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Delta is ironically the symbol for change. While we’re all still reeling from the COVID-19 Delta Variant, we should take this opportunity to turn this symbol around and reexamine it from a positive prism. Delta = change. Change is scary. Change is something many avoid. But, change can be good. Take a look at the past 18 months. How have you changed? You’ve likely become more resilient. You’ve likely learned more about science and microbiology than you’d ever cared to know. You’ve learned to adapt in new and novel ways. You’ve grown as an individual and – yes, changed!
John Lennon famously said, “Life is what happens while you’re making plans.” And, while we all make plans on what a return to work post-pandemic would be like, rather than be startled at the where we have landed, it might be most productive to reflect back on the journey. How have you changed and evolved? What skills have you gained? And, what unexpected pathways have you taken? Novelist Neil Gaiman is renown for his tales of fantasy and magical worlds. But, his stories are often inconclusive, intentionally so, encouraging the reader to delight in the journey experienced. In a similar way, the journey to today has been where your personal growth can be highlighted. Take a moment and reflect on the pathways that led you today. From there, you can peer toward tomorrow and anticipate how your future journey will continue to change you.
This month’s newsletter focuses on elements of change. As ever, it is incumbent on you to make that change. AMG is pleased to offer the resources needed. But, first, the road must be paved by you.
Mark Lucas
Chair, Administrative Management Group
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by Grace Fransisca
With campus reopening, many staff are now working in a hybrid model and are now trying to maneuver this new environment after fully working from home. The shift to having two different workspaces can bring about new challenges. How can we continue to keep up momentum and productivity between locations? How do we stay organized and ensure that everything we need is available at all times in both locations?
Above are three tips I find to be useful in hybrid work to maximize productivity.
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5 TIPS FOR MAKING A CAREER PIVOT
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By Carla Gonzalez
Anesthesiology resident Cecilia Canales, MD, MPH, credits her agility when she considers the opportunities that have shaped her career. She’s gone from administrative roles in research to now pursuing a career in medicine, which is not common in her community. Dr. Canales is proud of her upbringing and the risks she took throughout her career.
Her work at UCLA’s Simulation Center soon led to a supervisory position. A few years later, she accepted a directorial position at UC Irvine. While the positions she held were respected and well-compensated, Dr. Canales felt like she needed to pivot, “I wanted to affect change in a different way.”
She has made many tough calls along her journey. While considering her family’s financial constraints and her own work/life balance, Dr. Canales says, “Success is not a title; it’s fulfillment.”
Today, Dr. Canales remains involved in various projects during her residency in Anesthesiology, including leading research in Spanish-speaking patients to address post-surgical cognitive outcomes after hip surgery at UCLA Santa Monica. This cause is particularly important to Dr. Canales because it allows her to focus on an underrepresented demographic. Pivoting her career was both financially and personally challenging, but being able to serve this community makes it all worth it for her.
Dr. Canales shares with AMG some tips on pivoting your career:
- Capitalize on opportunities. Ask questions and learn about the subject matter from meetings you attend. Take advantage of the learning opportunities around you.
- Don’t be afraid to fail. Every leap of faith may end in failure. Leap anyway. They always lead to new and exciting opportunities.
- Market yourself. In the virtual world, there are plenty of ways to network and establish collaborations. Highlight your accomplishments and share your desire to learn more.
- Make tough calls. Making difficult decisions is part of every job. Absorb information and develop the appropriate response. Sleep on it, look at it from various angles, then make your decision.
- Define your version of success. Figure out what success means to you. To Dr. Canales, success means being able to take care of your family and helping others to succeed.
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UCLA University Women's Leadership Academy 2021
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In this time of social and demographic changes across universities, exceptional leadership is critical. The University Women’s Leadership Academy is designed to assist mid-career professionals who want to expand their leadership and value to universities. The program re-imagines the roles and impact of women in their current and future university positions. Activities and instruction are led by experts from varied types of universities in areas that include human resources, academic personnel, business, student services, information technology, and operations. Content also focuses on leadership capacities. Some of these include facilitating meetings, career-building, negotiation, mentoring, problem solving, and collaborating for change. The academy promotes interaction between participants.
Empowering Courageous Leaders of Change
UCLA University Women’s Leadership Academy 2022 Enhances the value of university women’s voices and contributions University Women’s Leadership Academy Engages women in sustaining institutional change Expands women’s capacity to lead Enlarges women’s ability to navigate the overt and covert university Encourages professional options in wide-ranging roles across the university Embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion across the university Elevates women’s confidence in their own abilities
THE 2022 UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SCHEDULE
(VIRTUAL SESSIONS):
Six Saturday mornings
9am - 1pm
January 22, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 25
Six Thursday evenings
6pm - 8:30pm
January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 16
For more information, contact Dr. Linda Rose at lrose@g.ucla.edu. For application materials, click here.
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CHANGE@WORK: A Podcast About the Human Side of Change Management
CHANGE@WORK is a podcast about the ever-evolving world of work and the human behaviors that drive it. We recommend listening to Using Cognitive Biases to Guide Change for those who want to learn about the psychology of change and Embedding DE&I Into the Fabric of Your Organization for those interested in bringing about positive changes related to DE&I in the workplace.
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My Prescription for Dealing with Change | Dr. Raymond Mis
Dr. Raymond Mis shares his experience dealing with a life-altering change and shifting his perspective on the basis of five principles: acceptance, accountability, responsibility, passion, and purpose.
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Workers are putting on pants to return to the office only to be on Zoom all day.
"The way people work in offices now doesn’t look like how it did before the pandemic. And the technology that allowed many employees to work from home has followed them back into the office, from video conferencing to messaging services and collaborative work programs." This article shares common challenges and perspectives about workplace changes related to hybrid work.
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The UCLA Administrative Management Group (AMG) is devoted to the professional development of managers on campus, and those who aspire to become managers.
AMG is a campus organization whose mission is to:
- Provide opportunities for professional growth and development
- Create a forum for effective communication between academic, administrative and service managers and professionals at UCLA
- Become a sounding board for implementing new processes
- Provide the University with a pool of talented professionals
- Establish a vehicle for discussion of common concerns, challenges,
and solutions; and to share knowledge and expertise
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