Courses

Navigating Organizational Dynamics: Communicating Up and Across

November 9, 2026 | Full Day | Chapel Hill | Registration Fee: $495 

Front-line supervisors and middle managers face distinct challenges in managing staff and influencing both senior leaders and peers. Traditional management programs often overlook the importance of influencing upward and laterally; this course fills that gap with strategies to broaden impact and navigate obstacles when working with colleagues and managers. Participants will analyze common workplace scenarios, identify habits that hinder leadership, and develop skills for more effective relationships at all organizational levels. The course is interactive and focused on practical application.  

 

SCHEDULE: This program is a full day and will meet approximately from 9am - 4pm.

Agenda TBA

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Attendance:  

There are no specific attendance requirements for this program. Please contact Registration & Client Services if you cannot attend to cancel your registration. Our cancellation policy is linked below.   

Pre-requisites:

There are no pre-requisites to register for this program.  

 

INSTRUCTORS: 

Eleanor Green
Adjunct Instructor, Public Leadership and Governance
eleanor_green@sog.unc.edu

Dale Smith
Adjunct Instructor, Public Leadership and Governance
dsmith@sog.unc.edu 

Additional information

 

SCHOLARSHIP and DISCOUNT INFORMATION:

The School of Government is grateful to offer a number ofscholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations.  

Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship and Discount Opportunities page.  

 

HOTEL INFORMATION: 

Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.   

 

PARKING INFORMATION:

Parking details will be provided to you the week prior to the program.  Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.  

 

MATERIALS:

Program materials will be provided to participants in the weeks leading up to meeting. 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Course participants who cancel their registration more than 7 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. Otherwise, participants will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.  

  • Chapel Hill, NC
    November 9
    UNC School of Government
    Knapp-Sanders
    400 South Rd
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    View Cancellation Policy
    Course participants who cancel their registration on or before November 01, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after November 02, 2026, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.
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    Please see the School’s list of recommended area hotels.   

    $495.00
    Register
    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.

Program materials will be provided to participants in the weeks leading up to meeting. 

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Alycia Inserra

Program Manager
919.843.6518
Colt Jensen
Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Government
cjensen@sog.unc.edu