No matter what skillset you’re trying to improve, UCOP Learning and Development can help you reach your professional goals. All classes included below are free to UCOP staff and feature live instructors. Unless stated otherwise, classes are offered virtually, via Zoom.

Listings reflect Pacific Time; select each course name to register. Single sign-on is required to access the UC Learning Center and other links.

Information Session: Leadership Development Program
July 7, 12:30 – 1 p.m. or July 23, 2 – 2:30 p.m.
Current people managers (and managers-of-managers) with 5+ years of management experience may wish to participate in the UCOP Leadership Development Program (LDP). Join us for an information session about this 10-month cohort-based learning journey to discover and hone developmental objectives as a leader. Grounded in our Leadership Framework and the UC Core Competencies, participants will engage in a 360 assessment to determine their focus objectives for the program. Monthly meetings will switch between whole-group experiential learning (Crew Meetings) and small-group support (Camp Meetings).

Box Fundamentals
July 8, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Get an overview of Box, the cloud-based service that provides secure file storage and sharing at UCOP. We’ll cover how to use Box, collaborating with UCOP and non-UCOP colleagues, commenting directly on files, folder permissions, shared links and many other tips that will help you when using Box. IT administrators will be available to answer your questions. Learn more about Box.

Influencing Without Authority: Leadership as an Individual Contributor
July 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
According to author and CEO coach Kim Scott, there are two types of star employees: “superstars” and “rockstars.” While superstars are gunning for promotions, rockstars are grounding themselves as experts in their roles. According to recent research, most individual contributors (62%) plan to stay in IC roles rather than becoming managers. If you’re an IC, learn how to take ownership of your career growth, leverage your expertise and make an impact — without climbing the ladder.

UCOP Safety: Basic Awareness
July 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
Safety expert Melissa Collins, program manager for Security, Risk and Resilience, will facilitate this 30-minute live virtual class. Learn basic safety tips to feel informed, alert and safe as you travel to and from the workplace. We’ll allow extra time for questions and feedback.

GROWing your Check In Conversations for Managers
July 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
GROW is a popular coaching framework used worldwide for problem solving, goal setting and performance improvement. This interactive session allows managers to discuss and practice using the GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging STEP checkpoint conversations. Note: The e-course “GROWing your Checkpoint Conversations” must be taken before this class.

UCOP STEP: Successful Check-Ins
July 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Get the most out of your STEP Check-In conversations by learning best practices for tracking progress on STEP goals, managing emotions when receiving feedback and providing upward feedback utilizing the Context, Action, Results, Explore and Envision (CARE) model. In this highly interactive two-hour workshop, you will practice using the CARE model to deliver feedback to peers and your manager, preparing you to engage your manager during your STEP Check–in.

Subtle Acts of Exclusion
July 16, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The term “microaggression” has become widely used, yet it is just as widely misunderstood. Join us as we reframe microaggressions as subtle acts of exclusion (SAE). Explore the SAE framework, learn how to interrupt SAEs, engage colleagues in discussion and reflect on how our socialization impacts our outlook, attitudes and behaviors.

PowerPoint Techniques
July 17, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Learn powerful techniques that can help you save significant time, better manipulate and format presentations, compellingly convey information and collaborate more effectively. We will cover dozens of navigation and formatting tips and shortcuts, including Master slides; data presentation tips, including creating and importing tables, charts and diagrams; using SmartArt to add memorable visual elements and presentation best practices to increase your impact.

Reflective Listening
July 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Reflective listening is key to better communication and better workplace performance. When you help fulfill colleagues’ fundamental need to feel heard and understood, you can more easily resolve or avert problems while building trust and psychological safety. Whether you’re a leader or a team member, this is an essential workplace skill to learn and practice.

Information Session: Leadership Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders
July 24, 2 – 2:30 p.m. or  Aug. 7, 9:30 – 10 a.m.
Designed for aspiring people managers, the Leadership Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders Program (LFP) is ideal for UCOP staff who are not currently holding a leadership title and are interested in pursuing a leadership role. If you’re eager to learn about yourself and leadership, are motivated to learn and reflect and enjoy highly interactive learning, LFP might be what you’re looking for! Created and facilitated by longtime UCOP vendor Pierre Khawand, the LFP curriculum combines key leadership skills and strategies with lessons from Pierre’s highly rated courses, such as Accomplishing More with Less (time management and prioritization) and  21 Practices for Happiness at Work (wellness). Learn more about LFP.

UCOP Well-Being Lunch and Chat Series: Locus of Control – Making Peace and Letting Go
July 25, 12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective well-being. There will be space for reflection, discussion and real-life application. Bring your lunch, curiosity and a willingness to connect. All are welcome! This month’s session will focus on making peace and letting go. When things don’t go as expected, it’s easy to blame and look outward. Learn how our perception of what we can or cannot control influences our well-being.

Additional sessions:

• Aug 22: The Happy Secret to Better Work
• Sep 26: Vulnerability and Resilience – The Story We Tell
• Oct 24: Strategies and Practices for Managing Stress
• Nov 21: Thriving in a VUCA World – Embracing Positive Perspectives
• Dec 12: The Basics of Practicing Gratitude

Career Development Tools
July 29, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
UCOP offers free career development tools to help you meet your professional goals. Come learn how to use LinkedIn Learning, LinkedIn and My UC Career to develop your professional brand, share and document your accomplishments and network with colleagues throughout UC.

For questions about the above classes, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.

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