Learning & Development

  • 2024 Mar 20

    The Power of a Positive No

    10:00am to 11:30am

    This 90-minute virtual workshop will explore challenges behind saying “no” and potential risks, impact, and feelings that prevent us from being honest. Learn how to say “yes” to yourself by identifying what is important and work towards a positive, respectful outcome at work or at home. This course is based on the Harvard Negotiation Program co-founder's book: The Power of a Positive No.

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  • 2024 Mar 22

    Boost your Harvard Career With Linked-In

    10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Online

    LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for Harvard job seekers, professionals, and career changers. It offers a platform to network, showcase your skills, and discover job opportunities. This 90-minute workshop aims to guide participants through the process of using LinkedIn identify how Harvard recruiters are currently using this tool to identify internal and external candidates.

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  • 2024 Apr 02

    So You Want to be a Manager

    10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Online

    This 2-hour virtual workshop will focus on best-practices of managing at Harvard. Participants will gain insight into expectations and for what managers are accountable, so to better equip them as they consider becoming a manager at Harvard (class for non-managers only).

    You will learn

    • The importance of trust as the foundation of effective management.
    • Key interpersonal skills needed to successfully manage people.
    • An overview of Harvard policies pertaining to managing.
    • How Harvard supports managers.
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  • 2024 Apr 02

    Crimson Toastmasters

    Repeats on the first Tuesday of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December, 24 times except Tue Apr 05 2022.
    12:30pm to 1:30pm

    Location: 

    Online

    Toastmasters is for everyone, to improve his or her communication and leadership skills. whether a working professional, student,
    stay-at-home parent or retiree. We invite members of the Harvard community and our neighbors to join our meetings. Read the FAQs and How It Works.

    Learn more and join a meeting.

  • 2024 Apr 03

    Reimaging Retirement: Preparing for Your Next Act

    10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Online

    Reimagining Retirement: Planning for Your Third Act is a two-session workshop designed for Harvard employees contemplating retirement within the next five years interested in exploring all aspects of creating a dynamic and rewarding retirement lifestyle. By discovering the vital nonfinancial dimensions of a successful retirement, participants learn: what it means to replace one’s work identity, create a healthy and active lifestyle, be socially connected and cognitively engaged, and find meaning and purpose. Participants will participate in self-reflection exercises, discussions,...

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  • 2024 Apr 04

    Managing Competing Priorities

    10:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Online

    This two-hour session focuses on managing communication, boundaries and setting expectations so you can accomplish your most important priorities effectively.

    You Will Learn:

    • To ask clear questions
    • How to discuss issues that interfere with your priorities (added work, ambiguity, requests that can’t be turned down, interruptions and others)

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  • 2024 Apr 09

    Having a Career Conversation with Your Manager

    10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: 

    Online

    This session offers strategies on how to have a successful conversation with your manager regarding career aspirations. Talking with your manager about your career interests can provide both additional information and momentum in setting and achieving career goals. Learn how to identify your goals, prepare for the conversation, and have a good discussion with your manager.

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  • 2024 Apr 10

    Email for Action

    10:00am to 11:30am

    This 90-minute virtual workshop will focus on techniques for formatting emails when requesting action. Particularly helpful for the “stream of conscious” writer, you’ll learn concepts to help organize your thoughts in a way that will help your readers take the action you intend in the time you’re requesting.

    You will learn

    • Best practices to create an effective email
    • Tips that will help ensure your email is read in the way you intend
    • An easy-to-follow framework

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  • 2024 Apr 11

    Navigating Your Career at Harvard: What You Need to Know

    1:00pm to 2:30pm

    Location: 

    In-person

    Harvard is a large, vibrant, and complex organization. When planning the next steps in your Harvard career, knowing how to get started can be challenging. This 1.5 hour session offers an overview of how the university's workforce is organized and the resources available to help you plan your career goals successfully.

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