Learn about UCOP’s leadership-development cohorts
November 15, 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 (ALD) and People Management Integrated Learning Program (PM-ILP).
Applications for both programs are due Dec. 9: Apply to ALD or Apply to PM-ILP
To learn more about each program, attend a 30-minute information session. Select each column heading to register. Sessions are listed in Pacific Time.
| Dates | ALD Info Session | PM-ILP Info Session |
| 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. |
Programs overview
Both ALD and PM-ILP 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 |
For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.
Tags: ALD, leadership development, PM-ILP, professional development
