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What we do
Support organizational change Develop people Provide custom solutions What CLOC's been up to Our rates and partnerships
Who we are Tools you can use Join our mailing list
Support organizational change Develop people Provide custom solutions What CLOC's been up to Our rates and partnerships

Tools in 20

Tools in 20 sessions are 20-minute, interactive, virtual sessions that offer practical tools, tips, and techniques you can use right away. All are welcome - enroll today!

Not part of the UMD community? Email cloc@umd.edu.

All sessions are on Mondays from 2:00-2:20 p.m.

Date Description Workday Enrollment
August 24, 2026 Balcony and Dance Floor: The Power of Perspective

Learn how to shift between big-picture thinking and on-the-ground action—and leave with practical tools you can use anytime to gain clarity and make more intentional choices.

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September 28, 2026 AMP Up Your Drive: 20 Minutes to Unleash Motivation

Ready to unlock what really drives us? In this session, we’ll unpack Daniel H. Pink’s AMP framework — Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose — and explore how these three keys can help you and your team thrive.

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October 19, 2026 Facilitator's Toolkit: Pro Tips for Encouraging Engagement

Explore a few simple tools that make all the difference in engaging your participants in meetings, workshops, or team retreats.

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November 16, 2026 Changing Lanes: From Judger to Learner

Explore the Choice Map and learn how to shift from a reactive Judger mindset to a curious Learner mindset using questions that transform your thinking, relationships, and results.

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January 18, 2027 Tiny Tweaks, Big Shifts

This bite-sized session walks you through the Four Laws of Behavior Change to help you create momentum with small, powerful habits.

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February 8, 2027 Beyond "Great Job!" - Meaningful Recognition at Work

Unlock the power of appreciation and learn how specific, meaningful recognition can strengthen relationships, boost morale, and make your feedback truly stick.

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March 8, 2027 "But That Wasn't What I Meant" - Aligning Intent with Impact

Good intentions can still cause unintended harm. Learn practical strategies to bridge the gap, improve communication, and foster more empathetic and effective interactions.

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April 5, 2027 When We Agree to Disagree

Learn an efficient, more nuanced, inclusive approach to group decision making

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May 3, 2027 Name it to Tame It: Emotional Granularity

Sharpen your emotional vocabulary and boost self-awareness by turning vague feelings into precisely named emotions you can understand—and actually do something with.

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May 17, 2027 Using the Language Wheel to Communicate Across Difference

Learn to use the Language Wheel to clarify your thinking and craft clear, complete messages for conversations where perspectives vary in a way that fosters greater understanding, connection, and respect.

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June 7, 2027 Don't Assign Tasks. Assign Authority.

Re-assessing how we, as leaders, delegate, based on what decisions staff can make, rather than what tasks are to be completed, opens up new conversations and can lead to learning and development opportunities.

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UMD Center for Leadership & Organizational Change
4716 Pontiac Street, Seneca Building - Suite 0102, College Park, MD 20740, USA
cloc@umd.edu 301-405-0724