Instructor-Led Training

4 Disciplines of Execution
(4 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This interactive course guides you in removing the distractions of the day-to-day tasks in your day job and being able to focus on ‘Wildly Important Goals' and execute these excellently. This course helps managers move from strategy to execution.

The objective of the 4DX process is to teach leaders how to help their teams execute on their highest priorities in the midst of the whirlwind of the day-to-day. We find that by not just teaching 4DX to leaders, but teaching them to teach and implement the process with their teams, they “own the process” at a deeper level and the results are often groundbreaking. 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Clearly identify goals and priorities
• Identify and organize individual actions
• Understand how to best track actions and achievement
• Learn how to engage in simple processes that highlight successes, analyze failures, and course-corrects as necessary

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Supervisors/managers and employees that are responsible for setting department goals

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course.
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for 4 Disciplines. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(6 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Each day brings with it a new wave of urgencies that compete for our attention. Texts, emails, calls, meetings and more, all converge on our already full schedules. The result is a sense of being busy without actually being productive, which leaves people feeling burned out and unfulfilled. The sheer volume of daily distractions threatens our ability to think clearly and to make wise decisions about what is important.

The interactive and dynamic course, empowers individuals with clear discernment to avoid distractions and to accomplish the goals that matter most in their professional and personal lives. 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Discern the important from the less important
• Identify and utilize a framework of what success looks like in your current role
• Understand specific tips and tools that can help you plan weekly and daily to execute excellence
• Learn how to make technology work for you
• Learn how to apply simple yet critical ways of increasing energy to make good decisions and feel more accomplished each day

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Supervisors/managers and employees at all levels of the University

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course.
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work to complete prior to each scheduled session. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

 

(7 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

 

Leading a team requires a different skillset than working as an individual contributor. To succeed in the face of new challenges this course provides insight into the mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets required to help supervisors excel in this sometimes tough and demanding role.

This interactive and dynamic course helps individuals transition successfully from an individual contributor to a leader of others. It also applies to leaders who have been in their roles for some time and are looking for practical and relevant guidance on how to effectively lead and manage their teams.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to: 

• Explore the critical mindset shifts that will maximize your success as a leader of others.
• Increase team engagement by conducting regular meetings.
• Create clarity about team goals and results; delegate responsibility to team members while providing the right level of support.
• Give feedback to develop team member confidence and competence.
• Identify specific actions to help tam members navigate and accelerate through change and achieve better performance.
• Use weekly planning to focus on the most important priorities, and strengthen your ability to be an effective leader by applying the 5 Energy Drivers. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• University staff and faculty that supervise one or more individuals, as well as individuals looking to take on a supervisor/manager role 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for attending this course

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for 6 Critical Practices for Leading Teams. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

A survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) shows that employee recognition and engagement are key to retaining good employees. And, according to research conducted by the US Department of Labor, 64% of Americans who leave their jobs say they do so because they don’t feel appreciated. Personally relevant and authentic appreciation leads to employee engagement, a positive culture, lower turnover and absenteeism, higher productivity and impacts the bottom line. This workshop utilizes the concepts from the book “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace – Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People” to understand the impact communicating authentic appreciation can have on an individual, team and organization.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Identify their Primary Appreciation Language
• Describe the Difference Between Recognition and Appreciation
• Understand Potential Blind Spots of Your Least Valued Language
• Identify Ways to Show Appreciation in a Remote/Hybrid Environment
  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Anyone who supervises/manages Classified Staff, University Staff, and/or Faculty
• Classified Staff, University Staff, Faculty

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: None
• Pre-Work: There will be 5 - 15 minutes of pre-work.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Appreciation in the Workplace. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(1 contact hour)

COMPLETING THE TOP 5 CLIFTONSTRENGTHS ASSESSMENT

The Learning and Development team is happy to offer a coaching call to individuals who complete the Top 5 CliftonStrengths assessment on their own through Gallup. Please see Gallup.com for more information on purchasing and completing assessments. Codes can be purchased on their website or are provided in the Strengthsfinder 2.0 book.

WHAT IS DISCUSSED DURING THE COACHING CALL

Upon completion, the individual will be able to:

• Recognize the “raw” versus “mature” state of your strengths
• Develop strategies for moving your strengths to the “mature” status
• Understand the dynamics of how we utilize our strengths
• Develop a plan to put their strengths into action

WHO CAN SCHEDULE

• Individuals at all levels of the University who would benefit from having a deeper understanding of their individual talents and continuing to develop in a way that contributes exponentially to their work and team

HOW TO REQUEST

• Submit a "Customized Consulting/Training Request" on our Consulting and Custom Course Services webpage.

