Calls for Proposals

Open Call for Learning + Development 

Posted May 15, 2023

Have another idea you'd like to pitch? We offer many learning experiences as both stand-alone training sessions and as complements to/parts of our signature programs. We would love to work with you on presentations in the following topic:

Management Skills Webinars (MSW)

The City of Madison Human Resources – Organizational Development unit is inviting proposals for various Management Skills Webinars. Topics of interest are specified below, and have been determined as our top priority for Learning and Development needs for delivery throughout the remainder of 2023 and into 2024. These have been determined through recent Stakeholder Input Sessions, Supervisor Survey Responses, compounding requests and general knowledge of these increasing needs.

About MSW

This collection of courses is recommended for anyone who wants to build supervisory and management skills. Participants may be new to these topics, looking for a refresher, or interested in building skills to move their careers forward. Our aim is for these courses to support their learning goals. Each webinar is a standalone course and they do not need to be taken together or consecutively.

About the Audience

Management Skills Webinars will be advertised to all City of Madison employees. We are looking for very specific topics to help us round out our program offerings. Audiences will be comprised of City of Madison employees in all job classifications across the 31 City agencies. Practitioner skill will range from novice to advanced beginner levels and content should be aimed toward introducing concepts, building knowledge, and encouraging application following the course.

Topic Categories

Foundational Two-Way Communication Skills

Open to multiple sessions and/or asynchronous learning experiences.
Proposed Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will be able to…

  1. Understand and explain why good communication skills are important
    1. Consistency, follow-ups for accountability, etc.
  2. Understand how preconceptions and limited perceptions interfere with communication
  3. Demonstrate the ability to craft professional email messages that are clear yet courteous
Coaching and Developing Others

Open to multiple sessions and/or asynchronous learning experiences.
Proposed Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will be able to…

  1. Differentiate coaching from other kinds of conversations
  2. Identify personal roadblocks relating to coaching and employ tactics to overcome them
  3. Demonstrate strong listening skills and inquiry techniques
General Team Development

Open to multiple sessions and/or asynchronous learning experiences.
Proposed Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will be able to…

  1. Understand why the team exists in the first place
  2. Effectively collaborate within their teams and with multi-agency teams
  3. Establish effective team processes
  4. Demonstrate skills that help implement effective changes in the workplace
Fostering an Inclusive and Safe Work Environment

Open to multiple sessions.
Proposed Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will be able to…

  1. Promote a diverse, equitable, and respectful work environment
  2. Act in a manner which colleagues feel safe, visible, welcomed, valued, and heard
  3. Be able to identify inclusive and exclusive behaviors and use strategies which foster an inclusive and safe environment
Appreciative Inquiry

Open to multiple sessions and/or asynchronous learning experiences.
Proposed Learning Objectives: Following this webinar, participants will be able to…

  1. Describe the basic theory and practice of Appreciative Inquiry
  2. Manage and guide employees while creating an encouraging and positive environment
  3. Recognize positive attributes in staff and team members

Number of Proposals

You may submit as many proposals as you’d like, but please only one proposal per topic. You must submit them as unique proposals – please do not submit multiple topic proposals as one submission.

Call for Proposals Resources:

PROPOSALS DUE: June 12, 2023 by 11:59 PM

Please contact us directly at OrganizationalDevelopment@cityofmadison.com or (608) 266-4615 to discuss your idea!