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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Supervisor Development
Learning and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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.