Engaging People Workshop

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

Register for Engaging People

November 11-12, 2026

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! 

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.

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, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is certified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Senior Professional in Human Resources, and independently owns and operates her own consulting and training firm in Williamston, Michigan. 

Jodi's expertise and effortless facilitation style have been well received by NACUFS attendees, both in person and online. We are happy to have her back in person for two days of knowledge sharing, skill-building, and discussion around the unique supervisory challenges you face on your campus.