Manager Training

Ongoing development for managers is important! Below are some opportunities for new, current, or aspiring PSU managers to learn and develop, while also building their network of fellow managers. 

Check the Training Calendar for current offerings.


Performance Evaluation Writing Workshops

Performance Evaluations for Non-faculty Employees

 

Format: Brief video available anytime. Live workshops offered 3 times a year.

Audience: Managers who are responsible for evaluating employees, and staff who support leaders in the administration of evaluations.

Topics: The video covers the performance evaluation process for non-faculty employees and discusses best practices. In live sessions, ELR specialists answer participant questions, and provide real-time feedback regarding current evaluations.


101: Introduction to Management at PSU

Format: Online

Audience: New or aspiring PSU managers and supervisors, or those looking for a refresher. 

Topics: Terminology, explanation or processes, obligations and systems for hiring, wage & hour law, protected leaves, ADA, and managing performance at PSU.

Registration: Presented via Canvas. Participants may enroll directly at any time.


201: Manager Basics Training Series

Format: This weekly hybrid training series includes 8 live two-hour sessions from January 24, 2023 through March 31, 2023, with approximately one hour of independent content to prepare between sessions. Learning takes place in a cohort environment. Preparation, regular attendance and engagement is essential for the series to be successful. Completion of HR101: Introduction to Management at PSU is a prerequisite to attending the first session of HR201.

Audience: The series is intended for current PSU managers. Aspiring managers and benefits eligible staff with some supervisory duties, including those who lead student employees, are also welcome to enroll. 

Topics: The series includes 12 session topics within the clusters Best Practices for Hiring, Performance Management, Manager Requirements, and Enabling Success. The complete series schedule is available here.

Registration: The series generally takes place twice per year in Winter & Summer, and registration opens about one month prior to the start of the series. Announced via the HR Training Calendar.

Register for the Winter 2023 201 Series Here


Online Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training

To help support and retain veterans, this online training is available to all PSU employees. Supervisors and managers at all levels are encouraged to complete the training. 

Access training here: Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training


Revised 12/15/2021