GEL Special Webinar on Power and Influence

The program features a dynamic mix of lectures, workshops, and special events that explore various engineering leadership topics. These workshops are offered through Fall and Winter semesters and are open to all undergraduate and graduate students.Students who attend at least 4 out of 8 sessions will receive a Leadership Certificate from the College of Engineering in recognition of their participation. To qualify, students must complete the Feedback Form for each session they attend.

Guelph Engineering Leadership Program

Webinar is held on Zoom. Please the link below to sign up.

GEL 2025/26

Guelph Engineering Program - 2025/26 academic year

Zoom registration link: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/_VnmQj6wQbCx86FkKHqcGw" title="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/_VnmQj6wQbCx86FkKHqcGw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://zoom.us/meeting/register/_VnmQj6wQbCx86FkKHqcGw</a> About the sessionMost engineering students receive some instruction on team functioning, leadership, and perhaps management conundrums. Power and influence underlie these group dynamics, yet are rarely examined. This workshop will: 1) outline various forms of power and influence; 2) discuss how power can be created, used, and enhanced; and 3) give relevant examples, discussion, and resources. About the SpeakerDr. <a href="https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/lefsrud" title="https://apps.ualberta.ca/directory/person/lefsrud" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lianne Lefsrud</a>, P.Eng. is the Risk, Innovation, and Sustainability Chair (RISC) and Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Alberta. Her research asks: How can risk management systems be enhanced so organizations are better equipped to recognize, understand, and respond to unforeseen events and manage the risks? She holds a PhD in Strategic Management and Organization and an MSc in Environmental Engineering and Sociology. In the past 10 years, Dr. Lefsrud’s research has been awarded $14+ million from 40+ research grants; 200+ articles, reports, interviews, conference papers, and keynotes; several patents; and 30+ awards. She has also supervised 100+ students (PhD, MEng, MSc, and Undergrad) – many of whom have won awards and scholarships, including Fulbright and Aga Khan. Her book on Risk Communication with Oxford University Press is forthcoming: <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/organized-science-denial-9780198953036?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;" title="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/organized-science-denial-9780198953036?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://global.oup.com/academic/product/organized-science-denial-9780198953036?cc=ca&amp;lang=en&amp;</a> . She has also co-founded a tech startup: <a href="http://www.insightrisksystems.com" title="http://www.insightrisksystems.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.insightrisksystems.com</a> About GELWe believe leadership is more than a title, it’s a mindset. We create spaces where engineering students grow through reflection, collaboration, and action. We empower, inspire, and equip future engineers to lead with integrity, purpose, and impact, on campus and beyond.More info: <a href="https://www.gel.uoguelph.ca/" title="https://www.gel.uoguelph.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.gel.uoguelph.ca/</a>If you have any questions, please reach out to us at gelinfo@uoguelph

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