COST

• There is no cost to attend the coaching call.
  

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Moving from an individual contributor (the doer) to a lead/management position is more than a step up the ladder, but a jump to an entirely new ladder in terms of skills, motivations, perspectives, responsibilities, and impact to the organization. This seminar helps you to identify key skills for communicating to others in your new role.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Recognize the skills needed to transition from an individual contributor to a person leading others
• Identify common mistakes made by new leaders
• Understand the role communication plays – both verbal and non-verbal
• Identify the importance of email communication and common guidelines for writing effective emails

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Individuals who have recently taken on the position of leading others or those individuals preparing for a lead role in the near future.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this seminar
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Communicating as a Leader . You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this seminar.

(3 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This interactive course helps individuals understand the five modes of conflict resolution and your preferred mode for handling most conflict. During this course we will explore the benefits, costs and what it looks like when you over or under use each style.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Define what conflict is and is not
• Identify your conflict style(s)
• Recognize the conflict styles of others
• Assess conflict situations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Anyone who supervises/manages Classified Staff, University Staff, and/or Faculty.
• Classified Staff, University Staff, and Faculty

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course.

• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Conflict Resolution Styles - Using the TKI. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(12 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This 12-contact hour training teaches a straightforward, step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps, strengthening accountability, eliminating inconsistency, and reducing resentment. It uses video, group discussions, skill practice, and real-life application to make the course both entertaining and engaging. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain a refresher on the Crucial Conversations techniques and how Crucial Accountability builds upon them.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss expectations in a way that yields two-way accountability and allows further progress to be made
• Consistently apply skills that leads to faster problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Improve relationships & productivity

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Supervisors/managers at the University

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: Crucial Conversations
• Pre-Work: There will be 10 - 15 minutes of pre-work to complete prior to each scheduled session. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Crucial Accountability. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• In-Person: $199 – covers course materials and lunch for all day sessions
• Online: $160 - covers virtual course materials
• Please note that your registration is not confirmed until we have received a speedtype for charges. Once registered via SkillSoft, please email your speedtype to hr.trainingregistration@cuanschutz.edu

(16 contact hours)

 COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This 16-contact hour course teaches skills for communicating when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Based on the national best-selling book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when the Stakes are High, the Crucial Conversations course teaches participants to speak persuasively, not abrasively; foster teamwork and better decision- making; build acceptance rather than resistance; and resolve individual and group disagreements.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Make high-quality decisions, and act on those decisions with unity and commitment
• Deal with difficult situations such as:
• People who cannot resolve conflicts or come to an agreement
• People who withhold feedback and important information from management
• Environments that seem emotional and political

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Employees at all levels of the University
• Supervisors/managers will find the course to be particularly relevant to their work

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 10 - 15 minutes of pre-work to complete prior to each scheduled session. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Crucial Conversations . You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• In-Person: $290 – covers course materials and lunch for all day sessions
• Online: $226 – covers virtual course materials
• Please note that your registration is not confirmed until we have received a speedtype for charges. Once registered via SkillSoft, please email your speedtype to hr.trainingregistration@cuanschutz.edu

(3 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

The DISC Leadership Assessment identifies your natural leadership strengths and development areas. Confident leaders are self-aware of how they prefer to lead and how others perceive their leadership style to make necessary adjustments to be more effective. This course provides you with candid feedback and a road map to make decisions on how to adjust attitudes and behaviors to be more successful with your personal interactions.

This interactive course will provide Information on leadership styles associated with the four DISC styles, how to identify the styles of your employees and how to adjust your style to be a more effective and successful leader.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the DISC Styles
• Identify your Leadership Style
• Identify the DISC Style of your Staff
• Adjust your Style to be a More Effective Leader

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• University staff and faculty that supervise one or more individuals

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 10 - 20 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for DISC - Leadership Styles. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

As an employee of CU Denver | CU Anschutz, you are required to complete the university’s Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct training administered by the Office of Equity (OE). This training will discuss policies and procedures administered by the OE, how to respond and report misconduct to the OE, and mandatory reporting obligations for “responsible employees”. As a reminder, new employees are required to complete the training within the first 90 days of employment. Existing employees are required to take this training every three years. Please note, due to significant changes in university policy, all employees are required to renew their compliance beginning August 18, 2020.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Policies and procedures administered by the OE (Nondiscrimination and Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, and Stalking Policies) 
• How to make a report of alleged misconduct to the OE
• Affirmative consent and prevention strategies used to address conditions that facilitate violence (Primary Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Bystander Intervention)  
• Reporting obligations as a “Responsible Employee” on campus 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Mandatory for all University employees – can be taken in-person or online

