Whether you’re a new or experienced people manager, UCOP Learning and Development offers several opportunities and resources to continue developing your leadership skills and excelling in your career.

Recommended live online workshops

Select each course name to register; listings reflect Pacific Time. Unless stated otherwise, courses are virtual.

Mastering the Logistics of Hybrid Meetings
Nov. 6, 1 – 2 p.m. | Oakland + Zoom
If you manage a hybrid team, learning to better facilitate hybrid meetings will boost your effectiveness and strengthen connections. In this training, we’ll cover how to prepare effectively, set up all technical components (audio, camera and Zoom features) and incorporate techniques that fully engage remote and in-person attendees. Join us in Oakland or via Zoom!

People Leader Forum – Fostering Resilient Teams During Uncertain Times
Nov. 7, 1 – 2 p.m.
The People Leader Forum is a monthly opportunity for managers to connect to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. Our Nov. 7 session will focus on helping to support your team during uncertainty.

People Leader Forum – Team Wellness
Dec. 5, 1 – 2 p.m.
The People Leader Forum is a monthly opportunity for managers to connect to develop leadership skills, build community, share best practices, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. Our Dec. 5 session will focus on team wellness.

Managing Psychologically Safe Teams
Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Research shows that a culture of psychological safety is the top determinant of team success. But what is psychological safety and what power do we have to influence the working conditions of our teams? Join us in this workshop designed for managers as we explore psychological safety and the benefits of incorporating it into your team culture.

For a complete listing of upcoming courses, visit the Link Classes & Workshops page.

Cohort learning opportunities

The following cohort opportunities are perfect for people leaders! Find out more in our cohort learning overview. All applications are due on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. (PT).  

• UCOP Mentorship Program: Share and learn career skills and leadership practices, guide and navigate the UCOP culture, and establish long term professional relationships. Apply to be a mentor. 
• Making Power Moves: Learn career advancement strategies with an emphasis on how social and cultural factors influence professional growth and leadership opportunities. Apply for Making Power Moves.
• Peer Connections: This self-driven UC peer-to-peer networking program will partner you with peers at UCOP or other locations to focus on professional growth while building your network. Apply for Peer Connections.

ME@UCOP

Courses in the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP) series are required for all staff who are new to a management or supervisory position. Experienced managers are also welcome to join us. Select each session name to register.

ME@UCOP: Compensation
Nov. 4, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Virtual
Join us for a live, instructor-led session on UCOP Compensation policies and procedures.

ME@UCOP Managing in the Modern Workplace
Nov. 5, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Oakland Broadway 4001
Learn UCOP processes and strategies that support building inclusive and engaged teams. Topics include: managing remote and hybrid teams, people development and fostering community and belonging as a manager.

ME@UCOP: Recruitment and Onboarding
Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual
This live, instructor-led session will focus on UCOP talent acquisition and onboarding protocols, including hiring processes; inclusive recruitment in accordance with UC, state and federal policies; and onboarding process, tools and best practices.

On-demand training through LinkedIn Learning

Can’t make our live classes work with your schedule? You can still grow your career skills thanks to UCOP’s free LinkedIn Learning membership for staff (get started with LiL)! The following collections include courses and videos recommended by the Learning and Development team for maximum impact.

• Managing in Remote or Hybrid
• Leadership Development
• Situational and Adaptable Leadership
• Employee Engagement
• Teams
• Leading and Working in times of Complexity and Stress

For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.

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