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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Lunch and Chat: Mindfulness Practices
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/wellbeing-lunch-and-chat-mindfulness-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers
DESCRIPTION:GROW Plus: Accountability Conversations for Managers is the second part in the required live training series on manager and employee performance conversations.  The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/grow-plus-accountability-conversations-for-managers-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T120000
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SUMMARY:Managing Up: Cultivating a Partnership with Your Manager
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we’ll focus on exploring ways to develop a mutually beneficial working relationship with your supervisor as an individual contributor. This workshop will explore how individual contributors can develop trust by exploring their manager’s perspective\, advocating for self\, and providing upward feedback. This highly interactive session will review best practices to document your performance\, communicate clearly\, and practice delivering upward feedback.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/managing-up-cultivating-a-partnership-with-your-manager/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20251022T222302Z
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SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Recruitment and Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss UCOP Talent Acquisition and On Boarding\, including: – UCOP Hiring steps and process – Inclusive Recruitment – UC\, State\, and Federal policies and laws – On Boarding process\, tools\, and best practices This is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP (ME@UCOP). It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-recruitment-and-onboarding/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20251103T222658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T222658Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Psychologically Safe Team (For Managers only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this workshop designed for managers as we: Define the benefits of building a culture of psychological safety on your team. Explore the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety and the behaviors associated with each. Assess your current team culture and behaviors that contribute to or reduce psychological safety. Engage with the BICEPS framework for keeping a pulse on psychological safety on an individual level. Prior to the class\, we encourage you to watch this TED talk by Amy Edmondson\, godmother of Psychological Safety: Amy Edmondson: Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/managing-psychologically-safe-team-for-managers-only/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20251103T222955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T222955Z
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SUMMARY:Communication in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:This engaging workshop provides practical tools and techniques to strengthen communication skills in professional settings. Participants will explore strategies to enhance their professional presence\, improve emotional intelligence\, and apply both verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to foster effective engagement. The session focuses on helping individuals make a positive impact in the workplace by communicating with clarity\, confidence\, and purpose. Whether in team meetings\, one-on-one conversations\, or high-stakes presentations\, participants will walk away with actionable strategies to communicate more effectively and build stronger professional relationships.  This course is part of the UCOP Communication series certificate.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/communication-in-the-workplace-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260325T201025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T201025Z
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SUMMARY:Change Essentials: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Change Essentials is based on the best-selling book\, Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions\, by Dr. John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber. Dr. Kotter’s research revealed eight key steps and four critical leadership principles that\, when applied effectively\, help to ensure successful change. This three-part workshop will provide you with a foundational level of knowledge and skill to help you identify strategies to apply those steps and principles to a current or anticipated change within a department\, or as part of a broader organizational change initiative. \nAttendance is required for all three sessions\, March 5\, 12\, and 26\, 10 am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-session-3-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260304T223521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T021454Z
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SUMMARY:Influencing Without Authority: Leadership as an Individual Contributor
DESCRIPTION:Author and CEO coach Kim Scott says that 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 over becoming a manager. How can ICs take ownership of their career growth\, leverage their knowledge and skills\, and make an impact without climbing the ladder? In this workshop we’ll dive into the leadership skills all “rockstars” need to become influential contributors:  building trusting workplace relationships\, managing up\, carving out a niche area of expertise\, and connecting the dots from your role to the organizational mission. \nAttendees will: \n\nGain insight into their unique position of influence within the organization.\nExplore the leadership skills of relationship building\, managing up\, honing expertise\, and aligning work to the organizational mission.\nIdentify one skill they want to strategically focus on for the next month
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/influencing-without-authority-leadership-as-an-individual-contributor-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260305T235653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T235653Z