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for attending this course

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

SKILLSOFT COURSE

• This course is also offered as an online format in Skillsoft. Open Skillsoft training

(1 contact hour)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

These informational sessions are designed to assist managers, supervisors, HR Business Partners, Payroll Liaisons, and Administrators, in navigating the complexity of employee leave. This 1-hour session will involve a 30-minute presentation related to employee leave including sick leave, Family Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave, and when to refer employees to other processes. The second half of the session will be more “workshop” style to be used for discussion and question-and-answer. This session is intended to further discussions from, “Working with Employees with Heath Conditions”, and to foster conversations about the workplace/current issues you might face.

These are highly interactive and dynamic sessions so please bring questions or scenarios you would like to discuss!

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the basics of sick leave, FML, parental leave, and when to seek additional assistance

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Supervisors/managers, administrators, and HR/payroll liaisons

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course. Employees are encouraged to also attend  “Working with Employees with Health Conditions”
• Pre-Work: If applicable, please bring questions or scenarios you would like to discuss

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Employee Leave Informational Session in Zoom for 2023. Note: these sessions are not managed through the Employee Portal. 

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This interactive training course explores FranklinCovey’s First Wave of Trust – Self-Trust.  During this course, you will explore the 4-Cores of Credibility and how they affect Self-Trust.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the Cost of Trust (Trust Taxes and Dividends)
• Explain the 4-Cores of Credibility
• Identify your strengths as it relates to the 4-Cores of Credibility
• Develop a plan to include the 4-Cores of Credibility when building or enhancing relationships

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Individuals at all levels of the University who would benefit from having a deeper understanding the importance of self-trust both personally and professionally

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Establishing Self-Trust. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This interactive training course explores FranklinCovey’s Second Wave of Trust – Relationship-Trust.  During this course, you will explore the 13 High Trust Behaviors, extending trust, and restoring trust.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the 13 High Trust Behaviors, their opposites and counterfeit behaviors
• Understand the importance of extending trust
• Determine when and how trust can be restored
• Develop a plan to develop the 13 High Trust Behaviors

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Individuals at all levels of the University who would benefit from having a deeper understanding the importance of relationship-trust both personally and professionally

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: You must have attended “Establishing Self-Trust”
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Establishing Relationship Trust. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(3.5 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

An important factor toward increasing team achievement is for team members to identify and accommodate to the different behavioral styles and motivators of their co-workers. DISC participants learn four primary behavior types, become aware of differing communication styles, and how to influence better communication outcomes by accommodating the style of a co-worker(s).

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand how people are different
• Develop self-awareness
• Learn to identify the styles of others
• Modify behavior based on the other person’s style

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Employees at all levels of the University 

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 10 - 20 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Extended DISC . You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Individuals are incredibly unique and respond very differently to stress and pressure. We are continually in situations where we deal with people, deadlines, changes, and emotions. The four DISC styles perceive, show, and respond to stress very differently. During this session, we will discuss the theory behind stress, the causes and signs of stress in the four styles and provide recommendations to better cope. By becoming more self-aware of how our DISC styles operate in challenging situations, we develop skills to control our stress.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the theory behind stress
• Discuss how stress affects the body and mind
• Recognize the primary causes of stress and signs of stress in the 4 DISC styles
• Learn how your "Stress and Time Management" reinforcement report can better help you to cope and manage stress based on your primary DISC style

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Individuals who have previously taken the DISC assessment and attended an Extended DISC course

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: 1) You must have completed Extended DISC; 2) You must have previously taken the online Extended DISC Assessment
• Pre-Work: There will be 10 - 20 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Extended DISC and Managing Stress. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(3 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Your role as a manager is essential and challenging. The best way to lead confidently and lead well is to lead with your strengths. Your distinct Clifton Strengths Profile sets you apart from every other manager. This new report outlines the most powerful of your dominant 10 strengths. In this interactive class, you will discover practical ways to apply your strengths in your day-to-day routine with your team and how to use your strengths to become a better manager.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the Strengths-Based Theory Concept
• Describe the Strengths Development Principles
• Understand Your Strengths as a Leader
• Describe the Strengths Team Model
• Understand the Four Domains of Team Strengths
• Understand How to Apply Your Themes in a Leadership Role to Achieve Team Success

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Anyone who supervises/manages Classified Staff, University Staff, and/or Faculty

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Lead with Your Strengths. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• The cost for this course is $39.99 for the Manager Report from Gallup.

