reimagine leadership as a relational discipline—one that empowers teams, strengthens partnerships, and fosters …
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Dec 9From Sales to Support: Customer Service Lessons for IT SuccessMehrnaz Ahmadi Joobaneh
Virtual; 327, Pyle Center
About 20 years ago, I started my career as a bank teller. During that time, I went through a training program on how to deliver exceptional customer support and sales. Those lessons made such an impact that I was honored with the Customer Service Championship award in 2009. Today, working in IT, I’ve found that …
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Dec 9From Invisible to Iconic: Leadership That Leaves a LegacyVanessa Broers
Hybrid; 313, Pyle Center
You can be brilliant and deeply respected in your role, and still feel invisible. Many IT leaders learn to self-minimize to appear steady, rational, and in control, but in the process, they lose the very thing that makes people want to follow them. From Invisible to Iconic is about bringing back the part of you that is magnetic without trying. You’ll learn to …
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