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After  an almost three-year hiatus, the UW Tacoma Professional Development  Center (PDC) announces the launch of a redesigned and refreshed suite of  leadership programming

in fall 2022.  The new program is designed with options for a full certificate in  leadership as well as stand-alone courses and workshops. Unlike many  leadership programs in the

South Sound, the Certificate in Leadership  Essentials has no application, requires no recommendations or  nominations and does not need to be taken in a specific order.

“As part of the community it is our mission to help people and  organizations grow their capacity,” notes Christopher Cellars, PDC  Executive Director. “We also believe that you can

be a leader in any  role, which makes it important to provide this educational opportunity  to the widest possible audience.”

The courses will be taught by experienced practitioners from across  Washington, with a particular emphasis on practitioners in the South  Sound. Instructors have a broad range of

experience including running  their own private consulting firms, holding positions in schools and  tribal governments, and working with small teams in public agencies as  well as

executive teams of massive corporations.

“Effective leaders improve morale, boost engagement, build  connectedness, inspire confidence and create a positive culture,” notes  Saralyn Smith, program development manager

at the PDC. “The ripple  effects of positive leadership can be far-reaching and long-lasting.”

Certificate in Leadership Essentials

The centerpiece of the new program is the Certificate in Leadership Essentials.  The recommended pathway through the program includes four core courses  which are

supplemented by another 21 hours of learning through  additional PDC offerings. Each core course includes a diversity, equity  and inclusion component, reflecting the need to bring

an equity lens to  every aspect of leadership.

Leadership Workshops and Webinars

The PDC will also be offering a range of workshops and webinars  focused on different aspects of leadership. Working professionals will  be able to address a single pressing

workplace need or pursue a smaller  set of courses to focus on a specific situation. These offerings will  enhance the skills students learn in other PDC programs, such as Project

Management and Lean Six Sigma.

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