GEL Special Webinar on Power and Influence

Zoom registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/_VnmQj6wQbCx86FkKHqcGw

About the session

Most 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 Speaker

Dr. Lianne Lefsrud, 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: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/organized-science-denial-9780198953036?cc=ca&lang=en& . She has also co-founded a tech startup: www.insightrisksystems.com

About GEL

We 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: https://www.gel.uoguelph.ca/

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at gelinfo@uoguelph