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The Washington Certified Public Manager® program is an intensive certificate program specifically for public sector employees who want to connect their leadership journey to their work in the public sector. In the six-course program, you’ll study a set of key competencies for public employees, including leadership, work management, organizational integrity, process improvement, and personal development. You will learn how to address the challenges and demands of public management through in-person workshops (4 – 5 per year), weekly online class sessions, group discussions, and a self-leadership project. You’ll wrap up the program with a process improvement capstone project directly applicable to your organization’s unique needs – which will also earn you a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
This year’s program begins in mid-August. For more information about the program, dates of upcoming information sessions, and eligibility details, please visit https://www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/washington-certified-public-manager.
UW Continuum College is offering a 10% discount on the program to King County employees if 10 or more register for this year’s cohort. The Learning & Development team will be tracking interest to determine if this minimum can be met. Please contact us kctraining@kingcounty.gov, with the subject line WA Certified Public Manager to let us know you are interested or if you have any questions.
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This month take a step to enhance your awareness of how language impacts inclusivity by enrolling in the NEOGOV Learn eLearning How to Identify and Stop Using Ableist Language. In just a few minutes, you’ll gain insights into how language can affect people disabilities and learn practical ways to shift your language to foster a more disability-inclusive environment. Enroll Here
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Building Gender Inclusive Spaces
In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn about the long history of gender diverse peoples across the globe, foundational knowledge of gender and sexuality, and best practices to support a gender diverse workforce.
Participants will have the opportunity to move through real-life scenarios, apply their understanding of pronoun use, and develop strategies to advance gender equity at King County.
The next session will be held on Thursday, July 11, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See all available sessions and enroll HERE.
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Join us in this engaging workshop where we will explore the complex nature of socialization and its impact on our views, beliefs, and behaviors and gain deep understanding of how systemic biases are embedded in our society. We will explore strategies for building inclusive communities where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive. Together, we aim to empower participants to take meaningful actions that drive social change and promote justice in their own spheres of influence.
The next available session is scheduled on Tuesday, July 16, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. View all available sessions and enroll Here.
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Be True To YOU
Being authentic is an important aspect of leading. It builds trust, acceptance and respect. When leaders create psychological safety, others can bring their true selves, too. Authenticity is not about baring your soul all the time. It’s about identifying what’s important to you and integrate those ideas into your work life so you can feel satisfied and engaged, and make positive contributions.
The NEOGOV eLearning Art of Authenticity covers ideas in the book by Dr. Karissa Thacker. You will learn how “quirks” can be positive, how to encourage others to be more open and transparent, and how to have candid conversations. Authentic leadership is about developing yourself with intention in the trenches of your day-to-day work.
In the book, three “selves” are described. The ‘ideal’ self is who you want to be, you at your best. The ‘real’ self is who you perceive yourself to be. And the ‘ought’ self is who you think you ‘ought’ to be according to other people or cultural norms. We all shift amongst them, sometimes depending on the context. Reflecting on who you are in different situations can be insightful, and can help shape positive choices. So ask yourself which one of your selves is pulling rank - and how can you unleash your ideal self and let go of the ‘ought’ self?
In the Greater Good Science Center, article How to Be More Authentic at Work, Dr. Patricia Hewlin notes that authenticity is relational. Perspective taking is a component of it , not only from ourselves but from others. Because of that, we should call on our emotional intelligence and respect, listening and understanding. For some, being authentic might be risky and take a lot of courage, so find ways to support yourself and others on the way.
Find your authentic leader self by participating in Leading the Way’s FREE live webinars!
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Creating Effective Application Materials (eLearning)
This self-paced eLearning will provide tips and strategies on how to make application materials stand out. Learn the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions, and how to make each of them more effective. We’ll go over what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications, how to write a tailored cover letter, and how to showcase your accomplishments and transferable skills. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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This self-paced eLearning will provide you with strategies and tips to help you do your best during the interview. You will learn how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview, the interview structure and types of questions you will be asked. You will also learn our STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses. You will also be given some general interviewing tips and strategies. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence.
This Lunch and Learn is free with the next session on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from noon to 1:00 p.m. If that is too soon, they are held monthly and the next will be on July 25, 2024, from noon to 1:00 p.m. You can learn more about the program here, King County Mentoring Program, and you can find a session and enroll HERE!
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The Capital Training Program’s first course is now accessible via NEOGOV! The Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard course introduces the 2023 edition of the King County Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard, which provides guidelines for integrating sustainable development practices into infrastructure projects and complying with the Green Building Sustainable Development Ordinance 19402. This introductory-level course is suitable for all staff. Courses that dive deeper into the equity and sustainability chapters are in development.
Stay tuned for upcoming courses, as well as short content highlighting the experience and knowledge of King County professionals. Additionally, explore helpful resources and opportunities for engagement on the Capital Training Program’s SharePoint Training Hub. Keep an eye out for these exciting learning opportunities!
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Art of Authenticity
The Art of Authenticity, based on the best-selling and award-winning book by Dr. Karissa Thacker, is a micro-learning performance support tool that can transform you and your team to achieve higher levels of engagement and productivity. Key training points include understand the definition of “authenticity” at work; learn why authentic behavior is important for success today; discover why your quirks can actually be positive attributes; uncover the secrets of your various “selves”; learn how to balance and process input from your team; find out how to encourage others to be more open and transparent; learn how to have “honest conversations”; and more! Enroll Here
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