At WMC, we regard our employees as our most valuable asset. Because of this, we invest in opportunities for them to succeed and progress in their career at WMC.
Our in-house Leadership Development course is designed to support current and emerging WMC/FGS leaders in developing effective communication and fundamental leadership skills, promoting a culture of accountability, building high-performance teams, and improving trust/influence.
It works by leveraging the DISC assessment to highlight the importance of knowing their own behavioral and communication preferences and tendencies, and that of others. In harnessing that knowledge, they can adapt their behaviors to be more effective leaders. Each program runs for 12 weeks, with weekly sessions ending with final presentations where each member presents to the group on a leadership topic of their choice.
In order to participate in the course, candidates apply through a formal application process, which includes a supervisor recommendation and prerequisites.
Here are some testimonials from current and past participants:
"As someone who has participated in the Leadership Development Program, I can confidently say that it has been a valuable learning experience. In particular, my favorite takeaways are the opportunity to learn about my peers on a personal level and reflect on my own personal attributes. Throughout the program, we are encouraged to engage in conversations and activities that help us to better understand our own leadership styles, as well as the leadership styles of others. By reflecting on our personal attributes and learning from the experiences of our peers, we are able to gain valuable insights into our strengths and weaknesses as leaders. I am confident that anyone who participates in this program will come away with a greater understanding of themselves and their colleagues, and will be better equipped to lead with confidence and effectiveness." – Kevin O.
"The Leadership Development Program has helped guide me to identify and cultivate my own personal leadership style. Understanding different identity traits, heightening my communication skills and learning conflict management strategies have been very beneficial in my role as a Property Manager at WMC." – Annie G.
"Participating in the LDP has been such a positive learning experience for me. I value the skills/tools I am taught each week because I truly do see an improvement in myself when it comes to my communication, conflict management, and emotional intelligence. From my experience with this program, I don't feel it was created to solely benefit WMC. The lessons are not centered on how we can be better leaders just for our company, but how we can be better leaders in ALL areas of our lives. I think that is what makes this program have such a positive and lasting impact on its participants." – Kenzie B.
To take a look at what career opportunities are available, head to our careers page.
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