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Facilitator: Jennifer Walinga. See bio on page 51.
Length: 2 days
Dates: Thu & Fri, Oct 11 & 12, 2012 or Mon & Tue, Apr 15 & 16 or Thu & Fri, Apr 25 & 26, 2013
Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $450 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Thu, Sep 27, 2012 or Mon, Apr 1 or Thu,
Apr 11, 2013
Content Under Pressure: Creating Content for the Web, Mobile, and
Social Media
PAPA2919
You’ve heard that “content
is king” on the Internet,
yet advances in technology, changes in online culture, economic realities, and the rise of social networks have rede ned the way we think
of digital content. Managing, publishing, and disseminating content online presents many challenges, even for those trained in Web design. Learn a framework to help make sense of it all while developing real- life strategies and tactics for your organization.
Facilitator: Garth Von Buchholz. See bio on page 51.
Length: 2 days
Date: Tue, Feb 19 & 26, 2013
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $255 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Feb 5, 2013
Core Communication Skills
(Oct) PAPA2900, (Feb 4) PAPA2901, (Feb 5) PAPA2902, (May) PAPA2903, (Jun) PAPA2904
The ability to communicate skilfully is a core competency for successful supervisors and managers in every organization. This is an introduction to the key concepts and skills that help us communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace. Gain insight into your own communication style and map out an ongoing plan to develop as a skilled communicator using both verbal and non-verbal skills while conveying meaning with clarity.
Facilitator: Doug Kerr. See bio on page 46. Or Patricia Galaczy. See bio on page 44.
Length: 1 day
Dates: Mon, Oct 15, 2012 or Mon, Feb 4 or Tue, Feb 5 or Tue, May 21 or Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $195 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Mon, Oct 1, 2012 or Mon, Jan 21 or Tue, Jan 22 or Tue, May 7 or Mon, May 20, 2013
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Con ict Resolution PAPA3010
Explore the various ways that different cultures approach con ict by examining when and how con ict is acknowledged; how peace and con ict are
valued; and the preferred techniques for con ict resolution in different cultures. Through reading and discussing classical texts on con ict from different cultures, we will apply an intercultural lens to better understand sources of con ict and learn to effectively apply con ict resolution techniques.
Facilitator: Sukumar Periwal. See bio on page 49.
Length: 1 day
Date: Wed, Apr 24, 2013 Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $225 (tax exempt) Best to Register by: Wed, Apr 10, 2013
Dif cult Conversations
(Oct) PAPA2893, (Jul) PAPA2894
We dread confronting a challenging co-worker, customer, or friend about dif cult and uncomfortable issues, but we can’t completely avoid them. In this 2-day course, you will gain insights into the multiple layers beneath each conversation and develop a plan to handle unpleasant exchanges in a manner that addresses the core issues. Make your challenging conversations less anxious and more productive.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 48.
Length: 2 days
Dates: Tue, Oct 30 & Mon, Nov 5,
2012orTueJul2&9,2013 Times: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $345 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Oct 16, 2012 or Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Digital Storytelling
PAPA2926
Learn to craft and tell your story and transform the
way you do business. This workshop, designed for business owners, examines the premise of digital storytelling and allows you to immerse yourself in story creation, from writing to photography to video. You’ll learn how to produce a digital story for yourself using basic software and story capture tools. Share your stories with prospective customers and clients while capturing
their stories.
Please Note: This workshop references some Mac software including iMovie and iPhone, but will offer PC adaptations and options. Familiarity with social media is an asset.
Facilitator: Margaret Doyle. See bio on page 43.
Length: 1 evening, 2 days Date:Fri,Sat&Sun,Mar8,9& 10, 2013
Time: Fri, 7 – 9pm, Sat & Sun, 10am – 4pm
Cost: $275 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Fri,
Feb 22, 2013
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