Supervisor Development
Contents
- Learning and Development for Supervisors
- Learning and Development for Your Staff
- Training Policies and Procedures
Learning and Development for Supervisors
Courses and Events
Supervisor Orientation
This virtual workshop is for all new (and newly promoted) supervisors. It also makes a great refresher.
City of Madison Supervisor Network
A community for supervisors, by supervisors.
Management Skills Webinars
Develop and grow supervisory and management skills.
Upcoming Courses for Supervisors and Managers
A filtered list of upcoming courses for supervisors and managers.
Values-Based Leadership
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
A workbook for you to reflect, plan, and discuss your professional goals.
Learning and Development for Your Staff
Though employees are responsible for their own development, supervisors have a dramatic impact. You approve requests, suggest opportunities, arrange for coverage, and track learning and development. You can also nurture a supportive environment for on-the-job learning.
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: Management Skills Webinars and Values-Based Leadership
These leadership courses and programs are not restricted to supervisors and managers, but can develop leaders at all levels.
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
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 leadershp 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.