POSTPONED- Recruitment & Selection- Management Essentials Online Course

Management Essentials is a program for new managers and managers who are new to the University of Guelph.

The Management Essentials program will assist participants to:

• Establish and grow a network of colleagues;
• Gain familiarity with the core values of managing people at the U of G;
• Build a shared understanding of policies, procedures, resources and common managerial approaches;
• Acquire foundational knowledge of the institution;
• Share and reflect on experiences with other participants; and
• Gain insight on the expectations of managers at the University.

This program consists of 5 courses, each of which typically include: an opening in-class session, self-directed online modules with online discussion and reflections, a closing half or full-day facilitated in-class session, and a self-directed learning project. The five courses are offered such that they can be completed over a two-year period.

Courses have been designed with online tools that will facilitate your learning and provide you with opportunities to discover and practice the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage staff at the University. You will learn as part of a network of managers and supervisors from across the University community.

Courses will cover the essentials of managing at U of G, including:

• Performance Success Through Quality Conversations
• Recruitment and Selection
• Understanding the University Environment
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management

Course Details - Recruitment & Selection:

The recruitment and selection process can be time consuming, yet, an unsuccessful hire can cost your department as much as 30% of the position’s first year salary. When Managers hire the right people for the job, this directly contributes to increased productivity and engagement which enables the University to advance the institution’s strategic plan and mission to Improve Life.

This course will walk you through the U of G’s hiring process and guiding principles, breaking down each hiring stage and equipping you with information, tools and resources to support you in making good decisions. You will learn ways to simplify the process and ultimately reduce your time investment while achieving your desired outcome.

The modules included in this course are:

• Module 1 – Recruitment and selection stages and guiding principles
• Module 2 – Searching and sourcing candidates
• Module 3 – Screening and interviewing candidates
• Module 4 – The Employment offer and onboarding of new employees
• Module 5 – Selection committee training (also a stand-alone course)

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Assess internal and external factors that inform how to attract a diverse pool of quality applicants
• Easily navigate the recruitment stages while respecting the guiding principles
• Leverage recruitment tools to clarify the most important selection criteria and speed equitable candidate assessment processes
• Use questioning techniques that inspire authentic interviews and reference checks
• Lead engaged selection committees
• Facilitate a successful offer and onboarding process

Note:

In order to complete this course you will need to work through each Module and all of the assigned Tasks.

Method of Delivery and Approach:

Management Essentials courses are self-directed online professional development courses that require your commitment, activity and engagement to ensure a worthwhile learning experience. Management Essentials is designed to support the transition of learning into the work environment. As such, all tasks and readings encourage you to reflect and apply what you are learning into your role as manager.

Format

This course involves 12 weeks of online activity. This method of delivery differs from traditional courses in that it requires you to manage your time appropriately, pace your learning, and interact with others in the online environment. Participants can expect to spend 1 to 2 hours per week to complete readings, online interactions and tasks.

To manage your learning and the tasks included in the course, we recommend that you begin work at the start of the first week and participate regularly throughout by accessing the course website frequently (one to three times per week).

In-class Sessions

In Week 1 of the course an opening in-class session will be held for all participants. During this session, your facilitator will provide an overview to the Management Essentials program and to this course. You will meet your colleagues and form your triad working groups. A half day closing in-class session will be held in week 9 to further develop your skills and to network with your colleagues.

Self-Directed Learning Project

Following the closing in-class session you will have a number of weeks to complete and submit a self-directed learning project that is directly applicable to your work. Your triad group members can offer support and feedback to you as you work on your learning project.

Instructor: Linda Watt, Director (Learning & Development), Sarah Lima, Director (Talent Acquisition), and Evelina Rog, Sr. Consultant (Learning & Development)

Key Dates and Location:

• January 25, 2019- Online course access opens
• February 1, 2019, Opening in-class session for all participants – 12pm – 2pm
• April 4, 2019, Closing in-class session for all participants - 9am to 1pm

Please note that the in-class sessions are mandatory elements of the program.

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