UMass Global: The Connection Advantage: Building Social Capital for Stronger Teams

Description

“Employees who experience loneliness are significantly more likely to report lower engagement, lower productivity, and higher rates of burnout and turnover” (Gallup, 2024).

Strong workplace relationships drive collaboration, trust, and long-term success. In today’s increasingly digital world, building meaningful connections and fostering a sense of belonging have become essential leadership skills. In this webinar, we will explore the power of social capital and why connection-centered leadership is one of the most critical competencies for modern organizations and professionals. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen relationships, build trust, and create more connected, engaged teams.

In this webinar, you will: 

-Understand what social capital is and why it is a critical leadership and organizational asset
-Explore how trust, connection, and relationship depth influence team performance, engagement, and collaboration
-Identify practical strategies for building meaningful professional relationships in increasingly digital environments
-Learn how leaders can intentionally create cultures of belonging, psychological safety, and long-term relational strength 

Instructor: Dr. Rick L. Mask, Associate Professor of Operations & Project Management, Director of Partnerships at UMass Global. Leadership Strategy Consultant & Author of Social Capital 2.0

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