Corporate Training & Professional Development

Professional Development

Professional development courses are open to the public and may be offered in-person at the Corvallis Campus or through our Virtual Engagement System. We offer two leadership academies: AIM (Accountability Integrity Management) and Five Critical Skills for Supervisors, with more opportunities coming soon!

 

Winter 2025

Moving Icebergs: Leading People to Lasting Change

This comprehensive program offers a deep dive into change management, blending individual and organizational perspectives.

Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises, and personal reflection, participants will gain a well-rounded understanding of change management principles and practices.

Why attend?

  • Develop crucial skills to navigate and lead organizational change effectively
  • Learn practical tools and frameworks for implementing lasting change
  • Enhance your leadership capabilities in guiding teams through transitions
  • Network with peers facing similar challenges in change management
  • Gain confidence in driving and sustaining change initiatives in your organization

Key details:

  • Registration opens on October 21 and closes on December 13
  • Session dates: Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 25, and Mar 11

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to change management and lead your team to success. Spaces are limited, so register early!

To register, please email ctpd@linnbenton.edu.

 

 

Corporate Training

Corporate training is when we bring training and development directly to you! We make this possible with options for both face-to-face onsite trainings as well as virtual options through our Virtual Engagement System. Both modalities offer an opportunity to help motivate, rejuvenate, and educate your team! Contact our trainer below for more information on the best way to move forward for your team.

 

 

Testimonials

Here are some testimonials about our professional development opportunities: 

As a class participant – in person and virtual – the Terri you see on the screen is as real as the in person Terri!

I have found the class, 5 Critical Skills for Supervisors, to be helpful and informative. The course offers a wealth of tools to use to support improved communication among team members, reviews the challenges of balancing performance expectations with people’s needs and challenges, and the breakout sessions allows us to dive into these topics in more depth, meet great people, and share ideas. The course is well paced, and maintains your interest throughout. I highly recommend it.


Curious about the Virtual Engagement System? Here is a sampling of the comments we have received:

Superb facilitation and guidance! It was awesome! I was impressed how well you adapted to a new way of teaching – virtually! It was smooth as butter!

I have been a facilitator and advocate (as well as a graduate) of the Ford Institute Leadership program in our area. Therefore, I had wondered how this class would work, with the entire curriculum, networking, and interfacing being done electronically. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised by how well it all works. The LBCC team and Terri Houde have put together a great program that I have enjoyed being part of. I’m looking forward to future sessions!

 

 

Meet the Trainer

Photo of Terri Houde

Terri Houde
houdet@linnbenton.edu
541-760-8563

An engaging speaker and skilled facilitator, Terri motivates, rejuvenates, and educates her audiences. Using a blend of humor, theory, and practical tools, Terri can help you bring renewal, resilience, and results to your team. Terri has crafted a unique virtual platform that has been coined as “engage”, “interactive," and “it simply works!”