Organizational & Talent Development Division (OTD)

We equip, empower, and inspire our employees to provide exceptional public service by offering high-quality training and leadership development based on our four pillars of learning; Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Programs, and Leading County.

Through customized training, tools, seminars, special services, and workshops we cultivate a learning culture for County employees at all levels. The Organizational & Talent Development Division is located at the Employees University (EU).

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership Development Series
- Management Develop Program
- Becoming a Supervisor
- Supervisor Bootcamp
- Establish Your Legacy (coming Fall 2021)
Leadership Certificate Program
Leadership Competencies
Certificates (coming soon)

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Mandatory Training's
- New Employee Welcome
- Cyber Security
- Civil Treatment for Leaders (CTL)
- Sexual Harassment for Leaders
- Sexual Harassment for Non-Supervisors
- Fiscal Management Training
Customized Training
Certificates (coming soon)

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Organization Development and Design
Performance Engagement
Succession Planning
Process Improvement
Change Management
Coaching
Certificates

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CONTACTS

CLASSES/TRAINING INFORMATION

Catalog and registration information
Office Professional Series

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Registering for OTD classes
Class Registration Fees
Attendance
Cancellation Policy
Training Locations
Public Transportation
Parking
Reserving Training Rooms

RESOURCES & TOOLS

Newsletters
Academic Partnerships
Learning Philosophy
OTD Book List (coming soon)
- Audible
- Santa Barbara Library
- Other
Self-Assessments and Tools (coming soon)