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Human Resources

Professional Development Opportunties


 

On Demand Training will be scheduled based upon request only.  If you are interested in attending any of the listed training sessions, please send an email to Learning & Development with the following information and you will be added to our training request log:

  • The name of the class
  • Your name
  • Your EE ID# (if known)
  • Your department name
  • Your job title
  • How many employees you supervise

Note: With a minimum of 6 people, Human Resources will work with your department to set up a personalized class session.  Please contact Hannah Mason with an approximate number, date, and location.

For any questions regarding training, please contact Hannah at (303) 315-2742.

    Understanding and Applying the State Classified Rules 

    Course Description:

    This course is designed to provide a foundation for supervisors to understand supervision in the State personnel system.  This course will discuss the Personnel Board Rules and the Administrative Procedures with regard to the following:

  • Organization Responsibilities and Ethics
  • Fair Employment Practices
  • Job Evaluation
  • Compensation
  • Employment and Status
  • Leave
  • Performance Management
  • Progressive Discipline
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Separation

Note: This class is hightly recommended for all supervisors who are new to supervising state classified employees.

Class Duration: 1 Day or 2 Half Day Sessions

Writing Performance Goals

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to understand the importance of clearly defined and well written performance expectations and to teach supervisors:

    • The elements of  concise, well written goals/objectives
    • How to avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes when constructing methods of measuring performance
    • A method of communicating performance expectations to your employees
    • Creative performance measurement techniques
    • Simple documentation processes

This course is geared toward supervisors who are responsible for setting and communicating performance expectations, periodically documenting performance and the overall performance evaluation.

Class Materials: Participants are required to bring a current copy of a performance plan for one of their direct reports. 

    Note: "Writing Performance Goals" compliments the "Performance Management" class; however, it is not a substitute for Performance Management class.

    Class Duration: 2 Hours

    Managing Leave for Classified and Exempt Professional/ Faculty Positions

    Classified Staff Leave Workshop

    Includes an in depth look at classified leave rules as elicited in Chapter 5 of the Department of Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures.  The rules and policies will be explained in layman’s terms with on the job type examples.

    The course will cover all types of leave including annual, sick, FMLA, Short Term Disability (STD), injury (worker’s compensation), holiday, bereavement, military, jury, and administrative.

    Class Duration: 2 Hours

    Exempt Professional/Faculty Leave Workshop

    Includes an in depth look at University of Colorado leave policies as elicited in Policy 11 of the Board of Regent’s Administrative Procedures.  The policies will be explained in layman’s terms with on the job type examples.

    The course will cover all types of leave including annual, sick, FMLA, Short Term Disability (STD), injury (worker’s compensation), holiday, bereavement, military, jury, and administrative.

    Class Duration: 2 Hours

    Although designed for supervisors all are welcome.

    Preventing Workplace Violence

    Critical to preventing violence from happening in your workplace is recognizing the warning signs and behaviors that can lead to it. This session provides understanding of the many forms those warning signs can take and also the situations that can spawn them. Learn how to assess those indicators and how to appropriately respond to a crisis situation.

    Class Duration: 2 Hours 

    Progressive Discipline

    The goal of any manager is to improve employee performance. Reinforce your ability to communicate job-related expectations to your employees and assist them in understanding that a performance issue or opportunity for improvement exists, as well as the consequences for continuing unacceptable behavior or performance. This session is designed to help you get your employees on the path to effectively contributing to the success of your operation through progressively formal communication. Should an employee be unable or unwilling to improve their performance, you will understand the appropriate documentation required for a fair termination.

    Class Duration: 1/2 Day

    Teambuilding/ DiSC

    An important key in working together successfully as a team is to recognize your co-workers' different behavioral styles and motivators and move toward their appreciation. This session lays out four different primary behavior types and how to recognize, improve communications with and motivate each of them. In this session you will learn:

    • To predict likely trends in individual's behaviors
    • Adaptive behaviors to deal with conflict more effectively
    • To structure an environment for maximum productivity and teamwork

    Cost: $20.50 per notebook for program participants.

    Class Duration: 1/2 Day

    Microsoft Office Training

    Microsoft Office training classes are now being offered on line thru SkillSoft by logging into CU Portal. You may also check out the site-based courses with the State of Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration. Please go to the Employee Learning and Development website for further details and instructions.

On Demand Training will be scheduled based upon request only.  If you are interested in attending any of the listed training sessions, please send an email to Learning & Development with the following information and you will be added to our training request log:

  • The name of the class
  • Your name
  • Your EE ID# (if known)
  • Your department name
  • Your job title
  • How many employees you supervise

Note: With a minimum of 6 people, Human Resources will work with your department to set up a personalized class session.  Please contact Hannah Mason with an approximate number, date, and location.

For any questions regarding training, please contact Hannah at (303) 315-2742.

Search Committees

Mandatory training for Search Committee members. Training goals include building a highly qualified and diverse applicant pool. Available in classroom format (2 hours), or online (40 minutes). 

Watch the following videos on Search Committee Training & Strategies:

PowerPoint Presentations on Search Committee Training & Strategies: