Employee Learning & Organizational Effectiveness

Thursday, April 9, 2026

  • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    I Hotel & Conference Center

    The Illinois Supervisory Skills Program provides new and recent supervisors opportunities to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, practice strategies for resolving conflict, and build confidence in leading others through performance feedback and coaching techniques.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

  • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    Zoom Meeting

    Explore ways to make communication and meetings more effective, including developing strong agendas. Specific skills for facilitating brainstorming sessions are discussed, along with practical tools for helping groups distill the results of brainstorming into actionable solutions and activities to help spark creativity.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

  • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    I Hotel & Conference Center

    The Illinois Supervisory Skills Program provides new and recent supervisors opportunities to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, practice strategies for resolving conflict, and build confidence in leading others through performance feedback and coaching techniques.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Zoom Meeting

    Discover strategies to work smarter, live better, and feel empowered every day! In this course, Balancing Priorities, Time and Energy, you will learn to focus on what really matters by setting effective priorities, harness your energy for peak performance, and strengthen work relationships by reducing stress and fostering harmony.

  • 1:30 - 3:00 pm
    Zoom Meeting

    The Illinois Supervisory Skills Program provides new and recent supervisors opportunities to develop self-awareness of management styles and personal biases, practice strategies for resolving conflict, and build confidence in leading others through performance feedback and coaching techniques.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

  • 1:30 - 4:30 pm
    Zoom Meeting

    Explore different aspects of leadership; reflect on their own leadership skills, values, and goals; and develop a language for understanding and cultivating capable leaders. Learning to identify, reflect upon, learn from, and engage with diverse perspectives is essential to fostering effective relationships and vibrant intellectual environments. Understand your role in mo