  {"id":1385,"date":"2018-12-10T17:37:32","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T17:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=1385"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:03:10","slug":"learning-and-talent-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/learning-and-talent-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning &amp; Talent Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><em>At 星空无限传媒 University, our people are our greatest strength. In Learning and Talent Development, we are dedicated to empowering every employee with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to excel. Through meaningful learning experiences\u2014both online and in person\u2014we help colleagues grow as leaders, deepen their professional capabilities, and navigate their careers with confidence.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Our commitment is to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment that removes barriers, inspires curiosity, and fuels success. Whether you\u2019re developing new competencies or advancing your leadership journey, our team is here to partner with you every step of the way and to meet you where you are in your professional path.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h6>~ <em>Meredith Gatzke, Chief Human Resources Officer<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ZCHYT2x7wKXE58m1ec1JvAJJTxm5VpAh\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">2026 &#8211; 2027 Course Catalog<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Meet Our Team<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2026\/02\/Ellianne-G-300x236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Ellianne Gallardo, MBA, SHRM-CP<\/strong> | Associate Vice President of Organizational and Talent Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:gallardoe@montclair.edu\">gallardoe@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2025\/07\/Brianna-Kondratiuk-Headshot-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Brianna Kondratiuk, MAOP<\/strong> | Performance Management Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:kondratiukb@montclair.edu\">kondratiukb@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=e40e389948&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1861108234087614503&amp;th=19d3fc140d58c827&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1861108234087614503&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ90oNozLDQWbmsz5YEadY2cidButQalrwH-Fjl906BEFga9WuJRzjTkE2WUcnabPdL_yUqCnANkl6CWw43l7AHSPsK4y7btl9HY7Eap4UyKY1mypaKG19wktPk&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_mndgc4co0&amp;zw\" alt=\"msu headshot.JPG\" width=\"221\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Samantha Bassford<\/strong> | Learning and Talent Development Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bassfords@montclair.edu\">bassfords@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/h5>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Tools for Success &commat; Montclair<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h3>Tools for Success @ Montclair<\/h3>\n<p><em>Tools for Success @ Montclair <\/em>is a self-paced professional development program available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\">CANVAS Learning Management System<\/a>. This program is designed to help employees navigate 星空无限传媒 University&#8217;s HR processes with confidence. Whether an employee is new to the university, looking to refresh their knowledge, or must complete an assigned training, the below Tools for Success @ Montclair provides helpful insights into key concepts, policies, and best practices that support their employee experience.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Understand Your Benefits @ Montclair <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1010?module_item_id=2982\">New Hire Benefits for ALL Employees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1009?module_item_id=2980\">ADA and FMLA Training for Supervisors and Managers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1131?module_item_id=3422\">FMLA, NJFLA, and ADA for Employees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/itdsevents.montclair.edu\/calendar\/hr?cid=15700&amp;t=g&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=15700&amp;inc=0\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0REGISTER HERE <\/a>for a LIVE Benefits Q&amp;A Webinar<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Employee and Labor Relations Best Practices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1014?module_item_id=2991\">PAR Process Flow in Workday for Civil Service Employees<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Essentials of Classification and Compensation @ Montclair<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1013?module_item_id=2989\">Manage Period Activity Pay \u2013 Summer Salary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1165?module_item_id=3413\">Manage Period Activity Pay \u2013 Grant Funded<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1166?module_item_id=3414\">Manage Period Activity Pay \u2013 Instructional<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1167?module_item_id=3415\">Manage Period Activity Pay \u2013 Non-Instructional<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>HR Recruiting and Hiring Best Practices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1169?module_item_id=3431\">Workday Search and Hire Process (Live Webinar Recording)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclaircatalog.instructure.com\/courses\/60\/assignments\/1168?module_item_id=3430\">Workday Create\/Edit Position and Create Job Requisition Process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/h5>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">RealTalk &commat; Montclair<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h3><strong>RealTalk @ Montclair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>RealTalk @ Montclair is where we get honest about the human side of the work we do by taking a fresh spin on our monthly webinars. Each month, we tackle the messy, nuanced, and often unspoken challenges that shape our day-to-day experience at Montclair. From conflict and tough conversations to emotional intelligence and collaboration, we go beyond theory to share real strategies, stories, and insights that resonate with Montclair employees. RealTalk @ Montclair\u00a0 is built to break silos, spark connection, and help you show up stronger at work.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itdsevents.montclair.edu\/calendar\/hr?cid=15700&amp;t=g&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=15700&amp;inc=0\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to register for our an upcoming<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1TXNCl0aZy9JVc6VkXCWEguEbggZwN3l2\/view?usp=sharing\">\u00a0RealTalk @ Montclair<\/a> webinar:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/h5>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Managing &commat; Montclair<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h3><strong>Managing @ Montclair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing@Montclair<\/em> is a dynamic professional development program designed for supervisors\/managers of 星空无限传媒 University with <em><strong>one or more<\/strong><\/em> direct report(s) and aspire to participate in Leadership University. This program aims to <strong>motivate, inspire, and empower<\/strong> managers by building core leadership skills and fostering a culture of inclusive and effective management.