Learning Pathways
Management
Effective management rests on three competencies: managing yourself, managing others, and navigating the system. The Management Learning Pathway offers classes in each competency to help supervisors and managers increase their effectiveness at MC.
Learning Pathway classes required to earn a certificate:
Managing Yourself
Navigating the System
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Managing Others
1 Also in Communication & Conflict LP 2 Also in Change Management LP 3 Also in Communicating Professionally in the Workplace LP |
The pathway classes are available to all employees through MC Learns as individual classes as well. If you are interested in achieving the certificate, the table below will help you plan your schedule. Not all classes are offered every year; it is at minimum a two-year plan.
| Classname | Class Length and Format | Class Date(s) and Times |
| Dilemmas and Hybrid Work—open door | One 90-minute class, online | September 15: 1-2:30 p.m.
September 22, 1-2:30 p.m. |
| Getting Things Done | Four 2.5-hour classes, online | September 20-23: 2:30-5 p.m.
January 30-31: 8:30-11 a.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. |
| Crucial Conversations for Dialogue | Five 2.5-hour classes, online | September 26-30: 2-4:30 p.m.
June 20-23 o June 20-22: 2-4:30 p.m. o June 23: 9-11:30 a.m. & 2-4:30 p.m. |
| Managing the Work of Your Direct Reports | One 3-hour class, 122
Mannakee |
October 4, 1:15-4:30 p.m. |
| Leading Ethically and with Integrity | One 3-hour class, online | October 27, 1:15-4:30 p.m. |
| Knowing Your Influencing Style | One 3-hour class, online | January 12, 8:45 a.m.-noon |
| Crucial Conversations for Accountability | Three 2.5-hour classes, online | May 22-23
May 22: 2-4:30 p.m. May 23: 9-11:30 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. |
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Classes not listed will be offered in FY24 |
*A learning pathway is a series of identified classes that provides you with an in-depth exploration of a skill area. When completed, a certificate of learning is awarded to acknowledge your commitment to pursue the study and practice of a specialized area of professional development.
Participation is paced to provide time to reflect upon your learning and integrate concepts and skills into your life and work.
8/2/2022
Management Learning Pathway Class Overview:
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Classes |
Brief Class Description* |
| Coaching through ChangeFacilitator: Richard Forrest | ‘Work Coaching’ is a learned approach to supporting ourselves and others in dealing with complex changes at work and in the organization. Engage in coaching sessions where you practice asking intentional questions and listening to key workplace themes, and gain insights on how to recognize and support change.
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| Crucial Conversations for AccountabilityFacilitator: Cynthia Mauris | Accountability occurs when there is a gap between expectations and performance. Explore a matrix that helps you help others close the gap.
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| Crucial Conversations for DialogueFacilitators: Richard Forrest, Cynthia Mauris | Develop skills in how to plan and have an eff