The Organizational Development and Training team released its 2024–25 Annual Report, showcasing the collective progress made with campus partners in fostering a culture of strong staff engagement, professional growth and effective leadership.
“What excites me about this report is that it represents meaningful progress in staff engagement, professional development and leadership growth for our staff. I'm excited about the momentum the ODT team is building and our shared commitment to investing in our people,” said Ben Lennander, assistant vice chancellor for human resources and chief people officer.
We thank everyone who has collaborated with us and invite all faculty and staff to join us in amplifying these efforts for the upcoming year.
Celebrating Our Collective Impact
The 2024–25 report highlights key achievements that reflect campus-wide participation and commitment:
- Broad Engagement: Over 1,750 staff members — representing 43% of all UNL staff — participated in at least one program. This significant number demonstrates a campus-wide hunger for development.
- Expanded All Staff Conference: By taking on the leadership of the All-Staff Conference, ODT successfully grew attendance from over 300 to more than 500 staff, strengthening connections across units.
- New Leadership Support: We launched NSPIRE, a new monthly series designed to strengthen the critical people-leadership skills of our supervisors and managers.
How You Can Become a Core Partner in Development
Our success is built on shared expertise and active participation. We invite you to become an integral part of ODT's mission by engaging in the following ways:
Share Your Expertise: Consider presenting at the All-Staff Conference or leading a session in one of our programs. Your unique knowledge and experience are invaluable tools that can empower colleagues, break down silos, and build a stronger, more connected UNL.
Champion Development: Share ODT opportunities widely within your teams and units. Encourage participation to ensure these resources reach every corner of campus and amplify our collective impact.
Provide Feedback: Tell us about the topics, themes, or challenges you or your teams are facing. Your input directly helps ODT design programs that meet real needs and create meaningful, relevant development opportunities.
We encourage you to view the full report to see the detailed impact of ODT programs. Please reach out if you would like a deeper dive or want to explore strategies for how we can better support you or your team.
View the full report here.
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