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.
Brandeis E-Learning
Set the stage for your personal development at a time and place that suits you. Brandeis online courseware allows you to explore your career path with 24-7 access to the information you need to commence your job growth. Brandeis e-Learning content gives you access to great topics, including desktop training like Microsoft Office, Adobe and Netscape as well as leadership and management skills like mentoring, communication techniques and team building. Your e-Learning program provides you with a wide range of flexible learning opportunities so that you can continually gain new skills and knowledge. With e-Learning, you can instantly access your courseware library at the office, at home or on the road 24-7-365. To get started, visit https://sys.brandeis.edu/offsitesso/skillsoft.
Managing at Brandeis — New-Manager Training
This 12-week, cohort-based, training program is designed to prepare new supervisors and managers at Brandeis University for core responsibilities in managing, directing and influencing employees and resources to ensure credible, competent and effective leadership in executing the Brandeis mission. The program will run every other year for a semester and meet at the Stony Brook Training Center on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those interested managers who have been either appointed or hired in the past 24 months should contact the Training & Organizational Development Office at ext. 6-4460 or by e-mail at mmcnama@brandeis.edu for more information on enrollment.
Experienced Management at Brandeis — Senior-Manager Training
This 12-week cohort-based training program is designed to develop advanced-level management and strategic skills to ensure credible, competent and effective leadership in executing the Brandeis mission. The program will run every other year and meet at the Stony Brook Training Center on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Those interested senior managers who have been in a managerial position for at least three years should contact the Training & Organizational Development Office at ext. 6-4460 or by e-mail at mmcnama@brandeis.edu for more information on enrollment.
Leading at Brandeis — Strategic Leadership Development Program
This yearlong cohort-based training program is designed to enhance and develop a strong Brandeis leadership team aligned to the strategic needs of the university. Additionally, the program will develop flexible, creative and strategic thinkers who anticipate and manage successful change at Brandeis; ensure the stewardship of the Brandeis mission; build organizational-level leadership awareness; and create a cross-functional group of peers who serve as resources to each other and the university. The program will run every other year from May to May and meet once a month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations across the university. The program is designed for assistant vice presidents, assistant deans, associate vice presidents, associate deans, senior directors and directors. Those interested should contact the Training & Organizational Development Office at ext. 6-4460 or by e-mail at mmcnama@brandeis.edu for more information on enrollment.
“Brown Bag” Lecture Series
Bring your lunch, have a soft drink on us, and learn to apply personal skills at work and in everyday life.
| Title | Date | Time | Building | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generations Working Together: Understanding Today's Generational Differences in the Work Place | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 |
11:45am - 1:00pm | Shapiro Campus Center | Enroll |
| Slowing Down the Holiday Rush | Wednesday, November 12, 2008 |
11:45am - 1:00pm | Hassenfeld Conf Ctr | Enroll |
| Don't Get Burned: Extinguishing Job Burnout Before it Extinguishes You | Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
11:45am - 1:00pm | Shapiro Campus Center | Enroll |
Personal Professional Development Seminars
These seminars will help participants to recognize opportunities for personal improvement. Please ensure you check with your manager or supervisor before enrolling in one of these seminars.
| Title | Date | Time | Building | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speak Easy: Improving Your Public Speaking Skills | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 |
9:00am - 12:00pm | Shapiro Campus Center | Enroll |
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
The Boston Consortium: Brandeis University employees are eligible to take professional-development workshops sponsored by The Boston Consortium (TBC), a nonprofit organization whose members include 13 area higher education institutions. The cost of TBC workshops is paid by the Human Resources Department. Employees who wish to enroll in TBC programs should contact the Training & Professional Development office for more information.