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the 2027 PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF
THE 2027 PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF PROGRAM INCLUDES THESE SIX IN-PERSON SESSIONS:
March 15-16, 2027 (Seattle)
April 26-27, 2027 (Portland)
June 14-15, 2027 (Seattle)
August 2-3, 2027 (Portland)
September 27-28, 2027 (Seattle)
November 15-16, 2027 (Portland)
2027 PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF CURRICULUM
SESSION 1
SESSION 1
SESSION 1
IN SEATTLE
- Getting to know and trust each other
- Introduction to leadership
- RLF learning model
- Journaling and its value
- Mars surface rover
- Personal coat of arms
SESSION 2
SESSION 1
SESSION 1
IN PORTLAND
- Who am I and my skills and tools
- Personal values
- Discovering personal leadership style
- The “why” behind you and leading
- Values workshop
- Color blind
- Myers Briggs
SESSION 3
SESSION 1
SESSION 3
IN SEATTLE
- How do I impact others and my organization
- Storytelling
- Use of humor
- Motivating and influencing
- The mysteries of Harris Burdick
- “I would follow you as a leader…”
SESSION 4
SESSION 4
SESSION 3
IN PORTLAND
- What is happening in my role and organization
- Communication
- Personal and business ethics
- Lead out
- Management communications
- Business snapshots
SESSION 5
SESSION 4
SESSION 5
IN SEATTLE
- Making a difference and accepting/promoting change
- Learning styles workshop
- Understanding teams
- Dealing with risk
- The value of all individuals
SESSION 6
SESSION 4
SESSION 5
IN PORTLAND
- What do you want for yourself and your legacy at your organization and career
- Personal networks
- Looking back … looking forward
- Beads of significance
- Strike fighter
- Graduation dinner
OUR EXPERT PACIFIC NORTHWEST RLF facilitators
FRED POND - fred.pond@frontier.com
STEVE MCDOWELL - steve@mcdowells.org
STEVE MCDOWELL - steve@mcdowells.org
Fred Pond has more than 45 years of experience in business and technology in the Pacific Northwest, with 25 years managing teams and leading technology as CIO for Carrix/SSA Marine/Tideworks Technology, The Schnitzer Group of Companies, North Pacific Group and Columbia Sportswear. He has also participated and led Boards for both for profit companies and non-profit entities.
STEVE MCDOWELL - steve@mcdowells.org
STEVE MCDOWELL - steve@mcdowells.org
STEVE MCDOWELL - steve@mcdowells.org
Steve McDowell is a seasoned IT executive with extensive experience in aligning technology with organizational goals to drive efficiency and innovation. Most recently served as a member of the executive team at the Seattle Housing Authority. His 47 years of experience also included executive leadership roles with Systems Management Inc, The Randall Group, Holiday Retirement Corp and several other public and private organizations. He has also served on and led boards in the not-for-profit sector.
SESSIONS ALTERNATE BETWEEN SEATTLE AND PORTLAND
2027 Pacific Northwest RLF sessions will alternate between Seattle & Portland.
- Sessions 1, 3, and 5 will take place in Seattle at the Kimpton Monaco Seattle.
- Sessions 2, 4, and 6 will take place in Portland at the Kimpton Riverplace Portland.
VIEW THE 2027 PACIFIC NW RLF BROCHURE
Files coming soon.
COMPANIES INVEST IN TOP TALENT WITH THE pacific nw RLF
Major U.S. and global companies take advantage of the Pacific Northwest RLF:
Many organizations are investing in their future by selecting high-potential employees to absorb the life-changing capabilities of the Pacific Northwest RLF experience. Current and recent sponsors of the Pacific Northwest RLF program include:
- AutoDesk, Inc.
- Carrix / SSA Marine /
- TideWorks Technology
- ConocoPhillips
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Greenbrier Companies
- Kaiser Permanente
- King County
- M Financial Group
- Mattel
- Multnomah County
- Nintendo of America Inc.
- Northwest Natural
- Oregon PERS
- Snohomish County PUD
- Standard Insurance
- State of Oregon
- And many more!
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE pacific northwest RLF?
Please contact:
- Fred Pond (fred.pond@frontier.com)
- Steve McDowell (steve@mcdowells.org)
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