Rod Ray to deliver evening workshops focused on leadership development

51; 51 - Cascades; 51-Cascades; Rod Ray, Bend Research, Advocacy and Advisory Board
Rod Ray served at the helm of Bend Research for more than 20 years, until its purchase by Capsugel in 2014.
Oct. 9, 2019

Rod Ray, a Central Oregon community leader and former president and chief executive of Bend Research, will conduct a four-session leadership course this fall at 51 – Cascades for managers and team leaders working in the business or nonprofit sectors.

“Fundamentals of Leadership” starts on Oct. 16 and will be offered from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Wednesdays through Nov. 6 in Obsidian Hall, Room 204 on the 51-Cascades campus.  Registration is $79 plus a $35 application fee.

The course will highlight dynamic aspects of leadership and include the importance of vision, the principles and values behind effective leadership, how to motivate individuals and teams, and tools for delegating.

Participants also will learn how to apply what they learn in the course into their own businesses and organizations, and into their personal management practices.

To learn more or register visit osucascades.edu/community-learning/leadership or call 541-706-2101. Interested participants can also can register in-person at the first class on Oct. 16.

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