Welcome!

Thank you for your Power Learning Series registration.  We are so excited you have looked to PSHRA® to help you grow in your career.

The Power Learning Series offers you a new way to grow your skills without the time commitment of a full course. 

Learners will be equipped with fundamental skills in strategic HR analytics and data storytelling.  The course has been organized into three meetings: 

• The first meeting introduces key concepts such as metrics, analytics, and ROI and guides learners in identifying the “right question” to explore through data. 
• The second meeting focuses on formulating a hypothesis, understanding correlation vs. causation, and structuring an HR analytics project using real-world examples. 
• The final meeting emphasizes communicating analytical findings effectively through storytelling, visualizations, and ROI presentations to influence decision-makers and drive strategic change. 

Learners will gain the skills to use data to solve real HR problems and advocate for impactful interventions. The course will be delivered over three-weeks with one-hour weekly online sessions.

Recertification Points:  PSHRA-5 and HRCI-Coming Soon!

Don’t hesitate to contact us - PSHRA – Debbie Tankersely-Snook, Associate Director, Member Programs, Membership - meetings@pshra.org

Making public sector work better®.

Course Syllabus

Course Overview

Learners will take a deep dive into effective communication. Participants will learn how to access your current communication reality, understand communication as a system, make improvements using data, and more. Upon completion, you will have the tools to implement effective communication strategies at both the team and agency level. 

Format: 3 Micro-Sessions (60 minutes each)

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain access to and learn how to fill out and implement:

● A communications channel matrix
● A communications stakeholder matrix
● A communications calendar
● The Communications Incident Report and more

Participants will gain tools to create buy-in on their teams by leveraging

● A communications consensus worksheet
● A Creating Clarity exercise for their teams
● Organizational mapping for communication

Course Materials:  A course workbook will be provided.

Please let us know if you run into any problems or have questions as soon as possible.  We want to make sure you are to have the best possible learning experience.  

All your course materials will be found on your course dashboard.

Meetings:

• Course Meetings take place in Zoom Events – You will access your Zoom Meetings from the Contents Tab.

Course Design:

The course will be delivered over three-weeks with three one-hour sessions per week.  You will receive details about the dates, times, and your course URL.

Time Commitment:

Plan for 1 hours for each online lesson to read, complete activities, and prepare for course meetings. Individuals have varying learning paces, so it might take more or less time for each person. We recommend completing lessons a day or two before the course meetings to allow time for reflection on what you've learned and the development of your plans. All course materials are included on your course dashboard (no textbook is required).

Course Meeting Schedule (subject to change):

• Start Date: 2/24/2026
• Completion Date:  3/10/2026
• Course Meeting 1:  2/24/2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
• Course Meeting 2:  3/3/2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
• Course Meeting 3:  3/10/2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET

Certificate of Attendance:

You will earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.

Cancellation Policy:

Professional Development Cancelation Policy

Recertification Points:  

PSHRA-5 and HRCI-5

Making public sector work better®.

Elizabeth Marion, Founder of Liby Works

Liz Marion is a leadership communication expert and the Founder of Liby Works, where she helps leaders, managers, and public-sector teams communicate what matters most. Drawing from more than a decade of experience in organizational leadership, internal communications systems, and program design, Liz equips agencies with practical, repeatable tools that elevate clarity, alignment, and team performance. 

Liz has spent the past five years researching the KPIs of effective communication and building frameworks—like CommsIQ™ and CommsPulse™—that help organizations measure and improve communication quality. She has trained and coached hundreds of executives, public-sector professionals, and emerging leaders in how to streamline communication, reduce friction, and build trust across diverse teams. 

Her background spans the public, nonprofit, and government-adjacent sectors, including extensive work with military-connected professionals and mission-driven organizations. She specializes in internal communications strategy, leadership presence, team optimization, and adult-learning–driven skill development. 

Liz holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Johns Hopkins University and has delivered programs for agencies, universities, and national-security organizations across the country. Areas of Expertise:

• Internal communication systems
• Leadership communication & presence
• Communication KPIs & assessment
• One-on-one communication coaching & skill development
• High-stakes communication scenarios & message refinement