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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T120000
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SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In Person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/108968/
LOCATION:Broadway 4001
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T083000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260306T003410Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
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SUMMARY:Manager and Employee Conversations Part 1: Feedback and Coaching Employees
DESCRIPTION:Effective managers create space for meaningful conversations that support employee growth and performance. \nThis is part 1 of a two part required series on manager and employee conversations.  In this interactive session\, managers learn how to structure employee conversations using the GROW framework—a practical model that helps guide collaborative\, coaching-focused discussions during 1-1s and check-ins. \nParticipants will practice how to: \n\nProvide feedback using a coaching stance\nGuide employees through the Goal\, Reality\, Options\, and Will (GROW) structure\nAsk thoughtful questions that promote reflection and problem solving\nNavigate emotions and feedback triggers during conversations\nIdentify next steps and follow-up actions that support employee development\n\nThis course was previously offered as “GROWing Your Check-in Conversations.” If you have already completed that course\, you do not need to retake it under the new name. However\, you are welcome to attend again to refresh your skills and gain additional practice with the framework.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/manager-and-employee-conversations-part-1-feedback-and-coaching-employees/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
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:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260317T235057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T235057Z
UID:10014618-1775120400-1775129400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Employment Law and Leaves and Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:In this is a live\, virtual\, instructor-led session\, we will discuss the UCOP policies on Equal Employee Opportunity\, Affirmative Action\, and Employment Law and UCOP Accommodation and Leaves Services. Topics include an overview of: – \n\nEqual Employee Opportunities policies\nAffirmative Action policies – Labor 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-and-leaves-and-accommodations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260304T223521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T021454Z
UID:10014158-1775037600-1775044800@link.ucop.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
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:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260219T014117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T234937Z
UID:10014138-1774443600-1774449000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Accessible PDF Documents
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).  Prerequiste course: Creating Accessible Documents 1: MS Office training
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/109386/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260219T012945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T013111Z
UID:10014137-1774346400-1774350000@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: – Budget process and timeline – UCOP Integrated Financial Systems (PBS and FIS) – BRC teams and services – BRC trainings and resources 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 experienced managers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-budget-brc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260219T012722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T191624Z
UID:10014136-1774011600-1774017000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:People Leader Forum:  Managing Represented Employees
DESCRIPTION:Managing Represented employees (Extended 1.5 hour session) In this extended 1.5 hour People Leader Forum\,  Karen Arnold\, Director\, HR Business Partner and JJ Lerma\, Direction of Compensation 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/people-leader-forum-managing-represented-employees/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260127T232238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T232238Z
UID:10014084-1773914400-1773921600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation - Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260219T012115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T012115Z
UID:10014134-1773828000-1773835200@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Managing Up: Cultivating a Partnership with Your Manager
DESCRIPTION:The manager-employee dynamic can be powerfully productive or woefully fraught. The big question is: what’s within YOUR locus of control as an employee to get what you need from your manager? 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260203T224428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T225923Z
UID:10014052-1773738000-1773748800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Delivery Skills
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.  This course is part of the UCOP Communication series certificate.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/delivery-skills-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260219T011710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T011919Z
UID:10014133-1773394200-1773403200@link.ucop.edu
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. This training answers the question: What do I do when my coaching is not improving performance? In this virtual\, live\, and highly interactive workshop\, we will cover: providing productive critical feedback\, managing emotions\, creating efficient documentation\, and holding effective accountability conversations. Managers will also practice having role 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. The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/grow-plus-accountability-conversations-for-managers-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260117T005553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T002008Z
UID:10014065-1772802000-1772805600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:People Leader Forum: STEP Tips and Support
DESCRIPTION:The People Leader 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.  The 2026 PLF schedule is up. \n\nRESCHEDULED 3/6 : STEP Tips and Support\n3/20: Managing Representing Employees (Extended session 1-2:30 pm)\n4/24:  Talent Insight process – Uncovering potential\, planning for the future! \n5/29:  Employee Relations 101\n6/ 26: Supporting Employees Navigate Change & Transition 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-step-tips-and-support/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260202T221524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T221635Z
UID:10014107-1772791200-1772798400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Ever had a disagreement with someone where the conversation didn’t go quite the way you wanted it to? As conflict is inevitable\, join us in exploring strategies for navigating difficult conversations in both your personal and professional life. In this highly interactive course\, you will learn Core Principles to successfully navigate disagreements and apply them through practice role-playing. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll feel more confident in approaching difficult conversations with anyone in your life.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/difficult-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260202T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T220909Z
UID:10014106-1772704800-1772712000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Change Essentials (1 of 3 sessions)
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. Attendance is required for all three sessions\, March 5\, 12\, and 26: 10 am- 12 pm
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/change-essentials-1-of-3-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260128T012113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T012113Z
