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Our team and approach<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Get to know POD! Find our mission, contact information for our trainers, consultants, and staff, and classroom locations.<\/p><\/div>

POD policies<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Explore the policies for our classes and events, including who\u2019s eligible to attend, how the waitlist works, whether you\u2019ll receive a refund when cancelling a registration, and how credit is awarded.<\/p><\/div>

Resources for consultants<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

These pages are for private organizational development consultants who are, or aspire to be, part of the University Consulting Alliance. Discover what POD does, how to apply for the alliance, or crucial information on getting selected and starting projects.<\/p><\/div>

Tuition exemption<\/i><\/a><\/h4>

Connect to the WA State employee tuition exemption program<\/p><\/div>

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