(3.5 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This course is designed to provide a foundation for supervisors/managers in the performance management of Classified Staff and University Staff.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the performance management cycle for Classified and University Staff
• Address the importance of performance planning and evaluations
• Discuss best approaches to provide feedback during coaching and evaluation meetings
• Locate resources to assist in performance management 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Mandatory for all supervisors/managers who manage Classified Staff
• Recommended for all supervisors/managers who are responsible for conducting performance evaluations

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for attending this course

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Performance Management. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course

SKILLSOFT

• This course is also offered as an online format in Skillsoft. Open Skillsoft training.

(8 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Unproductive meetings and lost opportunities occur due to poor presentations. The lack of powerful methods to inform and persuade is one of the greatest hidden and pervasive costs of the 21st-century workplace. This dynamic and engaging two part course will help participants consistently deliver highly successful presentations. Participants will learn the mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets to better inform, influence, and persuade others in today’s knowledge-based world.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Define presentation success
• Identify the clear purpose to be achieve with the message
• Create a memorable introduction and conclusion
• Learn how to design visuals to increase attention to and retention to the message
• Handle questions and group dynamics

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Employees at all levels of the University who want to improve their small and large group presentation skills.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: Bring a presentation you are currently working on/need to create or one you have used in the past for course exercise/activities.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Presentation Advantage. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(6 - 7 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Today’s knowledge workers have quietly slipped into the role of the unofficial project manager. Stakeholders, scope creep, no formal training, and a lack of process all combine to raise the probability of project failure costing organizations time, money, and employee morale. Project management isn’t just about managing logistics and hoping the project team is ready to play to win. The skills of “informal authority” are more important than ever before, so team members are inspired to contribute to project success! This engaging one-day course will help provide the mindset, skillset, and toolset to participants that will consistently deliver successful projects to completion.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand that consistent project success depends on processes and people
• Identify project stakeholders, establish clear and measurable project outcomes, and create a well-defined project scope statement
• Create a realistic and well defined project schedule
• Hold team members accountable to project plans
• Create a clear communication plan around the project that includes regular project status reports and project changes
• Reward and recognize the contributions of project team members

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Employees at all levels of the University that are responsible for project implementation and success
• Supervisors/managers will find the course to be particularly relevant to their work

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Project Management Essentials. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• In-Person: $170 – covers course materials, All Access Pass, and lunch for all-day sessions
• Online: There is no cost for virtual materials.
• Please note that your registration is not confirmed until we have received a speedtype for charges. Once registered via SkillSoft, please email your speedtype to hr.trainingregistration@cuanschutz.edu

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

In this course we will dive deep into job interviews. We will share best practices, tips & tricks, do’s & don’ts, and real-world examples to help you best prepare for your next job interview at CU. Topics will include: common interview practices at CU, networking & communication, typical interview questions, differences between phone/virtual/in-person interviews, handling acceptance or rejection, and more. 

Group discussion and interactive exercises are woven throughout to personalize the material and advice provided. Our instructors are long time recruitment processionals with extensive experience both at CU and outside organizations of various types. YOU’RE HIRED!

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the most common phases of interviewing at CU
• Learn practices to help you best prepare for your next interview
• Learn how to best present yourself and thrive in any interview format

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• All levels of staff and faculty interested in improving their interview skills

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for this course,

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Tips for Interviewing at CU. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

In this course, we will discuss the art of writing resumes and cover letters with specific focus on internal applications at CU. Our talent acquisition experts will be sharing best practices based on their experience and knowledge of these materials. In this session, our team will: share examples of do’s and don’ts, provide examples of strong resumes/cover letters, discuss how to tailor a resume/cover letter to the job description, and offer interactive opportunities for more specific feedback and questions. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to write resumes/cover letters that stand out in the application process. YOU’RE HIRED!

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the process of finding and applying to open positions as a current CU employee, and identify critical sections of a job posting
• Learn how to write strong cover letters and resumes that will help get you noticed and assist in your career development
• Learn how to maximize the effectiveness of application materials by tailoring to the specific needs of any position.
• Understand common applicant mistakes and reasons for rejection at various stages

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• All levels of staff and faculty interested in improving their resume and cover letters

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for this course,

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Tips for Resumes at CU. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(3.5 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Developing emotional intelligence is a life-long journey. It is important to develop because it separates those who know themselves well and take personal responsibility for their actions from those who lack self-awareness and repeat the same mistakes. In the workplace, it is important to develop because it separates those who build rapport, have influence, and collaborate effectively with others from those who are demanding, lack empathy, and are therefore difficult to work with.