UID:10014096-1772704800-1772712000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Smartsheet Essentials: Project Planning Made Simple
DESCRIPTION: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. Key Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand Smartsheet’s project management basics\, including workspaces and sheet creation.\nBuild and manage Gantt charts with dependencies and critical paths.\nAssign tasks and manage resources effectively.\nExplore Smartsheet templates for efficient project planning.\nLearn best practices for reporting project progress.\n\nThis is part of the | UCOP Project Management Collection 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/smartsheet-essentials-project-planning-made-simple/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260128T011014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T011014Z
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SUMMARY:Excel Intermediate/Advanced - Session 1 of 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.  We start with these features\, and if time permits\, cover other interesting features. \n\nSumIFs\, AveregeIFs\, CountIFs : Get what you need from your data with minimal effort\nTables (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\n\nYou must attend both sessions.  Second session is Wednesday\, March 11\, 9 AM- 12PM
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/excel-intermediate-advanced-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260117T003616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T003616Z
UID:10014063-1772024400-1772029800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Connections in a Hybrid World
DESCRIPTION:Today more than ever it is important to be strategic about connecting with others\, building relationships\, and expanding your network. Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the current realities of working in a hybrid environment and discuss tangible actions you can take to build authentic relationships in the workplace. The session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in building your social capital to leverage connections and accomplish more at work.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/connections-in-a-hybrid-world-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260127T232051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T232051Z
UID:10014083-1771495200-1771502400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- Remote
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP Remote New Employee Orientation is designed to support the transition into the organization of fully remote employees and those who report to locations outside Oakland (DC\, Sac\, and Path).\n\n\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\nNote:  Employees who report to Oakland in person or hybrid should attend the In Person Orientation. 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-remote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260115T001602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T001638Z
UID:10014060-1771491600-1771502400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:ME@UCOP: Managing in the Modern Workplace (session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Managing in the Modern Workplace: In this session\, we will discuss UCOP processes and strategies that support building inclusive and engaged teams. Topics include: -Managing remote and hybrid teams\, People Development\, and Fostering Community and Belonging as a Manager. This is a full day course offered either in-person or remote. We highly encourage managers to attend in-person. 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 experienced managers are welcome to attend. \nYou must attend both sessions.  Second session is Friday\, February 20\, 9 AM- 12PM \nThere is an in person version available in April.  Use same link to register.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/meucop-managing-in-the-modern-workplace-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260127T223602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T223602Z
UID:10014072-1771318800-1771329600@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:New Employee Orientation- In person (Oakland)
DESCRIPTION:The UCOP In Person New Employee Orientation is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to the organization with added content for employees who report to the Oakland Office.\nTopics include: \n\nUniversity of California and our history\nOverview of UCOP and the organization\nTools and Resources\nSafety\nBuilding & Administrative Service Center Overview\nSustainability\nErgonomics\nOMBUDS\nOffice of Culture and Inclusive Excellence\n\nNote: For Benefits overview\,  attend the  MONTHLY Benefits Webinar – This covers all of your benefits.  Eligible employees must sign up for health insurance and disability benefits within their period of initial eligibility (PIE)\, which is thirty-one days from the date of eligibility for benefits\, regardless of when they attend the orientation session. \nFor all resources for New Employees\, review: \n\nNew Employee Webpage on UC Net\nLearning and Development sharepoint site \nNew Employee Box Folder with all resources\n\n 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/new-employee-orientation-in-person-oakland/
LOCATION:Broadway B4001\, 1111 Franklin St\,\, Oakland\, CA\, 94602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260115T000056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T000817Z
UID:10014058-1770901200-1770904800@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:UCOP 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/ucop-box-advanced/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260114T230529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T235918Z
UID:10014057-1770798600-1770813000@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:Project Management I - Session 1 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 ( 2/18/26) 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 (2/25/26) 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-i-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260114T225302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T225401Z
UID:10014054-1770296400-1770300000@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-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260114T224100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224100Z
UID:10014051-1770111000-1770120000@link.ucop.edu
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. This training answers the question: What do I do when my coaching is not improving performance? In this virtual\, live\, and highly interactive workshop\, we will cover: providing productive critical feedback\, managing emotions\, creating efficient documentation\, and holding effective accountability conversations. Managers will also practice having role 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. The previous STEP trainings are all prerequisites to this training.
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/grow-plus-accountability-conversations-for-managers-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192110
CREATED:20260117T005120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T005700Z
UID:10014064-1769778000-1769783400@link.ucop.edu
SUMMARY:People Leader Forum:  Delegation
DESCRIPTION:The People Leader 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.  The 2026 PLF schedule is up. \n\n1/30: Delegation:  Delegation is both an art and a science. It requires knowledge of the work and the people doing it\, belief in the skills of your team\, and clear expectations and success metrics. When delegation is done well\, it pays off: more engaged employees\, less burnout for managers\, and higher trust all around. Come join us as we explore the PACE model for successful delegation! \n2/27: STEP Tip and Support\n3/20: Managing Representing Employees (Extended session 1-2:30 pm)\n4/24:  Talent Insight process – Uncovering potential\, planning for the future! \n5/29:  Employee Relations 101\n6/ 26: Supporting Employees Navigate Change & Transition 
URL:https://link.ucop.edu/event/people-leader-forum-delegation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="UCOP Learning and Development":MAILTO:ucopld@ucop.edu
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