Applied Leadership & Project Management Programs
The 706 Movement advances leadership development through applied learning initiatives that emphasize project execution, collaboration, and community impact. These initiatives are delivered through the Community Change Leadership Lab and include project-based training, rapid improvement workshops, and community-focused programs designed to translate learning into practice.
Project Leadership Training Courses
For educators, nonprofit leaders, and project-based teams
Project Leadership Training (PLT) equips participants with practical project management and leadership skills to plan, manage, and deliver projects across community, educational, and nonprofit organizations. The PLT program focuses on defining scope, setting achievable goals, managing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and measuring impact—applying project management principles to mission-driven initiatives.
Prerequisite: Interest in leading or supporting projects; no prior certification required.
Rapid Improvement Workshop Series
For organizations seeking practical, fast-cycle problem-solving skills.
Through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques, participants develop the skills to address challenges across education, leadership, community, and nonprofit organizations. Using methods such as root cause analysis, Lean principles, and collaborative brainstorming, participants design solutions that drive measurable and sustainable impact.
Prerequisite: Willingness to engage in collaborative problem-solving and apply improvement methods.
Revitalization Cultural Preservation Initiative
For community groups and nonprofit organizations focused on heritage and place.
This initiative prepares community project leaders to steward and revitalize places that matter while preserving cultural heritage. Through locally driven, project-based learning, participants develop the skills to lead collaborative action, manage revitalization efforts, and deliver sustainable outcomes rooted in community identity and shared purpose.
Limited cohort size to support interactive learning.
Prerequisite: Active involvement in a community or cultural initiative