MDP Resources

Welcome Materials

MDP 2026 Welcome Letter | MDP 2026 Brochure | WBA Guide for Mentees-Mentors

WBA VILT Zoom Meetings Participant Guide | WBA Staff Contacts | 2026 Class Schedule

MDP Overview Handout  |  5 Takeaways |Management |

*NEW* Writing Focused Videos and Documents

NOTE:  All classes are scheduled to begin at 9 am Pacific Time (PT)

​

Class Rosters: Student Roster with contact info

​

Leadership/Management Book List - Word Document/students, please add to the list.​​​​​​

​

CLASS SESSIONS:

​

Session 1: April 9 & 10– The Big Picture: Today’s Competitive Banking Environment (Instructor: Drew Wilkens)

• April 9, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • April 9 Session Recording ​|| Passcode: ^j&dsA6^

• April 10: Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • April 10 Session Recording || Passcode: C%+r0z#d 

• Homework: ​

• Presentation Handouts:

  • ​Full Slides  - OR -  3up Slides w/Notes

• ​Handouts:

• • Stakeholder Analysis​

  • Time Blocking Outline

  • MDP Project Memo Example

  • What Comes Next by Jim Collins

  • Structure of a Business Memo

  • *NEW* Project Managment Basics Book

• Evaluation: Please complete by April 17
   

  • ASSIGNMENTS:  The following assignments will be worked on over the course and are due as indicated below.

    • #1: Purpose Reflection, Due Date ,May 3rd: UPLOAD HERE​

    • #2: Strategic Project

      • Topic ID and Memo Update (Example): Due Date, May 10: UPLOAD HERE​

      • Project Outline & Organizational Reporting Mechanisms: Due Date, May 31 UPLOAD HERE

      • Final Paper: Due Date, August 28; UPLOAD HERE

    • #3: Team Presentation Assignment:  Presentation Due Date, September 10: UPLOAD HERE

      • Team Contract: Due Date, May 31st: UPLOAD HERE
         

Session 2: May 14 & 15 – Leadership Foundations: Building Credibility, Competence, and Confidence (Instructors: Chris and Michelle Wheatley)

• May 14, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: Click Here to Watch the Session Recording || Passcode: =BZPYY5=

• May 15, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: Click Here to Watch the Session Recording || Passcode: xcj4kE!K

• Homework:

  • Pre-Class Homework, Due Date, May 12 UPLOAD HERE (Only upload your Style Inventory Type & Question #1 results) please bring this assignment to the class

  • Style Inventory (goes with above homework)

• Handouts: 

  • Participant Packet​ pdf  -OR-  Participant Packet​ fillable pdf

  • Leading Foundations Commitments pdf

  • Users Guide pdf  -OR- Users Guide fillable pdf

• Evaluation: Please complete by May 22​​

​​​ 

​

Session 3: June 4 & 5– Project Management Fundamentals (Instructor: Drew Wilkens)

• June 4, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording HERE || Passcode: 7&NeLXVS

• June 5, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording HERE ||  Passcode: hJ@tU00C

• Homework:

  • ​No additional Homework. Please work on your strategic project and your team project.

• Presentations

  • ​June 4th: Day 1​

• ​Day 1 (June 4th) Presentation PDF -or- ​Day 1 (June 4th) Presentation PDF 3-ups

  • June 5th: Day 2​

• The Day 2 Powerpoint (PDF)​

Handout

• What Navy Can Teach Us About Project Leadership

• Evaluation: Please complete by June 12​

​

Session 4: July 9 & 10 – High-Impact Development Conversations-(Instructors: Chris and Michelle Wheatley)

• July 9, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: Recorded Zoom Meeting for July 9 | Passcode: kKN9?k&n

• July 10, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: Recorded Zoom Meeting for July 10| Passcode: ?p13=Y=o

• Homework Assignment

  • Pre-work for July class (fillable PDF), DUE BEFORE CLASS please UPLOAD HERE

• Handouts: High Impact Conversations Agreement fillable PDF

• ​​Evaluation: Please complete by July 17

 

Session 5: August 6 & 7 – Effective Interpersonal Conflict and Principled Negotiation – (Instructors: Chris and Michelle Wheatley)

• August 6, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: Recorded Zoom Meeting for Aug 6 -- No passcode needed, mp3 file.

• August 7, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recordings: Recorded Zoom Meeting for Aug 7  | Passcode: M$e#B+Z5

• Homework Assignment, Pre-class homework, Due August 3: UPLOAD HERE

• Handouts: Conflict Resolution Participant Guide PDF

• Evaluation: Please complete by August 14

​​​

Session 6: September 10 & 11 - Employee Engagement and Customer Service: The Importance of Their Link to Bank Profitability –  (Instructor: Drew Wilkens)

• September 10, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording:

    • • Drew Wilkens, Morning Instructional Content  

      • Drew Wilkens, Introductions to team presentations   

      • Team 3: Bridging the Gap: Adapting to Generational Difference for a Stronger Community Banking Landscape   

      • Team 1: Breaking Down Silos: A Case for Team Development in Community Banking  

      • Team 4: Managing Change In Bank Technology Implementation: Managing an Evolving Technology Landscape in Commercial Community Banking    

• September 11, Zoom meeting: Join Here

  • Session Recording: 

    • • Team 2: The Employee Life Cycle: Strategic Culture Development: Redefining the Employee Experience  

      • Drew Wilkens: MDP Instructional content, September 10 - Day 2  

      • 2025 MDP Awards and Graduation  

• Homework: See session 1 for homework due this month

• Handouts: Session 6 Handout

• Evaluation: Please complete by September 18

​