UID:10014159-1775552400-1775563200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Advanced Data Analysis (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite- Intro to Data Analysis \nExcel Data Analysis Advanced: In this two-part class\, participants will learn: \n\nEssential Excel Skills\nWork with multiple worksheets and workbooks.\nShare and protect workbooks.\nAutomate workbook functionality\n\nIntroduction to Macros and VBA\n\n\nDynamic arrays\n\nFILTER\, SORTBY\, UNIQUE and other functions\n\n\nAuditing Tools\nForecast data\n\nTrends\, Analyze Data tool\, and Forecast Sheet\nCreate sparklines\n\n\nMap data.\n\nMaps and 3D Maps\n\n\n\n  \nThis is part of the Data Analysis Series \nAttendance is required both sessions\, April 7 and 14\, 9am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-advanced-data-analysis-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T003410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T003410Z
UID:10014160-1775638800-1775649600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Write Right: Business Writing Essentials (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor-led interactive workshop designed to enhance participants’ writing skills with a focus on clarity\, structure\, grammar\, and punctuation. A crucial refresher on the “nuts and bolts” of writing\, equipping attendees with practical skills that they can immediately apply in business communications. The workshop covers key writing fundamentals such as sentence structure\, punctuation rules\, readability strategies\, active voice usage\, parallelism\, subject-verb agreement\, and pronoun clarity. Emphasis is placed on making business writing clear\, concise\, and effective to ensure messages are more likely read and easily understood by readers. Participants will engage in interactive exercises\, workbook activities\, and real-world business writing scenarios to strengthen their writing proficiency. By the end of the Write Right workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nMaster Essential Grammar and Punctuation\nEnhance Readability and Clarity\nWrite with Strong Verbs and Active Voice\nImprove Sentence and Paragraph Structure\nEnsure Correct Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronoun Usage\nApply Professional Business Writing Standard\nAdopt Best Practices for Proofreading and Finalizing Documents\n\nGoing Forward: Participants are encouraged to continue practicing by applying readability guidelines\, checking grammar and punctuation\, and using resources like readability stats. A follow-up session\, Get to the Point\, is the next step in strengthening your professional writing. This follow-up session sharpens your ability to write with clarity\, adjust tone\, and communicate with purpose. The Write Right workshop empowers professionals to write with clarity\, precision\, and confidence\, ensuring their business communications are effective and professional.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/write-right-business-writing-essentials-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T004540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T004641Z
UID:10014161-1775723400-1775737800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Project Management II (Session 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This is a three-part series\, Project Management Level II\, led by The Center for Project Management. \nThis workshop series emphasizes traditional project management techniques that are highly relevant to the UC project environment with practical tools\, methods and techniques for immediate application in your work environment. Agile project management techniques designed to support highly iterative software development projects is not the focus of this series\, and professionals seeking highly iterative agile project management techniques will also find practical value in the content of this series. \nSession 1 Objectives \n\nReview and reflect on the project management foundations series\nLearn techniques to lead a thriving project team\nLearn how to establish a project’s priorities\nBuild skills and learn a process to manage project change control\n\nSession 2 Objectives \n\nLearn how to assess and manage project complexity\nLearn techniques to lead a thriving project team\nLearn how to practice a methodology to identify\, prioritize\, plan and manage project risks\nLearn tools and techniques for planning and managing project quality\n\nSession 3 Objectives \n\nExplore a framework for anticipating and managing the organizational change of implementing a project\nBuild skills in activating leaders to champion your project\nLearn how to build a project communication plan and effectively engage project stakeholders throughout a project\n\nPrerequisite: Completion of Project Management 1\, or previous PM experience\n*This is a 3 part course and it is highly recommended that you attend each session as materials and curriculum will build on the prior sessions work.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-project-management-ii-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T213917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185503Z
UID:10014164-1776157200-1776168000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Advanced Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite – Intro to Data Analysis \nExcel Data Analysis Advanced: In this two-part class\, participants will learn: \n\nEssential Excel Skills\nWork with multiple worksheets and workbooks.\nShare and protect workbooks.\nAutomate workbook functionality\n\nIntroduction to Macros and VBA\n\n\nDynamic arrays\n\nFILTER\, SORTBY\, UNIQUE and other functions\n\n\nAuditing Tools\nForecast data\n\nTrends\, Analyze Data tool\, and Forecast Sheet\nCreate sparklines\n\n\nMap data.\n\nMaps and 3D Maps\n\n\n\nThis is part of the Data Analysis Series \nAttendance is required both sessions\, April 7 and 14\, 9am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-advanced-data-analysis-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T215328Z
UID:10014165-1776171600-1776175200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:STEP: Goals and Competencies
DESCRIPTION:In this instructor-led training on the Staff Talent Evaluation Process (STEP)\, 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. You will practice writing goals and review how to align them to the UCOP Competencies. This course is designed to support new employees and employees who would like a refresher to elevate their STEP goals.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/step-goals-and-competencies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T220843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185312Z
