Harvard offers a range of resources to support you in your role as a manager, helping you grow, lead effectively, and navigate the day-to-day.
Useful tools for managing employees
Learning and Development Opportunities for Managers
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The Center for Workplace Planning
The Center for Workplace Development’s tailored programs are designed exclusively for Harvard managers. They can help you unlock your leadership potential. Elevate your management skills, foster dynamic and inclusive teams, and stay ahead in today’s ever-changing workplace.
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New Manager Learning Launchpad
Not sure where to begin? This guide provides a roadmap on learning opportunities designed for new managers
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Harvard Manage Mentor
Harvard ManageMentor provides dozens of online learning modules for fostering management skills and applying them on the job immediately. Each module supplies practical advice, downloadable tools, and step-by-step guides to daily management responsibilities, from running a meeting to developing a strategy.
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Executive Coaching
The Center for Workplace Development (CWD) offers executive coaching for faculty leaders and senior administrative leaders (grades 60+) in individual, group, and team settings, for those in good performance standing.
Resources for Supporting Employees and Managers within the Workplace and Beyond
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Mental Health Resources
Fostering an environment that prioritizes inclusive wellbeing and mental health for all members of our community is essential to Harvard’s mission. The Office of Work/Life has curated the following lists of high quality resources to support employees and managers as they address mental health in the workplace and seek the help they deserve – all without stigma.
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Employee Assistance Program Manager Benefits
Our EAP partner, KGA, provides confidential coaching and consultations to managers and supervisors.
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Your HR Business Partner
Your HR Business Partner is here to support you. Whether you’re navigating a complex situation, developing your team, or thinking through a people challenge, your HRBP is a trusted strategic partner in your work as a manager — bringing expertise in employee relations, performance guidance, and leadership coaching to help you and your team thrive!