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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
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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: \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260401T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T213235Z
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking Reimagined: Creativity Meets AI (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Whether new to design thinking or looking to deepen your practice\, this session will provide hands-on experience applying key principles\, enhanced by accessible and practical AI tools. Design Thinking is an iterative process to develop creative solutions to problems. We will address real challenges through empathy\, curiosity\, and experimentation. Throughout the workshop\, we’ll explore how AI can serve as a partner\, helping reframe challenges\, generate ideas\, synthesize information\, and support human-centered learning. You’ll walk away with a practical understanding of using AI thoughtfully and ethically to support your innovation process.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/design-thinking-reimagined-creativity-meets-ai-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:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
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SUMMARY:FSAP: Working Parents: Strategies for Wellness and Avoiding Burnout
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour webinar will provide an overview of today’s challenges in being a successful working parent and how to address the risks for parental burnout. By the end of the webinar\, you will be able to: \n\nRecognize signs and causes of parental burnout\nDiscover personal\, family\, and career strategies for prevention & recovery\nDesign your own plan to make working parenthood more sustainable\nKnow how to access resources for dealing with parental burnout inside and outside your workplace.\n\nJoin Heike Mitchell\, PhD and the Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) for this practical\, solution-focused session to help you manage the pressures of working parenthood and improve your well-being. \nBio: \nIn celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month\, The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is delighted to welcome Dr. Heike Mitchell as our guest presenter for this special webinar. \nHeike Mitchell\, PhD is a champion of workplace well-being\, especially for new and working parents. Drawing on her psychological expertise and a strong understanding of workplace dynamics\, she develops practical and science-based solutions that help both individuals and organizations thrive. Dr. Mitchell previously served as a fellow at UCSF’s Faculty & Staff Assistance Program and is pleased to return to present this webinar. \nIn celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month\, FSAP is offering a series of webinars throughout May. Visit our website to view the full schedule:  \nhttps://hr.ucsf.edu/wellbeing/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program/events
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/working-parents-strategies-for-wellness-and-avoiding-burnout/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T120000
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SUMMARY:Excel Power BI (Session 2 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-2-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:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T140000
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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-33/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T090000
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CREATED:20260401T222205Z
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UID:10014715-1778749200-1778758200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Employment Law/Leaves and Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss the UCOP policies on Equal Employee Opportunity\, Employment Discrimination Laws and Policies\, and Employment Law and UCOP Accommodation and Leaves Services. Topics include an overview of: \n\nEqual Employee Opportunities policies\nEmployment Discrimination Laws and Policies\nLabor and Employment Law\nFamily and Medical Leave (FML)\nReasonable Accommodations\nWorker’s Compensation\n\nThis 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 experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-employment-law-leaves-and-accommodations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260401T222614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T222614Z
UID:10014716-1778835600-1778846400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Design Thinking Reimagined: Creativity Meets AI (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Whether new to design thinking or looking to deepen your practice\, this session will provide hands-on experience applying key principles\, enhanced by accessible and practical AI tools. Design Thinking is an iterative process to develop creative solutions to problems. We will address real challenges through empathy\, curiosity\, and experimentation. Throughout the workshop\, we’ll explore how AI can serve as a partner\, helping reframe challenges\, generate ideas\, synthesize information\, and support human-centered learning. You’ll walk away with a practical understanding of using AI thoughtfully and ethically to support your innovation process.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/design-thinking-reimagined-creativity-meets-ai-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:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260407T214948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T214948Z
UID:10014729-1779181200-1779192000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Power BI (Session 3 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-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T222307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T222307Z
UID:10014738-1779267600-1779278400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Macro and VBA (Session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Advance your Excel skills by learning VBA/Macros. In this class you will first become familiar with recording repetitive steps with Macros\, then altering code\, and learning about VBA scope. Then\, you will experience Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) which allows you to customize Excel to fit your changing needs. This is a good place to start in understanding the world of programming and a simplified approach in initial concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-macro-and-vba-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:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T222108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T222108Z
