Professional Development Consortium (PDC)

Don’t miss out—check your email now! Dive into the August Member Update from PDC's Board Chair, Deepa Selvam, to discover the details of the 2025 Summer Conference location and dates. Plus, get the scoop on our upcoming webinars that you won’t want to miss! https://lnkd.in/gZFinhdV

What was PDC's latest Mastermind Program? Read the blog Tiffany McLean wrote and discover how to secure your place in the next engaging program! https://lnkd.in/eesghxAi

🎇 Valuing Inclusion, Belonging & Equity with Suppliers (VIBES) Program 🎇 💡 To help the PDC and its members achieve critical objectives, our VIBES Program identifies vendors who conduct business directly with customers and self-certify as being at least 51% owned or operated by: *Individuals with disabilities; *Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (“LGBTQ”) community; or *U.S. citizens who are at least one-quarter Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native American The VIBES program provides vendors from historically excluded and underrepresented groups with opportunities to proactively build and deepen relationships with the PDC and its membership. ℹ Our inaugural VIBES cohort will conclude in 2025 and we will soon be accepting nominations for the 2025 - 2027 cohort! Stay tuned! 📣 To learn more about our VIBES Program and participants, please visit our VIBES page! https://lnkd.in/geKCA6RQ #Diversity #SupplierDiversity #PDCLegal

Did you know that the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) website has an interactive calendar of upcoming events? Check-in for regular updates and to register for upcoming webinars! https://lnkd.in/g4YdE38r

PDC members - don't forget your last chance to sign up for our upcoming Mastermind Program facilitated by Trusted Advisor Paula Edgar, Esq. ! In each of our Masterminds, PDC members can apply to join a small cohort of participants who discuss common challenges and solutions for top-of-mind topics in the PD community. These cohorts also serve as a great opportunity for networking. 🤝 💡 Program Topic: This Mastermind group will concentrate specifically on topics relevant to senior PD professionals focused on supporting Women’s Initiatives at their institutions. 📃 Program Logistics: Depending on the level of interest, Paula will run one or two Mastermind cohorts for PDC members in Chief or Director-level roles, or the equivalent, focused on supporting Women’s Initiatives at their law firm or in-house legal department (future cohorts will focus on different positions). 📆 Meeting Frequency: Cohorts will meet for one hour, twice a month, for three months. 📝 Commitment: Members should only apply if they can commit to participating on at least five of these tentative dates: September 20, October 7, October 18, November 1, November 15, and December 13. 👩🏽💻 Platform: Sessions will take place over Zoom. 👩🏽🤝👩🏻 Group Size: Each cohort will consist of no more than 10 members. 🎤 Facilitation: Sessions will be facilitated and coordinated by Paula Edgar. 📚 Preparation: Discussion topics will be sent to participants ahead of time to confirm interest. ⭐ Outcome: The key takeaways of the cohort will result in a PDC blog post and/or webinar. 🏃🏽♀️ Start Date: The first group will start no sooner than late September. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect and learn! 💫 Sign up here to participate: https://lnkd.in/gJaGAdmp #professionaldevelopment #mastermind #pdc

PDC is happy to have in the VIBES spotlight this week Harkness Consulting Solutions, LLC, which focuses on HR, DEI, Communication Skills and Strategic Planning - hear more from founder Melody Harkness here https://lnkd.in/emX2eUrt.

They say that failure to plan is planning to fail. Sometimes, when your job is to help others with professional development, your own goals get overlooked. Intentional planning is key when it comes to our personal growth and development so we encourage all of our members to keep their eyes on our upcoming events! Check out the calendar here: https://lnkd.in/gvQXSFWg or you can register directly here: https://lnkd.in/gdWYjkfG

Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, often talks about being in "permanent beta mode." It's a mindset of wanting to continuously improve and always be learning new things. We believe in this, too, so we're thrilled to have several upcoming events for you to invest in your own development. You can gain insight into change management, how sleep impacts productivity, and planning impactful training programs. Check out our event calendar and register for a session today! https://lnkd.in/gZFinhdV

The only thing constant in life is change, right? The legal industry is known for its dynamic environment, requiring innovation and change on many fronts - all happening at the same time. However, lawyers often have a reputation for being resistant to change. How can professional development leaders become effective change agents? 🤔 Don't miss out on the upcoming Professional Development Consortium (PDC) webinar: 🔄 Change Leadership: Leading Change Initiatives in a Legal Environment 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 ⏰ Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST 👉 Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/gdWYjkfG In this session, we'll start with a review of growth vs. fixed mindsets and then dive into different types of change leadership using the Change Style Inventory (CSI), developed by Christopher Musselwhite, Ph.D. 🧠 The CSI model uses a scientifically reliable psychometric assessment to determine your change style preference along a continuum ranging from "Conserver" to "Pragmatic" to "Originator." You'll learn practical ways to engage each change style preference and become more aware of your own. 🔍 What you'll discover: - How to leverage understanding of change style preferences to build stronger, more diverse teams - Support innovation initiatives and move projects forward - Adapt leadership approaches to build commitment for important projects - Three key leadership skills to enhance your effectiveness in leading change The session will be facilitated by Mark Beese, a certified CSI administrator. Join us for this insightful webinar and become a catalyst for positive change in your organization and in the legal industry! 🌟 👉 Don't forget to register now: https://lnkd.in/gdWYjkfG #ChangeLeadership #LegalIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment #Innovation #GrowthMindset #LeadershipSkills

Did you see today's email about the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) Mastermind Program? The PDC Programming Committee and PDC Trusted Advisor Paula Edgar, Esq. of PGE Consulting Group LLC are excited to introduce a new opportunity to participate in a PDC Mastermind Program! In each of our Masterminds, PDC members can apply to join a small cohort of participants who discuss common challenges and solutions for top-of-mind topics in the PD community. These cohorts also serve as a great opportunity for networking. 🤝 💡 Program Topic: This Mastermind group will concentrate specifically on topics relevant to senior PD professionals focused on supporting Women’s Initiatives at their institutions. 📃 Program Logistics: Depending on the level of interest, Paula will run one or two Mastermind cohorts for PDC members in Chief or Director-level roles, or the equivalent, focused on supporting Women’s Initiatives at their law firm or in-house legal department (future cohorts will focus on different positions). 📆 Meeting Frequency: Cohorts will meet for one hour, twice a month, for three months. 📝 Commitment: Members should only apply if they can commit to participating on at least five of these tentative dates: September 20, October 7, October 18, November 1, November 15, December 13. 👩🏽💻 Platform: Sessions will take place over Zoom. 👩🏽🤝👩🏻 Group Size: Each cohort will consist of no more than 10 members. 🎤 Facilitation: Sessions will be facilitated and coordinated by Paula Edgar. 📚 Preparation: Discussion topics will be sent to participants ahead of time to confirm interest. ⭐ Outcome: The key takeaways of the cohort will result in a PDC blog post and/or webinar. 🏃🏽♀️ Start Date: The first group will start no sooner than late September. Interested in participating? Fill out this survey by August 16: https://lnkd.in/gJaGAdmp Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect and learn! 💫 #professionaldevelopment #mastermind #pdc