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
Watch the Supervisor Orientation Video found on the EmployeeNet for resources and support that are available to City of Madison Managers and Supervisors.
City of Madison Supervisor Network
A community for supervisors, by supervisors.
Mandatory Supervisor Courses
A list of courses that are required for all 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. - Online Courses
On-demand, recorded course content to learn when it's convenient for you and your staff. - Additional Learning Resources
Free or low-cost online learning resources.
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 leadership 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.