Stepping Into Leadership Group 1 — Class 8

Date:	October 19-20, 2022
Time:	Day 1: Oct 19, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Day 2: Oct 20, 2022 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:	MMUA, 3131 Fernbrook Lane North, Suite 200, Plymouth, MN 55447 Get Directions
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Stepping Into Leadership: Self, Team and Organization

This session is open to those previously enrolled in the 2021-2023 program only. NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PARTICULAR SESSION ARE NOT ALLOWED. Contact rkelly@mmua.org if you'd like to be put on the list for the next program group.

Stepping Into Leadership: Self, Team and Organization is MMUA's newest program for your leadership development needs. It was developed to replace our FirstLine Supervision program. For full program details, see our page on Stepping Into Leadership.

Schedule for Unit 3: Sessions 1-3

This class will be held in-person at the MMUA office in Plymouth.

Wednesday, October 19

1:00 to 4:00 pm — Managing Conflict
Manage and resolve challenging circumstances or disagreements in a constructive manner and prevent counter-productive confrontations.

Thursday, October 20

8:00 am to 3:00 pm — Developing Others
Coach others to their optimal performance by effectively delegating responsibility, offering ongoing feedback and providing learning opportunities.

See list of additional program dates below.

Registration

Registration is limited to current students only. New registrations will not be accepted for this session. Students are automatically registered for this and all remaining sessions for their Stepping Into Leadership program.

Hotel Information

Lodging is not included in the program fee. MMUA has arranged for discounted lodging with two hotels in the area.

Comfort Inn
3000 Harbor Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763.559.1222
Ask for MMUA's corporate rate—$90 per night plus tax. You must call to get our rate.
More information about the hotel can be found at this link: www.choicehotels.com/minnesota/plymouth/comfort-inn-hotels/mn055

Country Inn & Suites
210 Carlson Parkway North, Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: 763.473.3008
Ask for MMUA's corporate rate—$90 per night plus tax for standard King or 2-Queen; $100-$105 per night plus tax for King Suites.
Use our special link to make reservations online. MMUA's corporate ID is 113714.

Additional Dates

Participants are required to take all classes in the order presented as they are not repeated. This list covers the remaining classes for the full program:

November 18, 2022 - 8 to 9 am (Virtual - Live)
December 1, 2022 - 8 to 11 am (Virtual - Live)
January 26, 2023 - 8 to 11 am (Virtual - Live)
February 16, 2023 - 8 to 11 am (Virtual - Live)
March 7, 2023 - 8 to 11 am (Virtual - Live)
April 12, 2023 - 1 to 4 pm (In-Person - MMUA)
April 13, 2023 - 8 am to 2 pm (In-Person - MMUA)

About the Instructors

Dana Haagenson spent over a decade in the software industry serving in individual contributor and leadership roles from Product Development to Product Management/Strategy to Human Resources. As a college professor at M State, she teaches students ranging in age from Gen Z to baby boomer in the areas of Human Resources and Accounting.

She also develops and delivers customized leadership, team and personal development sessions for organizations across various industries. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Dana has coached over a thousand individuals and teams in discovering and harnessing the power of their individual and collective strengths to achieve success—both personally and professionally.

She earned an Accounting degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead and is a CPA, as well as Certified Professional in Human Resources.

Steve Wischmann is the owner of Horizon Performance Solutions, LLC, a leadership and organizational development consulting company specializing in growing professional capacity and sustained success in people and teams. He retired at the rank of Captain after three decades of military service in the U.S. Coast Guard that included several command assignments and executive positions in Federal Government.

Steve has an M.A. in Public Policy and Management with dual concentrations in policy analysis and public management. He served for six years as an Adjunct Professor at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY, teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses in business management and public administration. Steve has extensive background in providing organizational and workforce development strategies and programs for small businesses and non-profits, corporate teams, and government agencies.

Cancellation Policy

MMUA will issue a refund (less $30 per person processing fee) provided MMUA is notified of cancellation by 4:30 pm on September 20, 2021. No refunds after September 20, 2021.

Photographs

By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.