Workshops

Engagement Office Hours

, 12:35-1pm
Drop in office hours for Engagement Ambassadors and managers to ask questions, connect with peers, and share best practices for engagement action planning, the UCSF Staff Engagement Survey, or team engagement survey results sharing.

Town Hall on Engagement

, 12-1pm
Biannual staff engagement town hall

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.

Impactful Storytelling for Professionals - Make Your Presentations Captivate

, 9:30am - 12pm
This virtual 2.5-hour instructor-led workshop covers storytelling as a strategic professional communication tool. Through interactive exercises, practical application and expert guidance, discover the critical role of understanding your audience, crafting engaging narratives and articulate strategic visions and insights.

Microsoft Excel Advanced Pivot Tables Workshop

, 8:30am - 12pm
This is a virtual half-day, instructor-led workshop you will learn the most powerful capabilities of Excel PivotTables and how they can be an invaluable tool in helping you analyze your data and present your findings in compelling ways.

Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables Deep Dive Mastering Dynamic Analysis Workshop

, 1pm - 4:30pm
Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Advanced Pivot Tables Workshop or equivalent experience.

Project Management Practices and Tools Workshop

, 9am - 12pm
This half-day instructor-led workshop designed for business professionals who want to enhance their project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. While traditional project management concepts are covered, this session is focused on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to revolutionize managing projects of all sizes.

Smartsheet Essentials Workshop - Project Management

, 10am - 12pm
Highly recommended: Project Management Practices and Tools Workshop This workshop introduces the foundational skills needed to plan, structure, and manage projects effectively in Smartsheet. Participants will learn how to build project sheets, design clear and efficient tasks, and establish ownership using practical project management frameworks.

Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Stress & Anxiety @Work

, September 11 - October 23, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:15am
Join us on a 7-week journey via Zoom to unlock your full potential and lead a more balanced, focused, and healthier work life.Discover the transformative power of mindfulness meditation to cultivate a sense of inner peace and resilience in the face of workplace stress and anxiety.

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.