Author and CEO coach Kim Scott belives 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 (ICs) — 62% — plan to stay in IC roles over becoming a manager.

If you’re an IC who wants to take ownership of your career growth, leverage your knowledge and skills and make an impact without climbing the ladder, check out the Advance Your Career as an Individual Contributor LinkedIn Learning career-development path. This informative, eight-course series will help you develop the skills you need to be a high performer and an invaluable asset to your team and organization.

Learning objectives

• Create an inclusive mindset to thrive in times of change.
• Grow your emotional intelligence and decision-making skills.
• Lead and motivate yourself to achieve your personal best.

Included courses

• Leading Without Formal Authority
• Mastering Self-Motivation
• Getting a Seat at the Table and Making it Count
• Inclusive Mindset
• Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication
• Learning Agility
• Developing a Feedback Mindset to Accelerate Your Career
• Habits for Hybrid and Remote Working Success

How to access LinkedIn Learning

All UCOP employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning: Activate your free account now! Use your single sign-on to log in (the username and password you use for your computer and other UCOP applications).

For support, watch this short overview video: How to use LinkedIn Learning. Please refer to the frequently asked questions for more information.

For additional questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.

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