Human Resources: Upcoming July & August Programs |
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May 31, 2016, Volume 62, No. 36 |
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 register for programs by visiting knowledgelink.upenn.edu or contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.
Resumes Brown Bag; 7/19; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Resumes and cover letters are your tools to market yourself for your next position. Do you wonder how to create an effective, dynamic resume? Workshop topics will include effective resume styles and format. We’ll discuss how to focus on the employer’s needs instead of your own, how to use powerful assertions, how to inspire and excite the employer and buzzwords to include to catch the employer’s attention.
SMART Goals Brown Bag; 7/21; 12:30-1:30 p.m. SMART is a handy acronym for the five characteristics of well-designed goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound. It’s a simple tool used to go beyond the realm of fuzzy goal-setting into an actionable plan for results. Put yourself on the fast track to success by applying the SMART principles to every project or goal on your plate!
STEP UP: Introduction; 8/2; 9 a.m.-noon; $150 for 7-session program. STEP UP is Penn’s own unique pre-supervisory training program designed for those who are ready to make the move from staff member to first-line manager. Across seven half-day classroom sessions and seven online modules, you’ll build a foundation of skills, tools and information that will help you excel in your career. Note: While the completion of STEP UP doesn’t guarantee a promotion to a supervisory role at Penn, it will give you the skills you need to take your career to the next level.
Accountability That Works Brown Bag; 8/2; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Take charge of your actions and efforts to become more effective and promote better relationships throughout Penn. Join us for an engaging video and discussion that focuses on three basic concepts that make up the accountability model: responsibility, empowerment and accountability.
How to Make Yourself Indispensable; 8/23; 12:30-1:30 p.m. To be indispensable, employees need to be better than great. They need to perform with a mindset that drives them to think, act and behave differently. In this brown bag, learn how to take ownership of your responsibilities and results, take initiative to go above and beyond what is expected of you, expand your sphere of influence, perform well under pressure, adapt to changing situations, be someone others want to work with, help others improve their performance and avoid being “irreplaceable”—locked into your role and unwilling to share your knowledge.
Quality of Worklife Workshops
Dealing with the demands of work and your personal life can be challenging. These free workshops, sponsored by Human Resources and led by experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance Program and Quality of Worklife Department, offer information and support for your personal and professional life challenges. For complete details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/registration or contact Human Resources at (215) 573-2471 or qowl@hr.upenn.edu
Guided Meditation—Take a Breath and Relax; 7/7, 717, 7/28, 8/11 & 8/23; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be included in the one-hour workshop. No experience necessary.
The Power of Positive Thinking; 7/11; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Positive thinking is more than being happy. Positive thoughts can help with handling stress at home and at work in a more constructive way. This session will provide steps and advice to identify and overcome negative thinking and focus on positive thinking.
Time Management; 8/10; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Each of us makes major decisions and reacts to important situations based on our perceptions of time and its value to us. This session will guide you through the hallmarks of quality time management, which include the ability to set reasonable time expectations and conservation strategies, knowledge of personal time perception strengths and weaknesses, sensitivity to time constraints and the ability to evaluate current goals based on them, and respect for your own time and valuing the time of others.
—Division of Human Resources |