Engage in training opportunities, connect with others through networking events, self-directed learning, curated reads from the LDE Lending Library, and insightful advice on how to set a great foundation for the year ahead.
Back by Popular Demand: January BEAR Jamboree!
We are thrilled to host the January BEAR Jamboree again, offering staff a festive afternoon of networking, fun, and community. Join us for this special event on January 22, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at South Street Landing, 4th Floor. Reconnect with colleagues or make new connections while enjoying speed networking, Brown University trivia, board games, switch gaming, and ice-breaker rooms. There will be raffle prizes, refreshments, and opportunities to learn about staff-led committees making a difference on campus. Whether you want to unwind or meet new people, the BEAR Jamboree has something for everyone. Hop on Brown’s free shuttle to South Street Landing for a convenient travel option. Register now in Workday, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact ldeteam@brown.edu.
Essential Reads from the LDE Lending Library
This January, LDE is excited to platform titles that will help you put your best foot forward in 2025. Check out these books from the LDE Lending Library:
- “Standout 2.0: Assess Your Strengths, Find Your Edge, Win at Work” by Marcus Buckingham: This book offers insight on reflecting on your skills and characteristics to leverage them for success in the workplace.
- “How to be a Productivity Ninja: Worry Less, Achieve More, and Love What You Do” by Graham Allcott: A guide on creating new productivity habits to make your goals a reality.
- “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People” by Stephen Covey: Covey offers renowned advice on what behaviors and practices can bridge the gap between the current you and your ideal you.
- “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck: Explore the science of cultivating success in your life this new year with Dweck’s insights on shaping the mind for growth.
Visit the LDE Lending Library to check out these books—especially if one of your resolutions is to grow your skills this year.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Communication: Connection Through Conversations - Virtual (LCP)
Thursday, January 30, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This module, foundational in the Leadership Certification Program (LCP), teaches leaders how to create meaningful relationships and communication habits that cultivate strong work environments.
Management Essentials - Bootcamp
January 29, 30, 31 | 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Managers become equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to cultivate success in the workplace.
Management Essentials - Virtual Weekly Series
February 5, 2025 - March 12, 2025 | 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers become equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to cultivate success in the workplace.
Management Essentials - In-Person Weekly Series
February 25, 2025 - April 1, 2025 | 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Managers become equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to cultivate success in the workplace.
View our future instructor-led offerings here.
Take Control of Your Future with Self-Directed Learning
Are you ready to take charge of your career path and chart a course toward success for 2025? Log into Workday and enroll in Take Control of Your Future – Career Development, a self-directed course within our LDE Next Level initiative designed to help you define your professional goals and create a clear plan for achieving them. This course encourages you to set intentional, strategic goals for your career and provides the tools to stay on track as you pursue your personal development goals this new year.
Don’t let your career happen by chance – take control and design the path to your future success! Enroll in the course here.
Looking for more opportunities to grow? LDE Next Level offers a variety of self-paced courses through Learning, Development, & Engagement in Workday. Visit the LDE Next Level page here to explore additional offerings and take your skills to the next level.
LDE Book Club
Have you checked out the LDE Book Club yet? Through accessing Workday Learning, you can learn the key concepts from popular titles in self-development for free in a self-directed course. Finish a book course and your curiosity remains unsatiated? Check out the physical copy from the LDE Lending Library! Did you resonate with the book’s findings? Consider using our free book discussion templates to start your own book club!
To explore our current Book Club offerings, go to the Learning app on your Workday homepage and click "Search for Available Learning." Enter "LDE Book Club" in the search bar.
LDE’s Quick Tip of the Month
As you set your vision and goals for the year ahead at Brown, remember to invest just as much intention and energy into the journey, not just the destination. Take advantage of opportunities to connect with other staff and engage with the wider University community—join a community of practice, or affinity groups, attend networking events like the January BEAR Jamboree, or consider serving on the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) to advocate for staff and contribute to decision-making. Surrounding yourself with supportive people and environments will provide sources of inspiration and systems of accountability to keep the spirit of January alive throughout the year. Here’s to a successful and meaningful 2025!