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Advanced Management Series

Advanced Management Series Application
(Application Deadline: December 4)

Overview

The Advanced Management Series is a program designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively manage others.

...Vision

It is our vision that The University of Iowa will have managers at all levels who are able to nurture a healthy, humane, and competent culture.

The Advanced Management Series creates an interactive learning environment by engaging you in discussion and practical application of critical management practices. You will have an opportunity to interact with managers from across campus and, in doing so, enhance your perspectives of how others deal with the complexities of managing in the University environment.

The Advanced Management Series recognizes that individual development leads to organizational success.

Benefits of Enrolling

Why is management development critical on our campus?

Investment in ongoing leadership development for UI managers is essential to sustaining excellence for our institution. Managers are often cited in the literature as being one of the most crucial drivers of employee satisfaction. With the challenging economic times, UI leaders are being asked to make hard decisions and manage significant changes, all while striving to keep up the morale and engagement of their teams.

The most recent Working at IOWA campus-wide climate survey emphasized priorities for supervisors which are addressed through the series. The Advanced Management Series addresses supervisory development needs by offering a comprehensive set of courses covering all six areas of the UI Leadership Competency Framework, leading to an AMS series certificate.

  • A comprehensive set of core courses on key management topics leading to a series certificate.
  • A personalized report with ideas for leveraging your unique management style (online managerial assessment tool called DISC.)
  • Goal setting before and after the series with your supervisor.
  • Referrals to campus resources, such as: one-on-one Organizational Effectiveness consultations and additional mapping to online courses.

A complementary program you may want to consider is UI LEAD. UILEAD is a competency-based leadership program that is individualized, structured, and based on measurable goals. UILEAD goes beyond the classroom to enhance the depth and breadth of your leadership skill through individualized coaching sessions with a UILEAD advisor.

DISC Managerial Behavioral Profile Assessment

Prior to the first meeting, participants will be asked to take an online assessment to determine their behavioral style preferences. This 30 minute exercise will result in a comprehensive print-out giving participants personalized information about how they interact with others as well as style indicators for other people’s behaviors.

This profile is a valuable tool to help managers gain insight into their own behaviors and others including the management of:

  • problems and challenges—Dominance (D factor)
  • people and influencing of others—Influence (I factor)
  • change and pacing yourself as a manager—Steadiness (S factor)
  • rules and procedures set by others—Compliance (C factor)

As part of the online assessment process each participant will receive a comprehensive print-out which will help them to understand how they may become more self aware in relationship to working with others and adapt their preferred styles in ways that will benefit them as a manager.

Core Curriculum

To receive an Advanced Management Series Certificate, participants must complete the entire core curriculum, which includes ten courses. Additionally, we ask that each participant meet with their supervisor at the beginning of the program to set goals. You and your supervisor will both receive an evaluation at the end of the series and be asked to assess your progress throughout the year. This information will be used by Learning & Development in aggregate form only, to measure program outcomes. Be sure to explore additional opportunities through instructor-led courses and Learning Online with SkillSoft.

Optional Learning Opportunities

Instructor-led courses

UI Learning & Development offers a variety of courses to enhance your leadership skills. Visit our Learning Opportunities Guide for dates and times of upcoming courses.

Learning Online with SkillSoft

Learning Online with SkillSoft offers over 3300 courses and over 9300 books to UI students, faculty and staff. Visit Learning Online with SkillSoft for courses/books to build upon your managerial strengths.

Enrollment

Watch for open enrollment in October/November each year.

Due to space limitations, early registrations by university managers/supervisors who can commit to the entire series will be honored first. A one-time admission fee is required to support program costs. Watch for open enrollment in the fall of each year (typically October) Participants who are admitted to the Advanced Management Series will be notified of their enrollment in November.

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Building Our Global Community Series

Overview

A special thanks to the Office of International Students and Scholars for providing this opportunity to The University of Iowa.

Consistent with UI strategic goals on diversity, the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and UI Learning & Development are offering workshops on skills and insights useful to faculty and staff as they seek to educate and serve international students and scholars.

