Leadership
EP12: Cultivating Leaders: Lessons from the NAWDP Leadership Academy
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
Discover how the NAWDP Leadership Academy is shaping workforce leaders through practical learning, collaboration, and skill-building. This session highlights how participants develop emotional intelligence, foster trust, and drive innovation—offering insights…
30 Minutes of Excellence – February
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play a crucial role in shaping a skilled, diverse workforce. This session, led by Joy Jamerson, Program Manager of H-CAP, will share strategies for…
Summer Learning Series – Session 1: Leading with Style & Vision
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
Great leadership is not about overseeing tasks – it’s about inspiring, guiding, and developing teams for long-term success. This session will empower leaders to adopt a leadership framework, identify a…
Supervising in the Sea of Uncertainty
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Workforce supervisors face unique challenges as staff navigate job insecurity, shifting funding, and constant change. This webinar explores practical strategies to inspire and support teams during uncertain times, drawing on…
Summer Learning Series – Session 4: Mastering Workplace Conflict and Team Dynamics
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
This session will equip participants with the skills needed to navigate and resolve workplace conflicts through examination of best practices for facilitating difficult conversations and manage challenging employees. In addition,…
Summer Learning Series – Session 3: Mastering Team Dynamics and Performance Management
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of group dynamics, team roles, and performance management. This interactive workshop will empower leaders with the tools to build cohesive teams, enhance collaboration, and…
EP11: Inside NAWDP: Diversity, Growth, and the Future of Workforce Development
Friday, Jul 25, 2025
Crystal Odom-McKinney shares her journey from case manager to leader, offering insights on growth, mentorship, and how NAWDP drives meaningful change for workforce professionals and communities.
Summer Learning Series – Session 2: Empowered Supervision
Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Effective on-boarding and professional development are key to employee engagement, retention, and long-term success. This session will empower supervisors to design and implement structured on-boarding programs that will set new…
NAWDP Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee Members
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025
NAWDP welcomes new Executive Committee members to help lead its mission and support 5,500+ workforce professionals nationwide.
LEAD to Succeed: Essential Skills for Managers and Supervisors
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
NAWDP and Dr. Lakeisha Mathews present a 4-part training series for workforce managers, covering leadership, onboarding, team dynamics, and conflict resolution. Gain practical tools to lead with purpose and boost…
Data-Driven Success: Transforming Workforce Development Through Strategic CRM Use
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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EP08: Workforce Legacies pt 2: Bob Knight on Workforce Innovation
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Workforce veteran Bob Knight joins Kim Meadows to reflect on decades of workforce evolution. They discuss innovation, sector strategies, AI, funding, and advice for the next generation of workforce leaders.
EP07: Workforce Legacies in Action: Part One
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025
Larry Robbin shares how his immigrant roots shaped his workforce journey. Hear his take on breaking employment barriers, strength-based discovery, and building business relationships—insightful for both new and seasoned professionals.
Defining Your Organization’s Shared Philosophy
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
What is Your Foundation? When we think about leadership and organizational development, a key question arises: What is your organization’s shared foundation? Yes, we all have mission statements, vision statements, and core […]
Contracting Chaos to Clarity: Strategies That Work
Thursday, Feb 06, 2025
Contract management plays a pivotal role in the success of workforce development programs. It ensures compliance, drives operational efficiency, and fosters partnerships that directly impact service delivery. However, traditional contract […]
EP05: From the Barbershop to the Boardroom: Innovative Approaches to Community Impact
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025
In this episode of Workforce on the Mic, how Esther Lewis and Soyica White use barbering spaces to advance mental health, career coaching, and workforce development.
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