Packed Lunch Series

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“Packed Lunch” will occur every second Wednesday of the month from 12:00PM – 1:00PM and host content experts to lead conversation on topics relevant to county officials.

Different than WACO’s normally scheduled educational training, this event will be a two-way conversation for speakers to not only present expert subject matter, but also listen to the current challenges county officials are facing related to each topic. 

Find information on upcoming series and register below.

February Packed Lunch: Leadership with Dr. David Rock

February 11th | 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Join us for an incredible session with Dr. David Rock! Dr. Rock coined the term ‘neuroleadership’ and is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute. The Institute is a 23-year-old cognitive science consultancy that has advised over 50% of the Fortune 100. With operations in 24 countries, the institute brings neuroscientists and leadership experts together to make organizations better for humans through science.

Learn about the NeuroLeadership Institute: https://neuroleadership.com/
Learn about Dr. David Rock: https://davidrock.net/

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TremXDhdQz6HMoRjLI8swA


Past Event Topics

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Employees
  • Procurement for Counties
  • Leadership that Fosters a Healthy Work Environment
  • Digitizing Records Best Practices
  • Budget Best Practices
  • EEOC Employee Rights & Employer Responsibilities
  • 2024 Legislative Update
  • Cultivating Community in the Workplace through Wellness
  • Making the most of the Interim
  • Public Records Act Updates/Refresher
  • Managing Stress, Time, and Energy for Leaders
  • Goal Setting Strategies
  • 7 Rules for Managing Stress
  • The Current Recruitment Landscape
  • Performance Appraisals
  • State Pension Systems
  • Ethics for Public Officials
  • Washington State Auditor's Office on Common Audit Issues, and new Challenges Posed by the Blake Decision
  • Covid-19 Workplace Guidelines
  • Cyber Security Awareness (Presentation materials)
  • The Importance of Personal Liability Insurance
  • Engaging the Hybrid Workforce Across Generations
  • 2022 Legislative Session