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This six-parts series is designed to develop skills and effectiveness for supervisors, managers, and team leaders. Classes combine group discussions, case studies, and activities to deliver training objectives. Each unit approximately three and a half hours and meets weekly, allowing time to reflect and apply new skills in the work environment.
View the flyer here.
The Forest Service Northeastern Area will be hosting a webinar featuring the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Data Dashboard on Wednesday, November 4th, from 11:00 AM – noon (EST), presented by Scott Pugh (USFS Northern Research Station, FIA). Please feel free to share this announcement with others in your agency and beyond:
Using Tableau Business Analytics software, the folks at FIA have created Dashboards that allow users to more easily access, explore, and visualize FIA data and findings. The visual (a picture is worth a thousand words) and interactive nature of Dashboards provides a depth of delivery that cannot be matched by current hard copy or pdf publications. The Dashboard can deliver data similar to that in FIA’s typical annual pdf reports, but with far more depth and customizability. Join us for this webinar as we take the Data Dashboard for a test drive!
Connection Information:
Ø Connect to the Adobe Connect web meeting: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/na/
- Keep “Enter as a Guest” selected
- Type your name into the “name” box
- Click “Enter Room”
Ø For audio: dial in to the teleconference: 888-844-9904; access code: 390 9636
Although it would be best to connect from a computer with a hard-wired connection (not wireless), you can join from certain mobile devices with the free Adobe Connect Mobile app (iPad or iPhone—download from the iTunes store: iTunes App; Android devices—download from Google Play: Android App).
Webinar Accessibility Features:
- Live captions will be provided (within the Adobe Connect meeting room). If you need captions, please make sure to connect from a computer (not a mobile device).
- Keyboard Commands provide accessibility to Adobe Connect. Some important commands include:
Ctrl + F6 Move focus from pod to pod in the meeting room (if connecting from a Mac, use the “Command” key instead of “Ctrl”)
Tab Access different options within a specific pod.
Use your screen reader “read all” command (Insert + down arrow in JAWS) to read PowerPoint files shared in the meeting room.
- If you have any additional special access needs, please contact Sherri Wormstead at [email protected] or 603-868-7737.
Need Help? If you need help connecting to the web meeting, contact Adobe Connect at 800-422-3623.
AARP VT will host a Livable Communities Solution Forum to discuss local and state efforts to make Vermont communities more livable and how new tools like the AARP Livability Index:Great Neighborhoods for All Ages can support this work.
As a growing number of Vermonters age, local officials and community organizations are looking for solutions to best support those who want to remain in their homes and neighborhoods. Communities that provide supportive features and services such as affordable and accessible housing, a safe travel environment for drivers and pedestrians, proximity to social activities and economic opportunities, and access to quality health care enhance the quality of life for all residents.
National experts from Smart Growth America, National RTAP, and AARP’s Public Policy Institute, who developed the Livability Index, will lead the discussion. Other presenters will describe how local policies and programs are building livable communities across the state.
Stay Tuned For More Information
Contact AARP VT Staff with Questions, email Kelly at [email protected]
This six-parts series is designed to develop skills and effectiveness for supervisors, managers, and team leaders. Classes combine group discussions, case studies, and activities to deliver training objectives. Each unit approximately three and a half hours and meets weekly, allowing time to reflect and apply new skills in the work environment.
View the flyer here.
November 11th, 9:00am – 12:30pm
This hands on, interactive workshop explores communication styles and differences, and helps participants identify and employ new strategies to improve communication and reduce tension. In addition to exploring different styles, we lead participants in looking at their judgments and “mind filters” which often derail communication. Listening, managing emotions, and managing hot topics are also covered. The instructional design can also be customized to include additional material.
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
November 18th, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Conflict is a natural part of business life. This session teaches participants how to recognize that a conflict is escalating and minimize damage by using the most appropriate resolution tactics regardless of which stage a conflict is in. Participants also learn the true cost of conflict to an organization and techniques for effectively handling even the most challenging conflict-related discussions.
Building Trust and Building Teams
December 11th, 9:00 – 12:30pm
Trust is the foundation of all strong teams while the absence of trust is considered the first dysfunction of teams. Without trust teams can’t be successful. Yet most leaders pay little attention to the nuanced behaviors that build or break trust. This team building workshop will focus on how to strengthen trust and how to rebuild it if it is broken. Four different types of trust will be covered. The training will also explore key aspects of strong teams beyond trust as well as how to build strong teams once trust is established. The training will be interactive, hand on, and fun.
Take, one, two or all three! Register at: https://events.vtc.edu
All trainings will be held at the Vermont Tech/CCV campus in Brattleboro.
For questions and registration assistance contact:
Beth Demers, Project Manager
Vermont Tech
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
802.879.2380
November 11th, 9:00am – 12:30pm
This hands on, interactive workshop explores communication styles and differences, and helps participants identify and employ new strategies to improve communication and reduce tension. In addition to exploring different styles, we lead participants in looking at their judgments and “mind filters” which often derail communication. Listening, managing emotions, and managing hot topics are also covered. The instructional design can also be customized to include additional material.
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
November 18th, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Conflict is a natural part of business life. This session teaches participants how to recognize that a conflict is escalating and minimize damage by using the most appropriate resolution tactics regardless of which stage a conflict is in. Participants also learn the true cost of conflict to an organization and techniques for effectively handling even the most challenging conflict-related discussions.
Building Trust and Building Teams
December 11th, 9:00 – 12:30pm
Trust is the foundation of all strong teams while the absence of trust is considered the first dysfunction of teams. Without trust teams can’t be successful. Yet most leaders pay little attention to the nuanced behaviors that build or break trust. This team building workshop will focus on how to strengthen trust and how to rebuild it if it is broken. Four different types of trust will be covered. The training will also explore key aspects of strong teams beyond trust as well as how to build strong teams once trust is established. The training will be interactive, hand on, and fun.
Take, one, two or all three! Register at: https://events.vtc.edu
All trainings will be held at the Vermont Tech/CCV campus in Brattleboro.
For questions and registration assistance contact:
Beth Demers, Project Manager
Vermont Tech
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
802.879.2380
November’s Executive Committee meeting has been rescheduled.
A copy of the agenda can be found here: Executive Committee Agenda 11-18-15