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PD Opportunity: Lynda.com for CUPE 2950, EA staff

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

Please share this with anyone who manages CUPE 2950 and Executive Administrative staff.

All support staff  in the CUPE 2950 & Executive Administrative employment groups now have free access to access to Lynda.com, an industry leading on-demand software training & tutorial video library.

The Lynda.com online e-learning resource has been sponsored by the Job Skills Training Program (JSTP) and Exec Admin PD Fund through monies set aside for this group-wide education opportunity, and is available all CUPE 2950 and Exec Admin staff free of charge for the 2013/14 funding year.  During this pilot year of service, we will be surveying staff and managers to evaluate the usefulness and effectiveness of Lynda.com as an ongoing e-learning resource. Please note, the Lynda.com resource replaces the Online Expert tutorial program.

Lynda.com offers over 1,700 video tutorials covering a wide variety of topics including word processing, design, data analysis, email, and improving business skills. New videos are added every week and this web-based service can be accessed 24/7 from mobile devices and any computer at work or home.

On April 23, the majority of eligible staff received an email invitation from Lynda.com  to activate their personal account. However, staff with outdated work email addresses or personal email addresses listed as the “primary email” in UBC Self Service records did not receive the invitation.

Action Requested: If you are a manager of staff who belong to the one of the eligible employment groups and you find that some of these staff members did not receive the initial Lynda.com activation email, please have them contact  Susanna Mulligan at susanna.mulligan@ubc.ca to request account set-up.

We would like to invite managers to become familiar with the Lynda.com offerings and consider supporting and promoting this online  service as one way to assist support staff who are interested in enhancing or developing software and technology related skills. A short overview  video can be found here.

In addition to the Lynda.com service, staff may also be interested in exploring technology related programs offered through UBC Continuing Studies, Technology, Media and Professional Programs.

We have a limited capacity to extend access to Lynda.com to staff in all other employment groups at UBC Vancouver Campuses.  Please contact Susanna Mulligan in Human Resources for availability, sign-up details and user fees.

General Information and updates on the Lynda.com service at UBC  can be found on the Human Resources Online Software Tutorials and Training webpage.

Filed under: 2013-05-02, For HR Administrators, Professional Development | Tags: ,

PD Opportunity: MOST Workshops this Summer

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

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May 29, 2013 Writing Professional Minutes

9:00am – 12pm

This half-day workshop is designed for individuals who have little experience with recording and transcribing minutes during meetings on boards and working committees. It will also be of interest to individuals who are called upon to fill the role of “acting minute recorder.” Through individual practice and group work, participants will learn the skills necessary for correct action (a.k.a. executive) and discussion minutes. Click here to register.

June 14, 2013 Selection Interview: Ensuring Equity

9:00am – 4:30pm

The interview is a vital step in the hiring process, so you want it to be as effective as possible. This workshop will focus on the essential skills of behavioural interviewing so that you can more effectively get to know your candidates and find the best fit for your team. You will also review current Human Rights and Employment Equity legislation and discuss the objectives of UBC’s policy on employment equity. Click here to register.

*This workshop is designed for managers and administrators who currently have responsibility for the hiring and selection of staff. 

July 4, 2013 Managing Your Time: Managing Yourself

9:00am – 4:00pm

In this workshop you will learn how to manage your time by planning and prioritizing work, controlling interruptions, and developing methods to manage distractions and procrastination. Click here to register.

Filed under: 2013-05-02, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags: ,

PD Opportunity: Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change (May 2-4)

Posted by: | April 4, 2013 | no comments

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UBC Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs is hosting a spring workshop on  Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change, May 2-4, 2013.

Responding and communicating calmly in highly charged situations requires skills and attitudes that can be learned. Through this interactive workshop, learn to become more proactive about managing emotions, reactions and defensive behaviours. Cultivate listening skills as a means to defuse strong emotions and learn a communication approach shown to support change. Experienced instructors in the fields of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing engage you to think differently about disputes, differences of opinion and your reactions to them.

