Professional and Personal Development Programs

Open to faculty and staff. Register at knowledgelink.upenn.edu

Navigating Your Career at Penn presented by HR Recruitment; November 7; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. In large, decentralized place like Penn it can be challenging to know how to effectively switch positions within the University. In this session HR Recruitment will provide useful tips for better navigating your career at Penn.

Learning with Lynda: Leading with Emotional Intelligence; November 7; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; PSOM; free. Learn what emotional intelligence is and how it factors in at work and discover concrete techniques for raising your own emotional quotient (EQ). This includes perceiving yourself accurately, exercising emotional self-control, practicing resilience, and developing empathy. Then turn those lessons around to build your awareness of others and learn to inspire helpful communication and manage conflict. In preparation for this session it is strongly recommended that you take the online Lynda module. During the classroom session we apply the concepts from the online module. The session can be found at http://lynda.upenn.edu/

STEP UP: Introduction; November 14; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; $150 for seven-course program. This course, First Steps to Excellence, is the entry point for the seven-course STEP UP Pre-Supervisory Curriculum and must be completed as the first course in the curriculum. For your scheduling convenience, all seven courses are offered multiple times on a rotating basis throughout the year. Please also enroll in the STEP UP Pre-Supervisory Curriculum which tracks your program completion.

Learning with Lynda: Succeeding in a New Job; November 14; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. Finding a job is hard, but it's only half the challenge. What you do after you've received your offer letter is what determines if you'll succeed at a new job. In preparation for this session it is strongly recommended that you take the online Lynda module. During the classroom session we apply the concepts from the online module. The session can be found at http://lynda.upenn.edu/

TED Talk Tuesday: Margaret Hefferman-Why It’s Time to Forget the Pecking Order at Work; November 28; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. Organizations are often run according to "the superchicken model," where the value is placed on star employees who outperform others. And yet, this isn't what drives the most high-achieving teams. Business leader Margaret Heffernan observes that it is social cohesion — built every coffee break, every time one team member asks another for help — that leads over time to great results. It's a radical rethink of what drives us to do our best work, and what it means to be a leader. Because as Heffernan points out: "Companies don't have ideas. Only people do."

Quality of Worklife Workshops

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

Integrating Breastfeeding and Work; November 2; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.; free. This interactive conversation, led by Diane Spatz, CHOP Lactation Program Director, Professor of Perinatal Nursing and the Helen M. Shearer Professor of Nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, will provide an opportunity for expecting, new, and experienced parents on campus, to get help with breastfeeding challenges, ensure a smooth transition back to work and academics and share helpful tips with one another. This event is co-sponsored by Penn's Family Resource Center and the Division of Human Resources and is open to Penn faculty, staff, students, post docs and their partners. Please feel free to bring your lunch..

Guided Meditation: Take a Breath and Relax; November 7; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.; free. Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion, and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be included in the workshop. No experience necessary.

Nurturing Work-Life Integration as a Deliberate Practice: An Experiential Retreat; November 8; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. This 90-minute experiential and engaging work-life retreat will provide an opportunity for you to calm your mind and take stock for clarity and balance. Jennifer Schelter, Retreat and Mindfulness Leader, will guide you through practical strategies to nurture your wellbeing, including three essential practices to de-stress.

Baby Sleep Workshop; November 9; 12 p.m. – 1p.m.; free. Join this workshop with Dr. Melisa Moore, a clinical psychologist and board certified sleep expert at CHOP. You will learn how to shape the foundation of a healthy sleep routine for our little ones. This workshop is tailored for parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and children younger than 5.

Dealing with Difficult Personalities; November 16; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. Managing relationships isn’t always easy, especially when conflicts arise. With the right strategies, you can effectively manage even the most difficult relationships. This workshop can show you how. You’ll learn to find “win-win” solutions to personal and professional conflicts with assertiveness, collaboration, handling internal reactions, and other skills.

Mindfulness Monday: From Mind Full to Mindful; November 20; 12:30 p.m. –1:30 p.m.; free. Mindfulness practice develops awareness of your present thoughts and feelings to help you manage different situations. In this once-a-month experiential workshop, you'll see how mindfulness can help you become more engaged and effective both at home and in the workplace. No prior meditation experience necessary.

Elder Law Basics Webinar; November 21; 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; free. Technology has driven a 24/7 business environment that can make it challenging to balance the demands of work and home life. The phrase “work-life integration” is an update to the traditional "work-life balance" that enables professionals to consider the synergies between their work and home lives. In this session we will review strategies you can utilize to create better Work-Life Integration.

Healthy Living Workshops

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

Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; November 1 through November 21; free for benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Free on-campus biometric screenings provide you with key indicators of your health status, such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar. Participants receive immediate feedback on their results—plus points toward Be in the Know cash incentives. Visit www.hr.upenn.edu/beintheknow for details about the 2017-2018 Be in the Know wellness campaign.

Spinning; November 2; 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; free. Pedal your way to a fantastic workout indoors! With the use of stationary cycles, each class is led on a “virtual” outdoor road, complete with a variety of exercises. This class will give you an energizing, calorie-burning, fun workout and it is great for all fitness levels because you will always ride at a self-directed pace.

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Morris Arboretum; November 14; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free. All full-time and part-time benefits-eligible Faculty and Staff can attend this FREE flu vaccine clinic at Morris Arboretum. Please register in advance.

Chair Yoga; November 15; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free. Chair yoga can teach you how to relax your mind and improve your wellbeing. Chair yoga provides the same benefits of a regular yoga workout without complex poses.

ZUMBA; November 15; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free. Perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.

November Wellness Walk; November 17; 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free. It has been proven that spending more time outside reduces stress, increases energy levels, and boosts immunity. You can start achieving these goals by meeting the Center for Public Health Initiatives staff at 12 noon in front of College Hall by the Ben Franklin statue. We will start with some quick and easy warmup stretches and then get our feet moving. The walk will be approximately two miles and we will inform you when we have reached the one-mile mark in the event that you need to exit the walk early. We hope you will be able to join us. Bring your water bottle and don’t forget your sneakers!

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Houston Hall; November 20; 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; free. All full-time and part-time benefits-eligible Faculty and Staff can attend this FREE flu vaccine clinic. Advanced registration is required.