Workshops

Engagement Office Hours

, 9:35-10am
Drop in office hours for Engagement Ambassadors and managers to ask questions, connect with peers, and share best practices for the engagement action planning and the UCSF Staff Engagement Survey.

New Leader Onboarding - Successful Transitions

, 9am - 12pm
This program is offered monthly to managers and supervisors who are new to UCSF or internally promoted into their first supervisory/management role. A blended module with topics including: understanding the culture of UCSF and the implications for leading people, navigating the larger support systems and structure, as well as identifying criteria for becoming a successful leader.

Business Writing Essentials - Write Right Workshop

, 9:30am - 12:30pm
New time! This half-day workshop covers the “nuts and bolts” of business key writing fundamentals to make sure participants’ messages are more likely to be read and easily understood by readers. Participants will engage in interactive exercises, workbook activities, and real-world business writing scenarios to strengthen their writing proficiency.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate Workshop

, 1pm - 4:30pm
This is a virtual half-day, instructor-led workshop for business users who are already familiar with Microsoft Excel and want to take their skills to the next level. Learn powerful techniques that can help save significant time, analyze data and extract important business insights, present information in a compelling way, and collaborate with others more effectively.

Microsoft Excel Beginner Workshop

, 8:30am - 12pm
This workshop is for users who are new to Microsoft Excel, or who have used Excel but only minimally, and would like to get a thorough understanding of Excel capabilities to help them leverage it more effectively in their work environment.

Striving for Your Best Series

, 1:10pm - 4pm
This is a 5-module instructor-led interactive series explores how to improve your professional skills and knowledge as an individual contributor. The series includes the CliftonStrengths Insight Guide Report, as well as an introductory coaching session.

Smartsheet Proficiency Workshop - Project Management

, 10am - 12pm
This workshop builds on the skills introduced in the Smartsheet Essentials workshop and focuses on effectively managing, monitoring, and reporting on projects using Smartsheet as a project management tool. Recommended: Project Management Practices and Tools Workshop

Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables Deep Dive Mastering Dynamic Analysis Workshop

, 8:30am-12pm
Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Advanced Pivot Tables Workshop or equivalent experience.

Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate: Design, Animate and Captivate Workshop

, 1pm - 4:30pm
Newer users may benefit from the beginner Microsoft PowerPoint Workshop or equivalent experience first.

Accomplishing More with Less Stress for Managers & Supervisors Workshop

, 9:30am - 2:30pm
This one-day workshop covers crucial time and priority management techniques to help managers find the necessary time to manage and coach their employees. Participants will also be able to equip their employees with the same tools and techniques to help them overcome their overload, feeling of stress and get more accomplished.