This interactive course will provide a foundation for understanding the concepts of emotional intelligence, emotional triggers, and how our thoughts and behaviors can influence how we manage our emotions.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Define emotional intelligence
• Identify the three parts of the brain that trigger responses
• Describe the difference between the Automatic and Reflective System Brain
• Describe the Four Quadrants of Emotional Intelligence and 18 Competencies
• Describe the Johari Window
• Understand how Self-Awareness + Self-Management Leads to Agile Thinking
• Describe the Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors Holistic Model and Behavioral Principles

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• University staff and faculty

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites to attend this course.

• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Understanding Emotional Intelligence. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

The course is designed to assist managers and supervisors to successfully navigate the challenges of implementing a variety of relevant policies and procedures as they relate to an employee who may be experiencing a medical condition(s). In this two-hour course, we will address the needs of employees, as well as the concerns of supervisors, managers and unit leaders, when sick leave, Family Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave, and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are requested or required.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the basics of sick leave, FML, parental leave, and ADA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Supervisors/managers, administrators, and HR/payroll liaisons

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: No pre-work for attending this course

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Working with Employees with Health Conditions. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(3 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

This interactive course helps individuals understand the difference between hard (technical) and soft (social/interpersonal) skills and how to effectively develop SMART performance goals for each.  Individuals are asked to bring two performance goals they are looking to incorporate into their annual performance review as the final exercise will help you to develop these goals.

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the difference between “hard” and “soft” skills
• Describe the components of a SMART goal
• Develop SMART goals for both “hard” and “soft” skills
• Understand the importance of developing an action plan and trailing goal program

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Anyone who supervises/manages Classified Staff, University Staff, and/or Faculty
• Classified Staff, University Staff, and Faculty needing assistance in developing performance goals

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: No pre-requisites for attending this course
• Pre-Work: Bring to class 2 goals you would like to develop into SMART goals

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Writing SMART Performance Goals. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

SKILLSOFT COURSE

• This course is also offered as an online format in Skillsoft. Open Skillsoft training.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

The focus of continuous improvement is to increase efficiency across campus so that we can better serve our students, improve workplace satisfaction and be agile as we face the current and future challenges of higher education.  This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of continuous improvement culture and mindset and how those concepts can be applied to our daily work.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental concepts of process improvement methodology and characteristics of a Lean culture
• Identify continuous improvement in higher ed

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any staff or faculty wanting to learn more about continuous improvement or looking to implement continuous improvement within their department.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites to attend this course.

• Pre-Work: There will be 5 - 15 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement Methodology and Culture. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

Building on the fundamentals course, this course will focus on learning tools that apply the continuous improvement framework to problem-solving.  We will utilize the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and introduce other tools that can be applied immediately in your workplace.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Identify waste and value-added steps in your work
• Apply Lean thinking tools for problem-solving

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any staff or faculty wanting to learn more about continuous improvement or looking to implement continuous improvement within their department.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement Methodology and Culture or equivalent fundamentals/introductory training of continuous improvement.

• Pre-Work: There will be 5 - 15 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Introduction to Continuous Improvement Tools for Application. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

(2 contact hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION / CONTENT

In order to solve complex problems and develop solutions, we first need a clear picture and understanding of what the issue is.  This course will focus on how to capture the current state in service of understanding project scope and set the path towards building impactful solutions.

 

Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

• Apply tools for project scoping and visualizing current state

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Any staff or faculty wanting to learn more about continuous improvement or looking to implement continuous improvement within their department.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES / PRE-WORK

• Pre-Requisites: Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement Methodology and Culture or equivalent fundamentals/introductory training of continuous improvement.

• Pre-Work: There will be 15 - 30 minutes of pre-work. Details sent prior to session.

HOW TO REGISTER

• Register for Continuous Improvement: Understanding Current State. You will be directed to the portal.

COST

• There is no cost to attend this course.

If you enroll in the CI Learning Program in Skillsoft, you will be able to print a Continuous Improvement Foundations Certificate once you complete all 3 courses.

Enroll in the Learning Program Here:

Continuous Improvement Foundations Certificate Program

3 Courses In Certificate Program:

• Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement Methodology and Culture
• Introduction to Continuous Improvement Tools for Application
• Continuous Improvement: Understanding Current State

After Completion, Instructions for Printing the Certificate:

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