{"id":6997,"date":"2024-11-25T13:27:14","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/?page_id=6997"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:09:31","slug":"uw-management-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/uw-management-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"POD classes for managers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8299 wp-img alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-461x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Smiling group of colleagues sitting side by side\" width=\"341\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-461x300.jpeg 461w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-900x586.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-100x65.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-768x500.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-1536x1000.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-2048x1333.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-375x244.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_182188781-1200x781.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>POD offers an array of development opportunities for those who supervise employees and manage teams. See below for upcoming instructor-led and self-paced online classes developed by POD exclusively for UW supervisors and managers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to the free Autumn 2026 classes listed below, POD also offers:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/slp-supervisor-orientation\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SLP\u00a0Supervisor Orientation<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-paced online class; take as soon as possible after starting in a supervisory role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Employee Experience Accelerator<\/strong><\/a>: Self-paced online class; a companion to the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/developing-staff-teams\/enhancing-the-employee-experience\/\">Employee Experience Toolkit<\/a> that introduces managers to key practices for enhancing the employee experience.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/slp-level-1\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Level 1 of the Strategic Leadership Program<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multi-day class with live instruction; take within your first year in a supervisory role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/certificate-program\/sup-skills-certificate\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Certificate in Supervisory Skills at the UW<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(fee-based\u00a0enrollment):\u00a0Professional development certificate for those currently in, or aspiring to, a management role at the UW.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/leadership-development\/#Leadership-coaching\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leadership coaching<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(fee-based\u00a0service):\u00a0Develop your leadership skills, overcome challenges, plan for the\u00a0future\u00a0and maximize your success through one-on-one guidance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/coaching-and-organizational-consulting\/uw-arc-360-assessments\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">UW ARC 360<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(fee-based\u00a0service):\u00a0360-degree feedback and development\u00a0program\u00a0based on competencies created by POD for specific roles at the UW, including chancellors and deans, organizational leaders, and front-line supervisors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Autumn 2026 offerings<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #85754d\"><strong>OCTOBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learning to<\/strong> <strong>Lead<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oct. 6 &amp; Oct. 8, 9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing Employee Performance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oct. 13 &amp; Oct. 15, 9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power Skills: High-Fidelity Feedback &amp; Precision Communication:\u202f<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=106\">Oct. 15, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Power Skills: Navigating Conflict:<\/span><\/b>\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=105\">Oct. 22, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tactical Leadership: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=116\">Oct. 27 &amp; Oct. 29, 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a>.\u00a0<em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250274312 BCX0\">Class is full; you may register for the waitlist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250274312 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Power Skills: AI Fluency &amp; Human-Centric Leadership<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=107\">Oct 29, 9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. (online via Zoom)<\/a>.\u00a0<em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250274312 BCX0\">Class is full; you may register for the waitlist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250274312 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #85754d\"><strong>NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learning to Lead<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nov. 5, 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. (in person at Gateway)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Managing Employee Performance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nov. 12, 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. (in person at Gateway)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #85754d\"><strong>DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tactical Leadership<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dec. 10, 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. (in person at Gateway)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Curriculum design<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0pursuing the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/certificate-program\/sup-skills-certificate\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate in Supervisory Skills at the UW<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or taking classes on an ad hoc basis, the concepts in many of POD\u2019s\u00a0classes are designed to build upon each other.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a superior learning experience, POD advises taking the following management classes in this order, if possible:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning to Lead (Q0200)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing Employee Performance (Q0570)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tactical Leadership (Q1860)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Open Sans\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Managing Corrective Action at UW (Q0070)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managers and other organizational leaders: Access free classes to support your success and development. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"parent":159,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","slim_seo":{"title":"POD classes for managers - Professional &amp; 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