Professional Development for Economic and Community Development Practitioners

• The Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program offers comprehensive training in the principles and practices of economic development.
• Professional Certification in Economic Development.   Upon completion of the TCED Program and certification requirements, participants are awarded the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCEcD) designation, indicating they have achieved core

By Rick Durham, Vital Learning Leadership Essentials Instructor

Leadership is the art of motivating a team to reach a common goal.  Many people underestimate the importance of strong leadership skills.  Here are the top 5 reasons why managers and supervisors should take a leadership course.

Being a first level supervisor can be a difficult, demanding, and challenging job. A typical manufacturing supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day performance of a group of production employees. Often, the supervisor has experience in what the group does and has earned the position based on management's belief that he/she can guide the team.