This series of workshops was developed in partnership with local chambers of commerce for employers as a cost- and time-efficient solution for employee training.
Two of the most important skills you can have are adaptability and flexibility. Some people mistakenly think that the ability to change according to the needs of a situation or a willingness to compromise show weakness of a lack of conviction. In reality, the ability to compromise, change in response to changing situations and changing needs, and thrive are key to success in the fast-pace workplaces most of us find ourselves in. Change can be scary, but learning to adapt and flex as needed is an investment worth making.
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Getting Over the Good Old Days Syndrome
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Changing to Manage Process
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Changing to Manage People
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Showing You’re Worth Your Weight in Adaptability
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
Innovation is important to business survival. Organizational innovation is the ability of employees to find different methods that improve the way that work is performed and the organization functions. While innovation can increase productivity and business success, it means change, and people naturally resist change. Managers need to encourage innovation and manage the change that comes with it.
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Organizational Innovation
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Why Innovation Matters
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Managing Innovation
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Organizational Change
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Why Change Occurs and Why it Matters
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Managing Change
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
A successful manager is a good leader who is able to motivate and inspire employees into action. Highly motivated employees are more productive than unmotivated employees. They are creative and passionate about their work. Motivated people are aligned with the company’s values and show more loyalty to their organizations. Middle managers need to understand that motivation is the key to running a successful team.
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Basics of Motivation
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Equity Theory
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Expectancy Theory
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What is Leadership?
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Situational Leadership
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Strategic Leadership
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
Being a new supervisor can be intimidating. How will you know what to do? What if you make mistakes? What if you don’t know the answer? In our final module, we will give you some tips to get you on the path to becoming a great supervisor.
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Ask the Right Questions of the Right People
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Go to Gemba
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Keep Learning!
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
Schedule
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REGISTER |
Waycross |
8/16/18 |
8/16/18 |
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9:30am |
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REGISTER |
Brunswick |
8/30/18 |
8/30/18 |
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1 |
8am |
9:30am |
No matter what your industry or your role, problem-solving is part of your job. Whether the problems you encounter are big or small, you solve problems every day. Learning how to apply problem-solving skills helps not only to enhance productivity, but also helps to cultivate relationships by focusing on shared goals and solutions.
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Define the Problem
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Generate Alternative Solutions
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Evaluate the Plans
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Implementation and Re-Evaluation
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
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Waycross |
9/6/18 |
9/6/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
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Brunswick |
9/20/18 |
9/20/18 |
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1 |
8am |
9:30am |
Even if you work fairly independently most of the time, inevitably you must also work with others. Finding ways to build teams that accomplish what needs to be done in the most efficient and accurate manner is often challenging, especially when bringing together team members with diverse sets of hard and soft skills. There are some basic techniques you can use when building, or working with, a team to help create a cohesive unit that leverages everyone’s talents and ensures that each person contributes.
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Identifying Capabilities
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Get Into Your Role
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Learn the Whole Process
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The Power of Flow
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
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Waycross |
9/27/18 |
9/27/18 |
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9:30am |
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Brunswick |
10/11/18 |
10/11/18 |
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1 |
8am |
9:30am |
We all have the same number of hours in the day, so why is it that some people seem to get so much more done? The ability to effectively manage your time is key to productivity. You may not be able to create more time in your day, but applying time management skills can help you make the most of the time you do have!
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The Art of Scheduling
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Prioritizing
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Managing Distractions
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The Multitasking Myth
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
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Waycross |
10/18/18 |
10/18/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
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Brunswick |
11/1/18 |
11/1/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
Emotional Intelligence is a part of you that affects every aspect of your life. Understanding the root causes of your emotions and how to use them can help you to effectively identify who you are and how you interact with others.
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Self-Management
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Self-Awareness
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Self-Regulation
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Self-Motivation
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Empathy
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
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Waycross |
11/8/18 |
11/8/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
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Brunswick |
11/29/18 |
11/29/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
Keeping balance when at work is difficult. Outside influences always try to creep in and destroy productivity. Becoming sidetracked, however, simply creates job related stress that further increases the level of imbalance you experience. Fortunately, there are a few useful tips that will help you regain your sense of balance while at work. We should be able to relax at home and unwind after a hard day at work. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Home has stress of its own, and it seems like the stress from work is constantly waiting to spill over into our home lives. To have work life balance, it is important to learn how to effectively manage the stress and obligations at home.
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At Work
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Leave Home Stress at Home
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Break up Large Tasks
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Delegate
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Set Accurate Goals
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At Home
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Leave Work Stress at Work
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Turn Your Phone Off
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Take Some “Me” Time
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Maintain Your Boundaries
Registration Fee: $25
# Contact Hours: 1.5
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Waycross |
12/6/18 |
12/6/18 |
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8am |
9:30am |
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Brunswick |
12/20/18 |
12/20/18 |
Th |
1 |
8am |
9:30am |