Benefits of Enrolling

Workshops are free and open to all regardless of participation in the certificate program. All faculty and staff are invited to take part in this series, or select courses which are most pertinent to their individual needs.

Participants who complete the required introductory workshop plus their choice of four specialized workshops within a two-year period of time will be eligible for a certificate.

Core Curriculum

For more information on the Building Our Global Community curriculum, please visit: http://international.uiowa.edu/oiss/training/faculty-staff.asp.

To register, visit the self-service website and select "My Training" under the Learning & Development tab.

Enrollment

Please register for each class separately when listed on the self-service site. Watch our advertising channels (web, listserv, Learning Opportunities Guide) for current offerings. Courses typically start in the fall, and continue through the spring semester.

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UI Business Processes Series

UI Business Processes Series Application
(Application Deadline: December 18)

Overview

As more UI business and human resources transactions are now online, how do you and your staff members remain knowledgeable about current processes? And as a manager, how do you provide the training new staff members need to understand UI policy and practice? This free series will provide you with the latest guidance you need to manage the changing information needs and responsibilities of your area.

Benefits of Enrolling

This series is intended for UI managers or supervisors responsible for UI business and human resources transactions. Others who are interested in gaining this knowledge will be considered, pending space considerations. Additionally, many of the elective series courses will be offered as general offerings for open enrollment.

Watch for open enrollment in November/December and April/May of each year.

Listed below are the Business Processes Series courses:

Core Curriculum

To receive a Business Processes Series Certificate, participants must complete the entire core curriculum and four electives of their choice. 

Elective Courses

Electives offer more detail, either as an overview of specific areas, or are application-based, often with explanation of how to navigate specific transactions.  Participants must also select their choice of four elective courses.  Select from any of the elective categories:  data access courses, application courses, or other courses. Visit self-service, "My Training" for dates/times of these courses when offered.

Application Courses

Other Courses

ICON Courses

Enroll in these ICON courses, by logging into self-service and selecting "Available Online ICON Courses" in "My Training." Once you have successfully completed this course, it will be listed under the "Completed ICON Courses" header.

Links to Related Documents and Major Policies

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Front-Line Supervisory Series

Front-Line Supervisory Series Application
(Application Deadline: January 15)

Overview

Are you looking for ways to meet the daily challenges of leading people and coordinating work as a front-line supervisor? This free series will provide you with tools, strategies, and UI resources to enhance performance through effective, respectful working relationships with your staff.

Enrollment in this series is intended for front-line supervisors with line or functional supervision, with no budgetary or strategic planning responsibilities. Others who are interested in gaining supervisory knowledge can also apply.

Benefits of Enrolling

This series is based on the “nuts and bolts” of supervising people. Why should you enroll?

  • Free enrollment to a streamlined set of courses applicable to UI supervisors.
  • To learn essential supervisory polices, practices and resources available to you at the University.
  • To enhance your knowledge of your supervisory style, and learn how to flex with other differing styles.
  • To strengthen effective communication through conflict and change, and to increase your ability to sustain high performance in all your staff.

Core Curriculum

Required Online Course

The following online course is available through Learning Online with Skillsoft. Log on with your HawkID and password to http://skillsoft.uiowa.edu and type the course name or number in the search box. For help, call 335-2687.

Workplace Diversity Awareness (Course # lchr_01_a03_lc_enus)
In today's workplace, organizations increasingly are experiencing a diverse community of employees and customers. Having and knowing how to respond to a diverse workforce can enhance an organization's ability to cope with changing workplace dynamics, and expand the creativity of the organization while at the same time facilitating staff retention and productivity. Access anytime.

Enrollment

Watch for open enrollment in November/December each year.

Due to space limitations, early registration by those who can commit to the entire series will be honored first. Those admitted to the Front-Line Supervisory Series will be notified of their enrollment. Participants will also receive confirmation letters, (which will serve as reminders) about six days before each class for which they have registered.

Start learning today! Take related coursework, or read books online now, through Learning Online with SkillSoft and Books 24x7® - available to UI employees.