UID:10014166-1776243600-1776254400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Write Right: Baseline Business Writing Skills
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite- Write Right: Business Writing Essentials \nInstructor-led interactive workshop designed to enhance participants’ writing skills with a focus on clarity\, structure\, grammar\, and punctuation. A crucial refresher on the “nuts and bolts” of writing\, equipping attendees with practical skills that they can immediately apply in business communications. The workshop covers key writing fundamentals such as sentence structure\, punctuation rules\, readability strategies\, active voice usage\, parallelism\, subject-verb agreement\, and pronoun clarity. Emphasis is placed on making business writing clear\, concise\, and effective to ensure messages are more likely read and easily understood by readers. Participants will engage in interactive exercises\, workbook activities\, and real-world business writing scenarios to strengthen their writing proficiency. By the end of the Write Right workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nMaster Essential Grammar and Punctuation\nEnhance Readability and Clarity\nWrite with Strong Verbs and Active Voice\nImprove Sentence and Paragraph Structure\nEnsure Correct Subject-Verb Agreement and Pronoun Usage\nApply Professional Business Writing Standard\nAdopt Best Practices for Proofreading and Finalizing Documents\n\nGoing Forward: Participants are encouraged to continue practicing by applying readability guidelines\, checking grammar and punctuation\, and using resources like readability stats. A follow-up session\, Get to the Point\, is the next step in strengthening your professional writing. This follow-up session sharpens your ability to write with clarity\, adjust tone\, and communicate with purpose. The Write Right workshop empowers professionals to write with clarity\, precision\, and confidence\, ensuring their business communications are effective and professional
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-write-right-baseline-business-writing-skills-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T222257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T185404Z
UID:10014167-1776328200-1776342600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Project Management II
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite – UCOP Project Management II (Session 1 of 3) \nThis is a three-part series\, Project Management Level II\, led by The Center for Project Management. Attendance for all three-parts is required (April 9\, April 16\, April 23)  \nThis workshop series emphasizes traditional project management techniques that are highly relevant to the UC project environment with practical tools\, methods and techniques for immediate application in your work environment. Agile project management techniques designed to support highly iterative software development projects is not the focus of this series\, and professionals seeking highly iterative agile project management techniques will also find practical value in the content of this series. \nSession 1 Objectives \n\nReview and reflect on the project management foundations series\nLearn techniques to lead a thriving project team\nLearn how to establish a project’s priorities\nBuild skills and learn a process to manage project change control\n\nSession 2 Objectives \n\nLearn how to assess and manage project complexity\nLearn techniques to lead a thriving project team\nLearn how to practice a methodology to identify\, prioritize\, plan and manage project risks\nLearn tools and techniques for planning and managing project quality\n\nSession 3 Objectives \n\nExplore a framework for anticipating and managing the organizational change of implementing a project\nBuild skills in activating leaders to champion your project\nLearn how to build a project communication plan and effectively engage project stakeholders throughout a project\n\n*This is a 3 part course and it is highly recommended that you attend each session as materials and curriculum will build on the prior sessions work.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-ii-session-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260316T223913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T223913Z
UID:10014612-1776330000-1776335400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Managing Represented Employees
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide managers with essential guidance for effectively managing represented employees in a unionized environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of labor relations\, including contract awareness\, roles and responsibilities\, and appropriate communication practices.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/managing-represented-employees/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T224108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T224208Z
UID:10014169-1776420000-1776427200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Managing Psychological Safe Teams
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that a culture of psychological safety is the #1 determinant of team success\, beating out average team tenure and IQ. 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: \n\nDefine the benefits of building a culture of psychological safety on your team.\nExplore the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety and the behaviors associated with each.\nAssess your current team culture and behaviors that contribute to or reduce psychological safety.\nEngage with the BICEPS framework for keeping a pulse on psychological safety on an individual level.\n\nPrior to the class\, we encourage you to watch this TED talk by Amy Edmondson\, godmother of Psychological Safety: Amy Edmondson: Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/109611/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T224756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T234120Z
