KU Public Management Center (PMC)

We are excited to share our easy to navigate homepage. Sign up for classes at kupmc.ku.edu from now on!

We have added an additional location to our mid-year CPM start, so now both the Kansas City & Topeka will be offering cohorts that start THIS July! Early bird registration is open through April 30, 2025 tinyurl.com/CPM-Mid-year-202…

🚨 Big news! KUPMC is excited to welcome Kristi Northcutt as our next director! 🎉 With a strong background in local government, public affairs, and higher ed, she’s ready to lead us into the future. She officially joins us in May 2025—join us in welcoming her! 👏

We’re excited to announce a new July start for the Heartland CPM Program! Due to high demand, we’re adding a mid-year cohort beginning July 1, 2025, in Olathe, KS. Early bird registration is open through April 30, 2025. tinyurl.com/CPM-Mid-year-Sta…

Congratulations again to our 2024 Certified Public Manager® Program Graduates! Add those CPM letters to your email signature and business cards - you've earned it 🎓

🚨 It's time to register! Join Matt Tidwell on Dec. 5 for a workshop on managing social media challenges. 🕒 Dec. 5, 2024 | 12 PM CST | 💻 Zoom | 💲 $35 Sign up: tinyurl.com/friend-or-foe-or… #SocialMediaTraining #CrisisManagement

Have a challenge and not sure where to start? Learn more about KU PMC’s newest service – confidential coaching. Get started now on your new path forward. Learn more here hubs.la/Q02Yf5jG0. #KUPMC #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment

The CPM Program helps people advance in their careers and within their organizations. Participants benefit from developing their capacity and skillset to lead at the organizational level. Register today! tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O…

🛑 Ready for a social media crisis? On Dec. 5, Matt Tidwell (@KUJournalism) will teach you how to handle tough posts and protect your brand! 🕒 Dec. 5 | 12 PM CST | 💻 Zoom | 💲 $35 Sign up: tinyurl.com/friend-or-foe-or… #CrisisComms #MarketingTips

🌟 Douglas, WY, is transforming governance with its Strategic Doing framework, emphasizing action and collaboration. By aligning staff performance with strategic goals, they’re turning ambition into results. Learn more: tinyurl.com/strategic-doing-… #StrategicDoing #Governance

🌟 In budget crises, quick decisions matter! Research shows involving middle managers leads to better outcomes. Learn how balancing centralization and decentralization enhances resource allocation. Read more: kupmc.ku.edu/news/article/st… #CrisisManagement #Leadership

📢 How do you handle tricky social media posts? Join Matt Tidwell from @KUJournalism for tips on managing any type of comment! 🕒 Dec. 5 | 12 PM CST | 💻 Zoom | 💲 $35 Sign up: tinyurl.com/friend-or-foe-or… #SocialMedia #CrisisManagement

“CPM opened my eyes to how other agencies conduct operations. I’m now networking with public service professionals from across the state!” 🗓️ Enrollment for the 2025 Certified Public Manager program is open and early bird pricing ends October 31st! 👉 tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O…

Transform your leadership with the Heartland CPM capstone project! Past participants have implemented real solutions that strengthened their organizations. See examples of past capstones here: hubs.la/Q02SnY390 Enroll today:🔗 tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O…

🌱Succession planning isn’t just for the C-suite! Find out how your organization can build a leadership pipeline and retain top talent.🌱 hubs.la/Q02S2jFC0 #LeadershipDevelopment #SuccessionPlanning #PublicSector

As we near a new month, we want to reminder you that our Certified Public Manager program has early bird pricing through the end of October! We have FIVE cohorts to meet you where you are - check them out here! tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O…

Earn Those Letters. Help your employees become a Certified Public Manager! The Heartland CPM program is the only program that offers a professional, nationally recognized credential to public service employees in Kansas and Missouri. tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O…

Are streetcars really about transportation, or driving something else? 🚋 Research by Dr. Joel Mendez (@KUSPAA) & Dr. Jeffrey Brown (@FloridaState) suggests streetcars may be better at boosting tourism/commercial growth than improving mobility. tinyurl.com/KUPMC-Blog-Stree…

IWPA 2024 was packed with engaging presentations, robust conversations, and intentional networking. We look forward to sharing more photos from the event later this week! Thank you to Sara O'Keeffe from the @CPPRMedia who provided visual illustration services! #IWPA2024

🌟 Elevate your leadership in 2025! Don’t miss out—early bird pricing for the Certified Public Manager (CPM) Program ends Oct 31. Enroll now: tinyurl.com/CPM-Enrollment-O… #KUPMC #HeartlandCertifiedPublicManager #CPM #PublicService #CareerGrowth #CPM2025