
SAO Leadership Day 8.20.25
Details
This training is mandatory for any new groups formed after January 14, 2025 and for any groups who were unable to fulfill their attendance requirements at the January training.
Agenda
Past Events
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
This bi-annual meeting is mandatory for all club/ organizations to attend to ensure your group is up to date on SAO policies.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Presented by SDCC
SL 402
Show the people you lead that you care for them. This session goes over skills and tools that can be utilized to support members of your organization. As well as when and how to seek support outside of your organization.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Presented by CWB
SL 105
Learn skills to balance being involved and successful at WPI while also protecting and
maintaining your wellbeing.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
presented by: University Advancement
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Civil Discourse
Presented by the SWEET Center
SL 104
In this session we will discuss how to navigate difficult conversations, signs that the conversation is no longer productive, and strategies for effectively moving forward after the difficult conversation has ended in a way that maintains team morale and helps you to continue to move towards your goals. Attend both parts or just part 1!
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by SAO
SL 105
This session will focus on how to maximize and streamline club operations through the MyWPI portal.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Presented by the Events Office
SL 411
This session will guide you in how to use 25Live, important timelines when planning events,
forms and where to access them, and much more! Attend one part or both!
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Presented by ODIME
SL 402
Review what psychological safety is and how to achieve it on individual and group levels. Evaluating case studies to practice developing these skills.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Civil Discourse
Presented by the SWEET Center
SL 104
In this session we will discuss how to navigate difficult conversations, signs that the conversation is no longer productive, and strategies for effectively moving forward after the difficult conversation has ended in a way that maintains team morale and helps you to continue to move towards your goals. Attendance in part 1 is required for this session.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Presented by SAO
SL 105
We will be giving an overview of what marketing is, some best practices, and how to apply it to your personal and professional life.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Presented by SAO & SGA
SL 115
New to the role of club treasurer or looking to brush up on your skills? Join the SAO and SGA for this session of leadership day to get to understand your role better.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Presented by the Events Office
SL 411
This session will guide you in how to use 25Live, important timelines when planning events,
forms and where to access them, and much more! Attend one part or both!
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Presented by SAO & SGA
SL 115
New to the role of club treasurer or looking to brush up on your skills? Join the SAO and SGA for this session of leadership day to get to understand your role better.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Presented by DOS
SL 104
Knowing how to give feedback in a way that it's best received, leverage someone's talents, and empower team members to contribute are all hallmarks of a good leader and an effective organization. In this session you'll learn more about your own preferred methods of communicating and how to best work with others who use a different approach. This ensures your team members, and your own voice, are heard and you are getting the most out of your interactions.