Leadership & Management Development

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1 Leadership & Management Development Throughout these challenging and rewarding programs, you will learn specific techniques unique to your own industry and professional level. Learn from top professionals through interactive presentations, case studies, evaluations and group mentoring. Contribute to your organization s competitive capabilities with skills that will enable you to craft effective policies and practices to streamline business. spot light. New! Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides a systematic method to improve performance efficiencies and to reduce variations in business operations to achieve productivity and profitability gains. Students earn various colors of Belts which indicate their levels of mastery of LSS expertise. A person who has earned the designation of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt often plays a key role in the success of an organization s process improvement initiatives. To function effectively, Green Belts need to adequately understand and be able to effectively apply the basic concepts, tools and methodologies in a variety of situations. See website for more details: extension.ucsd.edu/leansixsigma Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) LAMP is a five-month afternoon/evening program designed for entry-to mid level professionals who are taking on leadership and management roles and need to enhance their skills in individual and workgroup leadership, business management fundamentals, and personal skill building. Participants in LAMP have either a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in an engineering, science, business, or related field. Application deadline for the winter program is November 27, See page 231 for more details or visit extension.ucsd.edu/lamp to apply online. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Info Session Friday, December 4, 8am-9am Join us for a free min-seminar and program information session presented by our lead instructors. Learn about this intensive 12- week program designed to develop and apply proven approaches to maximizing productivity through understanding process requirements, identifying constraints and creating flow. Are You Managing for Maximum Performance? Organizational success is based on more than the contributions of its individuals alone. Success is based on the effective management of teams working together to achieve common goals. Explore techniques to build, influence and lead teams towards increased business performance. Managing for Maximum Performance offers tools to boost teamwork, increase morale, tackle challenges, and mediate differences. Offered in class and online! See page 231 for more details or visit extension.ucsd.edu/leadership See website for more details: extension.ucsd.edu/leansixsigma 226 I extension.ucsd.edu Winter 2016 I (858)

2 Lean Six Sigma Breaking down the Belts Learn about each belt and choose which option is best for you! Yellow Belt Be introduced to the principles of Six Sigma. Learn how to understand and speak the language of Six Sigma as well as gain the ability to apply basic principles. Designed for those who want to: Become stronger contributors to a Six Sigma organization Be able to evaluate the benefit of bringing Six Sigma into their business To instantly increase their marketability by learning this business-wide, process improvement method Green Belt Green Belts are responsible for effective problem analysis and implementation of high-impact solutions within Six Sigma project teams. Designed for those who are: Leading or are a part of a team responsible for improving a business process Looking for an intermediate level of process improvement proficiency with the intention of later taking more robust Six Sigma training such as Black Belt Black Belt Frontline Black Belts can be the source of revolutionary and rapid process improvement within an organization, leading to dramatic increases in both productivity and profitability. Designed for those who are: Responsible for managing manufacturing, design, or business processes To learn more about the Lean Six Sigma courses and programs, attend an information session or visit extension.ucsd.edu/leansixsigma Contact Us Leadership & Management Phone: (858) BusMgtProram@ucsd.edu Learn more > extension.ucsd.edu/leadership Are You an International Student? Are you an international student, currently in the U.S., who is interested in enrolling in a certificate program? Please visit the Business Certificate Programs for International Students website at ip.extension.ucsd.edu. To take any other business classes, you must be proficient in English and possess an appropriate visa. If you are not sure that your status allows you to study, contact the Immigration Advisor at ipimmigration@ucsd.edu. Winter 2016 I (858) extension.ucsd.edu I 227

