Leading Others

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Leading Others is a collection of learning strategies and tools that help developing leaders expand their mindset and build necessary knowledge and skills needed for leadership in the public sector. This course focuses on the mindset, interpersonal skills, and technical knowledge it takes to successfully lead others in the public sector.

Over three days, learners receive 24 hours of eLearning and virtual instructor-led training. The course fulfills WAC 357-34-055 which requires new supervisors to attend management training within their first six months of assignment. You will learn tips, tools, and techniques you can use immediately.

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.

eLearning Modules

  • WA State - Pay, Leave & Time (15 min)
  • WA State - Performance Plans & Reviews (20 min)
  • WA State - Resolving Performance Issues (15 min)
  • WA State - Unlawful Employment Discrimination (15 min)
  • WA State - Civil Service Rules & Labor Relations (15 min)
  • WA State - Reasonable Accommodations for Supervisors (25 min)
  • WA State - Family Medical Leave Act for Supervisors (15 min)
  • WA State - The Hiring Process: Module I- Recruitment (20 min)
  • WA State - The Hiring Process: Module II- Interviewing (35 min)
  • WA State - Preventing Workplace Violence for Supervisors (25 min)
  • WA State - Paid Family and Medical Leave (25 min)

Sign up for Leading Others

State agencies: Sign up via the Washington State Learning Center.

Not a state agency? Submit a training registration form to get started.

Course resources

Contact us

Jessie Cronin

Leadership Development Manager