• Develop leadership skills
• Improve interpersonal communication
• Heighten awareness of issues we face in our personal and professional growth.

Topics covered include:

• Identifying strengths and opportunities for growth
• Developing strong interpersonal skills
• Creating and delivering effective presentations
• Setting goals
• Business etiquette 
• Networking  
• Interviewing skills.

The PPDW is interactive and includes discussions, worksheets and exercises. Members who complete the course can train as facilitators and/or choose to participate at a District Level speak-off. The District winners can then compete in the competition at the State Convention, which includes a five-minute prepared speech, a two-minute impromptu speech and an interview with the judges.