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Workforce Wednesdays

Elevate your leadership potential! In these dynamic and hands-on leadership development sessions, participants will gain practical tools and real-world strategies that extend far beyond the classroom. Choose one session or experience all four to strengthen leadership behaviors and skills to increase productivity and efficiency.

Each session is designed to help you:

  • Apply leadership concepts immediately to real workplace challenges.
  • Build stronger, more motivated teams through effective communication and trust.
  • Enhance decision-making and accountability using proven performance techniques.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Embrace growth, inspire others, and become a NexGen Leader who is ready to shape the future of your organization.

$119 per person, per session.

Classes are held from 8:00 to 11:00 am at Park University and facilitated by Adrian James, Ph.D.

For more information or to register, reach out to Jen O'Brien (jobrien@plattecountyedc.com).

Foundations of Leadership

February 18th or June 17th, 2026

Discover what drives your leadership style and how to bring out the best in yourself and others.

  • Leverage the power of the DISC assessment to uncover your natural leadership tendencies and understand how they influence your interactions and decisions.
  • Understanding how your behaviors affect others and examining how key leadership skills like emotional intelligence and communication enhance your effectiveness.
  • Identify key trust-building practices and implement strategies to enhance trust and mutual respect.

Motivation, Development, and Coaching

March 18th or August 19th, 2026

Unlock the power of motivation and coaching to elevate performance and inspire growth across your team.

  • Discover effective motivation strategies and learn how to apply them to different personalities, roles, and workplace situations for maximum impact.
  • Identify best practices for empowering individuals to boost productivity, while also reviewing different personality types and how they influence motivation needs.
  • Develop strategic goals by defining a shared vision, aligning individual strengths, and setting clear, actionable objectives to drive collective success.

Conflict Management and Team Development

April 15th or September 16th, 2026

Turn challenges into opportunities for growth by mastering the art of conflict resolution and team collaboration.

  • Build team synergy by leveraging diverse perspectives, strengths, and experiences to create a culture of trust, alignment, and shared success.
  • Navigate and resolve conflict effectively, transforming interpersonal and task-related tensions into opportunities for stronger communication and innovation.
  • Understand conflict styles and preferences, learning how to adapt your approach to foster mutual understanding, overcome barriers, and achieve lasting resolution.

Culture Building and Change Management

May 20th or October 21st, 2026

Shape a thriving culture and lead change with purpose, clarity, and influence.

  • Identify your core values and recognize how they shape and influence organizational culture.
  • Learn to establish a constructive climate that promotes efficiency, effectiveness, and enjoyment.
  • Strengthen your influence and persuasion skills to inspire buy-in, build alignment, and lead confidently through times of change.
  • Set clear expectations that foster accountability, consistency, and a shared commitment to excellence.
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