Self-Guided Learning

Remember to use the “70-20-10” adult learning model when you consider learning options. Training is just one component of adult learning and is most effective when reinforced through on the job learning. Take advantage of training “on demand” by selecting any of the areas below to access self-paced options. Also, view additional training resources available throughout the GW community.

Did you know? SkillPort has a library of over 10,000 technical and professional learning topics for you to pick from. Relevant SkillPort courses have been reviewed and included in many of the self-paced topics below.

Job Skills/Technical Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Career Development
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Leadership Skills
• Learning Agility
• Office Skills
• Perspective
• Self-Knowledge
• Strategic Thinking

Communication

• Active Listening
• Business Writing
• Communicating in Difficult Situations
• Conflict Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Facilitation Skills
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Integrity and Trust

Customer Service

• Compassion
• Emotional Intelligence
• Fostering Creativity and Innovation
• Implementing Change
• Problem Solving Tools and Techniques
• Risk Taking
• Service Excellence

 

Teamwork

• Building Effective Teams
• Compassion
• Conflict Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity and Trust
• Motivating Others
• Negotiation
• Peer Relationships
• Problem Solving Tools and Techniques
• Relationship Building
• Understanding Others
• Valuing Diversity
• Virtual Teamwork

Productivity

• Decision Making
• Judgment
• Managing Up: Boss and Other Key Relationships
• Meeting Management
• Networking
• Organizational/Cultural Agility
• Perseverance
• Time Management

Management/Supervisory Skills

• Conflict Management
• Developing Direct Reports
• Fairness to Direct Reports
• Managerial Courage
• Managing at GW
• Managing Diversity
• Motivating Others
• New Manager Fundamentals
• Performance Counseling
• Risk Taking
• Virtual Teamwork

LEAD PROGRAM

Individuals can choose to participate in the Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program, which offers events and online learning. This group enables development and fosters community among staff interested in strengthening leadership capabilities.