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HR Fundamentals Series

Overview

HR Fundamentals is a certificate program for University of Iowa staff members. This collection of programs begins with an overview class on basic HR philosophy including the changing role of human resource representatives and managers in the University environment, information for the HR generalist, as well as specific information about the relationship between University Human Resources and the HR Unit Representatives.

Benefits of Enrolling

This free series introduces UI employees (involved in human resources responsibilities) what policies/procedures, and processes are required at The University of Iowa. By learning directly from representatives of Central HR, participants receive the information needed to perform their work, and build relationships with offices that support HR initiatives across campus.

Core Curriculum

HR Overview
This course will provide an overview of HR fundamental concepts and the key role a departmental representative has in contributing to the UI mission.

Enrollment

Enrollment in this series occurs each summer, when an email is sent to HR Unit Reps inviting them to enroll and/or submit other names for possible enrollment.

Start learning today! Take related coursework, or read books online now, through Learning Online with SkillSoft.

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Office Professional Series

Overview

The role of the office professional has significantly changed over the years. The Office Professional Series has been created to provide professional development opportunities for office professionals and support staff. Enhance your career with knowledge and skills to increase your effectiveness and your success. If you’re a manager or supervisor, consider this free opportunity to invest in your staff members.

Benefits of Enrolling

Office Professional Series (OPS) courses, geared to your individual and interpersonal growth, are directly transferable to the workplace. Practical applications and discussions are designed to address the shared issues and common challenges of support staff.

  • The six required courses are free.
  • You’ll enjoy the opportunity to network with other office professionals across campus, while enhancing your skills.
  • Receive a series certificate, documenting your dedication to professional development.

Core Curriculum

Required Online Course

The following online course is available through Learning Online with Skillsoft. Log on with your HawkID and password to http://skillsoft.uiowa.edu and type the course name or number in the search box. For help, call 335-2687.

Advancing Your Administrative Career (Course # ADM0105)
Learn how to develop your leadership potential and manage your career path by using “big picture thinking,” creative problem solving, and matching your leadership style for various scenarios.

Estimated duration: 3 hours

Enrollment

Watch for open enrollment in February/March each year.

Due to space limitations, early registration by those who can commit to the entire series will be honored first. Those admitted to the Office Professional Series will be notified of their enrollment. Participants will also receive e-mail confirmations, (which will serve as reminders) about six days before each class for which they have registered.

Start learning today! Take related coursework, or read recommended books online now, through Learning Online with SkillSoft.

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Performance Management Miniseries

Performance Management Miniseries Application
For series beginning February 10 (Application Deadline: 1/27)
For series beginning March 17 (Application Deadline: 3/3)

Overview

The leaders of today and of the future need to focus on developing the principles, practices, and courage to manage individual and organizational performance. Consider participating in the Performance Management Miniseries to help create a culture of excellence and achievement at the UI.

Benefits of Enrolling

This miniseries is an excellent way for supervisors and managers to become more familiar with some of the key components of individual and organizational performance management. The courses offered are designed to provide you with practical information and knowledge you can utilize to enhance the ways in which you impact the development of your staff team. Participants will, through open discussions and practical exercises, have the opportunity to explore some of the concepts and challenges that come with successfully leading others.

Core Curriculum

To receive a Performance Management Miniseries Certificate, participants must complete the following courses: 

Enrollment

Enrollment in this series occurs each semester and is advertised in the Learning Opportunities Guide Online.

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Strategic HR Series

Overview

Offered to persons on campus who have completed the certificate program HR Fundamentals, this new series is comprised of sessions that address topics from HR Fundamentals in more depth and sessions that introduce new strategic concepts and skills.  Take your skills to the next level by participating in this program.

Registrations

The series will be announced each year with an email to Senior HR Leadership Representatives from Central Human Resources.  Registration does not occur through UI Learning and Development, but in response to the email sent at that time.  Waiting lists are not maintained.  Attendance by Senior HR Leadership Reps is prioritized.  In the event that additional space is available, an invitation will be sent to those HR Unit Reps who have completed the certificate program HR Fundamentals or POET.

Core Curriculum

Enrollment

Enrollment in this series occurs each summer, when an email is sent to HR Unit Reps inviting them to enroll and/or submit other names for possible enrollment.

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