Research is clear that recruiting and keeping public sector employees is getting more and more difficult.  See our article series on the Public Sector Recruiting Challenge.

Once you recruit good people, the next challenge is to retain them.  Providing professional development for your public sector employees, not only helps with retention, it can help build a pipeline of future leaders.

Below are some options for professional development, but if you do not see what you need, please contact IPD so that we can build a training experience that both you and your employees will value.

Public Sector Supervision Certificate

Complete all 12 courses for an E-badge and convert your badge to graduate credit at Metro State University.

A professional development package built with the Association of Minnesota Counties and the League of Minnesota Cities to specifically address the needs of public sector employees.

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Public Sector Project Management Training

A learning solution built with experiential learning.  Immerse future project managers into the fictional City of Willard and learn to navigate project management with the complexities that face public sector employees.

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Public Sector Continuous Improvement Training

Employee development incorporates Plan, Do, Study, Act strategy with a “Learn and Do” workshop style training.

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Public Sector DEI Training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in public sector work.

From official policies and laws to hearing citizen voices to treating fellow employees with respect.  Start with our DEI Workplace Essentials Certificate or have us customize training to meet your needs with our instructors who appreciate the unique qualities of public sector work.

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Public Sector Facilitation Training

For other organizations, facilitation is a “game-changing leadership skill;” for the public sector it is a required skill for almost every role since you serve the public needs.

Facilitation skill enhancement takes your meetings from endless conversation to dynamic sessions that gather input from all stakeholders and lead to action steps for managing change, strategic initiatives, or projects.

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Public Sector Design-Thinking Training

This customized learning experience not only teaches human-centered designed concepts, but uses your own service audience to apply the skills to your work.  Leave with work that can be used to improve your customer experience.  Taught by instructors who understand how public sector differs from for-profit corporations.

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