Past Events
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Dec 9Executive Function for Leaders: A Tale in Two (or Five) ActsPhilip John Doll III
Hybrid; 325/326, Pyle Center
This session explores executive functioning skills through the specific lens of IT leadership. Through storytelling and his unique brand of energie™, Philip (p3) looks to highlight executive functioning as an area for continuous skill-improvement for all aspiring leaders and explore how the necessity-for and application-of those skills might evolve as an individual’s career evolves from …
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Dec 9LunchLower Level Dining Room, Pyle Center
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Dec 9Riding the White Lightning: Bringing Entrepreneurship into University OperationsScott Kohl
Hybrid; 325/326, Pyle Center
Ready to stop seeing institutional change as a glacial process and start Riding the White Lightning? Every university leader could experience the thrill and challenge of true innovation. This session isn’t just theory; it’s your practical, high-octane guide to harnessing Intrapreneurship—the secret sauce for driving transformative change within complex UW Operations. This session will provide …
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Dec 9A Conversation on Courage and CollaborationSabrina Messer, Salima Currimbhoy
Hybrid; 309, Pyle Center
Leadership isn’t a straight path—it’s a dynamic journey of knowing when to collaborate, when to challenge the status quo, and when to take bold risks. This session explores the delicate balance leaders seek in navigating complex environments, shifting priorities, and evolving responsibilities. Through candid reflections on real-world experiences, we’ll unpack the power of adaptability, self-awareness, …
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Dec 9Changes to Data Classification: What Leaders Need to KnowHeather Johnston, Sue Weier, Jeanette School, Steffanie Johnson, Crague Cook, Lisa Johnston
Hybrid; 327, Pyle Center
The Data Classification Initiative is aligning UW–Madison with the Universities of Wisconsin’s revised Data Classification Policy (SYS 1031) to simplify how we categorize and protect information. The change is aimed at reducing confusion, strengthening compliance, and lowering data security and privacy risks. The initiative is informed by campus feedback calling for clearer examples, training, and …
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Dec 9The Life of a BARobert Merrill
Hybrid; 313, Pyle Center
At the end of a consulting engagement, a client told Robert, “I did not know that people like you existed, and even if I did, I wouldn’t have known how to find you.” Such is the Life Of A BA (Business Analyst). If you find yourself in conversations about who, what, and why with an …
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Dec 9Supporting Your Workforce: How IT Leaders Can Effectively Utilize Employee Assistance ProgramsHailey Krueger
Hybrid; 327, Pyle Center
This session offers an overview of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and the range of services they can provide employees and leaders. Drawing on services provided by UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office, participants will learn how IT leaders can effectively partner with EAP resources to support both employee wellbeing and their own when navigating workplace and personal …
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Dec 9Networking – Becoming More Comfortable with DiscomfortChristian Schmieder, Deanna Schneider
Hybrid; 325/326, Pyle Center
Networking is important – but that doesn’t make it any more comfortable—take it from two introverts! This session explores how embracing discomfort—rather than trying to eliminate it—can help you connect with others in professional settings. We’ll offer brief reflections and share our own struggles with networking, and then we’ll jump right into connecting with each …
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Dec 9Efficiency in Every Dollar: Vendor Relationships and Budget ControlTiffany Thayer
Hybrid; 313, Pyle Center
“Efficiency in Every Dollar: Vendor Relationships and Budget Control” dives into the art of making every penny pull its weight. Through steady budget tracking approaches and regular check-ins with your financial services partner, we’ll explore how strong Statements of Work (SOWs) keep everyone rowing in the same direction—and how honest partnership evaluations help you spot …
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Dec 9UWM & UWH – How I Navigated and Championed Both (Together!)Mal Dziuk
Hybrid; 309, Pyle Center
Understanding how UW–Madison IT operates is a feat, but meshing that with UWHealth’s IT and the contrast between the two enterprises is drastic. Jumping into my User Support role, I dove into this divided world and have managed to keep my end users happy while appeasing to UWHealth policies. I will share my initial findings …