3 contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Corporate Education Essentials for Managing People Management Assessment Seminars Systems Engineer s Toolkit The Manager s Toolkit The Project Manager s Toolkit The Biotech/Pharma Project Manager s Toolkit Leadership & Management Development Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE) Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) Leading from the Middle Managing for Maximum Performance courses CORPORATE EDUCATION Toolkits are offered exclusively to organizations for their employee groups. Each program is tailored to meet the unique challenges and needs of each organization. Fees listed below are per participant and include preparation/ consulting time with the program director, instruction, work assignments, all materials and post-course evaluation. Call (858) , corped@ ucsd.edu or visit the website at extension.ucsd.edu/corporate for more information. Systems Engineer s Toolkit The Systems Engineer s Toolkit is designed to provide the engineering work force with practical skill sets that enable the work force to more effectively execute engineering tasks within a project organization. Systems engineering is a well-developed body of knowledge that uses techniques and methodologies that are in general use within most technically complex industries. The systems engineer s goal is to efficiently produce high-quality products that meet all customer requirements. The Toolkit reviews all aspects of the process from initial definition of mission requirements to test, verification, and fabrication of the product from planning through execution. Specialized Certificates Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Essentials for Managing People The Essentials for Managing People is designed to provide practical guidelines to help managers deal with common employee issues. Too often in organizations, small people problems can escalate into big management problems. This program focuses on skill building in fundamental areas to prevent this pattern. Accomplished training professionals teach the sessions from the manager s perspective. Management Assessment Seminars Designed to provide valuable individualized assessment of the strengths and development needs of your managers and potential managers), these seminars focus on key skill sets required to be effective on the job. In addition to self-assessment, information is gathered from supervisors, peers, and direct reports to provide confidential and objective insights. This information then serves as a foundation for individualized action planning to improve and enhance managerial skills. Financial Accounting for Non- Accountants Learn how to interpret and evaluate accounting concepts that underlie basic financial statements without focusing on detailed mechanics. See page 53 or extension.ucsd.edu/ finance. The Manager s Toolkit The Manager s Toolkit is designed to give employees practical management skills they can apply every day on the job, as well as a better understanding of the management function. It does this by exposing employees to common management situations, giving them honest feedback on their current strengths and weaknesses, and allowing them to practice new skills in a safe setting. The curriculum balances individualized assessment for each participant with the development of a management team as a whole. The Project Manager s Toolkit The Project Manager s Toolkit is designed to give managers basic principles of effective project management. The sessions cover a core body of knowledge and practical fundamental skills of project management as well as electives that are industry specific. The electives cover important management skills, such as leadership and team building, which can be the key to successful project management. Participants also work on actual projects to apply their learning and practice new skills. New! Planning & Project Management for Facilities Managers Learn the Project Management concepts necessary for development, design, and operation of facility related projects See page 52, or visit extension.ucsd. edu/facilities. 228 I extension.ucsd.edu Winter 2016 I (858)

4 The Biotech/Pharma Project Manager s Toolkit This Toolkit is designed to give managers practical principles they can use to be more effective in meeting project goals. The sessions cover a core body of knowledge related to project management within the Biotech/ Pharmaceutical industry, as well as important people skills required of all project managers. Participants work on actual projects to apply their learning and practice new skills. corped@ucsd.edu for more information. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE) Do you want the opportunity to advance your career and acquire increasing responsibility? For over 30 years, EPSE has provided successful science and technology professionals with an executive perspective on the business and management challenges facing today s technology industries. The philosophy of EPSE is that technical professionals become more valuable and productive as they broaden their view and increase their understanding of the overall business process. Topics cover higher-level management strategy and business processes to help you grow and function better in today s dynamic and ever-changing technology environment. The next EPSE program begins September Visit extension.ucsd.edu/epse, call (858) , or sbaranowski@ ucsd.edu for more information. Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) For 30 years LAMP has enhanced the leadership and management skills of companynominated supervisors and managers in the San Diego region. LAMP emphasizes interaction, group problem solving, and personal reflection. Virtually every participating company reports immediate improvement in the performance of LAMP graduates. Participants in LAMP are evaluated against specific competencies and milestones related to leadership, interpersonal communication, dealing with performance issues and conflict, facilitating teamwork, handling financial resources, and planning and managing projects and processes. The program is only offered once a year. The next LAMP program begins January For more information, contact Susie Baranowski at sbaranowski@ ucsd.edu, (858) , or visit extension.ucsd.edu/lamp. Leading from the Middle Mid-level professionals are frequently tasked to lead their teams to do more work with fewer resources, to champion new changes amidst uncertainty, and to resolve interpersonal conflicts. By learning to grasp key leadership tenets and management best practices, the middle manager will be better positioned to manage department performance. This course offers skill-building in areas such as: analyzing power dynamics in groups and organizations; communicating effectively; building strategic partnerships; thinking critically; identifying ethical dilemmas; and balancing planning, action and evaluation. Additional topics covered will include the art of constructive dialog, leveraging corporate values and culture, and connecting with an organization s mission. The particular challenges of managing up will also be addressed. ONLINE Instructor: Maureen Orey, M.Ed. Certified Professional in Learning and Performance. Section: Course No. BUSA Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Business Administration Fee: $450 No refunds after: Jan. 23 (clz/fmo) Leadership Skills are In Demand New! Business Analysis Tools and Strategies Acquire the body of knowledge and the educational hours needed to sit for the Business Analysis certification offered by PMI. See page 65, or visit extension.ucsd.edu/bizanalysis Hone your leadership skills and make your mark as a exceptional leader with UC San Diego, Extension s leadership and management programs. Learn techniques unique to your industry and professional level. Winter 2016 I (858) extension.ucsd.edu I 229

