Submit a Presentation Proposal
We are seeking dynamic speakers to submit a proposal for the Leadership and Management Development Conference. Our goal is to provide high-quality sessions that engage, empower and energize attendees. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge, skills, and talents with conference attendees, we encourage you to complete a session proposal to present at the conference.
Submit a Presentation Proposal
Proposals are accepted through Tuesday, August 6. Please contact conferences@ohr.wisc.edu with any questions.
Criteria
AudienceÂ
Most conference participants are full-time, non-instructional academic staff at UW-Madison serving as both emerging and advanced leaders. Other attendees include participants from various universities and affiliates within the Universities of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin System Administration, and the Madison community. The conference typically brings together 400 participants.
Honorarium
All selected speakers are provided with complimentary registration to attend the full conference, however, the Office of Human Resources does not provide an honorarium for presentations at the Leadership and Management Development Conference. Presenters should cover all their individual travel expenses if selected to present in-person.
Guidelines
Each facilitated breakout session will be either 75-minutes (single) or 2.5 hours (half day) in length and must be linked to one or more of the six (6) conference topics listed below. Individuals should refrain from self-promotion of products and/or services. Each proposal will be reviewed for:
- Clarity: Well-defined learning objectives that can be met in the allotted time-frame
- Relevance: Timeliness of topic/content is clearly stated; offers clear, specific, and useful best practices
- Quality: Objective for the proposal is clearly stated and supported by the information provided; depth of information; measurable outcomes; expertise of proposed speaker(s)
- Ability to Replicate: Viable, current best practices that can easily be replicated in participants’ units/departments; provides practical approaches that can be quickly adopted
Important Dates and Timelines
- Proposal Submission Deadline: August 6
- Notice of Acceptance: August 9-16
- Tech and Logistical Information Due: August 21
- Presentation Materials Due: October 22
- Conference Date: October 29
Topics
Leadership
Presentations are aimed at providing tools to participants that focus on improving their informal or formal leadership skills.
Examples:
- Performance coaching
- Strategic planning and direction
- Empowering others to lead
- Authentic leadership
- Recruitment and retention
Relationship Building and Communication
Presentations should provide participants with tools to build connections and deepen bonds with their coworkers and other individuals.
Examples:
- Building trust with employees
- Understanding team dynamics
- Giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Conflict management/resolution
Career Management
Presentations to focus on how participants can manage their own career growth.
Examples:
- Employee resources for their career growth
- Career conversations with employees
- Steps to develop your career
- Using SMART goals
Personal Development and Workplace Skills
Presentations should provide tangible tools that focus directly on helping the participant improve their productivity at work.
Examples:
- AI and integration of technology into workflows
- Project management
- Improving workplace performance
- Time management for team development
- Decision-making skills
Engagement, Inclusion and Diversity
Presentations would focus on teaching how to achieve a healthy, inclusive and engaging work environment.
Examples:
- Creating employee engagement
- Eliminating culture and discrimination bias
- Gaining different perspectives
- Hostile/Intimidating workplace discussio
Well-Being
Presentations should focus on the well-being of the participant in a direct or holistic way.
Examples:
- Financial wellness
- Mindful leadership
- Creating an environment of well-being
- Work/life integration