Leadership Excellence for Nonpartisan Staff (LENS)
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Participating States
Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Materials & Handouts:
2026 Schedule & Presentations
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| JUL. 7 | StrengthsFinder Workshop with Jill Parish |
| SEP. 9 | Virtual Kick-off Session |
| SEP. 16 | Building a Culture of Excellence and Civility |
| SEP. 23 | Managing Up and Down in the Workplace |
| SEP. 30 | Navigating Conflict and Difficult Situations |
| OCT. 7 | Leadership Presence and Public Speaking |
| OCT. 14 | Free Week – Group Project Work Time |
| OCT. 21 | Identifying and Managing Stress in Public Service |
| OCT. 28 | Closing Session and Graduation |
Faculty:
Scott Raecker
Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University
J. Scott Raecker serves as Executive Director of The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University – a position he has held since the work of the center was founded by former Governor Robert…
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Nancy Colter
Principal of Nancy Colter Consulting, LLC
Nancy Colter is a highly experienced human resources consultant and trainer based in Atlanta, Georgia. As the principal of Nancy Colter Consulting, LLC, she develops and implements learning solutions that support organizations’ business strategies. Nancy has…
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Elizabeth McClintock, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the Bridgeway Group
Elizabeth McClintock, Ph.D. is Executive Director of the Bridgeway Group. Liz has over 25 years of experience offering consulting services to and designing and implementing negotiation, conflict management, and leadership training programs for both public and…
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Jill Parish
CEO of ThinkDev
Jill Parish serves as the CEO of ThinkDev, she shares her passion for development by connecting with people to provide a world class experience for our clients. She is equally passionate about providing time and space…
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