It is an absolute delight to join the Human Resources Team as the Professional Development and Training Specialist! I so look forward to working with you!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are looking for resources, would like to schedule a coaching session or consulting session on your departmental trainings, or to collaborate on developing new development and training opportunities.
I am delighted to share with you some upcoming development and training events happening over the next month below.
Angela Wade Ferguson Professional Development & Training Specialist awferguson@fortlewis.edu 970-247-6142
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5/31/2022, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual
Tue, May 31, 8:30am – 12:30pm
FREE Training for all State Employees: Zoom link sent to approved registrants (map)
This FREE training is provided by COE (Center of Organizational Effectiveness): This course will teach you the three human elements of change and how to use that knowledge to lead others in making a change. Many change initiatives don’t fail because of poor planning. They fail because they don’t understand how people react to change. Knowing how to effectively address the rational, emotional, and execution needs people require will better prepare you to lead any change situation. Participants will learn strategies to address each human factor and design with their own change plan.
Register for this training through COTRAIN and copy to your calendar by clicking on the “More Actions” button in the top right corner and then copy to your calendar. Don't have a COTRAIN account, read through our Creating a Train Account document.
*Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class. All approved registrants will receive the Zoom link for the session from COE.
**Please take a moment to read through our Classroom Rules of Engagement before registering.
5/31/2022, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Virtual
Tue, May 31, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
This FREE training is provided by COE (Center of Organizational Effectiveness): For many State employees, working from home is a new experience that brings different challenges and opportunities. This highly interactive course provides guidelines and tips for staying productive, connected and motivated while working remotely. Course objectives: •Understand your motivators and how to maintain momentum while working from home. •Learn how to build productivity and accountability into your daily and weekly routines. •Learn about your preferences for communication and examine your supervisor’s and team’s preferences. •Gain insight into creating an environment and schedule that supports your success working from home.
6/1/2022, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Virtual
COE: Statewide Supervisor Certificate Training Module 1
Wed, June 1, 8:30am – 4:30pm
This FREE training is provided by COE (Center of Organizational Effectiveness):
This training is intended for State of Colorado Employees or staff looking to career path into a Supervisory position.
This four-day, cohort-based program is designed to prepare new supervisors and leaders new to the State system with essential skills and knowledge to be successful. Research has shown that leadership is an acquired set of skills and not something people are born with. Additionally, good leaders use what they have learned to guide their team to success. The Statewide Supervisor Certificate provides the skills and knowledge new supervisors need to know in order to be successful.
The certificate consists of classes held one day per week for one month. It is instructor-led and delivered online. Participants will be assigned homework and application activities to reinforce real-life learning.
Session 1: Leadership Essentials
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Registered participants are REQUIRED to complete the entire training session as a cohort, over 4 consecutive weeks. This action will ensure that the training session accommodates an adequate number of participants to ensure effective participation and learner engagement.
If the participant is unable to attend ALL required training days, they must WITHDRAW from the cohort and register for a future session that better accommodates their schedule.
If, for any reason, a participant will miss more than one hour of content per day, they must WITHDRAW from the training and register for a future session that better accommodates their schedule.
COE asks participants to withdraw from training as soon as possible to allow the system to move through the wait list in a timely manner.
In the event of a personal emergency please contact COE as soon as possible so we can work through arrangements.
If a participant has withdrawn from, or did not show up to three (3) or more trainings, they will require supervisor approval for further participation in COE trainings.
Please take a moment to read our Classroom Rules of Engagement.
*Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class. All approved registrants will receive the Zoom link for the session from COE
6/2/2022, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Virtual
Thu, June 2, 8:30am – 4:30pm
This FREE training is provided by COE (Center of Organizational Effectiveness): This Customer Service Certificate is designed to support customer service improvement initiatives. The courses in this program provide education and experience on the interpersonal aspects of customer service, resolving conflict, communicating effectively, and managing accountability. This program is open to all State employees, and is perfect for anyone who regularly works with people to support the operations of the State. This certificate includes six classes that will provide participants with a set of skills that can be applied to any customer interaction to deliver effective, efficient, and elegant customer service solutions. This program includes a Capstone class which will require participants to complete a series of reflection and discussion activities designed to help identify key learning and behaviors that can be applied on the job. Participants sign up for the entirety of the certificate program with a single registration. CERTIFICATE CONTENT Module 1: Exceptional Customer Service - 8:30-4:30 Module 2: Effective Communication and Listening Skills - 8:30-4:30 Module 3: Courageous Conversations - 8:30-4:30 Module 4: Accountability is a Two-Way Street - 8:30-4:30 Module 5: Unconscious Bias -8:30-4:30
Registered participants are REQUIRED to complete the entire training session as a cohort, over 5 consecutive weeks. This action will ensure that the training session accommodates an adequate number of participants to ensure effective participation and learner engagement.