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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Becoming an Inclusive Leader: A Business Imperative in the 21st Century
Thursday, December 5
UW-Madison
In this session, UW-Madison’s Small Business Development Center will discuss the new workplace context in the 21st Century organization. Review unconscious challenges and bias, the journey, traits, behaviors of Inclusive Leaders, what you need to do to become an Inclusive Leader and both its internal and external benefits. Topics will be covered through discussions, self-assessment, and activities. More.
Honoring Our Common Differences: Reflective Actions for Inclusivity
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Madison, WI
UW-Madison Continuing Studies is happy to offer a workshop that aims to create a safe forum to engage in self-reflection and dialogue with others about inclusivity. You will have the chance to explore your life experiences and differentiate between non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviors. More.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Encouraging a Culture of Civility and Respect
Tuesday, December 3
UW-Madison
Disrespectful behavior is on the rise in the workplace and this course offered through UW-Madison’s Continuing Studies department will address the problem by examining the concept of civil behavior and some possible reasons behind the trend. You will also learn strategies to build and maintain a culture of respectful behavior and to address inappropriate behavior when you see it. More.
Defining and Managing Business Requirements
February 3 – February 5, 2020
Madison, WI
In this UW-Madison’s Center for Professional and Executive Education course, you will practice defining problems, assessing their impact, and identifying and managing stakeholders’ expectations. You will also learn how to develop itemized deliverable lists and how to discover overlooked requirements. More.
INTERNATIONAL
2020 Economic Forecast: A Global Perspective
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Madison, WI
Join MITA at the 11th Annual Global Economic Forecast Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from global financial leaders about on-going issues and predictions about what lies ahead at this flagship event. More.
Professional Development
Course: Leading Teams Across Silos: The Advanced Skill of Boundary Spanning
Thursday, December 5
UW-Madison
This class from UW-Madison’s Continuing Studies focuses on collaborating across silos—working with different teams, functions, divisions, locations, and even different organizations and industries. You’ll learn to identify the types of boundaries that exist and gain the tools to span them successfully. More.
Course: Manager Boot Camp
January 27 – 31, 2020
UW-Madison
This course offered by UW-Madison’s Center for Professional & Executive Development focuses on the process and principles that characterize excellence in people management and how to successfully make the transition from contributor to manager. Participants explore six essential conversations managers must master to get the best from their people, as well as foundational skills that separate great managers from good managers. More.
Course: Quantitative Methods for Process Improvement
Online, self-paced via UW–Madison
With this online, self-paced course, you will develop a solid understanding of the basic concepts underlying quantitative analysis and business statistics important to any business problem, and especially so for Six Sigma projects. Gain the knowledge and the tools to dissect complicated business problems and provide quantitative analysis to problems instead of relying on intuition and instincts. More.
Capstone Certificate: Foundations of Professional Development
Online, self-paced via UW–Madison
This online certificate provides a complete toolkit for well-rounded professionals. Graduates gain a competitive edge by learning how to lead teams, create and deliver dynamic presentations, effect change, and understand legal, financial, and marketing concepts, among other essential skills. More.
