HEPELA is an on-Grounds, 12-session program built for University of Virginia participants. Effective assistants can make impactful contributions at all levels of the organization and staying relevant is crucial. The HEPELA program will support EAs in growing personally, navigating logistics, solving problems, and delivering results.
2024-2025 Topics and Schedule
This program is offered in person in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 on Tuesdays from 8:30am - 12:00 pm EST between October 8, 2024 and February 25, 2025. Participation in the program involves prior reading and completion of some pre-work as well as attendance at all sessions. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a digital badge as proof of your skills and a noncredit course designation on their academic transcript (NCBM 501 and NCBM 502).
Topics
- Understanding and Working with Multiple Generations (October 8)
- Breakthrough Listening: New Tools for Communication (October 15)
- Leading Self / MBTI (October 22)
- Emotional Intelligence (October 29)
- Strategies for Executive Assistants (November 12)
- Leading at Every Level (November 19)
- Influence without Authority (January 21)
- I've Got This Covered (January 28)
- Etiquette and Professionalism (February 4)
- Quality from Beginning to End / Working with Your Boss (February 11)
- Team Building and Collaboration (February 18)
- Self-Management and Personal Care / Your Future (February 25)