Bonus! Participants in Communicating on Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change receive a $20 discount on the Emotional Intelligence Assessment.

UBC Tuition Waivers can be used for this course. Call for details 604.822.8585

Thursday, May 2, 6-9pm & Fri-Sat, May 3-4, 9am-4pm
UBC Robson Square
LC207S13A

Filed under: 2013-04-04, Events, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags: ,

HR Studio: How to Hold Difficult Conversations (April 16, 2013)

Posted by: | March 21, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators

In 2013, we are bringing you a revamped version of our HR Roundtables: the HR Network Studios, a half-day session focusing on topic of interest to the HR community of practice at UBC. Everyone who works on Human Resource issues at the University is invited to take part in the HR Network Studios.

The April HR Studio will be on How to Hold Difficult Conversations:

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m.
Location: Michael Smith Labs, Room 101 [map]
RSVP: communications@hr.ubc.ca by April 9, 2013. Space is limited to 36 participants so please RSVP early.

Summary:

What makes some conversations difficult while other ones seem so easy?  How do you have those hard to have conversations in the workplace that you have been avoiding?  Join us for an interactive session where you will be exposed to some different theories related to holding difficult conversations and spend time applying what you learn to your current work environment.

Please come to the session prepared to talk about a difficult conversation you have had in the past or are planning to have.

Light refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, email communications@hr.ubc.ca.

Filed under: 2013-03-21, Events, For HR Administrators, HR Network Studios, Professional Development | Tags: ,

Reminder: 2013 Coaching Internship Applications Due March 31

Posted by: | March 21, 2013 | no comments

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Coaching@UBC is accepting applications for the 2013 intake for Coaching Internship. Successful candidates will receive funding towards the completion of an Accredited Coach Training Program at an institution of their choice. Please visit  http://www.hr.ubc.ca/coaching/become-a-coach/coaching-internship/ for full details and application documents.  Application deadline is March 31, 2013.

Funding is negotiated based on funds available, so the amount and number of awards vary annually.  Awards are to be paid out during the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

For more information about Coaching@UBC, or to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching, visit  www.hr.ubc.ca/coaching/.

Filed under: 2013-03-21, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags:

2013 Coaching Internship Applications

Posted by: | March 7, 2013 | no comments

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Coaching@UBC has grown by 15 interns in the last two years and we are continuing to grow in 2013/14. 

Coaching@UBC is accepting applications for the 2013 intake for Coaching Internship. Successful candidates will receive funding towards the completion of an Accredited Coach Training Program at an institution of their choice. Please visit  http://www.hr.ubc.ca/coaching/become-a-coach/coaching-internship/ for full details and application documents.  Application deadline is March 31, 2013.

Funding is negotiated based on funds available, so the amount and number of awards vary annually.  Awards are to be paid out during the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014.

For more information about Coaching@UBC, or to sign up for 1-on-1 coaching, visit  www.hr.ubc.ca/coaching/.

Filed under: 2013-03-07, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags:

Panel Discussion Around Workplace Bullying, Bill 14

Posted by: | March 7, 2013 | no comments

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Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs fall course: Bill 14: Strategies for Implementation 

UBC-LCP-Bill-14-e-flyer

Click to download the flyer

  • Date: Wed, March 27
  • Time: 6pm-9pm;
  • Location: UBC Robson Square

Bill 14 means that BC employers can no longer afford to ignore the dangers of workplace bullying and its impact on the bottom line.

UBC Continuing Studies Life and Career Programs is presenting an evening panel discussion of frontline experts to discuss case studies, share best practices, learn about mental health claims, and discover policy approaches. Be proactive about creating a respectful workplace and learn from others who are addressing workplace bullying as Bill 14 unfolds.

This is an opportunity to network and dialogue with colleagues including HR Leaders, Supervisors or anyone managing interpersonal issues in the workplace. Explore and exchange strategies to work within the new Bill 14 guidelines during this collaborative evening event.

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course.

