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UWM is proud to announce that it will provide professional development opportunities for all employees, including training specifically for supervisors, during the 2019-20 academic year.
All professional development sessions will be held on campus, in the Golda Meir Library’s 4th Floor Conference Center, except as noted below.
General Sessions for all Employees
Each of the sessions below has a capacity of 40 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation in the sessions is on a voluntary basis, with supervisory approval.
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.
Team Building: You Can Lead From Any Level of an Organization
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitators:
Gina Halenka and Tim Danielson
Description:
Learn about behaviors that promote a stronger team and how you can lead those behaviors.
Successfully Managing Change
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitator:
Dan Krueger
Description:
As Geddy Lee sang in a famous Rush song, “He knows changes aren’t permanent, but change is!” With the frequency and pace of change ever present and changing, participation in this session will help make sense of it all.
Taking Control of Your Own Career
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitators:
Gina Halenka, Linda Woods, Dan Schaff
Description:
Come and learn strategies to take greater control of your own career, including items like the “imposter syndrome” and the importance of competencies.
Registration Coming Soon
Sessions For Supervisors
Each of the sessions for supervisors has a capacity of 30 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
As was established in 2018-19, all individuals new to supervision at UWM are required to complete all of the sessions for supervisors over a two year period.
Productive Performance Management
Thursday, October 10, 2019
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
UWM Student Union, Wisconsin Room Lounge
Facilitators:
Joely Urdan and Karen Massetti-Moran
Description:
Recognize strategies to inspire great performance and confront issues.
Understanding the Employee Disciplinary Process
Thursday, November 14, 2019
9:00 A.M. – Noon
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitators:
Donna McGee and Kurt Hennemann
Description:
Review UWM’s disciplinary process for all employee categories.
Successfully Navigating Ethical Issues
Thursday, December 12, 2019
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitator:
Jennifer Herzog
Description:
In an environment that is ever increasing compliance, our ability to navigate ethical issues successfully is critical.
Creating Conditions that Motivate
Thursday, January 9, 2020
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitators:
Joe LeMire, Julie Bonner, Tim Danielson
Description:
Learn the tools to create conditions that foster motivated and engaged employees.
Understanding Complex Compliance Requirements
Thursday, February 13, 2020
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
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.
Successfully Managing Conflict
Thursday, March 12, 2020
9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
Facilitator:
Dan Krueger
Description:
Gain strategies to successfully manage conflict you or colleagues may be involved in.
The Importance of Inclusivity at UWM
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Golda Meir Library, Conference Center, 4th floor
9:00 A.M. – Noon
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.
Registration Coming Soon