Ready, Set, Teach! is a one-day workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Pyle Center. Offered by the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring, this workshop is designed to help instructors start the semester with confidence and coordination. The workshop provides both new and returning instructors with focused time to think about their teaching, along with ideas for new, evidence-based approaches that can be applied right away. Registration is now open for Reach, Set, Teach!, which is offered at no cost to everyone with instructional roles at UW–Madison.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Conflict Management, on Tuesday, May 28, noon–1 p.m. via Zoom. While everyone experiences conflict in the workplace, we can all develop skills to help navigate these situations. Participants will learn how to better manage and grow from conflict situations. This webinar is offered at no cost to all UW–Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

A new online hub from Leadership and Talent Development, "Grow as a Leader," highlights resources for employees who wish to develop their leadership potential, regardless of their current positions at UW–Madison. Both current and aspiring leaders will find courses and workshops, seminars, conferences, coaching and consultation opportunities, and communities of practice — most of which are offered free to charge to UW employees. Professional development opportunities that support leadership development are provided for individuals, supervisors/managers, faculty, organizational leaders, and student leaders.

The Women and Leadership Symposium brings together engaged professionals for networking, professional development, learning from women leaders, and sharing of best practices. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. In addition to the keynote address on leadership in times of uncertainty, there will be 28 breakout sessions on topics related to relationship building, well-being, building influence, career management, workplace skills, and equity, inclusion and diversity. The registration fee is $100 for UW–Madison faculty and staff. Register by June 3 to secure your place.