2025 Online Gathering of POS Scholars
Monica Worline & Guy Itzchakov
July 16, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
A Celebration of Deep Listening and Human Connection in Advance of the Academy of Management Join us in creating a new tradition! In place of our annual POS Breakfast at the Academy of Management, this year we are gathering online in advance of the conference. We are celebrating community and the transformative power of deep […]
August 06, 2025
Virtual event
Join the Eisenberg Family Depression Center for their sixth annual Workplace Mental Health Conference which centers the importance of employee well-being. From onboarding to employee retention, a healthy and supportive workplace culture is a critical component to organizational success in all sectors. The conference features sessions that will provide insights and actionable steps organizations can take […]
October 23, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
In-Person, Michigan Ross
The Role of Mentorship on Professional Path: Lessons from a 50-Year Study of College Graduates In this presentation, Dr. Alexis Redding will offer insights from a study of young adult development across generations that she co-leads at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She will share highlights from the story of the discovery of a […]
Past Events
July 02, 2025 - July 05, 2025
Queensland, Australia
The 9th IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology will take place in Brisbane, Australia, 2-5 July 2025.
Partner Event
Facilitator Training and Certification: Council Practice with Snap Inc.
Co-hosted with the Center for Positive Organizations
June 05, 2025 - June 06, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, both days
Registration required, $50 fee to attend
About the training Join us for an extraordinary chance to participate in a two-day facilitator training and certification in the Council method as practiced at Snap Inc. This special opportunity is available to CPO community members with training led by experienced facilitators from Snap Inc. Participants will engage in learning how to skillfully facilitate this […]
May 15, 2025 - May 16, 2025
8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 15 and ends at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, May 16, 2025
Please see 2025 Positive Organizational Scholarship Research Conference for more information.
May 15, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Free and open to all, registration required
About the event Join us for a unique evening weaving together academic inquiry, business leadership, art, and changemaking as we focus on asking brave questions about the transformative power of human dignity and purposeful work. As part of the Positive Organizational Scholarship Research Conference, this special evening session is free to attend and open to […]
Co-Learning Consortium
May Member Forum
Amplifying Well-Being in Tumultuous Times
May 14, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Please contact cpo-consortium@umich.edu for more information.
May Member Forum Amplifying Well-Being in Tumultuous Times View forum agenda View May Member Forum Summary and Highlights About the Forum This year’s annual May Member Forum on May 14 offers us a chance to gather as a community in a tumultuous time for organizations and leaders. Financial and regulatory changes are pushing organizations to […]
March 19, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Online
Justin Berg Associate Professor of Management & Organizations University of Michigan About the talk In today’s world, the ability to consistently innovate and keep delivering hits is more important than ever before. But what are the secrets behind repeat innovation? How do some creators manage to not only break through once but continue to produce […]
Thriving Accelerator
Accelerate Your Purpose
Co-Hosted with the University of Michigan Athletic Department
March 11, 2025
7:15 – 8:30 p.m. ET
In Person, Junge Champions Family Center, 333 E. Stadium Blvd, University of Michigan Campus
Accelerate Your Purpose You’ve probably heard that “knowing your why” is the heart of motivation, but perhaps accessing your why seems difficult. This is true for many of us. Join us for this accelerator where we will demystify the process of tapping into a sense of purpose and share practices that help you bring your […]
Partner Event
Facilitator Training and Certification: Council Practice with Snap Inc.
Co-hosted with the Center for Positive Organizations
February 21, 2025 - February 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, both days
Registration required, free to attend
About the training Join us for an extraordinary chance to participate in a free two-day facilitator training and certification in the Council method as practiced at Snap Inc. This special opportunity is available to CPO community members with training led by experienced facilitators from Snap Inc. Participants will engage in learning how to skillfully facilitate […]
February 13, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Online
Aparna Joshi Professor of Management & Organizations University of Michigan About the talk In today’s polarized world, women leaders who have navigated immense barriers to reach the very highest levels encounter uncharted territory once they get to the top. They often face harsh judgments and heightened scrutiny. While some stakeholders may certainly be receptive, many […]
February 06, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 pm ET, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Book signing with Ethan Kross immediately following book talk. Limited supply of free books available!
Ethan Kross Professor of Psychology and Management & Organizations University of Michigan About the talk Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic, or devastation after a painful break-up, our lives are filled with situations that send us spiraling. But as difficult as our emotions can be, they […]
Positive Links Speaker Series
Speaking the Unspoken: Cracking the Rules of the Workplace
Ella F. Washington
January 13, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Online
Ella F. Washington Professor of the Practice, Department of Management, Georgetown University Author of Unspoken and The Necessary Journey About the talk As an organizational psychologist and DEI expert, Dr. Washington has worked with organizations and leaders across industries in developing and executing impactful strategies. With her latest book, Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code, Washington […]
November 21, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Online
Ace Simpson Director, Center for Compassion Studies Author of Organizational Compassion: A Relational Approach About the talk Compassion is traditionally seen as a response to suffering—an essential reaction that seeks to alleviate distress. But what if compassion could also be a proactive force, anticipating and mitigating suffering before it occurs? This idea introduces a paradox: […]