Professional Development

The ABC's of Management Program

at

College of the Canyons

 

 

· Administration

· Building Your Team

· Communication

 

“The manager maintains, the leader develops; the manager focuses on systems and structure; the leader focuses on people; the manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust; the manager has a short range view; the leader has a long range perspective; the manager imitates; the leader originates.”

                                                                                                                                     Warren Bennis

As you can see from the quote above, there are distinct differences between leadership and management.  A leader is someone who knows where to go; they set the vision.  A manager is someone who knows how to get there; they implement the vision.

While LEAP (Leadership Education in Action Program) addresses leadership development, The ABC’s of Management  program focuses on sharpening your  management skill set.

If you are looking to gain or improve your basic management skills, The ABC’s of Management program is for you!  This 9-part workshop series was designed to provide you with the abilities you need to stock your management skills toolbox!  Participants completing all 9 workshops will receive a certificate of completion.

 

#160S Running Effective Meetings             

Wednesday, February 25                                               

1:00—2:00pm                                           

PDR #2                                                     

Presenters: Jasmine Ruys & Daylene Meuschke                                                   

Are your meetings going off track, taking too much time, or not accomplishing the items you want to see done? Or, do you want some tricks of the trade to make your meetings effective? Then this is the workshop for you. We will discuss some strategies to help you make your meetings effective and enable you to accomplish your goals.  A,C

 

 

 

#169S Employee Classifications      

Wednesday, March 4                                    

1:30—3:00pm                                                      

HSLH 234                                                                

Presenters: Diane Fiero & Donna Voogt

The employee classification structure will be discussed, including permanent part-time, substitutes and adult hourly employees.  You will also learn how to determine which classification to use when certain services are performed.  A

 

 

 

#161S Employee Evaluations       

Wednesday, March 18                                   

1:30—3:00pm                                                      

Y-117                                                                

Presenters: Diane Fiero & Donna Voogt

Supervisors commonly experience anxiety when preparing an employee evaluation when there is a disciplinary issue that will be documented on the evaluation; a sensitive issue will be discussed; or recommendations for performance or skill improvement will be made.  This workshop will address these issues as well as other aspects of the employee evaluation process, including how to:

· Effectively and confidently address anxiety-causing issues with the employee

· Evaluate employee performance fairly

· Set measurable goals

· Conduct meaningful and effective evaluation conferences with their employees

· Identify contractual timelines for completing performance evaluations

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#162S Conflict Resolution                            

Wednesday, April 15                                              

1:30—3:30pm                                                            

Y-117                                                                          

Presenter: Victoria Leonard                               

Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn't have to get out of hand.  This workshop will help participants understand how conflict occurs, why it escalates, and how to handle it appropriately.  Participants will be able to develop effective strategies for avoiding, minimizing, and resolving conflict.  A,C

 

 

 

#163S Employee Discipline Issues                              

Wednesday, April 29                                                  

1:30—3:00pm                                                             

PDR #2                                                                           

Presenters: Diane Fiero & Donna Voogt      

Unfortunately, there may come a time when you need to discipline an employee.  Wading through the various steps involved in the discipline process, though, can be very challenging and uncomfortable.  Join Diane Fiero and Donna Voogt at this workshop where they will prepare you to effectively engage in the discipline process.  A

 

 

 

#164S Giving Effective Feedback                   

Wednesday, May 6                                                        

2:30—3:45pm                                                             

LIBR 206                                                                      

Presenters: Karyl Kicenski & Victoria Leonard

We have all heard that "it's not what you say, it's HOW you say it."  In reality, it is "WHAT you say AND HOW you say it"!  This workshop will focus on both verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication when giving feedback.  Participants will be able to identify effective and ineffective feedback and utilize effective feedback in all interpersonal situations.   C

 

 

 

#165S Employee Recognition, Motivation and Retention                                                   Wednesday, May 20     Wednesday, June 24                                                  

1:30—3:30pm         10:00am-12:00pm                                                    

Y-117           PDR #2                                                                   

Presenters: Beth Asmus           

What creates motivated, contributing people? How do you maintain high employee morale?  Come to this session to discover a variety of strategies (and share some of your own!) that contribute to employee motivation, positive employee morale, rewards and recognition. Also discussed will be how to develop and implement a reward and recognition system (if you don’t already have one), and learn how it can contribute to employee motivation, positive morale and retention.  B

 

 

 

#166S Role Modeling, Coaching and Mentoring                                                   

Wednesday, June 3      Tuesday, June 23                                               

1:30—3:30pm         2:30 - 4:00pm                                                    

LIBR 206                                                                        

Presenters: Debbie Rio, Diane Stewart, Patty Robinson & Audrey Green

Serving as a mentor, coach or role model establishes strong one-on-one relationships which foster shared experiences and viewpoints, as well as personal and professional goals.  These roles also provide emotional support and guidance and benefit participants in innumerable ways. They are an integral part of personal and professional development.  What does it take to step into one of those roles?  Presenters will discuss the characteristics, skills, and knowledge needed to fulfill these roles effectively.   B

 

 

 

#167S Management and the COC Culture                                                    

Wednesday, June 17                                                      

1:30—3:30pm                                                             

LIBR 206                                                                       

Presenters: Debbie Rio, Diane Stewart, Len Mohney, Floyd Moos & Jim Temple                        

Being a manager at COC is a unique experience to say the least, and certainly different from most organizations – public or private.   Join panelists Debbie Rio, Diane Stewart, Len Mohney, Floyd Moos and Jim Temple as they discuss their point of view on what COC expects of its management team, how to successfully  navigate campus politics, learn more about the role you play in carrying out the District’s vision, mission and values and how to thrive in our unique culture.  A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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