Choose your UCOP leadership cohort: ALD vs. PM-ILP
October 18, 2021 •
UCOP offers many opportunities for staff at all levels to gain leadership skills. Two of the most popular learning cohorts are the Aspiring Leaders Development Program and People Management-Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP). Both programs tend to attract staff at similar levels in their careers, but there are a few key differences that set them apart. If you’ve been trying to determine which is best for you, here are some guidelines to help you decide.
Aspiring Leaders
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UCOP People Management Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP) |
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| Audience | Individual contributors only | Managers and individual contributors (Preference given to managers if full) |
| ========= Goal |
========= Give participants an opportunity to explore leadership roles and skills before holding a formal manager position. |
========= – Current people managers: Learn essential skills to be more effective in leading your teams. – Individual contributors who anticipate moving into a people manager role: Acquire critical skills for future success. |
| ========= Overview |
========= The ALD program includes five two-hour interactive workshops that are organized around research-based practices on the key skills that differentiate effective leaders. Workshops focus on ‘tipping point’ skills — small changes that can quickly make a big impact. |
========= PM-ILP complements the online People Management Series and Certificate program. Participants take online courses in a designated sequence, then meet monthly as a cohort to deepen their knowledge. Cohort sessions include guest speakers, opportunities to engage in best practices with peers and resources for workplace use. |
| ========= Topics |
========= Adaptivity & resilience, influential communication, feedback skills, productivity and prioritization, and career growth |
========= Performance management, managing implicit bias, managing people, administration and operations, change management and communications |
| ========= Facilitator & perspective |
========= LifeLabs Learning — Global perspective helps participants learn how to be effective in any business environment. |
========= UCOP trainers and guest speakers — Targeted perspectives help participants learn the skills and nuances needed to succeed at UCOP. |
| ========= Timing |
========= Five class sessions take place every two weeks from Jan. 27 – March 21. |
========= Eight class sessions take place monthly from Jan. 20 – August 18. Between live classes, participants must complete online People Management Series and Certificate courses |
| ========= Cadence |
========= Offered twice every fiscal year — fall and winter/spring |
========= Offered once each year |
| ========= Location |
========= Virtual, serves all UCOP locations |
========= Virtual, serves all UCOP locations |
| ========= Fee |
========= Free |
========= Free |
| ========= Application deadline |
========= December 9 |
========= December 9 |
Attend an information session
To learn more about each program, attend a 30-minute information session. Select each column heading to register. Times are PT.
| Dates | ALD Info Session | PM-ILP Info Session |
| Nov. 4 | 2:30 – 3 p.m. | 2 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 17 | 2:30 – 3 p.m. | 2 – 2:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | 10:30 – 11 a.m. | 10 – 10:30 a.m. |
| Dec. 7 | 9:30 – 10 a.m. | 9 – 9:30 a.m. |
Apply by Dec. 9
Complete an application: Apply to ALD or Apply to PM-ILP
For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.
Tags: ALD, PM-ILP, professional development
