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Each year, KU's Public Management Center hosts the Inspiring Women in Public Administration (IWPA) Conference. Join us for an unforgettable day at this year's event on Friday, August 23 as we celebrate '50 Years of Women Leading Public Service: Honoring Our Roots, Empowering Our Future.' Connect, learn, and be inspired as we bring together women in public service careers to build skills, forge connections, and reignite your passion for leadership. Don't miss out on this empowering experience-be a part of the movement! 

To view the full agenda for the day and other conference details, visit https://kupmc.ku.edu/iwpa-2024-conference-information

Please email kupmc@ku.edu with any questions.



Friday, August 23, 2024, Overland Park Convention Center (Overland Park, KS)
Are you ready to revolutionize your organization's performance and unlock its full potential? Whether you're new to High Performance Organization (HPO) concepts or seeking to deepen your expertise, the CPM HPO training is designed just for you! Join us for two dynamic half days packed with insightful learning, valuable connections, and transformative growth. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and implementation of HPO strategies.


October 15-16, 2024
We look forward to you joining us for the 2024 Kansas University City Managers and Trainees Alumni Organization (KUCIMAT) ICMA Reception in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, September 22nd! This year, we will embark on a special journey as we will journey down the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh for a sunset cruise. Join us on the Gateway Clipper boat, The Princess, for an evening voyage filled with networking, laughter, and meaningful programming to celebrate our fellow alumni and their accomplishments. The cost to attend is $100 which includes a full dinner and two drink tickets. Intentional programming will include presentation of the KUCIMAT board (new and outgoing members), KUCIMAT Board award recipients, updates from the School of Public Affairs and Administration, an introduction to the Class of 2026 and updates from the Class of 2025, planning for the MPA's 75th celebration in 2025, and more! PLEASE NOTE: Registrations will end on September 8th. You will need to register before this date!


Sunday, September 22, 2024, (Pittsburgh, PA)

At the KU Public Management Center, we take great pride in serving as the hosting agency for the Kansas City/County Manager (KCCM) conference that brings together local leaders in Kansas. Teaming up with the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM) Conference Planning Committee, we are delighted to showcase this event as the association's spring conference.

 

Our primary objective is to curate content that is pertinent to the challenges faced by contemporary public service leaders. Beyond featuring enlightening and thought-provoking speakers, the conference plays a pivotal role in offering a crucial networking platform for leaders in local government.

 

We look forward to seeing you in Lawrence at the Oread Hotel on April 25th and 26th, 2024!



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Elevate your leadership skills with our Extended Supervisory Leadership Training program. This program-geared towards new and experienced supervisors-meets the needs of public sector supervisors who must communicate effectively in all directions: with the individual contributors on their team, the highest levels of leadership, and the peers in-between. This program uniquely spreads learning over four months, incorporating practical activities between sessions to deepen understanding. This course is designed to update and enhance your abilities, equipping you with innovative skills and strategies to tackle challenges, drive sustainable change, and boost employee efficiency. Across the three days of instruction and the final day of debriefing, we delve into a rich array of topics. As the course concludes, participants will develop actionable goals to apply their new skills and practices, ensuring lasting impact. Additionally, a straightforward observational task will be assigned, forming the foundation for our final-day debrief. This approach not only reinforces learning but also guarantees the translation of best practices into real-world action, fostering a lasting transformation in the organization.

$750 per person

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