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NCFDD: SKILL #6: The Art of Saying ‘No’: How to Create Healthy Boundaries

July
9
2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

**Please join us on Zoom for this presentation**

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Meeting ID: 849 7670 5527

Passcode: 353564

  • Are you confused about when to say “yes” and “no” to other people’s requests?
  • Do you often say “yes” to requests without realizing the impact that response will have on your time and productivity?
  • Do you find yourself feeling angry and resentful during the academic year because you’ve said “yes” too often?

You’re not alone! Many faculty (pre and post-tenure) find it incredibly difficult to sort out when, why, and how to say “NO.”

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • The biggest mistakes faculty make in responding to requests
  • How to identify and disrupt problematic patterns
  • Our favorite strategies that you can implement immediately so you can add “no” to your vocabulary

We created a complementary 8-minute video, The Art of Saying Yes, to provide practical ideas related to seeking and securing opportunities to support academics’ career advancement, job satisfaction, and personal growth.

Register to Attend

If you have not yet, please register with your NetID for an account linked to our MSU institutional membership by clicking on the NCFDD website here (external link). Creating an account allows you to register for upcoming seminars or access past documents and recorded sessions.

Additional Contact Information:

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
https://www.facultydiversity.org/about-us