All modules take place from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 15, 2018
Module 1
Leadership
This module will focus on the principles and fundamentals of leadership, including theories and models, understanding your own leadership style, where you are, where you want to be and how you will get there. We will explore examples of good and bad leadership, and delve into how influential leadership can affect outcomes.
Presenters: Karen Aboud, KAA Business Solutions
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough
May 17, 2018
Module 2
Communication and Confidence
Rounding off skill development, this session will focus on honing interpersonal and communication skills while examining confidence in leadership. We will delve into confidence, to build how it can be demonstrated in a thoughtful yet effective manner. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to develop their own brand, and a greater self-awareness. We will also examine the concept of facing fears as a leader: how to respond to failure, cope with criticism and insecurities in a healthy and constructive way, building upon one’s strengths.
Presenters: Victoria Prince (HBSC 1981) – Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough
May 22, 2018
Module 3
The Art of Complex Negotiations
The session will help you develop your understanding on how to successfully navigate negotiations and conduct complex career discussions in the workplace. Using case-studies, sub topics will include not only negotiating business deals but also negotiating with your supervisors (pay equity) and peers (self-advocacy). You will work in teams, discuss complex case studies and synthesize what to do and not to do in order to maintain good relationships with those you are negotiating with whenever possible.
Presenters: Brian Madden (BCOM 1997) – Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Goodreid Investment Council
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough
May 24, 2018
Module 4
Strategic Business Planning for Your Career
This session will focus on articulating career goals, goal setting strategies and how to successfully achieve them. Participants will be asked to come prepared with an outline of their 5-year plan which will include what they want to do and how they want to do it. Experts will provide feedback and lead discussions on individual road maps, challenges and opportunities.
Presenters: Keith Kwan (BCOM, 2000) – Partner, Private Enterprise, MNP
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough
May 29, 2018
Module 5
Financial Literacy – Beyond Your Bank App
This session will develop greater understanding and capacity in understanding the fundamentals of financial planning and why this is critical to longer term financial success.
Presenters: Preet Banerjee (HBSC, 2001) – Speaker, Personal Finance Expert
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough
May 31, 2018
Module 6
Organizational Dynamics and those Aha Moments
What are the external forces, beyond your control as a leader and follower, which affect the development of a motivated and effective workforce able to plan and execute business initiatives? In this session, participants will learn about initiating processes for continuous strengthening of resources, management expectations and the complexities of team performances. We will also discuss how challenging moments can be Aha Moments – turning points, teaching moments and game changers.
Presenters: Deepthi Guttikonda, Head of Product & Business Development, Visual Antidote
Hamza Khan, Managing Director, Student Life Network
Donnie Persaud, Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets Inc.
Georgette Zinaty (BA, 1989) – Executive Director, Development and Alumni Relations, U of T Scarborough