Published: Dec. 4, 2020

Human Resources invites you to explore employee learning opportunities in 2021. 

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.  In this workshop, participants will learn powerful methods to capture, clarify and organize incoming requests to increase their focus on their most meaningful work, creating mental space for innovation, and the conditions to achieve stress-free productivity. Learn more about this course.

  • January course: Jan. 5 & 7 from 9a-11a and 1p-3p each day
  • March course: Mar. 2, 4, 9, 11 from 1p-3p each day
  • Total course duration: 8 hours
  • Cost: $185 per person

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FranklinCovey: Project Management Essentials: For the Unofficial Project Manager

For guaranteeing project management success, we’ve studied and learned from the Accredited Project Management Institute (PMI). Distilling their robust processes, we’ve blended their techniques with FranklinCovey’s 30 years of experience and timeless principles to equip people with the skills for consistent project success. Learn more about this course.

  • January course: Jan. 26, 27, 28 from 10a-12p each day
  • Total course duration: 6 hours
  • Cost: $160

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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. Learn more about this course.

  • February workshop: Feb. 3 from 9a-11a
  • Total course duration: 2 hours
  • Cost: no cost for workshop however all participants are required to complete an assessment prior to attending the workshop. Assessment cost is $12

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Leading at the Speed of Trust

The Speed of Trust Practice helps organizations better manage change and create high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative, and engaged. Learn more about this course.

  • February course: Feb. 8, 9, 10, 11 from 9a-11a
  • Total course duration: 8 hours
  • Cost: $160

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Crucial Conversations

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. Learn more about this course.

  • February course: Feb. 16, 18, 23, 25 from 9a-11a and 1p-3p each day
  • Total course duration: 16 hours
  • Cost: $250

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Managers Academy: Employee Management & Compliance Essentials

The Employee Management and Compliance Essentials course provides a comprehensive overview for managers and supervisors of legal guidelines, campus policies, and CU-Boulder practices related to employee management and development. Learn more about this course.

  • February course: Feb. 22, Mar. 1, Mar. 8, Mar. 15 from 9a-11a each day
  • Total course duration: 8 hours
  • Cost: no cost

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CliftonStrengths in Supervision for Faculty and Staff

Now more than ever, it’s increasingly important for supervisors to maintain consistent communication with their employees and help them develop through their strengths. 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. Learn more about this course.

  • March workshop: Mar. 3 from 9a-11a
  • Total course duration: 2 hours
  • Cost: no cost
  • Prerequisite course - CliftonStrengths Introduction

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FranklinCovey: 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity

The 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity empowers people with clear discernment to avoid distractions and to accomplish the goals that matter most in their professional and personal lives. Supported by science and years of experience, The 5 Choices not only produce a measurable increase in productivity, but provide a renewed sense of engagement and accomplishment. Learn more about this course.

  • March course: Mar. 29, 30, 31 from 1p-3p each day
  • Total course duration: 6 hours
  • Cost $160

Register for FranklinCovey 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity