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Examine your Story for Productive Dialogue

Posted by Vicky Tibbs on December 01, 2020
Motive Matters

In a previous blog post we shared how motive really matters in tough conversations and the 2 important steps to uncovering motive. To recap, first look at the situation to understand what the root of the problem might be. Next, ask yourself some questions to discover your motive. That will get you ready for the conversation and help you to return to your motive if you get sidetracked. If you missed it, you can go to that post here.

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The Benefits of Strategic Planning

Posted by Dorothy Lingren on November 30, 2020
“We need a plan.” “We are all going in different directions.” How many times have you heard some version of these words from your team members or even from your leader?
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UCDH Legacy PeopleSoft Retires Dec. 30

November 30, 2020
Employees and supervisors can request access to historical performance documents (e.g., annual/probationary evaluations, CEMRP) and legacy PeopleSoft reports through other systems.
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UC Davis Jobs Temporarily Unavailable

November 27, 2020
All UC Davis job listings will be temporarily unavailable beginning 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 until Monday, Dec. 14 @ 6 a.m.
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Motive Matters for Productive Dialogue

Posted by Vicky Tibbs on November 25, 2020
Having open and productive conversations is more important now than ever. We find ourselves with multiple high-stakes, high emotion situations in which opinions differ greatly.
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UC’s Commitment to Preserving Jobs

November 24, 2020
A statement from President Drake on October's consultation process with the UC community to preserve jobs and avoid COVID-related layoffs, while addressing UC's $2 billion budget deficit due to the pandemic.
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