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of an organization. On the contrary, learn how the most effective organizational change agents operate within the system to shift the system.
Facilitator: Colleen McCormick. See bio on page 59.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Fri, Nov 20, 2015
Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $175 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, Nov 6, 2015
Introduction to Project Management – ONLINE
PACS037
This three-week online course provides experience in each of the key phases of project management, from mapping out the original idea, to planning, leading, and closing a project. This is a practical, “hands-on” course that will help you plan, manage, and lead a project as you develop mechanisms to stay on track and recruit and lead your team. Enrol as a project
team and work on a current or anticipated project.
See website for required text.
Facilitator: Darryl Karleen.
See bio on page 57.
Length: 3 weeks online
Dates: Mon, Feb 1-Sun, Feb 21, 2016 Times: asynchronous
Cost: $495 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Managing Virtual Teams – ONLINE PACS039
Has leading virtual team meetings become a regular
part of your work life? Do you wonder how to make them more interesting and keep people engaged? Do you nd yourself frustrated with technology and curious about what people are really doing at the other end
of the line? This course will introduce you to best practices in hosting virtual meetings. Using Blackboard Collaborate, a web based platform, we’ll discuss how to use the features of web technology to improve meeting engagement.
Facilitator: Shauna Fenwick.
See bio on page 54.
Length: 2 non-consecutive webinars Dates: Wed, Nov 25 & Wed, Dec, 2, 2015 or Wed, Mar 23 & Wed, Mar 30, 2016 Times: 4:30pm-6pm
Cost: $65 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Nov 11, 2015 or Wed, Mar 9, 2016
Mindfulness at Work
PACS021
Ground-breaking programs are now offering mindfulness meditation techniques to help employees deal with stress, focus the distracted mind, and connect more meaningfully
to their work. The growing evidence in organizations
and scienti c journals alike prove mindfulness a powerful workplace practice. This participatory and practical course will review the most recent science, research and application of mindfulness in the organizational context and expertly guide participants through the practice, bene ts,
tools and application of mindfulness at work.
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy.
See bio on page 55.
Length: 2 days
Date: Tue, Nov 17-Wed, Nov 18, 2015 Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $295 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Nov 3, 2015
Navigating 21st Century Complexity – ONLINE
PACS032
Some have described our current world as VUCA – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. Drawing on a broad range of approaches, this course will help you develop the strategies you need to successfully navigate this new world with less stress and
fear. A deeper understanding of the nature of complexity and the potential it offers for positive change will help you move forward with increased con dence in your ability to navigate our century.
Facilitator: Dave Whittington.
See bio on page 65.
Length: 4 weeks online
Date: Mon, Oct 26-Sun, Nov 22, 2015 Time: asynchronous
Cost: $495 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Oct 12, 2015
Plan the Work, Work the Plan PACS015
Establish key priorities.
Write them into your work plan. Stay focused on accomplishing them. It’s that simple! A work team that is consistently
focused on accomplishing key priorities and key performance indicators is likely to be highly effective. And so, of course,
is the supervisor or manager of that team. Learn to assess strategic goals and how to align your team to those goals while taking into consideration individual objectives and performance as well as delegation commensurate with responsibilities.
Facilitators: Doug Kerr.
See bio on page 57.
Length: 2 days
Dates: Wed, Nov 18-Thu, Nov 19, 2015 Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $295 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Nov 4, 2015
The Power of Forgiveness in
the Workplace: Reframe and Reclaim PACS034
Join us for an engaging, provocative and interactive look at the ‘why’s’ and ‘how-to’s’ of forgiving your boss (or anyone who has done you wrong!). Through visuals and stories, explore examples of the power of forgiveness from a personal and professional perspective. Learn how forgiveness helps you reclaim your identity, energy and creativity, and how it can transform your work-life.
Facilitator: Tammy Dewar.
See bio on page 53.
Length: 1 day
Date: Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $225 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Mar 22, 2016
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