BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Link: UCOP's e-newsletter - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://link.ucop.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Link: UCOP's e-newsletter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 DTSTART:19701029T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:19700402T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125611 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007827-1674554400-1674559800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-01-24/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007820-1674568800-1674572400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-01-24/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007828-1674727200-1674732600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-01-26/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007821-1674741600-1674745200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-01-26/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007829-1674813600-1674819000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007822-1674828000-1674831600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007830-1675159200-1675164600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-01-31/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007823-1675173600-1675177200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-01-31/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007831-1675332000-1675337400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-02-02/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007824-1675346400-1675350000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-02-02/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T211138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T211214Z UID:10007832-1675418400-1675423800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Manager/ Supervisor Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nZoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\n Meeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-manager-supervisor-training/2023-02-03/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20230122T210818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T210818Z UID:10007825-1675432800-1675436400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Job Builder by JDX: Employee Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to navigate and use all the features of UCOP Job Builder by JDX. \nAttend via Zoom: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/96516235918 \n\nMeeting ID: 965 1623 5918\nNo passcode required URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/job-builder-by-jdx-employee-training/2023-02-03/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250805T001036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T001036Z UID:10012813-1757077200-1757080800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:People Leader Forum: Sep - Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times DESCRIPTION:Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times: Psychological Tools for Navigating Volatility\, Uncertainty\, Complexity\, and Ambiguity (VUCA) In today’s fast-changing world\, leaders are constantly faced with unpredictability\, high-stakes decisions\, and pressure to maintain stability. How do you stay steady when the ground beneath you keeps shifting? Join Dr. Ana Dolatabadi from the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) for this one-hour training designed specifically for leaders navigating uncertainty. You’ll gain practical\, psychology-based strategies to: – Focus on what you can control—and let go of what you can’t – Cultivate stability for yourself and your team during times of change – Reduce stress when facing unknowns – Avoid common leadership pitfalls in volatile environments – Learn from real-world examples of leaders who have successfully weathered difficult times This is a chance to reframe your mindset\, build resilience\, and lead with confidence no matter what comes your way. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-sep-steady-leadership-in-turbulent-times/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250804T233708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T233708Z UID:10012811-1758106800-1758110400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Box Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:This course will give you an overview of Box\, the cloud-based service that provides secure file storage and file sharing. \n\nHow to use Box\nHow to collaborate with UCOP and non-UCOP people\nCommenting directly on files\, folder permissions\, shared links\, and many other tips that will help you when using Box.\n\nAdministrators from IT will be on hand to answer your questions and review the best features of Box. More info on Box can always be accessed on our webpage URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/box-fundamentals-30/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250804T233919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T234723Z UID:10012812-1758621600-1758628800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:GROWing Your Check In Conversations for Managers DESCRIPTION:GROWing your Check-in Conversations for Managers is a required two-hour virtual live workshop that provides managers with an opportunity to practice using the GROW model in STEP check-ins. Instructors will share tips and strategies for providing clear\, thoughtful and constructive feedback to employees. Specifically\, this training offers best practices on effective feedback and coaching conversations\, and provides managers time for sharing and an opportunity to practice having Check-in conversations using the GROW coaching model.\nThis is part one of a two part required series on Check-in conversations for managers/supervisors. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/growing-your-check-in-conversations-for-managers-14/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250805T001252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T001252Z UID:10012814-1758704400-1758715200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Delivery Skills for Connecting with Your Audience DESCRIPTION:For many\, public speaking and giving formal and informal presentations can be uncomfortable and daunting. Luckily\, delivery skills ca be practiced and improved on with each presentation. This session will focus on identifying anxieties about presenting and how to prepare for them\, explore different presentation styles and techniques to engage with your audience\, and tips and tricks to making your next presentation a success! This session will be interactive and participants are asked to bring a recent presentation\, outline\, or presentation idea to practice. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/delivery-skills-for-connecting-with-your-audience-3/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250926T125500 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250805T001928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T001928Z UID:10012815-1758888600-1758891300@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Wellbeing Lunch and Chat: Vulnerability & Resilience DESCRIPTION:Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective wellbeing. There will be space for reflection\, discussion\, and real-life application. Bring your lunch\, curiosity and a willingness to connect. All are welcome! \nImagine you’re feeling inadequate after a critical comment from your supervisor. Instead of going down the rabbit hole with this narrative\, you can transform negative self-talk to constructive reflections by reframing the story. (Learnings based on the work of Brene Brown) URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-wellbeing-lunch-and-chat-vulnerability-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250823T005613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T010108Z UID:10013278-1759309200-1759320000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Power Pivot - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Advance your Excel skills with learning Power Pivot. In this class you will: Become familiar with the PowerPivot application and import data. Manipulate data in a PowerPivot worksheet. Create reports using PowerPivot data. Use DAX functions in PowerPivot. Distribute PowerPivot Data.  This is the first of two sessions.  Must attend both sessions to complete course. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-power-pivot-session-1-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250823T011003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T011003Z UID:10013281-1759399200-1759406400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Change Essentials\, Session 1 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. This is the first of 3 sessions. Attendance is required for all three sessions.  Thursdays Oct 2\, Oct\, 9\, Oct 16 URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-session-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250826T165709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T215024Z UID:10013288-1759496400-1759500000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:People Leader Forum: Managing Newer Professionals DESCRIPTION:The People Leaders 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. