Programs
The Division of Talent & Inclusion offers many programs to help employees gain a range of knowledge and skills. Whether you're a manager seeking effective team building or an employee who wants to gain more effective time management skills, the varied offerings will give you the tools you need. To learn more about the programs, reach out to learning@wpi.edu or to James De Leon (jdeleon@wpi.edu).
Bite-sized Learning Series
Bite-sized Learning offers a series of short, online learning sessions employees can use to gain usable information quickly. Each 20- to 25- minute session starts at 12:30 and can fit into your lunch hour.
Sessions for managers and include topics including Understanding and Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Hiring and Developing an Executive Presence. Sessions for all employees include topics such as Improve Your To-do List and How to be an Ally.
Learn more about the Bite-sized Learning Series and how to register
Management Essentials
Management Essentials features in-person sessions designed to elevate managers’ skills and relationship with their direct reports. Each hour-long session session is open to employees with direct reports.
Learn about empowering employees, giving and receiving feedback, motivating and engaging employees, and more!
Learn more about the Management Essentials Series and how to register
Workplace Essentials
Workplace Essentials features in-person sessions to provide employees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform their jobs comfortably and effectively.
Each hour-long session is open to all employees. Learn about managing your time, becoming a better communicator, and more!
Learn more about the Workplace Essentials Series and how to register
Wellness Series
The Wellness Series offers an introduction to various wellness-related concepts and is open to all employees.
In these hour-long sessions, learn about how to remain engaged, how to mitigate stress, how navigate challenging situations, and more! Each session is open to all employees.
New Manager Program (More information coming soon)
The New Manager Program serves as an introduction to a wide range of fundamental concepts crucial for new managers who are faced with supervising direct reports for the first time.
This pilot program will offer 4 sessions of 55 minutes covering both core and soft managerial skills.