Engagement Moments
Home • How We Measure Engagement • Training Opportunities • Programs & Events • Leader Resources

LEADER RESOURCE SERIES

Easy Solutions for Driving Engagement

The Leader Resource Series is a solution created in alignment with UC Irvine’s and UCI Health’s engagement goals of enhancing leadership capabilities and creating opportunities for professional growth and development. The series will help people leaders foster team engagement in easy and impactful ways.

The series includes five one-hour training sessions that focus on the main drivers of engagement, and how to use them to enhance engagement during the moments that matter most to co-workers. Attendance in the training sessions is optional but encouraged.

Each session in this series will be accompanied by resources that leaders can access anytime to drive engagement – both in everyday interactions, and during those pivotal moments that matter most.

Series participants will gain:

  • An understanding of the five key drivers of engagement:
    • Purpose
    • Development
    • A caring manager
    • On-going conversations
    • A focus on strengths
  • A deeper understanding of how engagement drives performance
  • Effective tools, resources, and insights to aid their teams during critical moments and boost engagement

THE 5 KEY DRIVERS OF ENGAGEMENT

PURPOSE

DEVELOPMENT

A CARING
MANAGER

ON-GOING
CONVERSATIONS

A FOCUS ON
STRENGTHS

SUPPORT

Questions? We can help.
engagement@hs.uci.edu

Learn about your role in supporting co-worker wellbeing and how prioritizing wellbeing can boost engagement and performance. Explore the main causes of workplace burnout and understand why managing your own wellbeing as a manager is crucial. Learn practical strategies to identify and address wellbeing issues within your team and gain tools to create a healthier work environment by effectively supporting both your own and your team’s wellbeing.

Facilitators: Monica Shaffer, Director of Employee Experience; Kelly Shedd, Co-Worker Experience Manager, UCI Human Resources

Schedule

Sessions are 60 minutes and hosted virtually via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded.

On-site sessions may be arranged upon request, depending on attendance and available resources. For more information, contact engagement@hs.uci.edu.

Session Activities

Manager Resources

Team Resources

How a manager navigates organizational change has a direct impact on how team members perceive, respond to, and adapt to that change. In this session, you'll learn effective change management and communication strategies to guide your team through transitions smoothly. Explore how to foster a caring leadership approach, maintain ongoing conversations, and build psychological safety to encourage trust and open dialogue. Gain the tools you need to guide your team through change, enhance engagement, and foster a positive, supportive work environment.

Facilitators: Monica Shaffer, Director of Employee Experience; Kelly Shedd, Co-Worker Experience Manager; Bob Martin, Senior Director for Performance Excellence

Schedule

Sessions are 60 minutes and hosted virtually via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded.

On-site sessions may be arranged upon request, depending on attendance and available resources. For more information, contact engagement@hs.uci.edu.

Session Activities

Manager Resources

Learn about the powerful impact of recognition on team engagement. Discover why it’s crucial for team members to feel appreciated, seen, and valued, and learn effective ways to recognize, celebrate, and memorialize achievements and progress. By implementing these recognition strategies, you'll foster a culture of appreciation that boosts morale, motivates your team, and strengthens engagement across the board.

Facilitators: Monica Shaffer, Director of Employee Experience; Kay Lopez, Director Medical Surgical Telemetry (MST) Services, UCI Health

Schedule

Sessions are 60 minutes and hosted virtually via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded.

On-site sessions may be arranged upon request, depending on attendance and available resources. For more information, contact engagement@hs.uci.edu.

Session Activities

Resources

Explore the vital role performance feedback plays in enhancing engagement, inclusion, and a sense of belonging within your team. Learn strategies for delivering feedback that motivates, encourages growth, and fosters a positive work culture. Additionally, we’ll discuss the new accountability expectations in Align and how they support the development of impactful feedback skills.

Facilitators: Monica Shaffer, Director of Employee Experience; Kelly Shedd, Co-Worker Experience Manager, UCI Human Resources

Schedule

Sessions are 60 minutes and hosted virtually via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded.

On-site sessions may be arranged upon request, depending on attendance and available resources. For more information, contact engagement@hs.uci.edu.

Session Activities

Resources

Fostering professional growth is essential to driving engagement. In this session, you’ll learn how to encourage a growth mindset and inspire team members to take ownership of their own self-improvement. Discover how to connect co-workers with the resources to support their development, empowering them to drive their own growth.

Facilitators: Monica Shaffer, Director of Employee Experience; Kelly Shedd, Co-Worker Experience Manager, UCI Human Resources

Schedule

Sessions are 60 minutes and hosted virtually via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded.

On-site sessions may be arranged upon request, depending on attendance and available resources. For more information, contact engagement@hs.uci.edu.

Session Activities

Resources