Enjoy the flexibility to reflect on your own capabilities and determine areas for self-improvement and growth. Explore our leadership training for managers to bolster your skills and knowledge.
Executive Development Program
Salem Campus, Portland Center
There are three levels in the Leadership for Managers program to be taken in order: Bronze, Silver, and Gold Badges. Each level builds on management practices, helping participants effectively manage and lead their teams. You can join a subsequent cohort and do not need to complete all three badges in one academic year.
In the bronze-level program, we set the stage for your lifelong learning in the new world of work. We'll cover how to approach managerial situations from three different perspectives (strategic, political, and cultural lenses) and focus on the diverse workforce.
In the silver-level program, we explore an expanded set of critical skills required to manage and be managed. Expect to cover topics such as teamwork, motivation, decision-making, data analytics, processes, projects, and talent.
In the gold-level program, we focus on broader organizational issues to develop your management skills. We'll discuss topics such as performance management, day-to-day management, change, ethics, and self-management.
Our program offers a live online interactive cohort format where learners can build relationships with each other. To earn a badge, learners must meet the following expectations each week for six consecutive weeks:
Our instructors have years of experience in management-related roles. They've developed effective goal setting strategies, inspired individual contributors, and developed other successful leaders. Learn more about the instructors that teach our leadership courses.
Lisbeth is Professor Emerita of Management & Global HR at Willamette University. She is the co-author of #ZigZagHR– Why the Best HR is No Longer HR and Be(Come) an Awesome Manager: The Essential Toolkit for Impact Leadership.
Our lessons are based around the management book, Be(Come) an Awesome Manager: The Essential Toolkit for Impact Leadership. We offer three program levels, each lasting six weeks. Program levels take place in October-November, January-February, and March-April. Build real-world skills that can help you become a better leader, manager, and effective employee.
We deliver a hybrid HR learning experience through self-study, a series of six online classes, and practical applications. We expect a commitment of three hours a week: one hour for preparation, one hour for the webinar, and one hour for practical application.
Our program offers small class sizes for teamwork and networking. We have a maximum of 25 learners per cohort to ensure students get valuable feedback and coaching from the instructor. We use a fluid learning model to develop your soft skills and adapt to the needs of the group.
The cost is $599 for a six-week class and includes all resource materials through our learning portal. Willamette University alums, Global HR Consortium, and The HR Roundtable member companies can enroll at $499. Each badge lasts six weeks and students are encouraged to take all three badges consecutively.
To earn your badge you must complete the pre-work, attend the Zoom sessions on camera, and complete the post-class assignments. Each badge consists of six modules and there are three badges to earn: bronze, silver, and gold.
Willamette University
Ecotrust Building
721 NW 9th Ave
Portland
Oregon
97209
U.S.A.