Management Development Program

The Management Development Program is designed for managers at all organizational levels who want to develop and/or enhance their understanding and practice of fundamental management principles in the context of today's challenging environment.  

During this three-day course, participants discuss fundamental issues facing managers in today's complex organizations. The program is highly interactive and participant-centered. Graduates of the program return to their workplace with a written action plan to transform their learning into increased managerial effectiveness in the workplace.

Who Should Attend

Managers or supervisors interested in developing basic knowledge, skill and abilities needed in Texas state agencies.

Delivery

Beginning January 2024 we began offering virtual and in-person training. Online training will be capped at 35 people. In-person training will be held in Austin and will be capped at 50 people.

Tuition

Tuition for virtual courses will be $1000 and materials will be provided electronically.  Tuition for in person courses will be $1,250.  Materials, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

For more information

To learn more about upcoming MDP training courses, contact us at 512-475-8100 or gcmd@austin.utexas.edu.

Topics

Exploring Management and Leadership Excellence

Examines basic principles and practices of management as they apply to today's workforce and explores management behaviors that contribute to personal and interpersonal effectiveness.

Personal Preferences and Leadership

Provides participants an opportunity to discover personal preferences, relate them to their management styles, and maximize their advantages in the workplace.

Can We Talk? Communication in the Workplace

Explores the art of effective communication in a diverse and ever-changing workplace. Describes verbal language that promotes positive, supportive, and inclusive communication.

Working Together Effectively

Identifies the fundamentals of team development and characteristics of effective team leaders. It also explores the sources and consequences of conflict and identifies methods to approach it constructively.

Performance Management

Introduces coaching as a management tool and identifies strategies managers can use to improve employee performance evaluation and tips on delivering information to stakeholders.

Managing Personal and Organizational Change

Describes the human reaction to change and the impact of response to change. This session provides a toolbox for managing change and strategies for increasing resilience.