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Hopefully everyone is settling into their summer routine. Whether you are staying close to home or traveling, you have access to learning content through the Learning Resource Network (LRN). Check out the eBook and audiobook selections available in the LRN as well as the resources highlighted in this newsletter. Looking for a good listen to support your personal development? Consider listening to "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" or "HBR's 10 Must Reads". |
A leadership development opportunity, the Connected Leaders Academy (CLA), from the global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company, is currently available to Penn State employees. McKinsey & Company created this program to increase the number of employees from underrepresented populations in leadership positions by improving talent pipelines and unlocking the full potential of existing employees. Please check out this recent Penn State Today article to learn more about this exciting program. If interested in the Fall cohorts, please submit a expression of interest form by Monday, July 10, 2023. |
Change management focuses on the people-side of change and that’s where Talent Management can provide support. |
In addition to our training and development programs, we can support your organizational development needs with customized solutions. Our team has experience administering programs that leverage tools such as CliftonStrengths; DiSC; Change Style Indicator; Social Styles; Emotional Intelligence 2.0; the Thomas-Kilmann Index; and Enneagrams. Additionally, we offer Executive and Leadership coaching services for Managers, as well as Manager 360 Assessment feedback through the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) platform. To learn more, please submit an inquiry. Interested in knowing how to ‘Harness the Power of Most Important Tasks (MITs)? Take a peek at this blog post from Fellow.app! This article can help you identify your action items and align them with your long-term goals. Curious about how to leverage your team’s strengths? Gallup shared “The Powerful Duo Strengths and Engagement” so you can learn how to start building a culture of engagement and strengths to maximize your team’s potential. Upgrade your next meeting’s engagement with one of these icebreaker questions:
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Do you have a desire to be part of a dynamic team committed to building a world class Talent Management function for Penn State? Our team is hiring a Talent Management Specialist to support various activities within the Performance Management and Organizational Development spaces. Please see the job posting and apply if interested. |
Health Advocate will be delivering two Live Online Instructor-led Training Courses this Summer. |
Check out “The Edge: Skillsoft Podcasts” -- a platform designed to help leaders and learners alike unleash their edge. This series features a variety of guests on topics for learning and growth in the workplace. Listen from the Learning Resources Network podcast channel or simply subscribe to “The Edge: Skillsoft Podcast” through your favorite app. |
Take a look at our new Change Management Playlists by clicking on the links below. Or they can also be found in our On-Demand Learning Playlist Library, along with a wide range of additional topics.
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We have a few announcements related to the status of our Leadership and Management programs, newly renamed Leadership Foundations:
Stay tuned to our webpage for updates on all programs in the new Leadership Foundations series. |
Giving and receiving feedback is an essential part of the performance review year. Check out this article to learn more about the positive impact of effective feedback as well as these short videos: Seek Feedback Proactively, Give Effective Feedback, and Receive Feedback Effectively. |