UID:10014737-1779282000-1779285600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP Safety: Active Attacker Training
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Collins\, Program Manager for Security\, Risk and Resilience\, will facilitate this live virtual class in which participants will learn skills and strategies to respond if exposed to active attacker situations. The course will review real-life incidents and discuss options in the event of potential similar encounters. Melissa 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-active-attacker-training-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T222541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T222722Z
UID:10014739-1779357600-1779361200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Budget & BRC
DESCRIPTION:This is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session where we will discuss the UCOP budget process and landscape and Bruin Resource Center (BRC). Topics will include: \n\nBudget process and timeline\nUCOP Integrated Financial Systems (PBS and FIS)\nBRC teams and services\nBRC trainings and resources\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-budget-brc-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:20260527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T200256Z
UID:10014736-1779872400-1779883200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Excel Macro and VBA (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Advance your Excel skills by learning VBA/Macros. In this class you will first become familiar with recording repetitive steps with Macros\, then altering code\, and learning about VBA scope. Then\, you will experience Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) which allows you to customize Excel to fit your changing needs. This is a good place to start in understanding the world of programming and a simplified approach in initial concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-macro-and-vba-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T223059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T223059Z
UID:10014740-1779876000-1779883200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Manager and Employee Conversations Part 1: Feedback and Coaching Employees
DESCRIPTION:GROW is a popular coaching framework used around the world for problem solving\, goal setting and performance improvement. This interactive session provides managers with the opportunity to discuss and practice using the GROW framework as a strategy and tool to support engaging STEP check-in conversations. \nThe framework breaks down the conversation into 4 parts: Goal\, Reality\, Options\, & Will: \n\nDetermine Goal\nDiscuss Current Reality\nDiscuss Options\nDetermine the Will\n\nIn this session\, participants will discuss the framework and how to incorporate it into their STEP check-ins. Participants will have an opportunity to practice and get peer feedback on using the coaching framework.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/manager-and-employee-conversations-part-1-feedback-and-coaching-employees-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:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T194842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194842Z
UID:10014734-1779969600-1779973200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:FSAP: Drowning in To-Do Lists: A New Way to Think About Getting Things Done
DESCRIPTION:Do you have more than one to-do list in more than one place that never seems to get smaller? Many of us want to find a balance with task accomplishment that feels sustainable and fulfilling.  In the face of sustained overwhelm\, our capacity to manage care tasks at home and work can become impacted. \nDrawing on current understandings of stress’ impact on regulation and functioning\, this webinar will explore reframing care tasks as functional supports\, rather than moral measures of worth. \nDr. Sandhu will address \n\nHow the nervous system responds to stress\nBarriers that can make completing care tasks difficult\, including shame and negative self-talk around unfinished tasks\nSkill building strategies to regulate chronic stress\nCreating functional ways to manage everyday care tasks\n\nThis webinar draws on ideas and inspiration from How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis\, LPC. \n  \nBio: \nIn celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month\, The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is delighted to welcome Dr. Sophia Sandhu as our guest presenter for this special webinar. \nDr. Sophia Sandhu is a licensed psychologist working at the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) at UC Davis\, where she primarily works with medical residents and fellows. \nDr. Sandhu completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California\, San Francisco’s Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP). She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wright Institute\, a master’s in education with an emphasis on Poverty and Intervention from Vanderbilt University\, and a bachelor’s in Psychobiology from UCLA. \nHer clinical experience includes work within community and academic medical settings\, supporting individuals across the lifespan. She has co-led mindfulness and self-compassion groups\, facilitated workshops on burnout prevention and presented on topics including building habits for practical change\, sensory tools for nervous system regulation\, and trauma stewardship. \nIn celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month\, FSAP is offering a series of webinars throughout May. Visit our website to view the full schedule:  \nhttps://hr.ucsf.edu/wellbeing/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program/events
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/fsap-drowning-in-to-do-lists-a-new-way-to-think-about-getting-things-done/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T104606
CREATED:20260414T223300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T223300Z
UID:10014741-1780059600-1780063200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:People Leader Forum
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.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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