2024 Q2 Organizational Development Quarterly Newsletter
Division of People and Culture | April 1, 2024 | Issue 1
2024 Q2 Organizational Development Quarterly Newsletter
News & Announcements
Employee Engagement Insights with Chelsea and Ted
Employee Engagement Insights with Kendall
Employee Engagement Insights with Ted
Employee Engagement Insights with Chelsea and Kendall
UAMS Annual Employee Performance Evaluation Cycle
Dear Team UAMS,
We are excited to announce that our annual Employee Performance Evaluation cycle will be commencing on September 1, 2023, and will run until December 31, 2023. This evaluation process is an essential part of our commitment to fostering growth, improving performance, and recognizing the valuable contributions of our dedicated team members.
During this evaluation cycle, all UAMS non-faculty employees hired prior to March 1, 2023, with the exception of temporary staff, will be participating in the evaluation process. To facilitate this, each eligible employee will be assigned their evaluation in Workday, our efficient HR management system. Before the evaluation reaches supervisors, employees will have the opportunity to complete their self-evaluation through Workday.
In preparation for this process, we are taking steps to ensure that everyone involved is well-equipped. On August 1, 2023, both employees and their supervisors will be assigned the Performance Evaluation Training in Workday Learning. This comprehensive training module will guide you through the evaluation process step-by-step, using the tools and features available in Workday.
To provide additional support, we encourage you to review our Performance Management page, where you will find helpful links and training resources. Additionally, you can access a list of frequently asked questions to address any doubts or queries you may have about the evaluation process.
We believe that regular evaluations not only help us gauge individual progress but also contribute to the growth and success of our entire organization. Your dedication and hard work are what drive our mission forward, and we look forward to recognizing and rewarding your efforts through this evaluation cycle.
Thank you for your commitment to excellence, and we wish you a productive and successful performance evaluation period.
Congratulations to the Values Institute Graduates
We are thrilled to recognize and honor the outstanding graduates of the Values Institute program. This unique initiative, offered by Organizational Development, focuses on UAMS’ core values and their profound impact on fostering a fair and just culture, while enhancing the overall patient experience.
Throughout the program, participants engaged in interactive and thought-provoking training sessions, delving deep into the intricate ways our core values are interwoven into every aspect of our work at UAMS. Their commitment and dedication to exploring the significance of these values have truly been remarkable.
Values Institute is a part of the comprehensive UAMS LEAD suite of leadership development courses, available to all staff and faculty. LEAD, an acronym for Leaders Engaging, Achieving, and Developing, empowers individuals to further cultivate their leadership capabilities.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the Values Institute graduates for their exceptional accomplishments and their unwavering commitment to upholding our core values. Together, we will continue to shape a bright future for Team UAMS and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.
The graduates of the 2023 Values Institute program are: Aaron Kurtz, Alexandra Vigil Edith Paal, Erin Robinson, Felisha Crosby, Henry Taylor, Jeffery Cook, Jennifer Cushing, Jodi Smith, Jonathan Gober, Laura Hays, Michael Mercer, and Shenitta Shephard.
New Content Available in Workday Learning
Organizational Development has been focused on expanding our on-demand learning offerings. While this will be a continual work in progress, we have several courses available to you in Workday Learning.
These courses cover a variety of professional development topics such as navigating team dynamics, emotional intelligence, leading effective meetings, and many more! These courses are free and take an average of 20-40 minutes to complete. They are a fun and easy way to boost your workplace skills.
You can find a list of these trainings with descriptions and direct links to the Workday course on the Organizational Development Learn on Demand page.
Click Here for the Organizational Development Learn on Demand page
The table found at that link will be updated as new courses are added, so check back often.
In addition, you can always search the Learning Catalog directly in Workday.
Click Here for the Workday Learning Catalog
We are committed to providing quality professional development resources for UAMS. Many of these courses include a voluntary feedback survey at the end. This survey is anonymous and will help us know what you would like to see and how we can improve our offerings.
Thank you for all you do to support the UAMS mission.
If you have questions, please contact OrganizationalDevelopment@uams.edu.
2023 Leading with Purpose Graduates
Organizational Development is proud to announce the graduates from Leading with Purpose 2023. This year we had two cohorts—one in Little Rock and one in Fayetteville. The participants learned topics that include, but are not limited to strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, driving for results, and delegation and empowerment. Each participant developed and facilitated a teach-back presentation on a topic that they can take back to their teams.
Leading with Purpose is designed for staff and faculty who are on a managerial track to further develop their leadership skills and effectiveness. Through exploring a variety of leadership topics, participants develop ways to apply their learning in their everyday work environment. Leading with Purpose is offered by the UAMS LEAD suite of leadership development programs. LEAD is an acronym that stands for Leaders Engaging, Achieving, and Developing. The curriculum was developed by Dr. Vanetta Busch and facilitated by the Organizational Development team.
The UAMS Office of Continuing Education has approved this program for 24.25 hours of continuing education. Organizational Development will share the summer and fall professional development opportunities soon. In the meantime, please see the training calendar for current offerings.
Little Rock Graduates
Northwest Arkansas Graduates
2023 Leadership Institute Graduates
Organizational Development is proud to announce the graduates from Leadership Institute 2023. Organizational Development facilitated the curriculum in partnership with Brian Gittens, Ed.D, MPA; Devin Terry, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CPHQ; Eric Peterson, PhD; and Kevin Sexton, MD. The program covered topics that include, but are not limited to emotional intelligence, communication, establishing strategic direction, empowering talent, and driving innovation. Each participant developed and facilitated a teach-back presentation on a topic that they can take back to their departments. Tony Sepaul, MD, Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs was the keynote speaker.
Leadership Institute is designed for staff and faculty leaders. The curriculum guides participants in developing a better understanding of their personal leadership styles and issues facing leaders in the healthcare industry. Leadership Institute is offered by the UAMS LEAD suite of leadership development programs. LEAD is an acronym that stands for Leaders Engaging, Achieving, and Developing.
The UAMS Office of Continuing Education approved this program for the 26.75 hours of continuing education.
Organizational Development will share the summer and fall professional development opportunities soon. In the meantime, please see the training calendar for current offerings.
Christy Simecka, Christopher Gray, Cody Reese, Ginger Jones, Holly Pace, James Bishop, Julie Tabor, Kacie Simpson, Kerry Evans, Maeghan Arnold, Neal Reeves, Richelle Thompson, Robbie Hemmer, Russell Flynn, Sam Parnell