5 Managing for Maximum Performance Effective managers realize that organizational success is based on so much more than the contributions of its individuals alone. Success is based on the effective management of teams working together to achieve common goals. Knowing how to build, influence and lead teams can increase business performance to exceed goals and objectives. Explore the responsibilities, functions and skills required of managers today. Learn how to hire, train and lead teams efficiently and effectively. Boost teamwork and morale using proven communication, planning and goal-setting strategies. Identify leadership styles, and learn to adjust yours to motivate employees and increase their productivity. Tackle challenges, solve problems and mediate differences using practical management tools and techniques. Note: Fee includes supplemental course materials. IN-CLASS Instructor: Greg B. Goates, M.A. President, Goates Consulting Group. Section: Course No. BUSA Time/Date: Tu 6:00-9:00 p.m., Jan. 12-Mar. 15 (9 mtgs.) Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Credit: 3 units in Business Administration Fee: $530 No refunds after: Jan. 19 (clz/fmo) ONLINE Instructor: Greg B. Goates, M.A. President, Goates Consulting Group. Section: Course No. BUSA Time/Date: Jan. 11-Mar. 12 Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Credit: 3 units in Business Administration Fee: $530 No refunds after: Jan. 23 (clz/fmo) Certificate Programs Leadership & Management Development SPECIALIZED Lean Six Sigma Black Belt SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE Lean Six Sigma Black Belt *Accepting Winter & Spring Applications. Program begins January 15 and April 15. Lean Six Sigma is a set of tools, techniques and operating principles that represents the best of practices in quality and process improvement resulting in improved performance and reduced costs. This intensive 12-week program develops understanding and enables application of proven approaches to maximizing productivity through understanding process requirements, identifying constraints and creating flow. Students will be provided with the established Lean Six Sigma body of knowledge, the experience to implement it in the workplace through a group project and the credentials to be a Lean Six Sigma leader within their organization. Classroom instruction and student projects are organized to allow structured implementation of Lean Six Sigma, resulting in a projected ROI of $100K. Further Reading: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: A Constant Process of Improvement (blog) How Lean Six Sigma Black Belts Are Saving Thousands (blog) Six Sigma and Lean: Bringing Speed and Accuracy to Business Processes (blog) Resources: Conditions for Admission Admittance by application only. Participants must possess some statistical and project managementexperience. UC San Diego Extension programs are designed to best serve collegepreparedworking professionals. Although programs are open to all adult learners, where program capacity is limited, applicants with this profile will receive preference for admission. Please see website for further details Please Note Admission is limited. All interested students must submit an application prior to enrolling. No fee applies to submit an application. Information Session Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Information Session (INFO-70032) Required Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (MAE-40004) Application Fee: $0 Contact: Business, Professional & Legal Programs, (858) ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu 230 I extension.ucsd.edu Winter 2016 I (858)

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