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Leadership Electives

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Build confidence while developing the durable skills required for effective leadership. All workshops in the Professional Development Programs can be taken individually, or applied as an elective towards a certificate.

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Ignite Your Impact: Maximize the Work NOT Done

This seminar helps participants learn to focus on core value by working in small, high-impact increments, using feedback and flexibility to adapt to change, and applying practical tools like story mapping to prioritize and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Live-Online 75.00 Class: Wednesday, 3/3/2026 9am - 12pm. Community of Practice: 4/2/2026 12pm - 1pm.
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The Manager's Role in Talent Development (ONLINE)

This course explores the key components of an effective talent development strategy.
Online 75.00 Friday, 3/6/2026 from 9am - 11am
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Maine Labor History - Scontras Labor Center

This class empowers workers to understand their legal rights, recognize violations, and take effective action to secure fair treatment and justice in the workplace.
In Person & Live-Online (Hybrid) 100.00 6 Saturdays, 3/7/26, 3/14/26, 3/21/26, 3/28/26, 4/4/26, 4/11/26 from 9am - 12pm
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Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt- ONLINE

Gain an understanding of Lean Six Sigma methods and receive tools that can be immediately applied for process improvement projects.
ONLINE 709.00 4 Tuesdays: 3/10/26, 3/17/26, 3/24/26, 3/31/26 from 1pm - 4:15pm
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Leading Change and Building Resiliency

This workshop is designed to make you and your organization more agile and resilient and capable of effectively managing the forces of change.
Live-Online 280.00 3 Tuesdays: 4/7/26, 4/14/26, 4/21/26 from 10am - 12pm ET
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Effective Communication

Elevate your communication game with a dynamic program designed for today’s fast-paced, competitive workplace. Gain powerful tools—from active listening to confident, clear messaging—that help you connect, engage, and lead with impact.
Live-Online 335.00 2 Tuesdays, 5/12/26 & 5/19/26 from 10am - 12pm ET
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Managing Multiple Priorities and Your Time

This workshop gives you tools to focus, set priorities; thoughtfully organize, and schedule your important work.
Live-Online 310.00 Available Upon Request
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Negotiation Best Practices

Designed for real-world impact, this interactive program blends negotiation tactics with relationship-building skills to help you achieve better outcomes and stronger partnerships. You'll gain practical techniques and hands-on experience to confidently navigate deals, resolve conflict, and communicate with influence.
335.00 Available Upon Request
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Mediation Skills for Leaders

This course gives you basic structure of informal mediation for coaching your team through conflict between co-workers or clients.
Live-Online 625.00 Available Upon Request
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Leading Through Influence

Improve influence skills by structuring influential messages so that others will understand them and be more willing to consider them.
Live-Online 280.00 Available Upon Request
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