View Event Joy Lab: Joy-Fueled Problem Solving Workshop (VIA ZOOM)
- Title
Joy Lab: Joy-Fueled Problem Solving Workshop (VIA ZOOM)
- Reserved Count
- 15
- Capacity
- 1000
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- Location: Zoom; https://ndsu.zoom.us/j/96891409161?pwd=sruzlURY5DDKf5lZ0aBbyorkwiY9Pv.1 Passcode:833826 Start: Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:00 AM End: Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 PM
- Description
Staff Senate Professional Development Committee announces an upcoming workshop!
Note: Registering for this will give you a link to the Zoom webinar. Please see the email for the link to register for the in-person experience.
Joy Lab: Joy-Fueled Problem-Solving
This workshop is open to all NDSU employees who are interested in learning strategies for problem-solving through positivity practices. Darcy Bakkegard, our facilitator, is a local and renowned K-12 teacher who has built a program around the science of joy and how we can actively practice joy and use a positive framework to reach goals.
You may attend this training as an individual or with your department/team/group. To attend as a group or team, you will need to find a meeting place with Zoom access; one person will need to be responsible for coordinating the video connection.
Session Agenda
First Hour. The Why's and How's of Joy-Fueled Problem Solving
● Learn why joy is vital to thriving, at home and at work;
● Explore strategies and adjustments they can make to increase their joy and reduce burnout;
● Engage in personal reflection, small group discussion, and whole group sharing;
● Outline action steps to increase joy and reduce/address a frustration.
Second Hour. Choose Your Own Adventure: Turning Problems into Possibilities
● Celebrate team JOYS;
● Brainstorm possibilities: challenges, frustrations, upcoming to-dos/projects;
● Filter their possibilities and identify ONE action item;
● Utilize Design Thinking strategies to analyze and break down the possibility;
● Design a solution: Outline action steps.
Why Attend Joy Lab?
- Relieve Stress & Recharge: Reduce work-related stress and promote overall well-being through reflection, laughter, and connecting with others.
- Pause with Purpose: Rediscover your purpose and motivation beyond daily routines through self-reflection and connection.
- Increase Productivity: A joyful mindset enhances focus, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, leading to better performance at work.
- Connect with Colleagues: Foster empathy, communication, and teamwork among colleagues by celebrating joys and developing collaborative problem-solving methodology and skills.
- Build Practical Skills: Learn simple tools and techniques to integrate joy and positivity into everyday professional and personal life.
- And a free book! You will receive a joy journal that you can keep and use for organization and development of strategies to meet your goals.
For accommodations or questions, please email melissa.lamp@ndsu.edu.
WEBINAR INFORMATION
When: Feb 26, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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