People Leader Network
Launched by Campus Human Resources, the People Leader Network is a community of UC San Diego managers and supervisors designed to provide people leaders with the tools they need to foster a healthy and successful working environment.
The People Leader Network aims to:
- Support people leaders with the resources they need to become better managers
- Create a direct line of communication between managers and HR to ensure they have the resources they need when they need them
- Provide managers and supervisors with professional development and training opportunities
- Create a sense of comradery by connecting managers throughout campus with each other
Stay Connected!
Are you a People Leader on Campus? Stay informed and connected with the latest People Leader updates, events, and resources. Join the network to receive emails with the latest news today.
People Leader Summit
The People Leader Network meets four times a year for its centerpiece event, the People Leader Summit - an online, interactive session featuring a wealth of necessary tools for people with teams to thrive as People Leaders.
The summit features news and updates; a real-time Q&A where Campus Chief Human Resources Officer Terri S. Winbush and many others answer questions; moderated discussion groups; and more.
People Leader Summit Registration
This year, join us for a two-part webinar series exploring Change, Community, and Agency - a focused conversation for employees navigating ongoing uncertainty in the workplace. Together, we’ll explore how to lead with resilience, support others through transformation, and build strength in the midst of change.
July 10
In part one, we’ll unpack how to foster a sense of stability and cohesion amid disruption. Register for Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:30 – 3 p.m. and submit your questions.
October 21
Part two will shift the focus inward, offering strategies for career growth, upskilling, and reclaiming agency in the face of evolving professional demands. Register for Wednesday, October 21, 2025, 10 – 11:30 a.m. and submit your questions.
Catch the latest video replays
Watch the latest People Leader Summit
Missed the April 8, 2025, People Leader Summit? Watch the full recording now and explore additional resources, along with past Summit recordings, below.
Watch the Expanded Paid Sick Leave Webinar
Missed the February 24, 2025, Expanded Paid Sick Leave People Leader Webinar? Watch the full recording now, along with the slide deck below.
People Leader Resources
In addition to the summit, we are working on a set of tools and resources to support you as a People Leader. Some of these have components already available for you to try out, including those below. We encourage campus managers and supervisors working through challenges and opportunities around their leadership experiences, responsibilities, and team dynamics to explore the resources available through managerial consults offered by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
Spotlight on Performance
Find practical tools, guidance, and training to support your team through the annual appraisal cycle—and to build stronger, more effective everyday performance conversations.
Annual Appraisals
Learn how to complete annual performance appraisals for UC San Diego staff. Find appraisal tools, deadlines, templates, and review process guidance.
Managing Performance
Support your team’s growth with tools and resources to guide effective performance management—from setting expectations to delivering feedback and developing talent.
People Leader Support Series
The People Leader Support Series is an interactive recurring webinar opportunity where we take a deeper dive into topics that matter for people leaders as they support their teams throughout the employee lifecycle. The spring 2025 People Leader Support Series sessions will focus on “performance.”
Principles of Performance Management and What We Do at UC San Diego
The big picture of why and how we do performance management at the university. Join us on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2pm. Register and send questions in advance.
Foundations of Performance Evaluation and Feedback
Principles and practices for evaluating the performance of my team – how do I measure and describe performance? Join us Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10am. Register and send questions in advance
Delivering Performance Feedback
Approaches for delivering the feedback you have identified - both in writing and in conversation. Join us on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2pm. Register and send questions in advance.
Navigating Challenging Performance Conversations
How to deliver the feedback when the conversation is challenging. Join us for our final session in this series on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2pm. Register and send questions in advance.
UC San Diego Health Sciences/UC San Diego Health System Employees
Please contact your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider aligned with your medical coverage. For additional information and questions about your benefits, contact the UC San Diego Health Human Resources Services team at the protected employee portal: https://uchealth.service-now.com/hrportal or call (619) 543-3200.People Leader Summit Archive
Explore our archive of past People Leader Summits. Watch recordings, access key takeaways, and discover valuable resources from previous events—all in one place.
Resources & Recordings | 2025
In this summit, we had a discussion about annual performance appraisals; provided updates from HR; held a live Q&A with our Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri S. Winbush; and more.
In this webinar, we discussed the new changes that came with the new Expanded Paid Sick Leave policy that launched in January 1, 2025, along with how the changes impact you as People Leaders.
In this summit, we had a discussion about fostering phychologically safe dialogue; provided updates from HR; held a live Q&A with our Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri S. Winbush; and more.
- Presentation Deck
- Mentimeter Results
- We are also including responses to great questions you asked around Student Employment via the Mentimeter during our previous People Leader Summit on Oct. 22.
Resources & Recordings | 2024
October 22, 2024
In this summit, we got an update on the Strategic Plan Refresh; shared facts and dispelled myths about Student Employment; provided updates from HR; held a live Q&A with our Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri S. Winbush; and more.
July 23, 2024
In this summit, we learned ways to plan for, attract, hire, and retain exceptional People; shared facts and dispelled myths about talent; provided updates from HR; held a live Q&A with our Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri S. Winbush; and more.
April 17, 2024
In this summit, we shared ways to prepare for Staff Performance Appraisals (SPA); learned more about Employee Relations, Labor Relations and investigations; held a live Q&A with our Campus Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri S. Winbush; and more.
- Presentation Deck
- 10 Strategies to Up Your People Leader Game
- How to prepare for Staff Performance Appraisals (SPA) conversations with employees
- Rapport-building actions for teams
- Mentimeter results - SPA Tips
January 17, 2024
In this summit we shared ways to delegate efficiently; dove into the 2023 Staff@Work results; held a live Q&A with our Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri Winbush, and more.
Resources & Recordings | 2023
During our inaugural People Leader Summit, we shared ways to become a transparent leader; helpful tips on how to improve your role as a manager; a live Q&A with our Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri Winbush; and a lot more.
