Guide to Managing at Duke

Guide to Managing at Duke is a three-day program that prepares and equips University and DUHS managers to meet changing strategic, operational, and work culture objectives through effective managerial practices. Program participants will develop and enhance skills and perspectives that are essential for managers and leaders. This is accomplished using interactive skill practice, engaged discussion, and other learning methods as we work through the human resources cycle:

• recruitment and selection
• onboarding
• performance management
• building a positive work culture
• inclusive excellence
• managing change

Schedule & Registration

1. Approval from department leadership is required; please first consult with the person you report to. Then ...
2. Complete registration via Duke's Learning Management System via one of the links below:
   • University Employees (8:30AM - 12:30PM, 3 days)
     • Fall 2026
       • September 15 - 17
   • DUHS Employees
     • GTM General (8:30AM - 12:30PM, 3 days)
       • Fall 2026
         • August 11 - 13
         • November 10 - 12
     • GTM Plus (8:30AM - 5PM, 2 days)
       • July 20 & 27
       • November 16 & 23

Upon registration, you will be prompted to provide a department fund code (7 digits for university; 9 digits for health system). 

• For the health system, please ask your manager for the fund code to use when registering.
• For the university, you can contact your entity HR representative listed below for your area to obtain fund code information.

Guide to Managing at Duke (University)