There is a pre-requisite for this class.  Learner must first complete Leading Others Part 1 (eLearning Modules) curriculum containing 11 eLearning modules before selecting this class.

This course fulfills Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-34-055 that requires new supervisors to attend management training within their first six months of assignment. You will learn tips, tools and techniques that you can use immediately. The Leading Others course focuses on the mindset, interpersonal skills, and technical knowledge it takes to successfully lead others in the public sector.

Leading Others combines self-reflection, classroom instruction, cohort and small group work, and experiential learning. In this course we will explore how to motivate staff, manage risk, and develop effective teams to meet your organization’s objectives. You will learn to communicate better, manage conflict, and help those you supervise to navigate change effectively.

This course is designed to briefly touch upon several different management topics. If you need more information on a certain topic, you can find many of these covered in one or two day individual courses.

Performance Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

• Define and describe your attributes as a supervisor and leader.
• Understand your unique operating environment as a supervisor.
• Identify your legal responsibilities as a supervisor.
• Explain the use of performance development planning.
• Employ performance improvement in any situation.
• Perform a hiring requirement for your organization.
• Understand and apply the compensation and benefit process.

Competencies covered in this course: Performance leadership, interviewing, communications effectiveness, development and continual learning, enforcing laws, rules and regulations.

Intended audience: Anyone new to supervising in Washington State government including those experienced in management but new to the State system. 

Cost:  We are pleased to offer the Leading Others program at a cost of $785 per learner, with an option for $0 per learner for state agencies contributing to the Personnel Services Fee.

Please note that agencies will be charged the regular, full price of the course if a registered student cannot attend the class or send a substitution. Please review the attendance policy for more information.