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Professional Communication
Facilitator: Jennifer Walinga. See bio on page 64.
Length: 1 day
Date: Tue, Mar 8, 2016
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Feb 23, 2016
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The Accidental Editor –
ONLINE
PAPC019
Sometimes you become an editor by default. This online course provides an overview and hands-on approach to editing for accidental editors – those who are not trained as professional editors, but who must edit professional writing as a part of their job. Without requiring a strong grammar background, these tips will show you what to look for to add clarity, assist with ow, and to convey a message with direct and instant impact.
Facilitator: Coreen Boucher.
See bio on page 52.
Length: 3 weeks online
Date: Mon, Nov 16-Sun, Dec 6, 2015 Time: asynchronous
Cost: $255 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Nov 2, 2015
Addressing Communication Challenges at Work: Drilling Down and “Why”s-ing Up PAPC026
Communicate as a leader, resolve dif cult communication challenges in the workplace, design powerful communication
tools, systems and processes in this one-day professional communication training program. Topics will include leadership communication, overcoming interpersonal and organizational communication challenges, developing a communication plan and learning new tools, systems and mechanisms for change, innovation, ef ciency and alignment.
Facilitator: Jennifer Walinga.
See bio on page 64.
Length: 1 day
Date: Thu, Nov 26 or Sat, Nov 28, 2015 Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Nov 26 (RRU),
Nov 28 (Sooke)
Cost: $225 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Thu, Nov 12 or Sat, Nov 14, 2015
The Art of Focussed Conversation:
The Natural Flow of Ideas
PAPC021
The outcomes of our daily experiences are largely due
to the types of conversations we have. Learn what can be accomplished in the way we structure information as well
as the types of questions
we ask and answer. Leaders and meeting facilitators will gain a method for planning constructive conversations
for individuals, groups and organizations. This four-part model ows from a natural process of perception, response, judgment and decision
(resource book outlining 100 conversation types is included.)
Facilitator: Dan Doherty.
See bio page 54.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Thu, Apr 21, 2016
Times: 9am-4:30pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Thu, Apr 7, 2016
Communicating with Clarity and Impact: Professional Writing, Public Speaking and Presentation Skills PAPC027
If you understand that writing, speaking, and presentation have the power to engage, move, and transform, then
join us for this two-day course in professional writing, public speaking, and presentation skills. Learn the tools and principles of writing, speaking and presenting through the Five C’s of effective communication. With practice, overcome performance anxiety and learn to speak (pitch and interview), write (letters, essays, reports, proposals) and present (PowerPointTM, demonstration, and instruction) professionally and using media enhanced communication.
Facilitator: Jennifer Walinga.
See bio on page 64.
Length: 2 days
Dates: Wed, Nov 4-Thu, Nov 5, 2015 or Wed, Apr 6-Thu, Apr 7, 2016 Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $450 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Oct 21, 2015 or Wed, Mar 23, 2016
Core Communication Skills
PAPC014
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 57. Length: 1 day
Dates: Thu, Feb 11, 2016 Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Thu, Jan 28, 2016
Dif cult Conversations PAPC010, PAPC011-ONLINE
We all dread them – having to confront a challenging co-worker, customer, or friend about a dif cult and uncomfortable issue. Often we handle them very poorly yet we can’t completely avoid them. Gain insights into
the multiple layers beneath each conversation and learn strategies (and a plan!) for handling these unpleasant exchanges in a manner that addresses the core issues
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