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Leadership Programming

Inclusive Leadership Conference
The Inclusive Leadership Conference expands our concept of what a leader is and can be in Madison. We celebrate difference and acknowledging barriers to leadership for trans & queer people, women, Black, Indigenous and people of color, and those with disabilities.
Supervisor Development Program
A program for supervisors and managers focused on developing leadership and networking abilities.
Leadership Development Conference
A conference discussing topics related to leadership in the City of Madison, including team structure, employee onboarding and racial equity.
Lightning Talks for Continuous Improvement
A Lightning Talk is a short and very simple presentation that lasts 5 minutes, accompanied by slides with photographs, simple graphics (and very few minimal words), with a few minutes for Q&A.

Upcoming Leadership & Management Courses

01/01 - 12/14 Mandatory Reporter Training by DCR
01/01 - 12/09 Prohibited Harassment & Discrimination Policy provided by DCR
01/20 - 12/31 Free Excel - City Employees Only
02/05 - 12/31 Learning Collaborative Open Workshops
04/15 Bringing Your Best Self to Work in a time of COVID by EAP
04/22 Compassion Fatigue & Burnout by EAP
04/26 EAP Lunch & Connect
04/27 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
04/28 Values-based Leadership & 4 Principles to Practice
05/06 - 05/27 Inclusive Leadership Conference
05/10 EAP Lunch & Connect
05/13 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
05/25 EAP Lunch & Connect
05/26 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
05/26 Design Thinking Your Way Through Any Challenge
06/07 Basics of Learning Experience Design (LXD)
06/17 Understanding the City Employee Check-In Process
06/23 Bias in the Workplace
07/01 Understanding the City Employee Check-In Process
07/01 Values-based Leadership & 4 Principles to Practice
07/12 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
07/29 Basics of Learning Experience Design (LXD)
08/11 - 08/25 How To Conduct An Employee Misconduct Investigation
08/31 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
09/15 - 11/17 Supervisor Development Program
09/23 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
10/06 Basics of Learning Experience Design (LXD)
10/11 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
11/17 The Art and Science of Virtual Training
11/30 Basics of Learning Experience Design (LXD)

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Organizational Development

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Human Resources

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215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
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Madison, WI 53703
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    Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-4615
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