UCSB HR: Management Skills Assessment Program

Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP)

Introduction
Selection Criteria
Who should participate
Application Process
Schedule
More Info

Introduction

Create a foundation for professional growth.
Assess your management skills in:

Analysis
Delegation and Follow-up
Planning and Organizing
Conflict Resolution
Oral Communication
Political Acumen

Creativity
Leadership
Written Communication
Decision Making
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Persuasiveness

The Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) is a University-wide management development program that gives participants opportunities to demonstrate their management skills and receive feedback on their performance from University managers. The program takes place over four days at Lake Arrowhead Conference Center where participants:

Identify managerial strengths they already possess
Gain specific information on skills they need to improve
Learn about the range of skills necessary for effective management
Practice describing their behavior objectively
Receive assistance and guidance in making well-grounded decisions about career choices and development activities

Selection Criteria

MSAP Assessees should be:

AA III's to MSO II's, or equivalent, and have at least one year in present position.
Presently supervising staff or managing a unit, or professional non-supervisory staff whose work involves frequent interactions with groups of staff.
Committed to participating in the entire assessment program including:
- On-campus orientation
- All assessment activities at Lake Arrowhead
- On-campus follow-up
Employees with strong supervisor/department support for their development.
Employees who understand what the program is and have a well thought-out plan for using the program experience.

MSAP Assessors should be:

MSO II's, Senior Analysts or equivalent or above.
Volunteers who understand the goals of the program and are genuinely interested in participating.
Committed to employee development.
Effective high level managers or leaders, or professional staff with group facilitation skills.

Note: Ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, or female employees are encouraged to apply.

Who should participate?

As an Assessee:

All University of California supervisors, managers, or professional staff at the Administrative Assistant III level or above are eligible. Participation in this program is an expression of interest in self development and provides an opportunity to identify existing managerial strengths and focus on skills which need improvement.

As an Assessor:

Managers and professional staff in positions equivalent to the MSO II level and above are invited to serve as assessors. Assessors observe and provide feedback for the assessment of the assessees' managerial skills during the off-site program. Assessors receive intensive training and practice using a feedback method which promotes effective appraisal and constructive interactions.

Call for MSAP Assessors!

Assessors are needed to participate in the Management Skills Assessment Program. As an assessor you will refine your group facilitation, performance feedback and coaching skills while supporting the development of entry-level managers and professional staff. You will enjoy very comfortable lodging, excellent food and beautiful mountain scenery while working with colleagues form various UC locations. There is no charge for assessors to attend MSAP. Please review this program description for additional details.

Application Process

The emphasis is on recruiting participants who see the program as a valuable step in their own professional growth and whose supervisors wish to support and enhance such growth. Supervisors are encouraged to discuss the value of the program with employees in their departments. Interested employees may also bring the program to the attention of their supervisors.

When both the employee and the supervisor agree that the program would be of benefit, the supervisor nominates the employee for participation by completing a Statement of Purpose form. The nominee completes the MSAP Assessee Information form, the Tell us About Yourself form and turns them in along with the Statement of Purpose to Training and Development (Mail code 3160 / Fax 8645).

Application Forms

Schedule

View the schedule online here.

More Info:

To request an application or additional information, please contact Melinda Crawford, Training and Development, x3482.