Continuing Education
Leadership 101
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
New Richmond Conference Center
This interactive workshop is designed to provide emerging leaders with the foundational skills and tools to develop a leadership style that motivates and empowers teams. Through practical exercises, real-world examples, and collaborative discussions, you'll learn essential techniques in communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will equip you with the insights to lead with impact and foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
Leadership 201
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rice Lake Conference Center
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
New Richmond Conference Center
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
New Richmond Conference Center
Leadership 201: A Deeper Dive takes your leadership skills to the next level by exploring the complex dynamics that drive high-performing teams and effective decision-making. Through discussions and group activities this workshop goes beyond foundational principles to focus on critical areas like Conflict Resolution, where you'll learn to navigate disagreements with confidence, turning tension into opportunities for growth and innovation. You'll also expand your understanding of Emotional Intelligence, sharpening your ability to read a room, respond with empathy, and build trust across diverse teams.
As today’s workplaces continue to evolve, Adapting to Change becomes essential. Leadership 201 equips you with tools to embrace uncertainty, guide your team through transitions, and maintain momentum during challenging times. Finally, this workshop emphasizes Teamwork at a deeper level—helping you foster collaboration, manage group dynamics, and align individuals toward a shared vision. Whether you're stepping into a new leadership role or looking to refine your existing approach, this course empowers you to lead with greater insight, flexibility, and impact.
Registration
Leadership 101 | $40
Leadership 201 | $75
Welcome to our brand new online registration system!
If you’re registering and self-paying, click here to create your student profile (one-time only step).
Once your profile is complete, go to the Leadership 101 class or Leadership 201 class, add the section you wish to attend to your shopping cart, check-out and pay.
If you’re eligible for the senior fee rate, that price will display during the check-out process when you get to the payment screen (not in shopping cart).
If your business needs to register a group and wants to be billed or you are a out of state resident (outside of Wisconsin or Minnesota), please contact
melissa.buxton@northwoodtech.edu
for details.
Amy Guerin
Leadership Development & WCD Instructor
With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Amy brings real world insight to the classroom. Amy holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and an MBA with a Leadership concentration from Augsburg University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism from UW–Stout. Amy’s background also includes serving as a project director for Gradient Financial Group. Amy is now focused on teaching leadership and development and dedicated to helping people connect theory with practice and build skills for successful careers. Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time with family and rescue dog, Winnie.
