WALA Management Essentials

Our course content has been compiled by a variety of highly qualified experts who bring their experience and knowledge to fill some of the employment knowledge gaps along with the creation of a road map to success.  Upcoming classes AND 2025 Catalog listed below.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

This 3 hour workshop, led by Kelly Mundth with Better to Best, is aimed to help successful teams start with a clear purpose and vision for what success looks like.  This clear and agreed upon mission defines why the team exists and enables managers to create and execute strategies for engagement and communication.  Students will look at the essential elements of a team and how to develop them. Each student will walk away with:

  • Knowledge of how you work together as a team and become more productive and engaged
  • Understanding of how to build a team and work towards a common goal

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This 3 hour workshop, led by UWEC Professor Rebecca Rouse, is aimed to help employees transition from working alongside their peers to supervising and leading them. Two large components that will be utilized are; Conflict Resolution and how to manage and resolve conflict in a healthy way to yield more trust and collaboration with teams, along with Root Cause Analysis to dive deep into problem solving. The workshop will provide growth and development tools and self-analysis as students begin to find their individual leadership style. Each student will walk away with:

  • Introduction to leadership styles
  • Tools to effectively manage employees by setting boundaries and expectations
  • Ideas on how to transition from colleague to boss
  • Preparation for challenging conversations and how to have them
  • Knowledge on how to complete a root cause analysis and implement solutions

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This 3 hour workshop, led by Positive Polarity's Dave Molenda, kicks off a two part learning module on Navigation.  In May, we dive into Workplace Stress and Strategies for Resilience and Well-Being along with The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership.

We'll explore practical techniques to identify and mitigate stressors, promote mental awareness and foster a supportive work environment.  In addition, we'll discuss how emotional intelligence contributes to effective leadership and what key components successful leaders have used to inspire and guide their teams.   Each student will walk away with:

  • Effective coping mechanisms and resilience-building strategies
  • Ability to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction
  • Better understanding of emotional intelligence

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This 3 hour workshop, led by Positive Polarity's Dave Molenda, wraps up a two part learning module on Navigation.  In July, we dive into Blind Spots in Business and Beyond Boundaries: The Art of Comfort Zone Expansion.

We'll explore the often-overlooked blind spots in business that can impact success.  You'll discover how blind spots can hinder decision-making, innovation, and growth in assisted living.

In addition, through an engaging talk we will delve into the powerful journey of stepping beyond your self-imposed limits to unlock your true potential.   Each student will walk away with:

  • Strategies to identify and address blind spots effectively
  • Knowledge on how to ensure your organization remains agile and creates opportunity for growth
  • Practical strategies to gradually expand your comfort zone and tackle fears

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THINGS TO KNOW

Our complete course catalog has different options available to best maximize the needs of those interested. Classes will be scheduled as:

Independent Training
Module Training
Personalized / On-Site Training for Your Staff

Ask WALA how!

2025 COURSE CATALOG 

Inside the catalog you'll find classes focused on:
  • Enhancing Leadership Skills
  • Team Building
  • Communication

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Each of the classes included have been selected to provide necessary tools for:
  • New Managers looking to gain knowledge
  • Experienced Managers needing refreshers
  • Team Leads hopeful to manage
  • Senior Leadership looking to expand knowledge

Meet Our Speakers

Becca Rouse

Associate Lecturer: UW- Eau Claire

Becca is an accomplished professional with a distinguished background in healthcare administration and education. Armed with an MBA and a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Becca has been a prominent figure in both academia and the corporate sphere. Currently serving as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Becca leverages her expertise to develop and deliver high-impact instructional content, fostering an inclusive learning environment. Becca brings engaging presentations covering diverse topics ranging from organizational behavior management to effective leadership strategies in the workplace.

Dave Molenda

Founder: Positive Polarity

After almost 30 years of starting his own company and successfully growing it, he realized that his passion was to help companies thrive by overcoming their natural tendencies to retreat, not talk about the hard stuff and spin their wheels on the wrong things. His current company, Positive Polarity, is a midwest business coaching firm that acts as the opposing force against the easy way of doing business - the way it's always been done - with a positive and encouraging approach.

Kelly Mundth

Founder: Better to Best, LLC

Kelly is an experienced leadership consultant, facilitator, and coach with a 20 year background working in a variety of industries. Kelly is an experienced learning and development leader who takes pride in helping her clients achieve their goals. She guides her clients in finding the formula for success in areas like career development, leadership development, team building, communication, emerging leaders, organizational change, vision planning, and operational processing.