WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves.  A national 501(c)(3) organization, WELD builds programs, events and a community to support the leadership development of women and drive business growth.

When women lead, our economy, companies and communities thrive.

Leigh Goodson, PhD

How Smart Organizations Develop Employees for Success​

Good managers help their employees learn their core job responsibilities, learn the culture of their organizations and learn how to navigate company systems.  Great managers are intentional in learning about their employees’ career goals and aspirations and partner with their employees to help them achieve goals.  Great leaders understand the strong linkage between employee learning and development and employee performance, engagement and retention. Organizations that prioritize employee career planning and development derive benefits that directly drive business results.  ​

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WELD is honored to feature Leigh Goodson, PhD, President and CEO, Tulsa Community College, on the topic How Smart Organizations Develop Employees for Success for our May program!  Ms. Goodson has an extensive career history in student services (advising and coaching students) and management that has fostered a strong interest in helping employees develop and grow skills for achieving their goals.  She is a strong proponent of professional assessment tools, professional development and mentoring to support employees.​

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Participants who attend this session will learn:​

• The benefits of expanding managerial focus on developing employees​


• How to make employee development an integral component to their leadership practices and company culture​


• Best practices for partnering with employees to help them achieve their goals​

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Networking​ - 11:30am-12:00pm​

​Program​ - 12:00pm-1:00pm

- Registration Fees - ​

Member:  $15 ​

Non-Member:  $25

Registration closes at midnight on May 15th! Late fees apply after registration closes.  Contact Mindy Koenig at [email protected] if you have questions.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Amanda Bryson at [email protected]