ONCE1110 - Beyond 2020

Course Description

2020 has forced us to adapt, change, and grow. From the social distancing and remote work that's resulted from COVID-19, to the growth of global conversations around racism and inequity, our lives and workplaces have undergone enormous shifts. This series will focus on the new skills, individual growth, and collective actions that we can take to adapt to life and work beyond 2020.

This program is made up of five classes:

1: Social identity in the workplace
2020 has seen a global spotlight shone on the racism and inequities that are embedded in many of our workplaces and institutions. In these sessions, led by Temple's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership, you'll participate in "brave space" discussions and exercises that begin with reflections on your personal social identity, and continue with conversations on how to learn, listen, and be an effective ally and advocate in your workplaces and communities. 

2: Change, adaptation, and flexibility
Constant change has been a hallmark of 2020. In the first of these sessions on change, adaptation, and flexibility you'll focus on individual attitudes to change, thinking about how to foster a resilient mindset that's open to adaptation and growth. The second session will cover theories of change management: you'll learn how to navigate change within teams and organizations, and how to effectively inspire and advocate for change.

3: Creativity and problem-solving
Change and upheaval can really put our problem-solving skills to the test. Often we tend to fall back on comfortable or traditional solutions to problems; in this class, the focus will be on fostering creativity and learning how to see problems as opportunities to try novel solutions. 

4: Strengths-based communication
Strongly-held opinions and stressful environments can lead to communication that's hampered by conflict and fixed mindsets. A strengths-based approach to communication builds mutually respectful relationships and trust, valuing other people's insights and experience. You'll practice strengths-based communication techniques, like how to ask powerful questions, and ways to turn complaints or negative experiences into actionable statements of value. 

5: Proactive planning
2020 has shown us that productivity isn't something we can take for granted. It's entwined with time management, stress management, and work-life balance. In these final sessions, you'll focus on creating a personal action plan that's designed around your needs, your productivity patterns, and strategies for talking about and managing your time and stress.

Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy

A participant who withdraws from a non-credit course, in writing, up to one week prior to the starting date of the course, will receive a refund, minus a $25 withdrawal fee; for all certificate programs the withdrawal fee is $50. For courses costing $75 or less, the withdrawal fee is $10 per course. No refunds will be given after that time. E-mail your withdrawal request to: course.withdrawals@temple.edu. Please note that if you do not officially withdraw from a course and you do not attend the course, you are still responsible for payment. Temple University reserves the right to cancel a course for any reason. If the course is cancelled, you will be notified and your entire tuition will be refunded.