The Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Organization and Employee Development team has a number of training sessions available this spring. Explore the options below:

• Stay Interviews: The Proactive Strategy for Retaining Employees - February 8th
• Making Virtual and Hybrid Meetings Inclusive: Exploring Equity Gaps - February 9th
• Developing and Sustaining Employee Engagement: Tools for Managers - February 10th
• Leading Teams in a Hybrid Environment - February 20th
• Managing Performance in a Hybrid Workplace - February 22nd
• Being a High Performing Employee in a Hybrid World - February 23rd
• Becoming an Inclusive Leader - February 28th, March 7th and 14th
• Allyship: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion - March 8th
• The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership - April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
• Leading at the Speed of Trust - April 17th and 24th

Contact perri.longley@colorado.edu with any questions or training inquiries. 

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CU Boulder Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ would like to highlight their online course, "Inclusive Staff Hiring Process", available now for free on Skillsoft. This course provides an overview and strategies for how to conduct an inclusive hiring process. 

You will learn how to:

• Identify elements and stages of CU’s inclusive staff hiring process
• Apply strategies and best practices that promote diversity and inclusion for each step of the hiring process
• Apply strategies to mitigate unconscious bias

Visit the HR Diversity Search & Hiring page for more information. To enroll, in Skillsoft. 

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CU HR wants to support the campus community in navigating the hybrid workplace. Which is why they have created a training series grounded in Guiding Principles created by HR and Campus Leaders in regards to hybrid work. 

Below is a list of trainings staff are encouraged to sign up for, based on their level in their organization: 

If you have questions, or need support enrolling in any of these trainings, please contact CU HR. 

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CU Boulder Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ would like to encourage all staff to take advantage of the wide variety of professional development opportunities available this fall and into 2023. There are many benefits to professional development, including skill building, career growth, and relationship building.

If you are unsure where to start, below is a list of free offerings you can register for today through the Skillsoft portal:

Additionally, there are some low-cost offerings that staff are eligible to particpate in. Prior to enrolling, make sure to speak with your unit HR representative to see if there are professional development scholarships available:

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With the recent shift in the performance review cycle, many staff have the chance to reexamine our goals and extra time to achieve them. 

And with the new year, CU has a wide range of professional development opportunities to help you learn a variety of skills. Examples of some opportunities include:

UndocuAlly Trainings (throughout the semester) 

These 2 hour trainings — co-presented by the CISC and our faculty allies — are intended to help campus better support undocumented students and create a more welcoming campus environment. Read the article in the Staff Council newsletter for more information about the trainings, when they are taking place, and to register. 

Making Virtual Meetings Inclusive: Exploring Equity Gaps (March)

CU Boulder faculty and staff are invited to join Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ for a training focused on understanding the potential inequities in participating in virtual meetings. The purpose of this one hour seminar is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills for making virtual meetings inclusive. Look for more information on CU HR’s Diversity Learning & Development page.  

Ombuds Lunch & Learn Presentations (throughout the semester & on-demand)

Ombuds presentations introduce skills, techniques, and strategies to navigate conflict, improve communication, and sustain relationships.
Dates for upcoming presentations, as well as recordings of previous presentations, can be found on the Ombuds Lunch and Learn webpage. 

Additionally, HR’s Organization and Employee Development team is offering workshops to enhance your productivity, communication, DEI commitment, and other skills. Workshops include: 

Project Management Essentials: For the Unofficial Project Manager

In-Person: February 15 and 17, from 12:30pm - 4:30pm each day, ARC Building

When a project is poorly navigated and falls short of budget and timeline goals, it can cost more than just money; it can cause irreparable damage to reputation, confidence, and client trust. The answer isn’t just dedicated project managers, but instilling your entire team at every level with project management abilities. For guaranteeing project management success, we’ve studied and learned from the Accredited Project Management Institute (PMI). Distilling their robust processes, we’ve blended their techniques with FranklinCovey’s 30 years of experience and timeless principles, this session aims to equip people with skills necessary for consistent project success.

CliftonStrengths Introduction

​Virtual: February 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, via zoom

The CliftonStrengthsâ„¢ Introduction seminar provides an opportunity for CU Boulder employees to identify their natural talents by taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment. During this interactive workshop participants will learn to develop their talents into strengths, allowing participants to continue career development while enhancing working relationships.

Crucial Accountability

Virtual: February 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, from 9:00am - 11:00am each day, via zoom

Building on the skills taught in Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability teaches a step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps, strengthening accountability, eliminating inconsistency, and reducing resentment. This course teaches:

• Performance accountability - Participants learn how to talk about expectations in a way that yields two-way accountability and furthers progress toward goals.
• How to accelerate problem solving - Consistent application of these skills leads to faster problem solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• How to improve relationships & productivity - When issues are resolved and focus is restored, productivity increases, relationships are strengthened, and high-performance cultures are formed.

Leading Hybrid Teams

Virtual: February 22nd, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, via zoom

This course provides an introduction to the mindsets and skills necessary for managers and supervisors to successfully transition to leading in a hybrid environment. Research shows that while the foundational principles of leadership have not changed, the application of these principles must be modified to better suit the hybrid environment. This course will connect leaders with the most recent research and practices that enable high levels of employee engagement and workplace productivity.  