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-building-effective-teams/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250903T204811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T204811Z UID:10013292-1759831200-1759838400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Easy DESCRIPTION:Learn the core skills needed to manage projects effectively using Smartsheet. This foundational session is designed for new users and project managers seeking to understand how to leverage Smartsheet for project planning and execution. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities\, participants will gain the knowledge to set up and manage projects confidently\, using features such as Gantt charts\, task assignments\, and resource allocation. This workshop focuses on the essentials\, helping participants create organized workflows and understand best practices for using Smartsheet in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re planning a single project or managing multiple teams\, this session equips you with the tools to stay on track and deliver successful outcomes. Key Takeaways: \n• Understand Smartsheet’s project management basics\, including workspaces and sheet creation. \n• Build and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths. \n• Assign tasks and manage resources effectively. \n• Explore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning. \n• Learn best practices for reporting project progress. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/smartsheet-essentials-project-planning-made-easy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251007T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250826T164934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T164934Z UID:10013287-1759845600-1759847400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Mentorship Program Information Session DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the 2026 UCOP Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program is an exciting opportunity to share and learn career skills and leadership practices\, guide and navigate the UCOP culture\, and establish long term professional relationships. The goal of the Mentorship Program is to create mentor–mentee pairings that provide a supportive structure for UCOP employees to cultivate contacts\, explore challenges and enhance their effectiveness as they grow both personally and professionally. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/mentorship-program-information-session-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:20251008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250823T010405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T010405Z UID:10013279-1759914000-1759924800@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Excel Power Pivot Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Advance your Excel skills with learning Power Pivot. In this class you will: Become familiar with the PowerPivot application and import data. Manipulate data in a PowerPivot worksheet. Create reports using PowerPivot data. Use DAX functions in PowerPivot. Distribute PowerPivot Data.  This is the second session of two sessions.  Session 1 is a prerequisite. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-excel-power-pivot-session-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250823T011225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T011225Z UID:10013282-1760004000-1760011200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Change Essentials\, session 2 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. This is the second of 3 sessions. Attendance at  session 1 is a perquisite.  Attendance is required for all three sessions.  Thursdays Oct 2\, Oct\, 9\, Oct 16 URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-session-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250903T210812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T210812Z UID:10013293-1760518800-1760529600@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate/ Advance-Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel has hundreds of features and hundreds of functions. Getting the right feature\, at the right time\, used in the right way\, in the right sequence is very often a problem. In this three-hour session you will become aware of a few core Excel features that you can use right away and that other capabilities do exist that you can build on later as your Excel knowledge increases. Knowledge gaps will be filled in and you can rapidly build your skill-sets around the featured tools in this class. We start with these features\, and if time permits\, cover other interesting features. \n• SumIFs\, AveregeIFs\, CountIFs : Get what you need from your data with minimal effort \n• Tables (with structured referencing): Look good and be organized \n• Pivot Tables: The easiest\, best method to get unexpected and expected answers from you giant\, messy data set \nThis is the first of two sessions.  Both sessions are required to get credit for the course. \nOct 15: 9 am- 12 pm (PST) \nOct 22: 9 am -12 pm (PST) URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-advance-session-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250823T011435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T011537Z UID:10013283-1760608800-1760616000@link.ucop.edu 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. This is the third of 3 sessions. Attendance at  sessions 1 and 2 are a perquisite.  Attendance is required for all three sessions.  Thursdays Oct 2\, Oct\, 9\, Oct 16 URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-session-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Learning &%3B Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250912T224237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T224237Z UID:10013302-1760619600-1760623200@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Safety: Basic 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-safety-basic-awareness-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:20251021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20251001T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T234447Z UID:10013328-1761040800-1761048000@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Easy DESCRIPTION:Learn the core skills needed to manage projects effectively using Smartsheet. This foundational session is designed for new users and project managers seeking to understand how to leverage Smartsheet for project planning and execution. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities\, participants will gain the knowledge to set up and manage projects confidently\, using features such as Gantt charts\, task assignments\, and resource allocation. This workshop focuses on the essentials\, helping participants create organized workflows and understand best practices for using Smartsheet in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re planning a single project or managing multiple teams\, this session equips you with the tools to stay on track and deliver successful outcomes. Key Takeaways: • Understand Smartsheet’s project management basics\, including workspaces and sheet creation. • Build and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths. • Assign tasks and manage resources effectively. • Explore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning. • Learn best practices for reporting project progress. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/smartsheet-essentials-project-planning-made-easy-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:20251022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250903T211018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T211018Z UID:10013294-1761123600-1761134400@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate/Advanced- Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel has hundreds of features and hundreds of functions. Getting the right feature\, at the right time\, used in the right way\, in the right sequence is very often a problem. In this three-hour session you will become aware of a few core Excel features that you can use right away and that other capabilities do exist that you can build on later as your Excel knowledge increases. Knowledge gaps will be filled in and you can rapidly build your skill-sets around the featured tools in this class. We start with these features\, and if time permits\, cover other interesting features. \n• SumIFs\, AveregeIFs\, CountIFs : Get what you need from your data with minimal effort \n• Tables (with structured referencing): Look good and be organized \n• Pivot Tables: The easiest\, best method to get unexpected and expected answers from you giant\, messy data set \nThis is the second of two sessions.  Both sessions are required to get credit for the course. \nOct 15: 9 am- 12 pm (PST) \nOct 22: 9 am -12 pm (PST) URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-advanced-session-2-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T121000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T125500 DTSTAMP:20260403T125612 CREATED:20250912T225653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T234044Z UID:10013305-1761221400-1761224100@link.ucop.edu SUMMARY:UCOP Wellbeing Lunch and Chat: Strategies and Practices to Manage Stress DESCRIPTION:Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective wellbeing. There will be space for reflection\, discussion\, and real-life application. URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/ucop-wellbeing-lunch-and-chat-strategies-and-practices-to-manage-stress/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR