courselist

Live-Online Classes : No travel! Participate in activities, interact with facilitator and other learners. First time? Click here for information on free "learn how to learn online" sessions.

First-time users, please visit WebEx at least a week prior to class to load and test software:
https://insync.webex.com , Click "training center--set up--training manager" and follow the directions there.

Live-Online Sessions are offered in collaboration with
Insync Training

For all sessions: Instructor: Jane Bozarth
Producer: Kassy LaBorie

"The Influential Trainer "
Wednesday, May 28, 1 pm. SORRY, FULL!

Trainers have enormous potential to influence their whole organizations. In this session, we'll explore ways to enhance transfer of training, get support and resources for training initiatives, and develop solution-focused strategies while avoiding self-defeating behaviors. Target audience: trainers and those who supervise trainers.

"Tips for the Positive Deviant "
Wednesday, June 18, 1 pm. REGISTER.

What's a positive deviant? Researcher Jerry Sternin discovered that, "In every group there are a minority of people who find better and more successful solutions to the challenges at hand. Even though they have access to exactly the same resources as the rest of the group, their uncommon practices or behaviors allow them to flourish". One of our favorite positive deviants, Jane Bozarth, will lead you on an overview: who are some positive deviants? What kinds of success have they had? How did they do it? Plus: 5 critical behaviors necessary for those who aspire to positive deviancy! Note: this session is intended for high performing, high potential staff and those who supervise them. It is not aimed at "fixing" problem performers.

"Instructional Design for the Real World: Tricks to Speed it Up, make it Less Painless, and Amaze Your Friends" Thursday, July 17, 1 pm. REGISTER

Join in for a fast, fun tour of quick tools and tricks that will support rapid instructional design, cut to the heart of needs analysis, and improve communication with subject matter experts and managers and others requesting training solutions.

"Speaking with Sizzle, Substance & Style
Wednesday, August 20, 1 pm. REGISTER.

Having to speak in public strikes fear in the hearts of many. This program will cover strategies for overcoming stage fright, staying calm and composed, creating an interesting, useful presentation, understanding how and when to use visuals and activities, and even things to consider when choosing your wardrobe the day of a presentation.

"Juggling 101: Managing Multiple Projects and Priorities". Wednesday, September 10, 1 pm. REGISTER

"Time management" is an oxymoron. You can't change it, or lengthen it, or shorten it, or 'manage' it. This course will help you identify ways to deal with the things you can manage: yourself, others, and the tasks with which you're confronted. Target audience: all staff.

"TrainerSmarts" Tuesday, October 21, 1 pm. REGISTER
Winner, Training magazine Editor's Pick Award: Best Synchronous Program

As trainers, we naturally focus on learning, growing, & improving. Join facilitator Jane Bozarth as we explore our own improvement with a twist: identifying your strengths, not your weaknesses, and focusing on enhancing your talents rather than overcoming your deficits. Take this concept away with you for application that will result in great learning experiences for participants while keeping you energized as well. Target audience: Training practitioners.

• Identify your gifts & strengths as a trainer
• Discuss how to utilize those strengths for improving ‘you', the trainer
• Determine the content and training techniques which work best with your particular strengths and gifts
• Brainstorm methods for staying energized
• Manage your “not so strong” skills in non-traditional ways

"Holiday Stressbusters" Wednesday, November 19, 1 pm. REGISTER

What should be a season of love and joy often turns instead to tiring weeks of overspending, overindulging, disappointment and STRESS! Join facilitator Jane Bozarth for our popular seasonal program, a look at common causes of holiday stress and ways to combat them. Leave this fun, interactive session with an action plan for taking back the spirit of the season!

"Collaboration on a Shoestring " Wednesday, December 10, 1 pm. REGISTER

Explore the use of free technologies like blogs, wikis, and online groups to help build communication, increase participation, and enhance transfer of training to the job. We'll both define and demystify each tool. You will get ideas for applying low-cost collaboration strategies to your own training programs—both classroom and online! Target audience: Training practitioners open to trying new approaches.

Interpersonal Skills

"The Online Trainer" course Oct 23-Nov 20. Click for details.

See above for details on
:"Instructional Design for the Real World" ,
"TrainerSmarts"
and
"Online Collaboration on a Shoestring"

Computer Skills A number of computer courses are now available through HRD's Professional Skills Program. These include courses in Web design software as well as programs such as Outlook and WordPerfect. Click here for more information.

E-LEARNING PROGRAMS

Most courses are always available: no waiting lists, no scheduling difficulties. And--most courses are free!