Bite-Sized Learning is ATD Rhode Island's facilitated lunch and learn series. We discuss important Learning & Talent Development topics and review related Percipio\Skillsoft modules. It is free to all ATD members. Join us, let's share and learn!

This month's topic: Transformational Leadership

This workshop explores the background and core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and their practical application in workplace training, onboarding, and professional development initiatives. Participants will examine the UDL framework, discovering strategies to implement these principles to create more effective, engaging, and accessible learning experiences for employees. The session will provide practical tools to foster an inclusive work environment that supports diverse learning needs and maximizes productivity.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

About our Speaker

Eunice Ofori holds a PhD in Curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on Instructional Design and Technology. Currently, Eunice works as the Associate Director for Instructional Design at the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT). She also serves as the Program Coordinator and faculty for the Master’s in Education program (Special Education Specialty) with the Teacher Preparations and Certification program at the School of Professional Advancement, Tulane University. She is an active member in the design of effective instruction in varied course modalities and provides advanced course development assistance across Tulane’s campuses. She also consults for Institutions and guides faculty in creating accessible and engaging Instructional content. Eunice is passionate about providing equal access to education for ALL by engaging, nurturing, and supporting academic communities to develop and teach innovative research-based teaching and learning experiences using sound pedagogical strategies and instructional technology. Outside of work you can usually find her hanging out with her family, cooking, and connecting with friends. 

Every week thousands of people leaders are asked—or told—to lead through a change they didn't initiate and one that their employees will likely resist. People are complex when it comes to change. We're hardwired to learn and grow on the one hand, while on the other, changes trigger our threat response, causing resistance. Unfortunately, most leaders waste valuable time and energy responding to "resistance" as a problem, further slowing down transformation. This conversation will help HR and people leaders implementing a change - often caught in the middle between those making change decisions and employees who resist them - become more effective at understanding and mitigating "resistance," a root cause of why many changes struggle to succeed. 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn 5 of the most relevant brain science concepts that can be used to engage employees more effectively to achieve change adoption earlier.
2. Learn the 3 priorities of change leadership, and some key actions that make it more likely employees will buy in vs. resist your change. 
3. Use a simple, communication-based approach for greater success when managing tough questions and emotional reactions.