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The Power Resume Building Workshop PACS040
This class offers insights and tools to help you land that dream job bearing in mind today’s competitive market and the digitized application process. You’ll learn where
to look for the kind of job you want, how to network and position yourself, how to prepare a ‘killer’ resume and cover letter, and how to ace that all-important interview. Be prepared for a fun, con dence-boosting, two- day session that will get you focused, prepared, and highly employable.
Facilitator: Kate Hildebrandt.
See bio on page 56.
Length: 1 day & 2 hour online follow-up Date: Sat, Apr 9, 2016
Time: 10am-4pm; follow-up to be arranged individually
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Mar 26, 2016
Project Management Essentials
PACS018
Project Management Essentials blends the art and science
of project management in a dynamic course that enables team members to deliver projects on time, on budget and in scope. Learn about project management from “concept to cash”: from initial contemplation of a project to realizing its bene ts through successful implementation.
This course will provide you with a solid understanding of the terminology, processes and knowledge areas of project management, and methods for engaging and optimizing team resources for great results.
Facilitator: Dale Christenson.
See bio on page 52
Length: 2 days
Dates: Tue, Oct 13-Wed, Oct 14, 2015 or Mon, Mar 7-Tue, Mar 8, 2016 Times: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $495 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Sep 29, 2015 or Mon, Feb 22, 2016
Promoting Empowerment: Working for Change PACS041
In a culture of uncertainty, promoting empowerment is a strategic necessity, requiring leaders at all levels to know how to drive organizational change so individuals and groups
feel safe to develop a deep sense of commitment and ownership. Empowerment helps employees authentically and meaningfully engage in their work, connect with their colleagues, and contribute to their organizations. Explore the best practices, skills and tools necessary to promote
a culture of empowerment and motivate employees within the contemporary context of change.
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 55.
Length: 2 days
Date: Mon, Feb 15-Tue, Feb 16, 2016 Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $365 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Feb 1, 2016
Real Sales & Marketing: Building Relationships PACS030
Do you hate cold-calling? Would you prefer to work together with your clients to improve their organizations? Explore
a refreshing approach to mutual seller/buyer bene ts, shifting from a selling mindset to problem-solving and relationship building. Identify ways in which your product
or service differs from the competition, re ne your niche market, and in the process help your clients succeed. Find out how to recognize and qualify prospective clients, how to work with decision-makers, and ultimately how to close the sale.
Facilitator: Mary-Anne Neal.
See bio on page 61.
Length: 2 non-consecutive half days Dates: Fri, Feb 26 & Fri, Mar 4, 2016 Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, Feb 12, 2016
Small Business Management for Entrepreneurs PACS044
Learn small business management and theory in an accessible format for chance entrepreneurs. These often intimidating concepts are introduced and delivered using
engaging slides and participant materials that speak to a wide variety of educational and work-experience backgrounds. In the quest for a life’s work driven by passion, participants will leave with a high level understanding of business management basics, including essential steps in establishing a business with authorities plus key tools and habits
that contribute to a thriving solopreneur.
Facilitators: Lisa Ricci. See bio on page 63. Length: 1 day
Dates: Thu, Mar 17, 2016 Times: 9am-4pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Thu, Mar 3, 2016
Skilled Negotiation:
Co-Creating Good Agreements PACS016
We negotiate every day.
This course starts from the position that an agreement
is a good agreement only when it works for each party. When we negotiate with the intention of skilfully co- creating good agreements, everyone bene ts. Skilled Negotiation provides the
21st century principles and tools we all need to co-create good, mutually bene cial, and lasting agreements at work and in our daily lives.
Facilitators: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 57. Length: 2 days
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