Upcoming Events

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Past Events

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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: […]

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