Executive Development Center

Course Schedule

September 14, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmEffective Critical Conversations
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is to develop the tools needed to effectively hold difficult conversations in a way both works the issue and maintains the relationship. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
October 5, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmDiscovering Your Career "True North"
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is to help you better understand yourself, tap into your passions, and develop a guiding purpose or "True North" for your professional goals. We will use assessments, debriefs, and both individual and group exercises. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
October 26, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmMaximizing Mentoring and Coaching Relationships
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is to utilize the power of mentoring relationships throughout your career. How can mentors influence your career planning activities? How do you benefit from the relationship? Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
November 16, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmNavigating Organizational Culture
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is for you to be aware of your own decision making  processes and that of your organization. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
December 7, 2012
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmEffective Executive Presentations
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is to help you become effective at delivering clear, concise and persuasive presentations for senior level managers and executives. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
January 18, 2013
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmPerformance Coaching
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
The objective of this session is to develop your awareness and skills as a capable coach and mentor to others. How can you transfer the skills you learn to relationships where you are a mentor? How do you effectively "mentor" someone? Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
February 1, 2013
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmCreating a Career Action Plan
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
Putting it all together... The objective of this session is to develop a career action plan that integrates all aspects of this Certificate program. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process
March 1, 2013
8:30 a.m. until 4:00pmCoaching Forum
Willamette University Portland Center - Portland, Oregon
Get ready to learn from the experts and boost your mentoring and coaching relationships. The objective of this session is to practice coaching for participants who attended at least seven of the previous certificate sessions. Registration begins with continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. All sessions begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.Application Process

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