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This program is currently on hold.

The Management Seminar Series (MSS) — offered in partnership with UCLA Anderson’s Executive Education Program — provides practical tools and strategies to help leaders engage their teams, enhance managerial competencies, expand professional networks, and advance UCLA’s commitment to organizational effectiveness and inclusive excellence.

The series features Anderson faculty, national experts, and interactive dialogue among campus colleagues. Delivered virtually, it supports leaders working in a hybrid environment. Four seminars are typically offered between September and March of each academic year.

The series features Anderson faculty, national experts, and interactive dialogue among campus colleagues. Delivered virtually, it supports leaders working in a hybrid environment. Four seminars are typically offered between September and March of each academic year.

Eligibility includes academic and administrative leaders, faculty, and professional staff at the Career Tracks Manager 1 level and above, Professional 4 or 5, PSS 5, or equivalent MSP classifications.

Departments may purchase a package and designate different attendees for each seminar with advance notice. There is a full series fee or a cost per individual seminar. Package reservations receive priority, followed by first-come, first-served registration.

Departments may reserve a package and designate different participants for individual workshops, provided they notify us in advance of their participation. The fee for the entire 3 session series is $453 and $150 for single seminars. Package reservations have priority; then, it is first-come, first-served.

Contact the Training Desk for enrollment assistance and Rejeana Mathis.

Previous MSS Themes

YearTheme
2024-2025Impactful Leadership Insights: Energizing Your Organization
2023-2024Transformative Leadership
2022-2023People and Performance: The Keys to Achieving Success
2021-2022Preparing Your Team for the Future
2020-2021Leading through Times of Uncertainty & Change
2019-2020Cultivating Team Engagement and Productivity
2018-2019Holistic Leadership: The Psychology of Management
2017-2018Enhancing Your Strategic Focus
2016-2017Managing Towards the Future: Leveraging Changing Times
2015-2016Organizational Engagement: Fostering Commitment, Caring, and Contribution through Leadership
2014-2015Transformational Leadership: The Art of Influence
2013-2014Leading During Turbulent Times – Successful Alignment and Engagement
2012-2013Your Changing Role: Strategies and Tools to Manage Complexity
2011-2012Building on Your Strengths
2010-2011Rising to the Challenge: Managing Complexity in Today’s Workplace
2009-2010Sustaining Your Capacity to Lead
2008-2009Leading Change
2007Winning the Talent Game – Nurturing and Maintaining Your Talent Pipeline
2006Constructing the Future – Strategic Planning for Excellence
2005Profiles in Leadership – Translating Vision Into Reality
2004Sustain Your Spirit: Enhancing Employee and Personal Motivation During Challenging Times
2003Oh, Brave New World!
2002Power and Influence
2001How to Influence Without Power