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2016 Report (pdf link, 15MB)
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What is an Ombuds?
Ombuds
\ˈäm-ˌbu̇dz, om-buh dz, awm-, om-buh dz\
The primary duties of an organizational Ombuds are:
- To work with individuals and groups assisting them in developing options to help build communication and collaboration.
- To facilitate your efforts to learn from diverse perspectives in the workplace.
- To bring systemic concerns to the attention of the organization for resolution.
What an Ombuds does:
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- Actively listens to understand people while remaining neutral with respect to the facts. The Ombuds doesn't listen to judge or decide who is right or wrong, s/he listens to understand all perspectives. This is critical for developing options for resolution.
- Refers people to appropriate resources for support in improving things at work
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Upcoming Outreach, Trainings, and Events
Events are posted with permission and are invitation-only events unless otherwise stated. Ombuds Services for Staff honors the confidentiality of all of the groups and individuals that engage with our office.
Collaboration: The Power of Listening to Overcome Obstacles and Build Bridges
UNM Research Administrators Symposium
Sept. 25, 2018, 1:45 pm
Participants will practice a skill which will help them collaborate more effectively and possibly change the world.
Collaboration: The Power of Listening to Overcome Obstacles and Build Bridges
Project ECHO
Oct. 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
Participants will practice a skill which will help them collaborate more effectively and possibly change the world.
Ombuds Services for Staff Open House
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 @ 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Ombuds Services for Staff Office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Crucial Conversations®
Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2018
Based on the best-selling book of the same name, this 2.5-day training teaches skills for communicating when the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. It provides tools and skills for UNM employees at all levels, and may be particularly useful for managers who do performance evaluations. It's estimated that every crucial conversation we avoid holding, or don't do well, costs the organization $7,500.
To register, please contact Anne Lightsey at alight01@unm.edu
Where Do We Go From Here?
Department of Internal Medicine Executive Committee
Nov. 8, 2018 9:00-Noon
Participants will learn and practice skills for making important and potentially difficult conversations more productive and successful for all involved.
Collaboration: The Power of Listening to Overcome Obstacles and Build Bridges
Division of Physical Therapy Faculty and Staff Lunch and Learn
Nov. 9, 2018
Participants will practice a skill which will help them collaborate more effectively and possibly change the world.
November Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
Crucial Conversations®Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11, 2018Based on the best-selling book of the same name, this 2.5-day training teaches skills for communicating when the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. It provides tools and skills for UNM employees at all levels, and may be particularly useful for managers who do performance evaluations. It's estimated that every crucial conversation we avoid holding, or don't do well, costs the organization $7,500. This session is currently full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Anne Lightsey at alight01@unm.eduJanuary Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
March Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
May Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
July Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
September Skills Refresher/Brown Bag for Trained Mediators
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 @ 12:00 - 1:15 pm (the second Wednesday of every other month)
Ombuds Services for Staff office (Building 29, 1800 Las Lomas)
Join the Ombuds staff and your colleagues for an enriching hour of (low pressure) skill development. You are welcome to bring something to eat. We hope that you will be able to join us, enjoy good company, and have fun practicing skills from your mediation training!
