Join us on Tuesday, March 12th for a HERC Webinar: Cultivating Trust and Productivity: Building Psychological Safety in Faculty Meetings. Presented by Team Hutch Consulting, this session focuses on the pivotal role of psychological safety in the workplace, with a special focus on faculty meetings.
Psychological safety is the bedrock of a high-functioning work environment, where faculty members feel secure and confident in expressing their ideas, concerns, and opinions without fear of embarrassment or retaliation. A psychologically safe workplace fosters open communication, innovation, and enhanced teamwork. We will discuss practical strategies to nurture this environment, emphasizing trust-building, open communication, and respect. Participants will learn how to create a supportive culture that not only bolsters individual confidence but also drives collective productivity and success.
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Speakers:
Wayne Hutchison, MBA, MPA, PhD
Dr. Wayne Hutchison's 26-year career spans significant leadership roles in the military and academia. As a Major in the US Air Force, he specialized in operations, training, and personnel development, particularly within the Air Force Space Command. Transitioning to academia, he played a key role in developing ethics and business education curricula. At Michigan State University's Broad College of Business, he launched the first STEM-certified Full-Time MBA Program, integrating business education with technology.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Hutchison has been a graduate program director for over ten years, working closely with faculty from various departments. He has also led education abroad programs, enhancing curricula in Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, and Entrepreneurship. Importantly, Dr. Hutchison remains actively engaged with the military and veteran community, both on campus and off, continuing his lifelong commitment to supporting military personnel and veterans. This engagement underscores his dedication to ethical decision-making, leadership development, and team building in his mission to improve education and leadership.
Jaimie Hutchison, MA, LPC
Jaimie Hutchison, MA, LPC, has over 26 years of experience enhancing wellbeing and human resources across higher education, nonprofits, and government sectors. In her current role, she supports a diverse workforce of 13,000 in higher education, focusing on recruitment, retention, and employee support. Hutchison has developed and implemented policies and programs that improve workplace flexibility, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her career has included roles as director, therapist, consultant, mentor, and trainer, emphasizing her broad skill set in promoting positive workplace environments.
As a licensed therapist, Hutchison applies her insights into human behavior and motivation to foster initiatives that boost workplace wellbeing. She serves on the Strategic Planning Committee and as President-Elect of the College and University Work-Life-Family Association (CUWFA), where she shares best practices on a national scale. Additionally, her commitment to community wellbeing is highlighted by her 10,000 volunteer hours, showcasing her efforts to not only enhance the employee experience but also advocate for inclusive and supportive environments in the community.
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