University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: February 2020

Deadline Near for Employee Career Conference

Registration is open through Friday, Feb. 28 for the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, “Construct Your Career at UW.” The conference takes place Weds., March 11, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. at Union South. Participants will find tools, inspiration, and resources to help them achieve their career goals at UW–Madison. Attendees will learn how to assess where they …

Three Ways to Make Networking Events More Successful

Networking events, whether you are a salesperson or a peer at an organization like UW-Madison, can be daunting and awkward. Having a goal of what you want to get out of the meeting is important — go in with a plan to meet a certain number of people, build upon an existing relationship, or pitch a product or service your department offers.

What Matters – 02/14/20

Robert Glazer, the author of ELEVATE (hint: CSN’s upcoming Summer Book Club feature) writes a weekly email update called Friday Forward (which was actually the inspiration for his book). I want to share this week’s message with you, and remind you that you all matter: to me, to your family, and to the UW-Madison. Thanks …

Feb. 21 is deadline for administrative award nominations

Feb. 21 is deadline for administrative award nominations The Administrative Improvement Award recognizes exceptional performance in administrative roles supporting academics, research, student services, outreach or administration. Nominations are due Feb. 21 for work that resulted in improved efficiency, increased revenue channels, cost savings or improved service delivery.

Register for 3rd Annual Employee Career Conference

Register and encourage your employees to register for the 3rd annual Employee Career Conference. March is right around the corner and a great time to support your employees and your own career at UW-Madison. This once a year employee conference is offered on March 11, 2020 with over 20 sessions focused on early (foundational), mid (framing), and advanced (remodeling) …

8-Day Seminar Series: The Conscious Leadership Experience: March-June, 2020

The Conscious Leadership Experience is an opportunity for leaders of local government, education, business, and non-profit sectors to come together – to learn and create through a mix of experiential learning, deep conversation, inward reflection, hands-on application, and collaboration.  The program will also include 1:1 coaching, opportunities for deep reflection and self-inquiry along with practical …

Six Conversations: Collaborating with Your Staff to Improve Performance

Our friends at the Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) offer information on collaborating with your staff to improve performance. Are you prepared to have conversations with your employees who are wondering what comes next in their careers? To be an effective manager, you need to facilitate six basic conversations that matter most to …

Upcoming TTC Project Forums and Manager/Supervisor Training Opportunities

Upcoming TTC Project Forums and Manager/Supervisor Training Opportunities The Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project invites all UW-Madison employees to February Forums and offers training opportunities for managers and supervisors. February All-Campus Forums All UW–Madison employees are invited to attend an update where new information will be shared. Sessions will be Feb. 11–26, with in-person, …