In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, successful businesses in the Tri-Cities region recognize that true transformation isn’t just about adopting new technologies, it’s about redefining how teams collaborate, innovate, and lead meaningful change. The Cougar Tracks Change Architects workshop is specifically designed for project managers, team leaders, and forward-thinking professionals seeking to drive transformative business operations, innovate solutions, and build highly cohesive teams.
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Cougar Tracks Change Architects Workshop
June 4 @ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Join us to ignite lasting change, foster innovative excellence, and transform challenges into powerful opportunities for your organization’s growth and impact.
- Date: June 4, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (lunch included)
- Location: WSU Tri-Cities
- Format: Interactive, In-Person
- Instructor: Dr. Wade Larson
- Cost: $1,295 (apply for scholarships here)
Purpose-Driven Learning Objectives
- Understand essential project management methodologies tailored for innovative, transformative projects.
- Cultivate leadership skills that inspire cohesive teamwork and effective communication.
- Equip participants with tools for overcoming resistance and navigating the complexities of organizational change.
- Foster an innovative mindset that turns challenges into opportunities for business growth and development.
Program Structure
Transformative Project Management Essentials
- Core principles of project management specific to transformative business initiatives.
- Identifying clear, compelling purposes behind projects to motivate teams and stakeholders.
Building Cohesive Teams
- Strategies to nurture team cohesion, trust, and accountability.
- Interactive exercises highlighting the power of collaboration in achieving innovative outcomes.
Navigating and Leading Change
- Tactics to effectively manage resistance and facilitate meaningful change within organizations.
- Case study analyses tailored to prominent local businesses to ground theory in regional relevance.
Innovation Lab: From Insight to Action
- Practical application: Participants collaboratively solve real-world business challenges using innovative project management techniques.
- Teams present solutions and receive constructive, actionable feedback.