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Basic Accounting Prep Skills: Principles and
Processes
(Oct) PABS2858, (Feb) PABS2859, (Apr) PABS2860, (Jun) PABS2861
Learn basic accounting processes and principles to help you con dently apply for work within a nance or accounting of ce without having completed a formal accounting course. This course is also suitable for anyone interested in brushing up on their general accounting skills. Enjoy our blended learning model of face-to-face instruction and online assignments.
Facilitator: John Dowler. See bio on page 43.
Length: 5 or 6 half days and 18 hours online
Dates: Wed, Oct 10, 31, Nov 7, 21 & 28 + online until Nov 28, 2012 (5 half days)orFri,Feb8,15,22,Mar1,8& 15 + online until Mar 15, 2013 (6 half days) or Wed, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24, May 8 & 15 + online until May 15, 2013 (6 half days) or Wed, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul 10 & 17 + online until Jul 17, 2013 (6 half days)
Times: Oct/Nov – 9am – 12:30pm, Feb/Mar, Apr/May,
Jun/Jul – 9am – 12pm
Cost: $535 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed, Sep 26, 2012 or Fri, Jan 25 or Wed, Mar 20 or Wed, May 22, 2013
Building a Business Case PABS2848
In this 2-day workshop, you will learn how to develop a business
case that provides all of
the essential information required to support a decision regarding an initiative or project. You will have the opportunity to work through all the phases of business case development, produce a full draft of a business case, and practise presenting it to decision-makers.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 46.
Length: 2 days
Date: Thu & Fri, Feb 21 & 22, 2013 Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $395 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Thu, Feb 7, 2013
Building a Respectful Workplace
PABS2796
As we develop an effective understanding of boundaries
– professional, personal, individual, team, and bureaucratic (our own and others) – we will learn to follow a ten step process to establish and recognize clear boundaries that will assist us in sharing what we have learned with our colleagues, friends, and families.
Facilitator: Brenda Robinson. See bio on page 49.
Length: 1 day
Date: Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $225 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Change Management
PABS2849
We don’t actually manage change; we manage ourselves and some of the variables
that swirl around us. We can facilitate change by in uencing its speed, direction, and impact through our thoughtful actions. This program was designed speci cally for leaders in organizations to lead effectively when fundamental change
is occurring, providing core models and practical skills in working effectively in the midst of ongoing, accelerating ux and change.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 46.
Length: 1 day
Date: Fri, Feb 15, 2013
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $195 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Thu, Feb 7, 2013
Coaching for Performance
(Oct) PABS2798, (Feb 7) PABS2799, (Feb 8) PABS2800, (Jun 4) PABS2801, (Jun 5) PABS2802
People manage and motivate themselves; we can’t manage their performance or motivate them to do anything. When
we understand why people do what they do, we have a better shot at in uencing their choices by modelling the performance standards we want, focusing on what we want more of, and being increasingly skilled and
mindful in our conversations with our team members, colleagues, and managers using encouragement, support, guidance and development strategies.
Facilitators: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 44. Or Doug Kerr. See bio on page 46.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Fri, Oct 19, 2012 or Thu,
Feb 7 or Fri, Feb 8 or Tue, Jun 4 or Wed, Jun 5, 2013
Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $225 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Fri, Oct 5, 2012 or Thu, Jan 24 or Fri, Jan 25 or
Tue, May 21 or Wed, May 22, 2013
Creative Problem- Solving for Innovation: Getting Everyone Out of the Box
(Oct) PABS2812, (May 7) PABS2813, (May 14) PABS2814
Business innovations and scienti c discoveries often result from romantic experiences,
rags to riches stories, and chance. But business insight and scienti c discovery is also
a way of thinking that can
be learned and practiced. If
you understand that optimal performance demands creativity, innovations, and insight, then this course is
for you. Learn to access and maximize the creative tools, energy, and skills you have
to generate productive and sustainable solutions.
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