Leadership Development Program: Information Session
The WERE Leadership & Development Program, offered in partnership with four renowned Washington business schools, is designed to equip professionals with essential emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and negotiation skills within an equity-focused framework. The program aims to enhance the representation of BIPOC employees across recruitment, retention, leadership, and promotion. Participating mentee/mentor pairs join a comprehensive 10-week course, blending two in-person sessions with eight online classes, to earn a digital skill badge and certificate.
Listen to the information session, featuring:
- Lauren Hibbs, Program Manager for WERE Leadership Development Program
- Shirline Wilson, Executive Director, WERE
- Deanna Kennedy, Chair, WERE Washington Business Schools for Racial Equity
- Trymaine Gaither, Special Assistant to the Provost for Inclusive Excellence at Washington State University
WERE is proud to be in the third year of offering this successful program, which has equipped numerous professionals with essential skills and contributed to the advancement of inclusive workplace cultures.
November 2024