Training and Professional Development
Our hands-on training, lectures and seminars are designed to provide the Brandeis community with a variety of programs intended to positively impact quality of life and job satisfaction and to develop an individual's ability to initiate and implement change within his or her work life. E-learning opportunities, presented in partnership with SkillSoft, are also available.
To enroll or for more information: Dianne Klayman, ext. 6-4470
For e-Learning program only: Peter de Andrade, ext. 6-4573
Wellness Brown Bag Series
Bring your lunch, have a soft drink on us and learn to apply personal skills at work and in everyday life.
E-Learning
Set the stage for your personal development at a time and place that suits you. Brandeis online courseware allows you to explore your career path with 24-7 access to the information you need to begin your job growth.
Brandeis e-Learning content gives you access to great topics, including but not limited to:
- Desktop training in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
- Leadership and management skills such as coaching with confidence, mentoring essentials, communication techniques, team-building and performance appraisals.
Your e-Learning program provides you with a wide range of flexible learning opportunities so that you can continually gain new skills and knowledge. With e-Learning, you can instantly access your courseware library at the office, at home or on the road.
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Professional Development Series
These seminars will help participants to recognize opportunities for personal and professional improvement. Please ensure you check with your manager or supervisor before enrolling in one of these seminars.
Training and Development Sessions:
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Stress Management January 24, 2012 9:00am-12:00pm Hassenfeld, Geller |
Positive and negative stress is a constant influence on all of our lives. The trick is to maximize the positive stress and to minimize the negative stress. During this workshop you will learn what stress is, what it can do to you if left unchecked, and how to manage it more effectively. When we learn to manage stress we improve our overall health and ability to channel negative emotions into positive ones. Techniques include: thought stopping, meditation, visualization, use of humor as well as a concept called “food and mood. |
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Giving and Receiving Feedback January 31, 2012 9:00am-12:00pm Hassenfeld, Lurias |
The art of giving and receiving feedback is essential, especially when having to interact with individuals on a regular basis. The ability to give and receive feedback is an important communication skill. During this workshop you will learn how to use the four-part Whole Message Feedback Model. You’ll have the opportunity to practice giving and receiving feedback as well as receive coaching on ways to perfect your feedback style. The overall objective is to increase your ability to give clear and specific feedback in a way that the receiver can understand and accept it while eventually helping to strengthen your relationship with others. |
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Motivating for Results February 7, 2012 9:00am-4:00pm Hassenfeld, Geller |
Successful organizations thrive on new ideas that can lead to better ways of working. An organization that can put people’s good ideas to use has a powerful competitive edge – continuous improvement. However, in today’s matrixed, cross-functional workplace, ideas need the support of a wide range of people in order to be successfully implemented. Unless people have the confidence and skills to win support for their ideas by influencing others, many good ideas will be lost. In this module, participants will learn to analyze, develop, and present their ideas in a way that will help them win the necessary support. |
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Navigating Through Change Successfully February 15, 2012 9:00am-1:00pm Hassenfeld, Lurias |
This workshop is geared towards helping individuals learn to deal with change at the workplace which can help create a more productive learning organization. The program will focus on understanding the stages of change, as well as tactics for managing change more effectively and will help participants to put together a plan for surviving all phases of change both professionally and personally. |
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Dealing with Difficult People February 29, 2011 9:00am-1:00pm Hassenfeld, Lurias |
This workshop teaches you how to identify difficult, problematic and potentially destructive behavior. You will learn coping mechanisms and specific strategies to enhance cooperative behavior… learn to get bullies to back off … wallflowers to open up … chronic complainers to quiet down. Knowing how to deal with difficult people will allow you to approach your job with more enjoyment and coworkers with greater confidence. |
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Behavioral Interviewing March 14, 2012 9:00am-1:00pm Hassenfeld, Lurias |
The premise behind behavioral interviewing is that the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in similar situations. Behavioral interviewing, in fact, is said to be 55 percent predictive of future on-the-job behavior, while traditional interviewing is only 10 percent predictive. This workshop will focus on experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills and abilities that are job related as well as behavioral interview technique to evaluate a candidate's experiences and behaviors so they can determine the applicant's potential for success. |
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Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow April 5, 2012 9:00am-1:00pm Hassenfeld, Levine-Ross |
This workshop is designed to help participants make a successful transition from “co-worker” to “manager” or “supervisor,” Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow presents four proven strategies that will help new supervisors navigate changing relationships and prepare for the most difficult situations they’re likely to encounter as they assume their new role. |
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Situational Leadership April 26, 2012 9:00am-1:00pm Hassenfeld, Levine-Ross |
One key to the success of a manager is their ability to switch, or flex, styles as conditions change. Situational Leadership theory states that instead of using just one style, successful leaders are able to change styles based on the maturity of the people they're leading and the detailed tasks. Using this theory, leaders will be able to place more or less emphasis on the task, and more or less emphasis on the relationships with the people they're leading, depending on what is needed to get the job done successfully. |
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If you have any questions for any of the programs please contact:
Dianne KlaymanTraining & Wellness Specialist
6-4470
dklayman@brandeis.edu
For additional offerings, and schedule updates, check the HR website: http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/
Strategic Leadership Development Program
This yearlong cohort-based training program is designed to enhance and develop a strong Brandeis leadership team aligned to the strategic needs of the university. Additionally, the program helps to develop flexible, creative and strategic thinkers who anticipate and manage successful change at Brandeis; ensure the stewardship of the Brandeis mission; build organizational-level leadership awareness; and create a cross-functional group of peers who serve as resources to each other and the university.
The program is held every other year, from May to May. Participants meet once a month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations across the university. The program is designed for assistant vice presidents, assistant deans, associate vice presidents, associate deans, senior directors and directors.