Leadership and Management

Whether you're just beginning your supervisory career or have several years of management experience, it's never been more important to invest in your job skills. Work smarter with the necessary tools and techniques to confront the ever-changing challenges of today's workplace.

Upcoming Workshops

Descriptions and details are listed in the continuing studies catalog.

• Contract Administration
• Develping Public-Private Relationships
• Leading and Managing from the Middle
• Managing in Permanent Whitewater
• Productivity and Quality Improvement
• Project Management Certificate

You can apply these programs toward a certificate in public management. See the Certified Public Manager Program website for details.

Location of courses

Most classes are held in Madison; others may be held throughout Wisconsin. Classes can be arranged for individual businesses or government units on request. Please contact Robbi Dreifuerst for more information.

Online training

Participate from your home or office:

• Understanding and Promoting Ethical Behavior
• Using Succession Planning and Mentoring to Chart the Future
• Leading and Leadership

Consultation services

If going out of town to attend training is impractical or your training dollars are being stretched thin, our faculty and staff can help. Benefit from our customized onsite training and consultation and bring the experts to you. Available in the following areas:

• Ethics in Public Administration
• Organizational Development
• Public Management

Visit our onsite training and consultations page for more information.

Student Comments

"The instructor generated good class participation and shared concrete, real-world examples that helped me apply concepts to work and everyday life."

"We engaged in very beneficial conversations that opened up other ideas for us. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and used great examples."

"It was valuable to have dialogue with peers about our current work environments and from that create positive images of the future."

Other programs

Other programs for managers in the public sector include:

• The Wisconsin Certified Public Manager (WCPM) is a nationally accredited professional development program that offers trainings for public managers.
• The Public Works Supervisory Academy offers classes especially for city and county public works supervisors and others working in government agencies.
• The Public Works Management Institute offers advanced classes for experienced supervisors and managers.

Veterans please note

Eligible Wisconsin veterans enrolled part-time may qualify for reimbursement of costs incurred in taking University of Wisconsin courses. Contact your County Veterans Service Officer for details.

Related areas of interest

• Business writing
• Publication design
• Marketing
• The Wisconsin Certified Public Manager (WCPM)

Contact

For a brochure or other information, contact:
Robbi Dreifuerst at 608-262-3830 or rdreifuerst@dcs.wisc.edu