Talent Development

ConnectingU is the Talent Development online learning portal where fulltime faculty and staff, miscellaneous wage employees and adjunct faculty can register for instructor-led workshops, access online courses, job aids and resources. Access ConnectingU with your CAS log-in.

Certificate programs combine in-person and online courses focusing on the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed to succeed in a variety of roles at UD. The total learning time is approximately 7 hours for each certificate.
In-person classes are offered monthly and the online courses are available anytime. Employees have six months to complete a certificate from the time they register and may take courses at their convenience. Any courses that were completed within one year prior to the date of registration may be used to satisfy the requirements. Once all courses are complete please email Talent Development to request a certificate of completion.
 

Talent Development offers consulting services to departments and units, to design and facilitate customized workshops, staff retreats and teambuilding programs. 

How to get started:

• Consider your team’s learning needs for building skills or bolstering team dynamics to meet business needs. Think about what success would look like after the workshop.
• Complete the Customized Workshop Request Form to describe your request.
• Talent Development staff will schedule a remote meeting to plan and schedule your workshop. Workshops are free, but there may be fees for materials that the University does not license.

Workshops are currently hosted remotely, using Zoom’s suite of interactive features that support small group discussions, polls and brainstorming activities. Some examples of sessions that have been conducted include:

• Committing to excellent customer service
• Communicating effectively
• Developing a positive and resilient workplace
• Group planning and problem solving
• Manager and supervisor development
• Running effective meetings
• Working as a high-performing team

The HR ATLAS (Appendix for Training, Learning and Systems) is a comprehensive collection of resources for those who need to know more about HR activities, particularly those who process HR forms. The ATLAS is organized by categories, such as Recruit/Hire and Onboarding. Within each category there are lists of HR-related activities with links to documentation and training. A listing of over 30 job aids for those who process HR’s most often used Webforms is also included.

Learn about required training, UD-specific information that all employees should know, as well as recommended learning based on various roles across the University.

Performance management is a process by which managers and employees work together to plan, monitor and review an employee’s work objectives and overall contribution to the organization. More than just an annual performance review, performance management is the continuous process of setting objectives, assessing progress and providing on-going coaching and feedback to ensure that employees are meeting their objectives and career goals.

• Performance Management Overview
• Online Performance Appraisal Login
• Evaluation Period Exempt and Non-exempt Policy
• New Employee 180-Day Performance Review
• Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
• Performance Appraisal Access Request Form