This course will ensure that all staff members understand the importance and use of progressive discipline. It starts by examining ways to minimizing disciplinary issues and after defining discipline, discipline policies and progressive discipline, it gives hands-on experience with verbal warnings, written warnings, performance improvement plans and termination, using thought exercises and scenarios.

At the end of this course you will understand a brief history and evolution of women and leadership. You will recognize leadership barriers, how to handle them, and use them to create benefits. You will know about social and emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. You will be able to develop a basic vision and brand for your leadership and understand essential leadership skills. You will also examine decision making and create a workplace philosophy statement and action plan.

This course is designed to get you started using design thinking to solve problems more creatively. You will better understand problems from the customer's perspective as you apply different brainstorming techniques to identify innovative ideas. You will be able to use effective design research through use of prototypes and testing to test your ideas and keep your design ideas moving forward. Upon completion you will be ready to take on your next project using a design thinking process.