Allyship: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

Virtual: February 23rd, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm, via zoom

Are you interested in becoming an ally? You can start by learning the three basic steps to defining your allyship journey. As our society continues to be faced with a number of social crises, many people desire to take the necessary steps to be an ally for those most impacted by injustice and bias. You can learn how to define and leverage your allyship, and walk away with a template to help guide your learning and steps for action.  

Leading at the Speed of Trust

Virtual: February 28th, March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm each day, via zoom

Trust is not merely a soft, social virtue; rather, trust is a pragmatic, hard-edged, economic, and actionable asset that you can create. There is a compelling business case for trust. Teams and organizations that operate with high trust significantly out-perform teams and organizations with low trust. This has been proven in dozens of studies, across a multitude of industries and sectors. The Speed of Trust Practice helps organizations better manage change and create high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative, and engaged.

Finally, you can learn more about other professional development opportunities on the following websites:

• CU Events Calendar
  • Check out Staff Council’s article on how to navigate the events calendar
• Human »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Learning & Development
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  • Pro-tip: Email your HR representative and ask if they have recommendations for courses you can take
     

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When: Tuesday, April 13th from 12-1pm OR 2-3pm
Where: Zoom, RSVP required

Join LinkedIn and Employee Services for Rock Your Profile, an interactive learning experience that will give you tips and insights to make your LinkedIn profile stand out.

We’ll introduce you to the best practices, tips, and insights to help you build an all-star LinkedIn profile to showcase your skills, experience and accomplishments. Participants will also learn how to customize their profile to tell their professional story and represent their personal brand. Whether you’ve never used LinkedIn before or want to get more out of it, you’ll learn ways to successfully put your skills and expertise in the spotlight.

Skills from this event

• Develop a LinkedIn profile with skills and accomplishments that represent you, what you stand for, and what you are passionate about.
• Grow your professional skills using LinkedIn Learning and by staying informed on the latest news and insights from industry leaders, relevant content, and group support.
• Build your online personal brand using the latest industry news as well as your opinion and thought leadership.

Registration Links

Both events will take place on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021. Use the buttons below to register on your desired time.

If you are interested in attending and need an accommodation, please email system.training@cu.edu no later than March 30th, 2021.

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ALTEC continues to expand, now offering 20 classes in 6 languages and 5 levels at multiple time options, all from the comfort of your home!
 
The program’s spring non-credit language classes run February 1st through April 8th and meet twice a week at noon or in the evening for remote, live learning. Choose from American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Current CU affiliates receive a deep discount and pay just $150.
 
Visit us online to learn more and discover the ALTEC advantage. Classes fill up quickly; enroll today!
 

 
our raffle! The lucky winner will receive a free class this spring.
 

 
Want a built-in conversation partner? Invite your friends and relatives to learn with you. Better yet, give the gift of languages to your loved ones by purchasing a gift certificate (available via the registration link above).

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Interested in practicing language skills and making new connections? Now  you can join in virtual meetups at ALTEC.

Conversation Tables @ALTEC

Co-hosted by ALTEC and the language departments at CU Boulder, Conversation Tables are casual gatherings to converse in a specific language. They are facilitated by language faculty and participants are welcome to drop in; no RSVP required.

Join conversation tables to practice your listening and speaking skills in 12 languages: Arabic, German, Hindi/Urdu, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. All tables that previously met in person in The HIVE@ALTEC (Hellems 159) are meeting online this fall.

The Virtual Language Corner @ALTEC

Would you like to improve your conversation skills in English or other languages? Would you like to help others improve their speaking abilities in your native language? ALTEC has created the Virtual Language Corner to help you find your partner!

The is a self-enrolled Canvas course available to all CU students, staff and faculty, offering language resources and conversation exchange opportunities. We look forward to creating community around languages and cultures with you at CU!

Visit ALTEC’s resources webpage for additional language resources, including tech tools featuring apps, international films and much more.

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CU Boulder Staff Council would like to thank all who participated in the Staff Council Speaker Series on the Infrastructure and Sustainability Mentor Program.

If you were unable to attend, the event was recorded and can be viewed at the following link*:


Passcode: F&2ZNGm^

*Please be aware, CU credentials are required to view this recording.

If you have ever considered developing a mentor program for your department or college, this is a great opportunity to learn from an award winning program and discover what you might implement in your own area. You can come with a partner or ISMP will assign one to you based on your expressed growth areas such as leadership development, project management, computer literacy, and more. This year’s program will be hosted via Microsoft Teams.

This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development, as well as an opportunity to network with staff members from across campus.  There is no cost to you to participate!

A record 53 teams (105 individuals) completed the ISMP during the 2019-2020 cohort.

Registration is available on the .

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The world awaits you: explore languages and cultures virtually with the Anderson Language and Technology Center! We’ve expanded our program this fall to bring you 20 classes over 6 languages and 5 levels plus additional time options. With beginner and intermediate levels as well as advanced conversation classes, there's no better time to commit to broadening your horizon from the comfort of your home.

ALTEC's fall non-credit language classes run September 14 - November 20, and meet twice a week at noon or in the evening for remote, live learning. Choose from American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Current CU affiliates receive a deep discount and pay just $150 per class.

Visit us online to learn more and discover the ALTEC advantage. Classes fill up quickly; enroll today!

our raffle! The lucky winner will receive a FREE class this fall.

Want a built-in conversation partner? Invite your friends and fellow language lovers to learn with you.

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