NextExec

NextExec Professional Development

EDASC recognizes and shares the community-wide interest in championing management development for Skagit County businesses, non-profits and civic organizations. The NextExec program was created in partnership with Skagit County area chambers and local businesses to provide ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for emerging business and civic leaders. NextExec 2.0 is an ongoing professional development program providing leadership and management curriculum, workshops, and mentoring. Participation in NextExec includes monthly (12) workshops, program materials, online resources, quarterly tours and regular networking opportunities. The 2018 schedule is below.

Annual Registration:

$500 per employee of an EDASC Investor business or organization
$600 for community member/non-Investor

Guest registration will also be available to attend select sessions for $50 each. Please contact Andrew Miller at andrew@skagit.org if you would like to drop in on a session. Guests do not receive additional materials provided before and after the session. To register online as a NextExec 2018 participant, click on the button below or contact us at (360) 336-6114.

NextExec 2018 Schedule

Monthly Lunch Meetings are generally held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30am – 1:00pm at EDASC, 204 West Montgomery Street in Mount Vernon. Lunch is provided.

Quarter 1: Communications, Culture & Climate

Jan 23 - Critical Communications for Small Groups & Teams

Feb 27 - Creating Constructive Climate & Culture

Mar 27 - Managing Conflict

Quarter 2: Mechanics of Management

Apr 24 - Ops execution & KPIs

May 22 - Audit & Compliance

Jun 26 - Supply Chain & Resource Management

Quarter 3: Project Management and Efficiency

Jul 24 - PM 101

Aug 28 - PM 201

Sept 25 - Quality Programs (Six Sigma, LEAN)