Take advantage of in-service, career-building classes across the full spectrum of professional development topics.
In this training, participants will gain an understanding of roles and operating principles of the Search Committee as well as understand how a strategic search process is conducted.
How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance...This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals who employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work are able to monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives.
In this workshop, participants will review how to plan and conduct successful interactive meetings, identify the different types of meetings, review how to structure a meeting to obtain the most effective results, determine ways to keep meetings focused and on track and practice the skills needed to keep groups focused and on task.
This workshop will help participants: rediscover their creative ability; develop a creative attitude and learn to see every problem as an opportunity and identify road blocks that prevent creative thinking.
Work, family and personal life responsibilities can feel overwhelming and it sometimes seems as if a 24 hour day simply isn't long enough to get everything done. Unfortunately, no one has yet found a way to add a 25th hour to the day, so we're all forced to do the best with the time we have. By following the principles discussed in this workshop, you may still never get everything done, but you should feel more in control of your busy life.
People we admire are sometimes described as born leaders or born to lead. In this training, we will examine the characteristics of effective leaders and work through activities and exercises that help attendees develop these qualities in themselves. The Objectives of this Workshop are as follows: describe key qualities of effective leaders; apply effective decision-making techniques; communicate assertively while still demonstrating empathy; demonstrate high levels of personal accountability and describe factors that contribute to people's motivation levels.
The Workshop Agenda: Being Decisive (Conducting root cause analysis; Evaluating alternative solutions) - Communicating Assertively (Assertive vs aggressive understanding the difference; Showing empathy while delivering difficult messages) - Demonstrating Personal Accountability (Performing an accountability self-assessment; Practicing mindset shifts toward higher accountability) - Motivating Others (Understanding the 5 factors that influence motivation).
Please note: this program is appropriate for aspiring Managers.
To lead effectively during times of change requires knowledge and skill. Knowledge includes understanding what happens to people, including yourself, during times of change as well as knowing and applying best practices to help team members adjust, adapt and eventually accept the change. This workshop will address these key points.