Engaging People Workshop

The Engaging People Workshop is a NACUFS workshop for anyone who supervises others.

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November 12–13, 2025 | Stanford, California

Sponsored by the NACUFS Foundation 

Engaging People to Improve Operational Performance

Register now for an immersive two-day workshop where you will gain a fresh perspective on leadership, management, and employee retention. Whether you are an aspiring manager, new to management, or an experienced leader, the Engaging People Workshop offers practical tactics and invaluable insights on motivation, conflict resolution, teamwork, recruitment, and more.

This interactive workshop encourages collaboration among participants as you look at big-picture strategy and build a comprehensive framework to manage your team effectively!

NACUFS 2025 Engaging People Workshop Agenda

 (last updated 8/26/25) 

Tuesday, November 11 

 

3 p.m. – Optional Tour of Stanford University Dining 

Wednesday, November 12 

 

8 a.m. – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Engaging People Workshop (Day 1) 

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Attendee Engagement Reception 

Thursday, November 13 

 

8 a.m. – Breakfast at Stanford Dining 

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Engaging People Workshop (Day 2) 

Don’t miss the opportunity to unlock your full potential as a leader.

Upon completion of the workshop, you can expect to achieve the following outcomes:

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

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

  • Harness the power of knowledge sharing to empower your staff, manage your time efficiently, and effectively prioritize competing tasks. Learn valuable tips to grow your professional relationships with peers, direct reports, and leadership. 

  • Develop confidence in navigating difficult employee conversations and applying corrective action through using attentive listening and feedback skills. 

  • Grow your awareness of how your communication style can shape your team, retain talent, attract new talent, and boost employee engagement. 

  • Discover opportunities for self-reflection, new skill practice, and action-planning.

 

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What are your peers saying about the workshop?

"This workshop is great for anyone that 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."
"Jodi provided me specific direction around employee skill set development opportunities for my organization. I plan on presenting these ideas to my manager."

Facilitator

Jodi Schafer, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Jodi Schafer is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) and the owner of Human Resource Management Services. Jodi has a bachelor's degree in psychology and education from Kalamazoo College and over 20 years of experience in human resource management. She was recognized as one of the ’10 Over the Next Ten’ in the next generation of business leaders by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and accepted the MSAE Association Choice award on behalf of HRM for the consulting services category. Jodi sits on several statewide committees focused on human resource policy and leadership development. She is a regular contributor to various industry publications and is author of a ready-to-use HR system for small employers. Jodi conducts speaking engagements and training seminars on all aspects of human resources including employee relations, leadership skills, performance development, on-boarding, recruitment and retention.