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issues. The alternative we
fear is to speak our minds
and risk discord. However,
to respond to the complex issues most organizations now face, we need to enhance our ability to hold deeper more developmental conversations. Learn how an effective collaborative conversation creates the opportunity for us together to consider how we aspire to behave and how we aspire to respond to situations.
Facilitator: Susan Thackeray. See bio on page 58.
Length: 6 weeks
Date: Mon, Oct 20-Fri, Dec 12, 2014 Time: asynchronous
Cost: $695 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Oct 6, 2014
How to Improve Your Writing: Impact, Grammar and Editing (Oct) PAPA3795, (Mar) PAPA3796, (Nov) PAPA3798 - ONLINE, (May) PAPA3799 - ONLINE
This workshop is a must
for people who write in the course of their work - whether it is letters, emails, reports, promotional materials, brie ng notes or instructions. Through hands-on exercises you’ll learn the principles of plain language writing, and grammar gremlins (includes punctuation). Learn how to present an effective argument in writing and how to have greater clarity and impact in your writing. The three-week online course combines the content of How
to Improve Your Writing and more advanced techniques.
Facilitator: Fiona Prince. See bio on page 57.
Length: 1 day or 3 weeks online
Dates: Tue, Oct 21, 2014
or Wed, Mar 25, 2015
or Mon, Nov 17–Sun, Dec 7, 2014 (online) or Mon, May 18-Fri, Jun 5, 2015 (online) Times: 9am-5pm or asynchronous Cost: $175 + applicable taxes or $295 + applicable taxes (online)
Best to Register by: Tues, Oct 7, 2014 or Wed, Mar 11, 2015 or Mon, Nov 3, 2014 (online) or Mon, May 14, 2015 (online)
How to Improve Your Writing for English as a Second Language Students – ONLINE (Oct) PAPA3800, (Apr) PAPA3801
This four-week online course provides opportunities for
you to improve your writing through a variety of writing exercises and online discussion forums designed speci cally for participants with English as a Second Language (ESL). It is perfect for those who need to improve their writing skills to succeed in the workplace or academic programs. The skills and techniques you’ll learn
in this course will help you to improve your writing to get your message across.
Facilitator: Fiona Prince. See bio on page 57.
Length: 4 weeks online
Dates: Mon, Oct 20-Fri, Nov 14, 2014 or Mon, Apr 13-Fri, May 8, 2015 Times: asynchronous
Cost: $350 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Oct 6, 2014 or Mon, Mar 30, 2015
“I Have a Dream”:
Activism and Right Speech
PACC3790
Effective activism begins with a clear vision and effective speech. Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi come to mind as prominent people in signi cant social change movements. Explore what made these individuals so compelling
and how we can apply similar tactics to present day issues, whether we’re addressing organizational, political, environmental or even personal concerns. You will formulate a powerful message relevant to your own life and be given an opportunity to deliver it.
Facilitator: Rachelle Lamb. See bio on page 54.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Fri, May 15, 2015
Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $125 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, May 1, 2015
Improve Your Communication
(Dec) PAPA3791, (Apr) PAPA3792
Learn more about
how we human beings communicate with each
other, both intentionally and unintentionally. This course is an introduction to the key concepts and skills that help all of us communicate clearly. You will
practise the core skills you need to communicate effectively in the workplace and the community. Gain insight into your own communication styles, and map out an ongoing plan to continue your development as a skilled communicator in the world.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 53.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Tue, Dec 2, 2014
or Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Nov 18, 2014 or Thu, Apr 9, 2015
Mindful Communication and Listening PAPA3807
Mindful communication and mindful listening strengthen the attention, compassion,
and insight necessary to create happier, healthier and more productive relationships at work and at home, and foster individual well-being, openness and clarity. Integrating the latest science, psychology,
and practice, this intensive and customized workshop will explore the valuable personal and business rewards of mindful communication and mindful listening and engage participants in a systematic practice proven to strengthen the mental musculature necessary for focused,
aware, and compassionate communication.
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