HR Newsletters 2022

Graduation Ceremony ExCEL Class of 2021

Pictured: (from left to right) Upper left—Cynthia Jiles, AED HR; Dr. Krys- tal Thurman, Dir. Of PD; Kell Smith, Interim Executive Director; Jim Mil- ler, ExCEL graduate; John Pigott, MCCB Board Chairman. Lower right—Dr. Sheriece Robinson, ExCEL graduate.

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Recent ExCEL graduate reviews: MCCB’s ExCEL Training Program was an enriching experience for me. The program provided internal and external exchanges through training and mentoring sessions, case studies, independent study, tours/visits, and observations. Throughout the program, I explored and applied insights gained through experiential and practical experiences. I also enhanced my knowledge in leadership principles, self-awareness, social and political awareness, and the processes for accountability and performance measures. These elements broadened my connection to the learning out- comes in a more practical manner as a future leader. I am thankful for all involved throughout the duration of the program. I appreciate the developers of this program (Cynthia Jiles and Dr. Krystal Thurman) and the mentors (Kell Smith, Dr. Andrea Mayfield, Dr. Rachel De Vaughan, Dr. Shawn Mackey, Jason Carter, Audra Dean, Dr. Krista LeBrun, Russell Shaw, and Ray Smith) for cultivating and contributing to the success of my learning experience. I am also appreciative for the teaching and guidance provided by the speakers/trainers (internal and external) which also refined my management and leadership skills. I am forever grateful that I had the opportunity to serve as a participant in this training program, and I am thankful for MCCB for investing in me!

Dr. Sheriece Robinson

MCCB ExCEL was truly a transformative experience for me. Not only did the program equip me with new knowledge of best practices in management and leadership theory, it also vastly increased my understanding of my own innate strengths and weaknesses, as well as how to leverage those traits into more effective leadership. Further, the oppor- tunity to engage and network one-on-one with established leaders, both internal and external to the agency, provided real, firsthand feedback on how to be a more effective leader. I truly believe that the program was transformative for me as a member of the MCCB team!

Jim Miller

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