Prepare for your next STEP deadline with impactful training
We are closing in on the end of the FY2024-25 performance cycle! Your final STEP Check-in conversation with your manager (aka Finalize Criteria) will take place by March 31, 2025.
If you’re wondering how to make the most of your next STEP conversation, UCOP Learning and Development offers impactful training courses.
Workshops for managers and supervisors
GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
Jan. 28 or Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PT)
In the second part of our live, virtual and highly interactive training series on manager and employee performance conversations, we will focus on what to do if your coaching is not improving performance. We’ll cover providing productive critical feedback, managing emotions, creating efficient documentation and holding effective accountability conversations. You will also practice having accountability conversations using the UCOP GROW Plus framework. Previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this course.
UCOP STEP: Setting Goals & Competencies
Feb. 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (PT)
In this instructor-led STEP training, we will expand on the materials presented in the STEP Fundamentals for Employees eCourse by going into detail on the first stage of STEP, Define Criteria. Attendees will practice writing goals and review how to align them to the UCOP Competencies. This course is designed to support new employees and those who would like a refresher to elevate their STEP goals.
GROWing your Check-In Conversations for Managers
Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
GROW is a popular coaching framework used worldwide for problem-solving, goal-setting and performance improvement. At this interactive session, managers will discuss and practice using the GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging STEP checkpoint conversations. The virtual course “GROWing your Checkpoint Conversations” is a prerequisite.
Additional training and support
Need help? We’re here for you. Please check out the following optional resources for additional support. (All events are listed in Pacific Time.)
- STEP Fundamentals: After you have completed the required course, you can take this self-paced, streamlined version of all individual STEP modules for managers and employees. Use the course table of contents to navigate to the modules you need.
- LinkedIn Learning Collection: Helpful on-demand videos provide more insight into the performance appraisal process for managers and employees.
- ePerformance demonstration videos: Get a step-by-step walkthrough of Check-ins for Managers (4 minutes) or Check-ins for Employees (3 minutes).
- ePerformance User Guide
- STEP website: A one-stop shop for STEP information
Questions? Contact your manager, HR Business Partner or STEP@ucop.edu.
Tags: performance appraisal, STEP