Panelists:

  • Kathy Pereira, Coast Mountain Bus Company Corporate Services
  • Greg Feehan, Clinical Psychologist
  • Tracey Hawthorn, Work Re-Integration & Accommodation Program Coordinator, UBC Okanagan Campus
  • Joe Pinto, WorkSafeBC
  • Sandra Reder, HR Consultant & President of Vertical Corporate Consulting Inc.

Facilitator:

  • Sally Halliday, Managing Director, UBC Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs

To find out more visit cstudies.ubc.ca/changing-workplace

Filed under: 2013-03-07, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags: ,

MOST Workshops in Spring 2013

Posted by: | February 21, 2013 | no comments

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Interested in learning opportunities at UBC?

February 27-28, 2013: Practical Project Management

This two-day workshop provides practical, effective tools, and proven processes that ensure your projects stay on track and your objectives are achieved on time and on budget.

March 6, 2013: Communicating with Compassion

This introductory session will provide participants with an opportunity to learn a language and process that helps build a quality of connection in which people can hear each other.

March 22, 2013: Standing Up For Yourself

This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to assert yourself, set limits and deliver productive and effective feedback in a variety of situations.

April 16, 2013: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace

This one-day workshop will assist you in shifting from confrontation to collaborative problem-solving.

April 30, 2013: Appreciative Inquiry

With Appreciative Inquiry we learn to shift our approach to change by focusing on creating what we want rather than eliminating what we don’t want. We learn to ask questions (or to inquire) in order to explore creative possibilities (appreciative).

May 13, 14, 21, 22, 2013: Appreciative Leadership Development

This program offers you the opportunity to enrich your understanding of appreciative leadership practices, inquire into how your leadership is perceived by others, and reflect on who you are as a leader when you are at your very best.

Register for MOST Courses Online.

Filed under: 2013-02-07, 2013-02-21, Events, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags: , ,

PD Opportunity: Assertiveness Training 2 – Emotional Intelligence from the Inside Out: March 3, 2013

Posted by: | February 7, 2013 | no comments

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Assertiveness Training 2 – Emotional Intelligence from the Inside Out:  March 3, 2013

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Develop strategies and skills to manage your emotions so that you can choose how to respond rather than react impulsively with regret. Learn to work with emotions rather than denying them so that you can clarify what is important, communicate with confidence and assert yourself effectively from the inside out. If you feel comfortable with basic assertiveness techniques, build on your skills and benefit from new information on how to:

  • understand emotional hijacking and its impact on you
  • explain the positive impact of emotional self-awareness on your assertive choices
  • define and practice assertive empathy and listening
  • describe styles and approaches to conflict in order to increase personal choice
  • use emotional awareness to affirm values and strengths.

Course Instuctors: Ann Rice (CEC, BJ, BA) and Sally Halliday (MA, RCC, CCC)

Sun, Mar 3, 9:30am-4:30pm; UBC Robson Square

$225 + tax

Assertiveness Training – Level 1 (LC102) or equivalent experience in assertiveness training is required.

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course.

To find out more, visit cstudies.ubc.ca/changing-workplace.

 

 

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course. Call for details 604.822.8585

 

Filed under: 2013-02-07, Events, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags: ,

Period 4, 2012-2013 Funding Status

Posted by: | January 24, 2013 | no comments

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This message on behalf of Susanna Mulligan, ODL, Human Resources

On Jan 1,2013, UBC Human Resources released  the final  quarter of the annual M&P Professional Development Fund budget, the purpose of which is to reimburse M&P staff development activities starting between Jan 1 – March 31, 2013.

As of Jan 24, the fund had approximately $15,000 remaining  for distribution in Period 4. Due to high application submission activity early in this quarter period, we anticipate that the funding will run out within the next 1 to 2 business days.  We will provide daily updates of the available balance on the M&P PD Fund website to assist staff with professional development planning.

Once the current allocation of funding is exhausted, the M&P PD Fund will close to applications until April 1, 2013, the start of the new funding year.

For more information, please contact Susanna Mulligan, 604-822-9273.

 

 

Filed under: 2013-01-25, For Faculty and Staff, Professional Development | Tags:

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