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, and seminars.
Register for upcoming webinars and workshops below.
Dual Career Dialog: Article Review and Discussion with the Author
The New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NE-HERC) invites Brandeis staff and faculty to a free virtual event entitled: Dual Career Dialog: Article Review and Discussion with the Author.
When: September 30, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM
Join our session, where we will be talking about the article, “A review of the institutional landscape for dual-career hiring in higher education” with one of the article’s authors, Torin Monahan. Dr. Monahan is a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can find a link to access the article we will be reviewing and discussing here: Link.Springer.com
For more information about our membership and the resources available to Brandeis faculty and staff visit their website: NE-HERC.org
Fall 2024 Workshops Offered by METRO Credit Union
All METRO programs will be held from 10-10:50am via Zoom on the following dates. For more information about the benefits of becoming a member visit METRO Credit Union.
Tuesday, October 15: Safeguarding Kids’ Identity and Online Privacy
Today’s youth generation is tech-savvy and connected online. However, parents still play an important role in helping them avoid online hazards such as identity theft, privacy, and cyber-bullying. This workshop covers important issues including online privacy tips.
Tuesday, November 12: Understanding Credit
Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports Credit reports and credit scores are increasingly important to our lives. They affect the cost of credit we receive, where we live, insurance rates we pay – even the jobs we can get. By understanding the reporting and scoring process, your consumer rights, and responsibilities, how to recover from inaccuracies, and how to guard against identity theft, you can establish, maintain, and protect a strong credit history and good credit score.
Thursday, December 12: Breezing Through the Holidays
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.
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. Managers who complete the series will earn a certificate. For more information, email lisavigliotta@brandeis.edu.
Note: This program is by invitation only.
Brandeis Quick Bytes
Brandeis Bites is now Brandeis Quick Bytes!
We understand that your time is precious, and we want to make it even easier for you to build your professional skills without making a big-time commitment. With Brandeis Quick Bytes, you can enjoy the same great content in a more accessible and convenient format.
Brandeis Quick Bytes continues to offer high-quality learning experiences with a streamlined approach:
- Watch a Short Video: Register to watch a pre-recorded learning video at your convenience.
- Join a 30-Minute Workshop: Attend a virtual workshop to discuss and apply the learning in just 30 minutes.
REGISTER For an Upcoming Workshop
Workshops will be held virtually via Zoom from 11-11:30 a.m. on the following dates:
- October 1: Top 10 Project Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- November 13: Communicating to Drive Action
- December 10: Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity
KGA Online Training
KGA Brandeis’s Employee Assistance Provider offers online training on a variety of topics. The online training is free with our membership and a-synchronous so you have the opportunity to do the training over a period of time. This month we are spotlighting interesting topics:
- Delivering Constructive Criticism – for Managers
- Developing New Managers – for Managers
- Improving Self Awareness
- Stress Management
- Personal Productivity
- Managing Personal Finances
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
We Have to Talk: 10 Tips for Tackling Difficult Conversations at Work
October 1, 2024 at 12:00-1:00 PM REGISTER HERE
When we avoid difficult conversations, we trade short-term discomfort for long-term dysfunction. This is true at all levels of an organization. Having difficult conversations on any topic is not fun. It is normal to feel uncomfortable and avoid talking altogether. This workshop will teach you how to successfully navigate difficult conversations resulting in better outcomes for you and your colleagues.
Culture, Conflict, and Communication
October 15, 2024 at 12:00-1:00 PM REGISTER HERE
Join us for a discussion of how culture shapes our expectations, beliefs, and behaviors in the realm of conflict. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on how conflict is navigated within professional environments. Discover strategies to ensure accurate understanding of employee communications and the role of culture in shaping conflict dynamics in the workplace.