UID:10014170-1776776400-1776781800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Digital accessibility is about ensuring users with disabilities can easily access and engage with any digital content. In this course\, you will learn the principles of digital accessibility\, how to generate accessible Microsoft Office Documents and how to export these to PDF. This is the first course in the series and a prerequisite for UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 2: PDFs.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-creating-accessible-documents-1-ms-office-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T225829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225829Z
UID:10014172-1776848400-1776859200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Subtle Acts of Exclusion
DESCRIPTION:The term “microaggression” has become widely used\, yet just as widely misunderstood. Join us as we reframe microaggressions as Subtle Acts of Exclusion (SAE). Explore the SAE framework and participate in group dialogue on how to normalize interrupting these acts and engage colleagues in discussion. In this session\, participants will: Reflect on socialization and its impact on our outlook\, attitudes\, and behaviors Understand the shift in language from Microaggressions to Subtle Acts of Exclusion Explore the Subtle Acts of Exclusion Framework Participate in group dialogue on best practices to interrupt SAEs
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/subtle-acts-of-exclusion-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T225340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T225340Z
UID:10014171-1776862800-1776866400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Basic Safety Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Collins\, Program Manager for Security\, Risk and Resilience\, will facilitate this 30-minute live virtual class that will provide basic safety tips to help employees feel informed\, alert\, and safe as they travel to and from the workplace. Extra time will be allotted for questions and feedback. Melissa recently joined UCOP after serving 20 years with the UC San Diego Police Department\, retiring as a lieutenant\, and is a safety expert.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-basic-safety-awareness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
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SUMMARY:People Leader Forum: Talent Insight process - Uncovering potential\, planning for the future!
DESCRIPTION:The People Leaders Forum is a monthly opportunity for people managers to connect with one another to develop leadership skills\, build community\, share best practices\, swap strategies for navigating current challenges and learn to better support themselves and their teams. \n\nApril 24: Talent Insight process – Uncovering potential\, planning for the future! In this session we will introduce you to the Talent Insight process that helps departments put the right people in the right roles at the right time. This process is supported by the Organization Development team and guided by thoughtful planning\, collaborative strategy\, and a strong culture of development. The four-stage cycle: Assess\, Develop\, Implement\, & Review provides a framework for departments to create a 1–3 year plan tailored to their evolving talent and workforce needs.\nMay 29: Employee Relations 101 Karen Arnold\, Director\, HR Business Partner and Shannon Brooks\, Director of UCOP Leaves and Accommodations and Karen Arnold\,  will discuss Employee Relations foundational knowledge and strategies needed to effectively handle workplace issues. They will share best practices for addressing employee concerns\, managing performance and conduct issues\, and fostering a fair\, respectful work environment. The session also covers legal and policy considerations\, documentation basics\, and when to involve HR.   \nJune 26:  Supporting Employees Navigate Change & Transition:  In this session\, Oscar Lara will explore the human response to change and stages within the transition process\, and provide managers with strategies to support employees to successfully navigate through personal and professional changes.\nJuly 31st : TBD\nAugust:  Coaching Employees to Success\nSept 25: Recruitment Tips and the use of AI\nOctober 30:  Managing Peers\nDecember:  TBD\n\n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T235023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T235023Z
UID:10014175-1777374000-1777377600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Box Advanced
DESCRIPTION:Want to know how to securely store sensitive data in Box? Interested in how to get data into Box via email or URL? Sign up for this advanced Box class and we will cover a wide range of topics including setting up alerts to monitor folders and using Box groups to manage department collaborations.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/box-advanced-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260306T235500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T235500Z
UID:10014176-1777456800-1777464000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Practical Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Time management can feel daunting. Competing priorities\, unruly calendars\, and tight time budget can leave you feeling like you’ve spent all day running on a treadmill with little to show for your efforts. Join us in this two-hour class as we strategically tackle the four phases in the time management cycle: prioritize\, organize\, execute\, track. You’ll be introduced to a buffet of time management tools and practices that will help you identify and address your biggest barriers to a balanced and productive work life.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/practical-productivity-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260331T002448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T002448Z
UID:10014641-1777627800-1777636800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Manager and Employee Conversations Part 2: Feedback for Employee Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Accountability Conversations for Managers is the second part in the required live training series on manager and employee performance conversations. This training answers the question: What do I do when my coaching is not improving performance? In this highly interactive live virtual workshop\, we will cover providing productive critical feedback\, managing emotions\, creating efficient documentation\, and holding effective accountability conversations. Managers will also practice having Accountability Conversations using the UCOP GROW Plus framework. This training is part of the STEP training plan developed by the STEP workgroup made up of people from all divisions. \nThe previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/manager-and-employee-conversations-part-2-feedback-for-employee-accountability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T125500
