Supervisor Development
Learning + Development for Supervisors
- Supervisor Orientation - Gain knowledge, tools, and skills to set you and your team(s) up for success.
- The Supervisory Collective - A community for supervisors, by supervisors.
- Mandatory Supervisor Courses - A list of courses that are required for all supervisors.
- Upcoming Courses for Supervisors and Managers - A filtered list of upcoming courses for supervisors and managers.
- Values-Based Leadership and Values-Based Leadership in Action - Develop and grow your leadership skills.
Other Learning + Development Resources
- Performance Excellence - Performance Excellence provides tools to think strategically and align our work to our City's vision.
- Cross-Departmental Initiatives Inventory - Initiatives are an opportunity to apply your skills and experience toward citywide goals.
- Toolkits - Tools and services you may need for your daily work. Includes resources for Budget, Contracts & Purchasing, Customer Service, Marketing, Technology, and Travel & Cars.
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) - A workbook for you to reflect, plan, and discuss your professional goals.
- Online Courses - On-demand, recorded course content to learn when it's convenient for you and your staff.
- Additional Learning Resources - Free or low-cost online learning resources.
Learning + Development for Your Staff
While employees are responsible for their own development, supervisors have a great impact. To make an impact, nurture and support on-the-job learning through the following:
- Watch and track your staff's development through regular 1:1 discussion.
- Suggest opportunities and approve development requests.
- Arrange for coverage and support in managing your staff's workload while they’re away.
Resources for Staff Learning + Development
- Upcoming Courses - Bookmark this page and check it often—new offerings are added regularly.
- New Employee Onboarding - Help new hires understand their role and expectations and make connections. Make a plan for their learning and development.
- Leadership Development - These leadership courses and programs are not restricted to supervisors and managers, but can develop leaders at all levels.
- Individual Development Plan (IDP) - A workbook for employees to reflect, plan, and discuss their professional goals. Your staff might bring their plan to you and ask for feedback and guidance.
- Cross-Departmental Initiatives Inventory - Initiatives are an opportunity to grow leadership and other skills while working toward citywide goals.
Training Policies and Procedures
APM 2-10 outlines the official policies, practices and administrative procedures that relate to training and development activities for employees of the City of Madison.
View APM 2-10: Policies and Procedures for Internal and External Training for more information.