Training and Professional Development

Our hands-on training, lectures and seminars are designed to provide the Brandeis community with a variety of programs intended to positively impact quality of life and job satisfaction and to develop an individual's ability to initiate and implement change within his or her work life.

For more information: ext. 6-4470

New Employee Orientation

New-employee orientation is designed to give new faculty and staff an introduction to Brandeis University and a chance to meet other employees starting out at the university. New-employee orientation is distinct from benefits orientation, which provides an overview of benefits available to Brandeis employees.  Please contact Human Resources 6-4474 to register.

Date Time
 Location
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HR Large Conference Room
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HR Large Conference Room
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HR Large Conference Room
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HR Large Conference Room

The Human Resources conference room is located in Bernstein-Marcus.

Professional Development Workshops

These seminars will help participants to recognize opportunities for personal and professional improvement. Please ensure you check with your manager or supervisor before enrolling in one of these seminars.

Improving Business Writing

How to write more effective e-mails, memos and reports

Learn how to create well-written e-mail messages, memos, reports and other materials.  Review ways to enhance the “readability” of your messages and tips to help make e-mail writing faster and easier.  Special focus is on seven principles of effective business writing and how to approach a writing task.  The workshop will also review aspects of punctuation, grammar and word usage, and you will learn about Web resources that can help you further develop your writing skills.

Date Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Time 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location Hassenfeld Luria Conference Room
Registration Click here to register for workshop 1

Refreshments will be served.

The Luria Conference Room is located in Hassenfeld Conference Center.

People Who Push Your Buttons

How to handle difficult co-workers

There is a good chance that on any given day we come into contact with someone who expresses themselves in such a way that we may find irritating or insulting. Whether there are cultural differences or just a differing point of view, most of us would benefit from learning strategies and tools to help us address the situation as it arises in a professional and positive manner. This training includes role play that is designed to provide the following:

  • Identify what behaviors of others set you off and why
  • Learn how to respond and not react
  • Learn communication methods to assert your needs so people will listen

The workshop will be offered twice, at the same time and location, on the following dates:

Workshop 1
 Workshop 2
Date Monday, September 9, 2013 Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Time 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location Hassenfeld Luria Conference Room Hassenfeld Luria Conference Room
Registration Click here to register for workshop 1 Click here to register for workshop 2

Refreshments will be served.

The Luria Conference Room is located in Hassenfeld Conference Center.


Preventing Sexual Harassment for Managers

The workshop will provide managers with the information and tools necessary to recognize, prevent and respond to sexual harassment.  Participants will receive up-to-date information about these issues and will engage in activities and discussions.

The workshop will be offered twice, at the same time and location, on the following dates:

Workshop 1
 Workshop 2
Date Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Thursday, September 26, 2013
Time 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location Hassenfeld Luria Conference Room Hassenfeld Luria Conference Room
Registration Click here to register for workshop 1 Click here to register for workshop 2

Refreshments will be served.

The Luria Conference Room is located in Hassenfeld Conference Center.

*Training sessions are subject to change.