Professional Development

Questions: hr-training@uwm.edu

UWM is proud to announce that it will provide professional development opportunities for all employees, including training specifically for supervisors, starting in October 2023 and continuing through April 2024.

Most professional development sessions will be held as Microsoft Teams webinars. Please see the sessions below for the registration links.

For those unable to attend the live sessions, recordings will be made available in video format shortly after the live session occurs. To document registration for the professional development sessions for supervisors, you will be asked to submit a brief web form to obtain the video recording.

In addition to the professional development opportunities listed below, UWM also offers additional learning and development opportunities to provide a positive and enriching employee experience here at UWM. The presentation Professional Learning & Development at UWM highlights additional opportunities that UWM offers in areas such as: Leadership Development, Faculty & Instructional Staff Development, Technology Development, and Individual Personal & Professional Development. Also available to UWM employees is the Talent / Professional Development Coaching Template shown in the presentation, along with An Employee Guide to Creating a Talent / Professional Development Plan.

Supervisors of staff with limited or no computer access are encouraged to print and share the document below with their direct reports. Further assistance may be needed to register employees and make arrangements for viewing the professional development sessions. All professional development sessions will be recorded and made available in video format on this website.

Printable Session Listing

General Sessions for all Employees

Employees should discuss any training plans and dates with their supervisor to ensure there is adequate coverage. To the extent that it is possible and practical, supervisors are encouraged to allow their staff to participate in professional development opportunities.

Motivation: Bringing Out the Best

October 4, 2023

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Facilitator:

Dena Moscola

Description:

In this class, we look at the inspiring theories of motivation and how they help us in our work every day. This is a chance for all of us to examine what gets us going.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Motivation: Bringing Out the Best Presentation

Communication Skills for the Workplace

Date: November 14, 2023

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Theresa Francois

Description:

This class will help participants learn how to determine the goal of a conversation and what to do before, during and after it.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Communication Skills for the Workplace Presentation

Riding the Change Wave

Date: January 17, 2024

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Shanti Douglas

Description:

This session begins with a look at the change process and types of change, and then provides eight strategies to help when in transition at home or work.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Conflict Management for Employees

Date: February 27, 2024

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Diane Pulleyblank

Description:

This class will allow participants to understand and dissect their role in conflict.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Managing Priorities to Maximize Your Day

Date: March 12, 2024

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Christine Walchuk

Description:

The focus of this program is on obtaining practical skills, tools and techniques to maximize collective gains in effectiveness and increase productivity.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

The Importance of Inclusivity at UWM

April 9, 2024

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Jamie Cimpl-Wiemer

Description:

Being inclusive is woven into the fabric of UWM and provides great advantages to our institution. Learn how you can make UWM even more inclusive.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Taking Control of Your Own Career

April 24, 2024

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Facilitators:

Dan Schaff, Gina Halenka, Erica Yewlett

Description:

Come and learn strategies to take greater control of your own career, including items like the “imposter syndrome” and the importance of competencies.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Sessions for Supervisors

Effective September 5, 2018, the chancellor approved a recommendation of the Chancellor’s Employee Leadership & Development Advisory Committee (CELDAC) requiring all individuals new to supervision at UWM to complete the following five (5) Sessions for Supervisors within two years. Individuals with established supervisory responsibilities are encouraged to repeat training as appropriate.

Productive Performance Management

October 31, 2023

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Facilitators:

Joely Urdan and Gina Halenka

Description:

Recognize strategies to inspire great performance and confront issues.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Productive Performance Management Presentation

Understanding the Employee Disciplinary Process

November 8, 2023

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Facilitators:

Donna McGee and Kurt Hennemann

Description:

Review UWM’s disciplinary process for all employee categories.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Understanding the Employee Disciplinary Process Presentation

Successfully Navigating Ethical Issues

December 6, 2023

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

Jennifer Herzog

Description:

In an environment that is ever increasing compliance, our ability to navigate ethical issues successfully is critical.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Successfully Navigating Ethical Issues Presentation

Navigating the Complexity of the FMLA and ADA

February 7, 2024

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Facilitators:

Kirstin Goetz and Kurt Hennemann

Description:

Learn the compliance obligations under Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other compliance items.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Navigating the Complexity of the FMLA and ADA Presentation

Conflict Management for Managers

Date: March 20, 2024

Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Facilitator:

J Dianne Tribble

Description:

Learn the skill of resolving conflict in the most amicable way, benefiting individual and team productivity.

Register: Microsoft Teams Link

Conflict Management for Managers Presentation

Organizational Development Sessions for Supervisors

Required Presentation

Rowing Together Towards 2030

Summary:

In support of UWM’s 2030 strategic goal of Engaging the Workforce, this presentation provides an overview of how employee experience, culture and engagement drives organizational success. Positive staff and faculty experiences leading to: high engagement, performance and retention, as well as a renowned culture, will position our organization to achieve many great successes for a strong and sustainable future… for this year, next year and in 2030 and beyond.

Rowing Together Towards 2030

Optional Session

Talent/Professional Development: Coaching for High Engagement, Performance and Retention

Date: November 6, 2023

Time: 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Location:

Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, Room 107

Facilitator: Stephanie Todd

Summary:

This in-person presentation/workshop will explore how leaders can employ professional development coaching to drive unit and organizational success through positive employee experiences leading to high engagement, performance and retention.

Register: Registration Form

Optional Session

Manager Interactions: Growing an Enviable Team for Renowned Heights of Success

Date: February 20, 2024

Time: 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Location:

Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, Room 107

Facilitator: Stephanie Todd

Summary:

This in-person presentation/workshop will explore how leaders can leverage four key elements to grow an enviable team to drive unit and organizational success through positive employee experiences leading to high engagement, performance and retention.

Register: Registration Form