Professional Development Series: Brave Conversations

Name: Professional Development Series: Brave Conversations
Start: 2026-09-02T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-02T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Wichita Public Library (Advanced Learning Library)

Schedule

Wed Sep 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Wichita Public Library (Advanced Learning Library) | Wichita, KS

Develop the courage and skills to address sensitive or high-stakes topics with empathy and effectiveness. This session focuses on creating psychological safety and building mutual understanding, even in tough discussions.
Professional Development: Supervisor Training Series (PDS) is a collaboration between the Kansas Small Business Development Center, the Public Policy & Management Center, and the Community Engagement Institute to deliver high-quality, relevant training for entry-to-mid-level supervisors.
Open to professionals in any industry (public, private, and nonprofit) the series offers practical, interactive sessions focused on core leadership topics such as transformational leadership, feedback and coaching, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Each course provides actionable strategies that attendees can apply immediately in their workplace, helping to instill the confidence of each attendee in their new or expanded role as well as elevate the level of talent and return on investment within the organization they represent.
Sessions are hosted throughout the year at Wichita Public Library locations, allowing participants to select the courses and dates that best fit their schedule. Participants may attend single sessions or complete the full series for a more comprehensive leadership experience.