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SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Budget & BRC
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \n This live\, virtual\, instructor-led session gives an overview of UCOP budget process and landscape and Business 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
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-budget-brc-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Get to the Point (Session 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor-led interactive workshop designed to enhance participants’ writing skills with a focus on improving business communication through clear\, concise\, and structured writing. The workshop covers critical aspects such as understanding the audience\, formatting messages for readability\, writing compelling subject lines\, and maintaining professional tone and readability. Through interactive exercises\, best practices\, and real-world examples\, participants refine their writing skills to enhance clarity\, efficiency\, and impact in workplace communications. By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nThink Before Writing\nFormat for Readability\nWrite Effective Subject Lines\nImprove Readability and Professionalism\nEnhance Email and Business Communication Tone\nDevelop Strong Business Writing Habits\nApply Effective Communication Strategies in Practice\n\nThis workshop emphasizes clear\, direct\, and actionable writing to ensure messages are understood quickly and effectively in a professional setting. \nAttendance for both sessions is required: September 3rd and September 18th 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/get-to-the-point-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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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-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:FSAP: Psychological Skills for Managing Stress and Change
DESCRIPTION:Many people are navigating a complex mix of national events\, workplace demands\, and personal responsibilities. It’s understandable that this can lead to feelings of overwhelm\, uncertainty\, or even helplessness. In this webinar\, Dr. Ana Dolatabadi will share practical skills to help you regulate stress\, maintain perspective\, and access your thinking during challenging times. \nThe session will explore strategies for staying steady amid multiple stressors\, caring for yourself in sustainable ways\, and finding moments of connection and meaning within community. Participants will leave with concrete tools to support their well-being while continuing to meet the demands of work and life.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/fsap-psychological-skills-for-managing-stress-and-change-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Project Management 1 (Session 2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This engaging three-part series offers a practical and scalable approach to managing projects from initiation through completion. Facilitated by Raj Kapur\, a trusted advisor to UCOP\, UC Davis\, UCSF\, UC Davis Health\, and other UC organizations\, participants will learn to apply the Project Process Architecture (PPA)™\, a proven and adaptable project management methodology. Throughout the program\, participants use a comprehensive methodology toolkit that serves as both a learning guide and an on-the-job resource. \nThe sessions focus on real-world application\, hands-on exercises\, and collaborative learning to ensure concepts are immediately transferable to the workplace. This series is designed for professionals who want to build practical project management capabilities\, lead with confidence\, and deliver results in complex work environments. Participants will gain tools and strategies to: \n\nPlan\, execute\, and lead projects with clarity and confidence\nNavigate each phase of the project lifecycle\nBuild strong teams\, manage upward\, and enhance professional presence\n\nSession 1: Establishing Project Foundations This session emphasizes the importance of creating a shared understanding at the outset of a project. Participants will develop a project charter\, the key decision document that authorizes the project and formalizes the project manager’s role. You will learn to: \n\nDefine the project’s purpose and business value\nClarify objectives and how success will be measured\nIdentify assumptions and constraints\nOutline the high-level project scope\nUnderstand the importance of a well-prepared project charter\n\nSession 2: Planning with Precision This session focuses on building a professional-grade project plan and developing accurate estimates that support execution. You will learn to:< \n\nIdentify stakeholders and understand their priorities and influence\nDevelop a work breakdown structure (WBS)\nCreate a network diagram to define logical task relationships\nUnderstand and analyze the project’s critical path\nBuild a communications management plan\n\nSession 3: Scheduling\, Tracking\, and Leading In this session\, participants learn how to transform the project plan into a detailed schedule\, monitor progress\, and lead project teams effectively. You will learn to: \n\nDevelop detailed\, bottom-up estimates for effort\, duration\, and budget\nCalibrate estimates based on available resources\nCreate and optimize a realistic project schedule\nPerform what-if analysis to adjust plans as needed\nUse project management software to manage the schedule\nConduct effective project progress reviews\nCommunicate with and lead your project team with impact
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-1-session-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:People Leader Forum
DESCRIPTION:As AI tools become more common in the job search process\, recruiters and hiring managers are adapting their recrutiment and interviewing approaches. Join us for this month’s People Leader Series to discuss how AI is impacting recruitment at UCOP\, including resumes\, candidate screening\, and interviewing. We’ll review effective interviewing techniques\, behavioral-based questions\, and follow-up strategies that help validate candidate experience and capabilities.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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SUMMARY:Project Management 1 (Session 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This engaging three-part series offers a practical and scalable approach to managing projects from initiation through completion. Facilitated by Raj Kapur\, a trusted advisor to UCOP\, UC Davis\, UCSF\, UC Davis Health\, and other UC organizations\, participants will learn to apply the Project Process Architecture (PPA)™\, a proven and adaptable project management methodology. Throughout the program\, participants use a comprehensive methodology toolkit that serves as both a learning guide and an on-the-job resource. The sessions focus on real-world application\, hands-on exercises\, and collaborative learning to ensure concepts are immediately transferable to the workplace. This series is designed for professionals who want to build practical project management capabilities\, lead with confidence\, and deliver results in complex work environments. Participants will gain tools and strategies to: \n\nPlan\, execute\, and lead projects with clarity and confidence\nNavigate each phase of the project lifecycle\nBuild strong teams\, manage upward\, and enhance professional presence\n\nSession 1: Establishing Project Foundations This session emphasizes the importance of creating a shared understanding at the outset of a project. Participants will develop a project charter\, the key decision document that authorizes the project and formalizes the project manager’s role. You will learn to: \n\nDefine the project’s purpose and business value\nClarify objectives and how success will be measured\nIdentify assumptions and constraints\nOutline the high-level project scope\nUnderstand the importance of a well-prepared project charter\n\nSession 2: Planning with Precision This session focuses on building a professional-grade project plan and developing accurate estimates that support execution. You will learn to:< \n\nIdentify stakeholders and understand their priorities and influence\nDevelop a work breakdown structure (WBS)\nCreate a network diagram to define logical task relationships\nUnderstand and analyze the project’s critical path\nBuild a communications management plan\n\nSession 3: Scheduling\, Tracking\, and Leading In this session\, participants learn how to transform the project plan into a detailed schedule\, monitor progress\, and lead project teams effectively. You will learn to: \n\nDevelop detailed\, bottom-up estimates for effort\, duration\, and budget\nCalibrate estimates based on available resources\nCreate and optimize a realistic project schedule\nPerform what-if analysis to adjust plans as needed\nUse project management software to manage the schedule\nConduct effective project progress reviews\nCommunicate with and lead your project team with impact\n\nAttendance for all 3 sessions is mandatory: Sept 16th\, Sept 23rd\, and Sept 29th. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/project-management-1-session-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Learning & Development
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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