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260401T211440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T211440Z
UID:10014711-1777637400-1777640100@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Wellbeing Lunch & Chat: Four Simple Agreements\, One Powerful Shift
DESCRIPTION:Our lives are shaped by the agreements we make—often without realizing it. Through social conditioning\, or “domestication\,” we learn rules\, judgments\, and beliefs that influence how we see ourselves and others. In his book The Four Agreements\, Don Miguel Ruiz offers a simple yet powerful framework for breaking free from these limiting beliefs and living with greater awareness\, freedom\, and compassion.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-wellbeing-lunch-chat-four-simple-agreements-one-powerful-shift/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260331T000425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T000425Z
UID:10014638-1777971600-1777982400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Power BI (Session 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, users will learn about and practice using Power BI. Users will learn how to: Connect to data sources. Perform data cleaning\, profiling\, and shaping. Visualize data with Power BI. Create interactive visualizations. Enhance reports and dashboards. Publish and share reports and dashboards. NOTE: You will need Power BI Desktop installed on your computer for this class. \nThis is a three-part series\, attendance for all dates is required: May 5th\, May 12th and May 19th\, 9am – 12pm.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-power-bi-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260331T000946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T000946Z
UID:10014639-1778061600-1778065200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:STEP: Goals and Competencies
DESCRIPTION:In this instructor-led training on the Staff Talent Evaluation Process (STEP)\, 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. You will practice writing goals and review how to align them to the UCOP Competencies. This course is designed to support new employees and employees who would like a refresher to elevate their STEP goals.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/step-goals-and-competencies-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260331T001734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T001734Z
UID:10014640-1778072400-1778077800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Creating Accessible Documents 2: PDF (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Building off the Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training\, Accessible PDF Documents offers a deep dive into using Adobe Acrobat Pro to manipulate\, tag\, and test PDF documents for accessibility. We will cover tagging documents from scratch\, what common accessibility errors are\, tables\, and building accessible PDF forms. In order to fully participate in this class\, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Pro installed (not just Acrobat Reader). \nAttendance for both sessions April 21st and May 6th\, 1:00 – 2:30pm\, is required. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-creating-accessible-documents-2-pdf-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260401T221614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T221614Z
UID:10014714-1778140800-1778169600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic\, interactive training program is designed specifically for UC staff. Through a hands-on group simulation\, you’ll explore essential process improvement concepts and methodologies that can be directly applied to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your daily work. Key Features: \n\nImmersive learning experience using the DMAIC model (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control)\nPractical application of value stream mapping\, Lean 5S\, and data analysis tools\nReal-time implementation of Lean Six Sigma concepts\nTailored examples relevant to UC Office of the President\n\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand Lean Six Sigma common language\nGain proficiency in applying process improvement tools across various UC settings\nDevelop skills to identify and eliminate “Non-Value Added” activities and “Waste” in university processes\nUnderstand the impact of imprecise information on process improvement initiatives\nLearn to measure and analyze data to uncover opportunities for enhancing UC operations\nIncorporate “Voice of Customer” principles into improvement projects\nAcquire hands-on experience with tools such as:\n\nRun Charts and Histograms\nVoice of the customer\nValue Stream Mapping (VSM)\nFuture state planning\n\n\n\nParticipants who successfully complete the course will be certified as Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt practitioners\, equipped to apply their new skills and tools to drive efficiencies within the UC Office of the President. \nA certificate will be available at the training and reflected in the LMS. This interactive training includes some physical movement. \nIf you have any concerns or questions\, please contact the Learning and Development team.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/lean-six-sigma-yellow-belt/
LOCATION:Franklin Lobby 1
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T105446
CREATED:20260401T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212405Z
UID:10014712-1778144400-1778155200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Recruitment and Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss UCOP Talent Acquisition and On Boarding\, including: \n\nUCOP Hiring steps and process\nInclusive Recruitment\nUC\, State\, and Federal policies and laws\nOn Boarding process\, tools\, and best practices\n\nThis is part of the Manager Essentials at UCOP. It is required for all people new to a management or supervisory positions at UCOP since 2020 (internal promotions and external hires). All experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-recruitment-and-onboarding-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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