Engaging People to Improve Operational Performance Workshop

At NACUFS' Engaging People Workshop, you'll spend two immersive days at Stanford University with your peers, gaining fresh perspectives on leadership, management, and employee retention. Whether you're an aspiring manager, new to management, or an experienced leader, the workshop offers practical tactics and valuable insights on motivation, conflict resolution, teamwork, recruitment, and more. 

This interactive course encourages collaboration among participants as you explore big-picture strategies and develop a comprehensive framework to manage your team effectively!

Unlock your full potential as a leader with these learning outcomes:

• Expand your professional network with individuals in collegiate foodservice who face similar challenges.

• Recognize how your preferred work style and the various styles within your team can serve as advantages through an informal personality profile.

• Understand the power of knowledge sharing to empower your staff, manage your time efficiently, and prioritize competing tasks effectively.

• Learn valuable tips for building professional relationships with peers, direct reports, and leaders.

• Develop confidence in handling difficult employee conversations and applying corrective actions by using attentive listening and feedback skills.

• Increase your awareness of how your communication style can influence your team, retain talent, attract new employees, and boost engagement. 

• Explore opportunities for self-reflection, practicing new skills, and developing action plans.

What are your peers saying about the workshop?

“This workshop is great for anyone who manages people, whether new in their leadership role or doing it for many years.”

“I thought that this workshop was wonderful, and I would love for more of my colleagues to take this workshop.”

“I can apply what I learned and immediately put it into execution. Most importantly, it enabled me to become and see myself as a better leader.”

“My biggest takeaway was how to show appreciation to others.”

“Jodi provided me specific direction around employee skill set development opportunities for my organization. I plan on presenting these ideas to my manager.”

“Attending the Engaging People Workshop was an eye-opening experience for me and changed my perspective on how I lead others. I plan to enroll all managers from my own team in the workshop!”

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NACUFS 2025 Engaging People Workshop Agenda 

(as of 8/26/25) 

Tuesday, November 11 

3:00 pm – Optional Tour of Stanford University Dining 

Wednesday, November 12 

8:00 am – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Engaging People Workshop (Day 1) 

5:30 to 6:30 pm – Attendee Engagement Reception 

Thursday, November 13 

8:00 am – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Engaging People Workshop (Day 2) 

Hotel and travel information is available on our website. Additional information will be sent as we get closer to the event date. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at education@nacufs.org.