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For Managers
Welcome to Sac State! At Sac State, we recognize the vital role that managers and leaders play in our community. Your leadership is essential in shaping the future of our institution, fostering an inclusive and thriving environment for all. Learning and Development is here to support you on this journey, providing the tools and resources you need to excel and grow. Thank you for bringing your leadership to Sac State. Together, we can make a difference.
Hive Entry
Sac State provides tools to equip new managers with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to perform your role effectively.
Your First Year
Orientation and Onboarding meetings
CSU course for new hires
Onboarding at the CSU
Foundational Knowledge and Expectations
Required Training Online via CSU Learn (begins Week 2)
Sac State Expectations of Leaders
Principles of Supervision for MPP or Appropriate Administrators
Hive Builder
Develop specialized skills and knowledge, including re-skilling and up-skilling.
Priority Programs for Managers
- Principles of Supervision for MPP and Appropriate Administrators
- Hive6 Leadership: Pillars of Success series
Developing Your Team & Empowering Staff
- Tools for Supervisors of Student Employees
- Focus on Developing Current Staff Skills for Individuals
- Discuss CSU Competencies for Employees
Other Resources
- Employee Wellness Resources
- Employee Wellness Events
- CSU's Got Talent
- CSU's Cross Campus Classes - free virtual workshops
- CSU Learn Skill Benchmarks
- CSU Learn discussion planning using AI
- Ways to Develop Your Student Employees
- Train the Facilitator
- What is a Skills Benchmarkk in CSU Learn?
Hive Future
Develop aspirational and future skills for you and your team. Foster high-level expertise and thought leadership within the organization.
Priority Programs
- Career development for your team members
- Performance management tools and resources
- and links to performance evaluation information (for employees)
Future-Skilling Your Team
- Develop skills in your team to ensure they are prepared for their roles in the future.
Technical & Digital Skills – help you to keep pace with technology, and deepen your business and financial judgement
- Digital Fluency
- Data Analytics
Human (Power) Skills / Timeless Skills – also known as ‘social and emotional skills,’ help you to understand and relate to others
- Empathy (perhaps include: positive work environment; empathy; compassion)
- Resilience (perhaps include: courage, positivity and resilience)
Higher Cognitive Skills – enable you to critically process information
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Problem-Solving
(Adapted from LinkedIn Learning materials by G. Jeneroux)
Other Resources
- Your career development / resources for your growth as a manager
- Your evaluation
- Understanding the fee waiver program for you and your employees