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Leadership cohort applications close this Thursday

The application deadline for UCOP’s popular leadership training cohorts, Aspiring Leaders Development Program (ALD) and People Management-Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP), is fast approaching. All interested staff members must apply by Thursday, Dec. 9.

Apply to ALD  |  Apply to PM-ILP

ALD and PM-ILP attract staff at similar career levels, but there are a few key differences that set them apart. If you’ve been trying to determine which is best for you, read through the chart below. For additional questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu. 

Aspiring Leaders
Development
Program
 (ALD)

UCOP People Management Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP)

Audience Individual contributors only  Managers and individual contributors
(Preference given to managers if full) 
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Goal
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Give participants an opportunity to explore leadership roles and skills before holding a formal manager position.
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– 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.
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Overview
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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.
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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.
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Topics
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Adaptivity & resilience, influential communication, feedback skills, productivity and prioritization, and career growth
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Performance management, managing implicit bias, managing people, administration and operations, change management and communications
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Facilitator & perspective
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LifeLabs Learning — Global perspective helps participants learn how to be effective in any business environment.
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UCOP trainers and guest speakers — Targeted perspectives help participants learn the skills and nuances needed to succeed at UCOP.
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Timing
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Five class sessions take place every two weeks from Jan. 27 – March
 21.
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Eight class sessions take place monthly from Jan. 20 – August 18. 
Between live classes, participants must complete online People Management Series and Certificate courses
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Cadence
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Offered twice every fiscal year —
fall and winter/spring
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Offered once each year
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Location
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Virtual, serves all UCOP locations
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Virtual, serves all UCOP locations
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Fee 
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Free
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Free
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Application
deadline
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December 9
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December 9

 

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