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Workplace Writing Series: Writing a One-Page Recommendation In-Person

Learn how a one-page recommendation can be a succinct and compelling way to influence positive change in organizations!  Decision makers appreciate clear, brief, and well structured recommendations to prioritize key decisions. Having the skills to craft this message can be a career differentiator for employees/students in building credibility.

This workshop will be facilitated by Ian McGinty. Ian brings extensive knowledge of business and leadership. At General Motors, Ian progressed to leading employee relations for over 8,500 employees. GM sponsored completing his undergrad degree in Industrial Administration (5 years co-op) and in the evening he completed an MBA degree.  Recruited by Johnson & Johnson, he held vice president roles in human resources, continuous improvement, operations, strategy and shared services. He led the J&J family of companies HR council and was promoted to a global employee engagement role. Subsequently, he joined Bruce Power to lead all people programs and most recently with a local brewer. He is a past board member of the HR Association and current board member at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Ian teaches at the University of Guelph and has facilitated programs with the HRPA, IIBA and McMaster University. He consults with Boundless Accelerator, the Canadian Professional Management Association, Accelerator Guelph and consults privately in both the private and public sector.

This event will be in-person in Library Room 384. A light dinner will be served.

Questions?  Email Mary (mmccaffe@uoguelph.ca)

Date:
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time:
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Library 384
Categories:
  Writing  

Registration is required. There are 40 seats available.