Events

In this webinar, Desiree Bunch, MSW, a seasoned expert in human resources and organizational behavior, will review the essential skills needed to effectively manage workplace conflict. Discussion will include the application of various conflict resolution techniques, including mediation, negotiation, and communication strategies, across diverse workplace scenarios. Additionally, Desiree will cover best practices for fostering a…

Learning is a strategic business tool, and measuring the Return on Learning (ROL) demonstrates the impact L&D has on the organization. While tracking technical skills by testing and demonstration is tangible, it’s the high-level soft, or life, skills such as critical thinking, empathy, communication, and an ability to deal with ambiguity that are harder to evaluate and…

Helping foster the culture of innovation needed to stay competitive in today’s modern, ever-changing market, the Strategies By Design Group applies innovative techniques and approaches to achieve immediate engagement and growth. We understand that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the workplace plays a vital role in this process. By enhancing the connection between behavior design and…

  Whether they realize it or not, it is largely employers and supervisors who determine the general culture, as well as the health and safety culture, of a workplace. For new and young workers, learning how to do your job well is a great first step in preventing workplace injury as, chances are, they probably…

First impressions matter whether you’re walking into a social gala or beginning a new training seminar. How you open your learning event will set expectations and establish a tone for the whole session. In the first few minutes, participants evaluate how much they think they’ll get out of the training as well as how much…

The Rural Action Centre is putting on a Canva workshop with Lee Gallant of IDEA Consulting, who will lead this interactive online session! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your Canva design skills, this workshop is tailored just for you. For more information and to register please visit: https://ruralactioncentres.ca/event/canva-basics-with-lee-gallant/?instance_id=1182

Middle managers are essential for increasing engagement, productivity, and profitability in any organization. They are close to the frontline and can gain insight into a company’s pain points to identify what needs to be recognized or repaired. They can also translate the vision and mission of the organization into practical terms for the frontline workers…

Overview Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of the people around you. You can have the highest IQ around, but without the ability to relate to your emotions and influence others with effective communication skills, you can’t take your career to the next level. Teams that…

Leadership is hard, especially for those who are new to their leadership role. Unlike when you were an individual contributor and your success was dependent on your own output, your success now is entirely contingent upon the successful output and performance of others. You’re under incessant pressure for greater and more substantial results from your…