Organization & Employee Development (OED) develops and implements solutions to improve the effectiveness and engagement of individuals, teams and departments. OED courses range from leadership development to workplace skills, and are designed to build skills and knowledge in workplace trends and needs.

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Allyship: Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

Are you interested in becoming an ally? You can start by learning the three basic steps to defining your allyship journey. 

• Virtual: Oct. 25; 10:30  - 12:00 p.m.
• In-Person: Nov. 30; 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
• In-Person: Dec. 7; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Becoming an Inclusive Leader (6 week series)

The purpose of Becoming an Inclusive Leader series is to provide supervisors, managers, leaders and aspiring leaders at CU Boulder with the knowledge and skills to lead their teams to be more inclusive and equitable, as well as the ability to create a sense of belonging among team members.

• Virtual: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18; 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. each day

CliftonStrengths™ for Faculty & Staff

CliftonStrengths™ Introduction

CliftonStrengths™ Introduction seminar provides an opportunity for CU Boulder employees to identify their natural talents by taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment. During this interactive workshop participants will learn to develop their talents into strengths. These strengths will allow participants to continue developing in their career and enhance working relationships.

• Virtual: Sept. 8; 1:00-3:00 p.m
• In-Person: Oct. 21; 9:00-11:00 a..m.; Administrative & Research Center

CliftonStrengths™ in Supervision

Attend this interactive session to understand how to apply supervision strengths-based supervision strategies, create a culture of trust and conversation built around what people do best and create a shared language to discuss progress, evaluations, and employee successes.

• Virtual: Sept. 9; 9:00-11:30a.m.
• In-Person: Oct. 28; 9:00-11:30a.m.; Administrative & Research Center 

Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations Workshop

Crucial Conversations is a 16 hour course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics – at all levels of the organization.  By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you’ll surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment.

• Virtual: Sept. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 28, Oct. 1; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. each day
• In-Person: Nov. 2,4,9,11; 9:00 -1:00 p.m. each day; Administrative & Research Center

Crucial Accountability 

Building on the skills taught in Crucial Conversations, Crucial Accountability teaches a step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps, strengthening accountability, eliminating inconsistency, and reducing resentment. Graduates of the Crucial Conversations workshop are invited to attend.

• Virtual: Oct. 4, 6, 11 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. each day
• In-Person: Dec. 7 & 9; 9:00-12:00 p.m. each day; Administrative & Research Center

Employee Management and Compliance Essentials

Employee Management and Compliance Essentials is a blended course that provides managers and supervisors with a comprehensive overview of legal guidelines, campus policies, and CU Boulder practices related to employee management and development.

• Virtual: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. each day
• In-Person: Nov. 30 & Dec. 2; 9:00 - 1:00 p.m. each day; Administrative Research Center

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships.

• Virtual: Sept. 20 & 27; 2:00 - 4:00  p.m. each day
• In-Person: Nov. 4 & 11; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. each day; Administrative & Research Center

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4 Essential Roles of Leadership 

How can leaders stay ahead of the curve and differentiate themselves and their teams when so much is changing so quickly? The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership develops the roles leaders play that are highly predictive of success.

• Virtual: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17; 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. each day
• In-Person: Oct. 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9; 9:00 -11:30 a.m. (Oct. Dates)/ 2:00 -4:30 p.m. (Nov. Dates); Administrative & Research Center

The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team

Supervisors and managers make a significant impact on employee productivity and engagement, innovation, and performance. Explore the critical mindset shifts that will maximize your success as a leader of others.

• Virtual: Oct. 5, 7, 12; 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. AND 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. each day
• In-Person: Nov. 16 & 18; 9:00 - 12:30 p.m. each day; Administrative & Research Center

Leading at the Speed of Trust

Trust is not merely a soft, social virtue; rather, trust is a pragmatic, hard-edged, economic, and actionable asset that you can create. The Speed of Trust Practice helps organizations better manage change and create high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative, and engaged.

• Virtual: Oct. 18, 19, 25, 26; 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• In-Person: Dec. 14 & 16; 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.; Administrative Research Center

Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done is a system that teaches skills to manage the constant flow of requests, tasks, and interruptions people face at all levels of the organization. 

• Virtual: Sept. 14 & 16; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. each day
• In-Person: Nov. 16 & 18; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. each day; Administrative & Research Center

Making Virtual Meetings Inclusive: Exploring Equity Gaps

The purpose of this one hour seminar is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills for making virtual meetings inclusive.

• Virtual: Sept. 15; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
• Virtual: Oct. 21;  11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
• Virtual: Nov. 29; 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.