\u00a0 <em>&#8220;M@M&#8221;<\/em> is structured into six months of hybrid learning experiences, combining self-paced modules, interactive workshops, and in-person discussions detailed below:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>The Manager Toolbox Series (Months 1\u20133)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: Self-paced modules (via Canvas) + in-person discussions + a stretch assignment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership competencies<\/li>\n<li>Legal aspects of management<\/li>\n<li>Delivering feedback and coaching<\/li>\n<li>Employee engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Direction \u2013 Alignment \u2013 Commitment (DAC)\u2122 Workshop (Month 4)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Framework<\/strong>: Center for Creative Leadership&#8217;s DAC model<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Leadership as a social process to achieve:\n<ul>\n<li>Direction<\/li>\n<li>Alignment<\/li>\n<li>Commitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Listen to Understand\u2122 Workshop (Month 5)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Mastering active listening for stronger communication<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skills Developed<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying and overcoming listening barriers<\/li>\n<li>Building empathy and trust<\/li>\n<li>Preventing miscommunication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong> Navigating Difficult Conversations\u2122 Workshop (Month 6)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Turning workplace tension into productive dialogue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skills Developed<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Managing emotional responses<\/li>\n<li>Conducting respectful, impactful conversations<\/li>\n<li>Enhancing team collaboration and trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please contact <strong>Ellianne Gallardo, Associate Vice President for Organizational and Talent Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/h5>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Leadership University<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h3><strong>Leadership University\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Leadership University <\/em>is a high-impact multi-year professional development program tailored for <strong>Asst. Directors and above<\/strong> who oversee a team of <em><strong>two or more <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">full-time\/non-student<\/span> employees\u00a0at 星空无限传媒 University. As the next step following <em>Managing @ Montclair<\/em>, this program is designed to further develop the skills, confidence, and strategic insight leaders need to thrive in their careers and contribute meaningfully to the university&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Year 1: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>L.U. 1.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Know Yourself<\/strong> by <em>Working at the Speed of Trust<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Know How to Lead<\/strong> through <em>Situational Leadership Essentials<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Know How to Manage <\/strong>with <em>Management Best Practices in Montclair&#8217;s Union Environment -and- Practical Ways to Create Inclusion &amp; Build Teams<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Year 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> L.U. 2.0 &#8211; L.E.A.D. Circles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gain access to a support network of other people managers at Montclair.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in monthly meetings led by a seasoned leader at the University focusing on topics that will resonate with participants.<\/li>\n<li>Gain access and share resources to build skills as a manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Year 3: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>L.U. 3.0 -Situational Conversations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This full-day workshop is designed to build upon <em>Situational Leadership Essentials<\/em> from L.U. 1.0 so participants can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive performance and engagement by leveraging a whole-person approach in performance conversations<\/li>\n<li>Enable greater alignment by engaging in conversations that create same-page status around performance expectations<\/li>\n<li>Nurture relationships by building trust, mutual respect and establishing shared goals around the work<\/li>\n<li>Enhance connection through meaningful conversations that empower team members to perform their best<\/li>\n<li>Improve long-term development through increased retention by making\u00a0employees feel seen, valued and\u00a0appreciated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please contact <strong>Ellianne Gallardo, Associate Vice President for Organizational and Talent Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/h5>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Project Management 101<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<div class='inset lt-gray'>\n<h3><strong>Project Management 101 Learning Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PM 101 Learning Series is offered monthly from September to July.\u00a0 Each 2-hr. session teaches employees about the essentials of Project Management at 星空无限传媒 University and will strengthen your ability to plan and implement projects. In addition to the real-time workshops, the lectures are prerecorded in <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.instructure.com\/courses\/179455\">Canvas Learning Management System<\/a> and adopted from MGMT436 Strategic Project Management.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the workshops in this series focuses on a selective area of project management. The only exception is the first workshop, Introduction; this is offered twice per year. Collectively between the workshops and the Canvas eLearning modules, this series provides a rich coverage of the most important concepts, processes, concepts, tools, and techniques in project management.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this workshop and the course recording in Canvas, participants will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand and articulate selective principles, knowledge domains, processes, life cycle phases, tools, and techniques of project management.<\/li>\n<li>Apply selective project management tools and techniques, addressing or tackling certain challenges in project management.<\/li>\n<li>(Stretched goal) Tailor the project management processes, tools, and techniques to better accommodate your specific situation and needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>The following topics are offered monthly over the course of 10-months:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>&#8211; Introduction to Project Management (including project life cycle)<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Stakeholder Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Scope Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Schedule Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Resource and Cost Management<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>\u00a0&#8211; (Repeat)<\/em><\/strong> Introduction to Project Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Communication Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Risk, Issue, and Change Management<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Project Leadership and Working with People<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Agile Project Management<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itdsevents.montclair.edu\/calendar\/hr?cid=15700&amp;t=g&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=15700&amp;inc=0\">REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 星空无限传媒 University, our people are our greatest strength. 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