Image from IDEO U course: “From Superpowers to Great Teams” Last fall, I wrote about my philosophy of life and approach to being a parent … about how I ask myself: What are your superpower(s), and how will you use them to help others? So you can understand why I had to sign up for an online course called “From Superpowers to Great Teams” — which helps you hone your unique superpowers while also exploring how to strengthen the relationships in your work teams. The class summary explains: Work is most joyful–and its outcomes are most impactful–when we embrace relationships as opportunities and focus on bringing out the best in our collaborators. It begins with you showing up as your best self at work, and then building the relationships and conditions for people around you to thrive. The non-credit course is offered by IDEO, a global design company that has pioneered design thinking (another topic I have blogged about before). For $199, I accessed this self-paced course (found at IDEO U) which features a series of short, well-produced videos and related exercises to do on my own. One of my most profound takeaways was the focus on duos, which the… Continue Reading Want a super team? Start with dynamic duosRead More
How’s your Innovation Grant journey going? No matter where you are in the process, VWCC Grant Specialist Stephanie Seagle wants to help. Take advantage of 30-minute, one-on-one coaching sessions, which might include: An overview of the application process (especially if you missed the “5 Secrets to a Funded Innovation Grant” session at in-service)Brainstorming and feedback about your idea Specific questions you might have about your proposal (where do I even start with the budget?!?!, etc.) Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AADAA28A1F85-innovation2 About the Innovation Grant: These annual grants are awarded by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. The maximum award is $10,000, and projects are expected to be finished in about 10 months (May 2019 to March 2020). All members of Virginia Western faculty and classified staff, including adjunct faculty and part-time employees, are eligible to submit proposals. The deadline for applications is March 29 … but there are key requirements due before then, so don’t delay reading the application closely and reaching out if you have questions. Note that in order for your grant proposal to be eligible for consideration, you must meet with grants office staff (Stephanie) at least once for guidance in completing the application. Previous workshops fulfill… Continue Reading Innovation Grant update: 30-minute coaching sessions now availableRead More
If you missed the “5 Secrets to a Funded Innovation Grant” session during in-service, you can see the same presentation at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, or 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in the grants office conference room (top floor of Fishburn Hall, Room 204). Stephanie Seagle will go over the application, explain the mysterious lollipops on the table (pictured), and will answer any other questions you might have about the process. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4AADAA28A1F85-5secrets Note that in order for your grant proposal to be eligible for consideration, you must meet with grants office staff (Stephanie) at least once for guidance in completing the application. These workshops fulfill that requirement. If you prefer a one-on-one discussion with Stephanie, please email sseagle@virginiawestern.edu or call 540-857-6084. About the Innovation Grant: These annual grants are awarded by the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation. The maximum award is $10,000. All members of Virginia Western faculty and classified staff, including adjunct faculty and part-time employees, are eligible to submit proposals. The deadline for applications is March 29 … but there are key requirements due before then, so don’t delay reading the application closely and reaching out if you have questions.Read More
About Shelley
Shelley Lyons is glad to be back on campus as she is a Virginia Western alum, and has served as the Administrative Officer for Grants Administration at Virginia Western since early 2022. Prior to VWCC, her career focus was within the Human Services and Arts fields. She wrote her first grant in 1996 on a whim and has continued to plan and learn since that time. She most enjoys seeing a well-planned project come to fruition, where funder, project manager and beneficiaries can all feel success and see impact.
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