Soaring Together Quarter 3 , October 2023
Employee Development
Talent Talks Series
The Employee Development team recently launched its Talent Talks series in July . Talent Talks promote development discussions on different the Airports Authority functions at all levels of the organization . These candid conversations with the Airports Authority staff take place monthly at Corporate Headquarters , Dulles International Airport , and Reagan National Airport .
The August Talent Talks featured Employment Specialist , Etta “ Renae ” Hall of Recruitment . Employees had an opportunity to learn more about the hiring process at the Airports Authority . September Talent Talks will feature the Labor Relations team to provide an overview of the Family Medical Leave Act . Get inspired and discover new ideas as we work to boost transparency and encourage positive outcomes through Talent Talks . Contact Joseph Souza for more information joseph . souza @ mwaa . com .
Master Mentoring
Most human beings have two things in common – they want to do better , and they want meaningful connections . Mentoring will help you achieve both as a mentee , a mentor , or both . As the Airports Authority embarks on developing a mentoring culture and community , these two webinar sessions provide a good understanding and basic preparation for a mentoring relationship .
Part 1 : Becoming a Mentee - prepares participants to receive professional development advice by reflecting on the mentoring style that will work best for them .
Part 2 : Becoming a Mentor is designed to help employees become more familiar with the skills , attributes , and tools of mentoring . Mentoring is a great way to learn from others and showcase your role within the organization . Our Master Mentors had an opportunity to meet in August to share their insight , ask questions , and discuss the upcoming mentoring sessions ."
Psychological Safety
We are almost at the finish line for our November 1 completion of Psychological Safety training . This course helps our employees understand how to create a safe space for people to speak up , make mistakes , and bring their full selves to work . This two-hour training will count toward the Airport Authority ’ s annual required training hours .
Learning Objectives
• Explore the definition and 4 stages of psychological safety .
• Understand the role psychological safety plays in workplace interactions ."
• Learn how to create a more psychologically safe workplace .
What employees are saying about Psychological Safety ?
“ It made me aware of the how we treat each other and address challenges . It also made me understand the core values of the organization .”
“ This was not a topic I had previously heard of Learning what it is and my role in ensuring psychological safety for myself , and my co-workers was very beneficial .”
-The Airports Authority Employees
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