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This Thursday, Jan. 21, from 12-1 p.m. (PT), join the UC Alumni Career Network for its next episode, Addressing difficult conversations at work.

This webinar will feature a panel of UC alumni providing guidance on addressing difficult conversations so that all voices are valued. Whether you’re a people manager or entry-level staff member, panelists will offer advice on how to handle challenging topics, acknowledge cultural differences in communication styles and identify helpful techniques to maximize your workplace communications. We invite you to join us for this important discussion.

Register now to join live or to receive a link to the recording!

This event will be moderated by author Jaime Carias (‘08, UC Santa Barbara), civic engagement coordinator and fellow, USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism. It will feature:

  • Annalyn Cruz (‘00, UC Santa Barbara), senior manager of leadership & management development, Electronic Arts
  • Sunny Lee (‘97, UC Irvine), assistant vice chancellor & dean of students, UC Berkeley
  • Anthony Martore (‘16, UCLA), business diversity & inclusion manager, NIKE, Inc. 

About the UC Alumni Career Network

The UC Alumni Career Network is a high-impact, online series designed to provide UC alumni and community members with the insights, information, and connections to launch, grow and expand your career opportunities. Each month we’ll tackle a different career topic by providing you with insider tips and advice to help you make the most of your UC network. Join us online to gain the latest information and to ask questions relevant to your own professional journey.

Sign up for the email list to receive monthly invites! For more information about the UC Alumni Career Network and links to recordings of past episodes, visit our website.

Contact katrina.ward@ucop.edu with questions.

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