Talent Development and Culture
“A Culture Where You Belong and Thrive”
Ou commitment to providing staff with opportunities to grow and succeed professionally.
Available Programs
- Leadership development workshops.
- Skills-based training (e.g., time management, conflict resolution, communication).
- Manager and supervisor training programs.
- Technical skill-building sessions.
- Orientation and onboarding for new employees.
Special Initiatives
- Sr. Kaye Ashe OP Leadership Academy (January–May 2025): A transformative leadership development program designed to inspire and empower faculty and staff.
- Lunch and Learns: Interactive, bite-sized sessions on topics such as wellness, productivity, communication skills, and career development, held over lunch.
- Certification programs (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Training Opportunities
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlocking Potential: Career Growth and Internal Mobility | March 26 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Parmer 108 |
| Applicant Tracking System Start to Finish | Online recording available by March 1 | ||
| Advisor Training | March 10 | 9:00 a..m.–12:00 p.m. | Lewis 130 |
| Compensation Benchmarking and Market Standards (for supervisors and leadership) | April 7 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Understanding Compensation Adjustments (for all employees) | April 24 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Merit-Based Pay: What it Means for You and Promotion Pathways (for all employees) | May 12 | 11:00–12:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Mastering Organizational Skills | May 14 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Performance Review Training (for all employees) | May 29 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Merit Increase Evaluation and Performance Metrics for supervisors and leadership) | June 4 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Zoom: https://dom.zoom.us/j/94837868495 |
| Performance Evaluation Training for Supervisors (for managers and department heads) | June 9 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Zoom: https://dom.zoom.us/j/99615521170 |
| Transparency in Merit-Based Pay (for OPC and leadership) | July 14 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Zoom: https://dom.zoom.us/j/98681704558 |
| Compensation Policy Transparency and Employee Q&A Forums (for all employees) | July 21 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Zoom: https://dom.zoom.us/j/99268106984 |
| Q&A Open Forums on Merit Increases (for all employees) | July 23 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Zoom: https://dom.zoom.us/j/95093137464 |
| Advisor Training | September 18 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Lewis 130 |
| Workplace Strategies for Professional Growth and Longevity | September 26 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Springer Suite |
| Advisor Refresher Training (end of year) All Eas | December 3 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Lewis 130 |
Contact Mark Gobrail, Assistant Director of Talent Development and Culture, for inquiries or training requests.