Training and Professional Development
Brandeis University takes pride in the rich hub of knowledge and varied life experiences of our valued staff members. Empowering team members in furthering their education with training and professional development keeps their knowledge base relevant, makes their job experience more rewarding and adds value to the university as a whole.
Employees are welcome to benefit from:
- Hands-on trainings
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Web-based instructional videos from LinkedIn Learning
Talent Advancement Program (TAP) Mid-Year Review Training
As part of the Talent Advancement Program (TAP), mid-year performance reviews will launch in workday on November 13 and must be completed by Friday, December 8, 2023.
For details about the program or to view a video recording and presentation slides of TAP Mid-Year Review training, please visit the TAP Website. Training for Managers and Staff and covers new improvements to the program in response to feedback, the Fall 2023 timeline for completing mid-year performance reviews, how to provide and receive continuous feedback and how to make the most of the performance review process.
TAP Mid-Year Review Training for Managers
TAP Mid-Year Review Training for Staff:
Managing at Brandeis Certificate Program
Brandeis is offering a professional development opportunity for managers presented virtually (replacing the Nuts and Bolts series) called Managing at Brandeis. The curriculum is targeted at newly appointed and mid-stage managers and focuses on practical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in management and leadership at Brandeis. Participants in the Certificate Program must supervise at least one regular staff member and must commit to attending each session September 21 through December 6 and complete any pre-work as assigned. Managers who complete all five sessions will receive a Managing at Brandeis Certificate of Completion and will be invited to attend an in-person gathering with light refreshments with their supervisor to receive their Certificate.
Register for the Managing at Brandeis Certificate Program [Registration has closed]
Managers who wish to attend sessions ad hoc may also chose to do so by registering for any of the following individual sessions below, but they will not be eligible to receive a Certificate.
Inclusive Hiring for Staff Positions - Thursday 9/21 - 11:00 - 12:30 pm [Registration has closed]
At Brandeis one of our core values is diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively recognize and embrace a wide range of qualities and perspectives that candidates bring to our organization. Participants will learn strategies to ensure an inclusive recruitment and hiring process aimed at preventing any form of bias or discrimination.
How to Conduct Effective One-to-One Meetings - Thursday 10/12 - 9:30 - 11:00 am [Registration has closed]
A crucial role of being a manager is conducting regular one-to-ones with your direct reports. Discover how to utilize the process to create a motivated and positive work environment, attainable goals, and useful exchanges.
Coaching and Counseling for Improved Performance - Thursday 10/26 - 9:30 - 11:00 am [Registration has closed]
It is essential for a manager to be able to provide performance coaching and counseling feedback. Learn about Brandeis’ policies, how to provide effective positive or constructive feedback and when to contact HR to assist with addressing any concerns.
Legal Considerations of the Manager - Thursday 11/9 - 9:30 - 11:00 am [Registration has closed]
It’s crucial as a manager to know the basics of the law in order to avoid common mistakes that can lead to real trouble. This workshop will provide managers with an overview of relevant employment and leave laws and will educate managers on how to recognize red flags and seek assistance from the HR Team.
Making Good Compensation Choices - Wednesday 12/6 - 9:30 - 11:00 am
Explore how compensation at Brandeis works in this practical and interactive learning experience for managers. The workshop covers the institution's total rewards philosophy and employee value proposition. You will enhance your understanding of key compensation considerations to optimize decisions at important points in an employee's lifecycle. Learn about Job Profiles versus individual position descriptions, setting new hires' pay, the annual merit increase program, determining compensation for promotions, and when market-based equity adjustments are appropriate.
Professional Development Workshops - Presented by New Directions
Finding Focus - Wednesday 12/13 - 10:00 - 11:00 am
Focus can be an elusive thing. Multitasking, procrastination and distractions make it difficult for us to send all our attention in one direction. The good new is focus is a skill that can be developed. In this session, we will teach you some tricks to help you overcome common focus barriers.
FREE LIVE WEBINARS offered by New Directions:
For all webinars there are SESSIONS AT 12 PM - 1 PM & 3 PM - 4 PM ET
Wednesday 12/13 - Managing Holiday Stress morning session or afternoon session
Wednesday 12/20 - Providing Effective Feedback morning session or afternoon session
Financial Wellness Workshop Series – Presented by Metro Credit Union
Breezing Through the Holidays - Tuesday 12/12 - 9:00 - 10:00 am
It may be called "the most wonderful time of the year" but December can also be filled with unwanted debt from holiday spending. Learn budgeting strategies and tactics to avoid that year-end credit card crunch and sidestep debt traps in the future.