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depend on how we construct and communicate the
language of work; within job descriptions, goal-setting, performance management, strategic visioning, or simple day-to-day communication. Miscommunication and misunderstanding still prevail because individuals perceive and respond to confusing, and often con icting, language describing work. Practice a new approach to the language of work to achieve observable, measurable behaviours and shared meaning.
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 44.
Length: 1 day
Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2012 Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $225 (tax exempt) Best to Register by: Mon, Nov 12, 2012
Experience Coaching
(2 hour block) PABS2774, (4 hour block) PABS2775
Coaching is a unique individual experience with bene ts that include fresh perspectives
on personal/professional challenges and opportunities, enhanced thinking and decision making, deepened interpersonal effectiveness, and increased con dence. With the help of a con dential coach, you can expect positive results in productivity, personal satisfaction with life and
work, and the achievement of
professional goals. Embark on an empowering process with lasting changes for the future you want to create.
Facilitator: Sherry LeBlanc. See bio on page 47.
Length: 2 hour block (30 or 60 minute sessions); 4 hour block (30 or 60 minute sessions)
Dates and Times: to be arranged individually
Cost: 2 hour block – $295 + applicable taxes, 4 hour block – $495 + applicable taxes.
Register at any time.
Facilitating Group Processes
PABS2905
Effective facilitation is the
key to successful outcomes
in work teams and meetings. Explore the facilitator’s role in effective group functioning and communication with a focus on the types of facilitation required in different environments. Learn to prepare for group sessions
in a variety of work situations while practicing core facilitation skills. You will learn to identify challenges in facilitation
and develop con dence in addressing the situations you encounter when facilitating.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 46.
Length: 2 days
Date: Thu & Fri, Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2013 Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $350 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Thu, Jan 17, 2013
Hire Power: Hiring and Keeping the Very Best PABS2854
The power to hire is one of the most important responsibilities you can exercise within your organization. Having the power to hire means you are the organization’s “gate-keeper”
– you decide who will join your work team. This workshop is designed to provide managers with the knowledge and skills to make sound selection decisions and attract good people so
you can hire the best person available for the job.
Facilitators: Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 44.
Length: 2 days
Date: Wed & Thu, Feb 27 & 28, 2013 Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $395 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed,
Feb 13, 2013
How to Deal with Workplace Bullying: Pink Shirt Survival and Support Strategies PABS2857
Schoolyard bullies get bigger, craftier, and nastier, bringing bullying to the workplace with high costs to individuals and organizations. Beyond wearing your anti-bullying t-shirt, there are effective ways to deal with workplace bullying. Whether you’re a victim, witness, or supervisor/manager, learn practical survival and support
strategies that defuse hostilities, confront bullying, support others, and help develop policies to build
a workplace where everyone is treated with respect
and dignity.
Facilitator: Judy Carter. See bio on page 42.
Length: 1 day
Date: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 Time: 9am – 5pm Cost: $95 (tax exempt) Best to Register by: Wed, Feb 13, 2013
The Impact of Technology on the
Brain: an evening Talk PABS2833
With the overwhelming volume of emails and the discomfort experienced when you can’t access your devices, have you wondered what the impact your computer, TV, tablet, or smart phone may have on your brain? We will examine recent research about the impact of technology on the brain and discuss the assumption that technology only brings positive outcomes, as well as strategies to counter these implications.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 48.
Length: 2.5 hours
Date: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 Time: 7pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $25 + applicable taxes Best to Register by:
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
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