Professional and Personal Development Programs

Open to faculty and staff. Register at http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/.

Fundamentals of Strategic Planning; 1/26; 12:30-1:30 p.m. In today’s work environment, complex tasks and projects are more common than ever. By using strategic planning skills, you’ll be able to set yourself and/or your team up for success.  Participants of this course will learn to identify the foundation for creating a strategic team, discover strategic values, participate in strategic planning efforts, and avoid common pitfalls that derail strategic plans.

Work-life Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration.

Navigating the Curricular Waters; 1/13; 12:30-1:30 p.m. It is time for your dependent to begin picking classes for the next academic year.  What recommendations and choices do they have at their school? How does course selection impact holistic and test-optional admission?  Our hope is to assist you in navigating these curricular waters and the admission process.

Creating a Positive Outlook; 1/21; 12:30-1:30 p.m. This workshop provides tools to help participants live life in a more positive way, even when faced with negative people and experiences. They will better understand the causes of negativity, learn how self-talk affects attitudes, and gain tips to be their best selves possible.

Penn Healthy You Workshops

Open to faculty and staff. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration.

Virgin Pulse Live Demonstration; 1/12; noon-1 p.m. Join us for a virtual live demonstration of the new Virgin Pulse wellness platform! Virgin Pulse Client Success Manager Emma Doyle will walk participants through many aspects of the platform. There will also be a Q&A section at the end in which participants can submit questions via the chat feature.

New Money Matters; 1/19; noon-1 p.m. Today, you need to think about your finances differently and be ready for unexpected events. In this financial wellness workshop, we’ll explore who you are as a saver, investor, and employee. The program also offers steps on how to build an emergency fund, determine your investment risk tolerance, and maximize your employee benefits.

—Division of Human Resources