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The importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in the workplace 

As I have been re-reading “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable” by Patrick Lencioni, well listening to the audio book, it has had me thinking about self-awareness. The book is tale about reasons that teams fail to function effectively and how we can work to correct course.  Self-awareness is not one of the […]

Complete Harassment Prevention Training in Workday by April 12th 

All WashU employees have been assigned annual harassment prevention training in Workday, which must be completed by April 12. The course was developed by Skillsoft, a leading expert in compliance training. Contingent employees are not required to complete the training.       Warning: some employees might find the simulated photos or exercises to be distressing. The subject […]

WashU IT employee perspective: Business Analysis Community of Practice offers insight into how IT business decisions are made

Attending a recent Business Analysis Community of Practice (BACoP) meeting, it was clear I was among a group of strategic thinkers dedicated to asking important questions, listening for answers, seeking to understand, and ready to use the knowledge they gather to inform business decisions. It was also apparent the BACoP recognizes the tenets of the […]

Parking at 4480 Clayton Avenue 

Parking can be an issue across campus, with availability at 4480 being no exception. It is important to keep handicapped-accessible parking spaces available for those who need them. Those spaces are reserved for use by individuals with valid, state-issued license plates, stickers, or temporary passes. Unauthorized parking in those spaces can result in parking fines […]

Staff Recognition and Awards: Please nominate your peers

Distinguished Honor Awards  nominations are open and being accepted until 5 pm CT, Friday, March 15th. Explore the categories under Universitywide, Central Fiscal Unit (CFU,) Medical School, and Danforth Campus School awards and consider nominating your peers or leaders for these prestigious honors.  Staff Recognition Awards this year will return to an in-person component. Staff with […]

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