You’ve probably heard of design thinking and emotional intelligence, but do you know how building these skills can help you approach your work from a fresh perspective that helps your projects shine and your team thrive? Tune into these new webinars to learn how.

Emotional intelligence – attain results through people

Tuesday, June 2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Emotional Intelligence is the capacity to be aware of, control and express one’s emotions, as well as handling interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. In this live webinar, you’ll:

• Gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of emotional intelligence, including how to enhance your self-awareness through reflection and mindfulness practices
• Discover how self-awareness can lead to self-management, enabling you to respond effectively to people and events rather than reactively
• Learn to deepen social awareness to be more effective in relating to people, motivating them, managing difficult situations, managing conflict and more
• Formulate strategies and behaviors to cultivate, develop and turn these skills into ongoing practices

Design thinking to focus, collaborate and play

Tuesday, June 2, 1 – 3 p.m.
Design thinking helps build your ability to think creatively and work collaboratively to solve significant problems. In this hands-on, online workshop, you’ll:

• Understand the key aspects of design thinking including working with your stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions together
• Work together on a design challenge: How to design a work environment that encourages collaboration while also minimizing interruptions
• Learn valuable tips and techniques for collaborating and problem-solving in the workplace and beyond

More classes to build your skills

For a current listing of all UCOP professional development courses, visit the Link Classes and Workshops page. If you need training that’s not currently offered, request a class.

Questions? Contact ucopld@ucop.edu.

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