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Brandeis offers learning opportunities for staff managers and leaders, focusing on practical knowledge and skills needed to be effective in this role. Upon completion of the series, you will earn a certificate.  The curriculum is targeted at newly appointed, early career through mid-career managers and leaders.  You must manage at least one staff member to participate.

Additionally, you must commit to attending all four sessions. Each session will be held via Zoom. Participants who complete all four sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion and will be honored with a reception with their managers.

For more information, email lisavigliotta@brandeis.edu.

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:

• December 10: Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity

Spring 2025 Offerings  Register Here

January 14, 2025 from 10:00-10:30 AM:  

Applying Your Strengths for Increased Productivity

Join us for an engaging workshop where you will learn practical ways to apply your unique strengths to boost productivity, build your skills, and make meaningful progress on your goals. Discover how focusing on your strengths can enhance well-being, improve relationships, and empower you to manage stress effectively.  Pre-work is to take the free online VIA Character Strengths Survey. Embrace your strengths and take your productivity to the next level!

February 11, 2025 from 2:00-2:30 PM:  

Effective Strategies for Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace

Join us to learn practical strategies for dealing with conflict, including communication techniques and conflict resolution skills. Pre-work is a LinkedIn Learning video to understand conflict dynamics and gain insights into handling challenging situations.

March 13, 2025 from 11:00-11:30 AM 

Managing Stress for Positive Change

Join us to learn and practice three steps for managing stress.  We will share how practicing mindfulness and grounding exercises can help you focus on your self-care.  Pre-work is a LinkedIn Learning video (free access through the Boston Public Library.)  Special guest is Suzanne Raj, Occupational Health Manager and Nurse Practitioner.

KGA Live Webinar - via Zoom

December 5th, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

All is Calm, All is Bright - Register Here

Embrace joy amidst the stress. This month we will discover effective ways to manage the stress of the holidays while maintaining the joy of the season.

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

The following KGA programs offer practical strategies as we are in the midst of our TAP Mid-Year performance review cycle:

• Goal Setting-Achieving personal and professional goals requires planning and action. Learning how to manage time and set realistic goals will increase your chance of success in every area of your life.
• Delivering Constructive Criticism for managers-This course helps management learn effective ways to handle and deliver constructive criticism allowing employees to not only learn from their mistakes, but even benefit from them.
• Coaching and Mentoring for managers-This workshop focuses on how to better coach your staff to higher performance An easy-to-understand coaching model taught in this workshop will guide you through the process.

Brandeis’s Employee Assistance Provider offers online training on a variety of topics.  The online workshops are free with our membership. This month we are spotlighting two interesting topics: 

An Antidote to Loneliness:  Simple Strategies to Foster Meaningful Interactions

January 9, 2025 from 12:00-1:00PM via Zoom  Register
In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General announced an epidemic of loneliness and isolation that is affecting our collective wellbeing. This workshop equips participants with practical, accessible tools for fostering genuine connections in everyday life—whether in workplaces, schools, or social settings.

Unlocking Everyday Fitness

January 21, 2025 from 12:00-1:00PM via Zoom Register
Unlock a fresh perspective on fitness with our transformative workshop. Designed to seamlessly blend into your life, this experience will show you how to make fitness effortless and enjoyable, no matter where you're starting from. Dive into interactive sessions that reveal the hidden benefits of fitness, realistic goal-setting, and discover time-savvy workouts that fit into your day. With hands-on demonstrations and personalized strategies, you will leave not just motivated but equipped with a plan to elevate your well-being and redefine your fitness journey.

KGA offers resources including articles and videos on a variety of topics.  This month we are spotlighting two interesting articles:

• Religious Observance in the Workplace
• How Decluttering your Space Could Make You Healthier and Happier