Human Resources - Tufts University

ODT Programs for Non-Exempt and Individual Contributors

Lunch & Learns
The Lunch and Learn Series are comprised of two hour seminars that focus on skill development that directly correlate to the Organizational Competencies.  These courses are sponsored by ODT, but frequently include guest speakers from the Employee Assistance Program.  These programs are offered on all three campuses.  Recent and upcoming topics focused on communication, organization and customer service skills. 

Food for Thought: Performance Development Program
A series of two hour programs based on the Performance Development Program (PDP).  These programs provide an overview of the PDP, tools and resources available to prepare you to effectively participate in the professional development program.  Programs are offered on all three campuses.  Topics include writing goals for the performance development plan and your role in the performance review. 

Participation in these programs will enable you to:

  • Contribute to the development of performance plan and goals
  • Continue to develop and enhance the skills and competencies necessary for success in the position
  • Request coaching to keep goals on track and to achieve expected performance
  • Provide input to the Performance Review process.

Who Should Attend
Individual contributors (non-managers) who would like to develop skills to make meetings more effective, worth the time and effort, and productive for all participants.