Seventeen employees participated in APPA’s Invest in Success program on April 28 – 30. The two-and-a-half-day development opportunity is designed specifically for non-supervisory staff to build essential skills in communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building. FP&M has been providing the program since 2023 with over 200 employees going through the program. Based on survey results, 100% of participants would recommend the program to a coworker.
Why attend?
Past participants said that the APPA program left them feeling empowered, more self-aware and better equipped to contribute to their teams and the broader institution. Past attendees have shared how the training has helped them:
- Lead themselves with confidence
- Build trust and collaborate more effectively
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
What are people learning?
“Emotional intelligence is not only ability to manage own emotions but also to
understand the emotions of others.”“Turn a big goal into small obtainable goals. One step at a time.”
“Be an example of what you want to see in others.”
“Emotional intelligence can be learned. You don’t have to be born with a high level
to achieve it later on.”
Read more participant takeaways from FP&M Invest In Success sessions!
Next program will be in Fall 2026!
If you have questions about the program, feel free to reach out to kayla.mcconville@wisc.edu or 608-265-4058.
At FP&M, our work enables the campus to safely deliver on UW-Madison’s mission. To do that, each of us has to stay current with trends in our profession, learn how to work efficiently, and build our interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. APPA, a leading professional organization in educational facilities, believes excellence and individual growth are key to institutional success. Its programs provide real-world skills tailored to careers in facilities management.
Learn more at www.appa.org.