Because of the Humphrey Institute and the Public and Nonprofit Leadership Center’s long legacy of developing excellent leaders in public affairs, we are increasingly called upon to serve as a pipeline for a new and creative approach to leadership development in nonprofit and public affairs.
Currently, we provide conferences, events, and programs that distill relevant information and provide in-depth tools for improving leadership and management competencies. PNLC faculty and staff offer a variety of subjects in public affairs, including public and nonprofit leadership, social policy, management and governance, and other areas of executive and professional development. Our programs are focused on strategic, long-term partnerships, and programming aimed at impacting individuals, organizations, and public policy systems. |
Customized Professional Development Programs
The PNLC provides customized leadership development programs for government, nonprofit, and professional organizations. Providing practical knowledge, our programs introduce innovative ideas, revealing case studies, relevant research, and hands-on solutions. We offer a variety of subjects in the field of public affairs, including leadership and management, strategic planning, governance, conflict resolution, and fiscal management.
Working with you, we design customized non-credit programs ideal for professionals in your organizations at all stages of their careers. In workshops tailor-made for busy professionals, our programs promote networking and the sharing of lessons among participants, drawing upon the Humphrey Institute’s nationally recognized expertise and. We will bring our experienced faculty to your location or a University of Minnesota facility.
Select Clients
- Minnesota Department of Transportation
- ServeMinnesota
- Minnesota State Senate
- Greater Twin Cities United Way
- Carver County
- City of Minneapolis
- Association of Minnesota Building Officials
Potential Training Topics
- Governance and accountability
- Stakeholder analysis
- Collaborative management
- Strategic human resource management
- Financial management
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Causal mapping
- Ethical practice for leaders
- Policy field analysis
- Communications in public affairs
- Project and time management
- Team leadership
- Supervision and coaching
- Public participation strategies
- Strategic planning and management
Testimonials
“The Humphrey Institute’s faculty members were expert instructors who actively engaged the participants in real life exercises. No better tribute can be given than to point to program graduates who have now assumed positions as City of Minneapolis department heads.” -HR Director, City of Minneapolis
“Many attendees commented that this was one of the best management seminars they had ever attended. The PNLC provided realistic situations and hands-on exercises to develop skills necessary for successful public sector management. We have had many requests to repeat the program next year.” -Executive Officer, Trade Association
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Get more Information on Professional Development
The PNLC conducts training in several areas of professional development using different techniques to best suit your particular environment. We provide customized leadership development programs for government, nonprofit, and professional organizations. Using practical knowledge, our programs introduce innovative ideas, revealing case studies, relevant research, and hands-on solutions. We offer a variety of subjects in the field of public affairs, including leadership and management, strategic planning, governance, conflict resolution, and fiscal management.
The PNLC can help your organization design the appropriate program. Complete this form to help determine your organization’s professional development needs.
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