Professional development training
March 1, 2019
A number of professional development training opportunities for all UAF and Fairbanks
SW employees are available March 5, 6 and 7. Additional training information is available
at https://alaska.edu/hr/ under “What’s New” and by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please contact Statewide Human Resources at ua-swhr@alaska.edu or 450-8200.
"Project management essentials for the unofficial project manager"
Tuesday, March 5 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Butrovich Building, Room 109
Have you quietly slipped into the role of an unofficial project manager? Stakeholders,
scope creep, no formal training, and a lack of process all combine to raise the probability
of project failure costing you time, money and employee morale.
Training information
- Facilitator: Michelle Pope, director of human resources information systems and HR accounting
- Cost: $80 via JV; additional materials available for $35
- Bring your own lunch
- Register through the myUA Employee Services Dashboard (https://www.alaska.edu/myua/), go to “My community>Learning Library” and search for the training.
"myUA performance management tool training"
Wednesday, March 6 | 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
Butrovich Building, Room 109
The University of Alaska has implemented a new performance management tool through PageUp, UA’s recruitment system. UA Statewide chief human resources officer Keli Hite McGee will provide the training. There is no cost to participate. The training is for all University of Alaska employees, not just supervisors. The performance management tool provides a collaborative space for employees and supervisors to track the success and progress of an employee.
The following will be covered in the training:
- Explaining PageUp, UA’s recruitment tool
- Performance management best practices
- New employee learning library
Register through the myUA Employee Services Dashboard (https://www.alaska.edu/myua/), go to “My community>Learning Library” and search for the training.
"Effective communication training"
Wednesday, March 6 | 10:30 a.m.-noon
Butrovich Building, Room 109
This training focuses on defining and developing the art of communication in the workplace. Led by UAchief human resources officer Keli Hite McGee, this training develops an effective communication tool kit, outlines different communication styles, helps recognize barriers that might inhibit shared understanding, and the importance of building trust. There is no cost to participate.
Register through the myUA Employee Services Dashboard (https://www.alaska.edu/myua/), go to “My community>Learning Library” and search for the training.
"Leading customer loyalty"
Thursday, March 7 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Butrovich Building, Room 109
Employee loyalty comes first, then customer loyalty. This is a one-day work session for frontline managers to learn the principles and practices needed to win the hearts of employees and their customers. Managers leave with a clear understanding of how to model, teach, and reinforce empathy, responsibility, and generosity.
Training information
- Facilitator: Michelle Pope, director of human resources information systems and HR accounting
- Cost: $80 via JV; additional materials available for $35
- Bring your own lunch
Register through the myUA Employee Services Dashboard (https://www.alaska.edu/myua/), go to “My community>Learning Library” and search for the training.