Tufts Manager Essentials Training Program

Starting Fall 2024, in partnership with Academic Impressions*, Tufts is offering a 6-month Manager Essentials training program, designed especially for the university’s supervisors to build essential management skills and introduce leadership competencies. Comprehensive training modules include topics under the following categories: Understanding Your Role as a Manager, Effective and Inclusive Communication, Managing for Outcomes, Team Development and Engagement, and Hiring and Onboarding.

Note: Manager Essentials will be replacing the Tufts Manager Development Certificate Program; current participants in the Certificate Program will be given next steps from Human Resources during this transition.

Purpose of Manager Essentials

• Develop a culture of healthy, inclusive, and positive leadership.
• Help supervisors grow in their current roles and prepare for future opportunities.

Program Design

• A series of modules over 6 months including essential topics related to supervision
• A mix of virtual, asynchronous learning and live facilitated modules and discussions
• Augmented with readings and webinars
• Culminates with a graduation ceremony

Participant Eligibility

Supervisors looking to enhance their managerial skills who:

• Demonstrate a strong desire to grow and learn.
• Commit to attending all sessions and completing coursework.
• Have support from their direct supervisor.

Time Commitment

• Month 1: 3-4 hours per week
• Months 2-6: approximately 4 hours per month

How to Participate

Supervisors will be asked to nominate eligible direct reports for each cohort, with a call-for-nominations provided by Human Resources/Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs). Let your supervisor know if you are interested in participating.

Questions

Contact your HRBP or Kati Shields.

*Academic Impressions works with over 3,500 institutions across the U.S. and Canada, including Tufts, and is well known for their learning and training expertise in higher education.