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Professional and Personal Development
Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the many development opportunities provided by Human Resources! You can pre-register for programs by visiting the online Course Catalog, or by contacting Learning and Education at 215-898-3400.
Brown Bag Matinee: “Accountability that Works!”
July 17; 12pm to 1pm; free
- Accountability That Works! is an exciting, innovative video that will provide everyone in your department with the tools they need for a greater sense of empowerment, a higher level of effectiveness, and increased productivity. The video uses several types of workplaces as examples that illustrate how to ensure that every task has a clearly defined owner and agreement, as well as how to empower employees to keep their agreements (and to hold others accountable without putting them on the defensive).
Career Focus Brown Bag: Self-Assessment
July 18; 12pm to 1pm; free
- Self assessment is the first step in career planning. Knowing more about who you are is essential to understanding why you like and are more successful at certain jobs than others. You will be most effective and satisfied at work when your career and jobs mesh with your skills, strengths, values, interests and passions. During the session, we will do several self assessment exercises and you will learn more about other opportunities available to you through Career Coaching at Learning and Education.
American Management Association’s Strategies for Developing Effective Presentations
July 23 and 24; 9am to 5pm; $75
- This two-day program will provide you with the skills to deliver clear, informative, memorable and convincing presentations. Learn by doing as you receive ongoing, personalized feedback on three live presentations. Subjects to be addressed include determining your objectives in giving a presentation, balancing verbal and nonverbal messages, developing and organizing presentation content, rehearsing and using notes, reducing and channeling nervousness, using visual aids, handling questions and more.
Career Focus Brown Bag: Careers in Development and Alumni Relations
August 1; 12pm to 1pm; free
- This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn about different career paths in Development and Alumni Relations. Opportunities in the field range from working with alumni and engaging volunteers, to cultivating and soliciting donors as a fundraiser, working with foundations and corporations to fund scholarly and educational programs or working in the development services departments that support these efforts. These jobs call for a variety of skills and competencies. If you are interested in entering the field of development and alumni relations, this workshop will provide valuable information and tips.
Brown Bag Matinee: “Who Moved My Cheese?”
August 20; 12pm to 1pm; free
- Who Moved My Cheese? is based on the best-selling business book by Spencer Johnson. It provides strategies for the best way to deal with change, so that you can enjoy more success and less stress in your work and in your life.
Introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
August 22; 9am to 12pm; $75
- Taking the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) inventory and receiving feedback will help you identify your unique gifts. The information enhances understanding of yourself, your motivations, your natural strengths, and your potential areas for growth. It will also help you appreciate people who differ from you. Understanding your MBTI type is self-affirming and encourages cooperation with others.
Brown Bag Matinee: “Straight Talking”
September 16; 12pm to 1pm; free
- In Straight Talking, comedian John Cleese shows you how submissive behavior causes people to be ignored, and how aggressive behavior can be damaging to everyone involved. This program teaches that the value of assertive behavior is that managers can be honest with themselves and others, without emotion.
Career Focus Brown Bag: Career Check-up Workshop
September 16; 12pm to 1pm; free
- Take the time for an annual career check-up, and discover whether it’s time for a career tune-up! Once a year, it’s good to take time out to evaluate your current job situation. Are you doing as well as you can, or is there room for improvement? Are your skills current, or is it time for some training and development? Do you continue to find satisfaction in your job? This workshop will give you the opportunity to assess your situation and develop a plan for moving forward.
Getting Ahead: A Series for Young Professionals
Today’s young professionals face new and different challenges in the workplace. That’s why Human Resources has extended this popular informational series to include new sessions covering new and important topics. For more upcoming dates, locations and session subjects, please view the Getting Ahead program flyer [PDF]. To register for sessions, please visit the online Course Catalog, or contact Learning and Education at 215-898-3400.
Financial Planning and Saving in Your Early Career
August 14; 12pm to 1:30pm; free
- If you’re worrying about student loans, credit card debt and buying your first home, you may think there is no extra money to save for retirement. But this session will show you that it’s never too early to start saving for retirement. You’ll learn about the benefits of the University of Pennsylvania retirement matching plan, how to set a savings goal when money feels tight, and how our retirement plans can help you meet your goals.
Professionalism in the Workplace
September 25; 12pm to 1:30pm; free
- How you manage yourself professionally can have an important impact on your career success. Your communication skills with managers and co-workers, how you dress, how you manage your workspace, use your cell phone, laptop and iPod—all these influence how you are perceived by others, which can impact your effectiveness. This workshop will help you succeed in this early phase of your career.