The DDI courses were chosen because they are proven to build specific, job-critical competencies and promote positive behavior changes that lead to better job performance. The courses focus on developing the skills individuals and businesses request the most including: tactical and strategic leadership skills; personal effectiveness; group effectiveness; customer service skills and support; and getting business results. The training is done in manageable four hour (half day) segment using interactive participation in small groups at a reasonable price.
The courses will be offered beginning in the spring at the following Northeast Regional MnSCU campuses:
Lake Superior College (Duluth), Hibbing Community College (Hibbing), Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (Cloquet), Itasca Community College (Grand Rapids), Mesabi Range Technical College (Virginia), Vermilion Community College (Ely) and Rainy River Community College (International Falls). Detailed schedules will be available on the LSALMA website at www.lsalma.org.
The courses being offered are listed below
Building an Environment of Trust Course Date: See PDF Schedule Price: $59.00-$99.00 Speaker: Broeffle, Schumacher, Schoolderman & Staff Description: Because of the crucial link between trust and business success, leaders must realize the power of trust as a business tool. IN this course, leaders learn how to avoid the trust breakers and take action to create an environment in which people take risks, identify and solve problems, and work together to create and sustain high levels of trust.
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ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSHIP (pre-requisite course) Course Date: 2007 Price: $59.00 - $99.00 Speaker: Kermeen, Schumacher, Schoolderman & Staff Description: The essence of being an effective people leader lies in establishing good interpersonal work relationships and having the ability to spark action in others. This foundation course teaches leaders how to get results through people. Participants learn a set of essential skills to meet both practical business needs and people’s personal needs. They acquire a set of proven interaction skills, discover seven Leadership Imperatives for meeting today’s challenges, and realize their role as a catalyst leader¾a leader who inspires others to act.
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Resolving Conflict Course Date: 2007 Price: $59.00 - $99.00 Speaker: Anderson, Heibel, Schoolderman & Staff Description: This course teaches leaders how to recognize that a conflict is escalating and minimize damage by using the most appropriate resolution tactic – regardless of which stage a conflict is in. Leaders also learn the true cost of conflict to an organization and techniques for handling even the most challenging conflict-related discussions effectively. Approved for credit by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
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Reaching Agreement Course Date: 2007 Price: $59.00 - $99.00 Speaker: Orman, Heibel and Staff Description: This course teaches leaders seven techniques for making high-quality decisions group members will support and execute. Leaders understand their important role in reaching agreement by consensus and its impact on organizational results. Leaders need to be able to get all of the ideas out on the table and then get everyone to agree on and commit to a course of action.
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Making Meetings Work Course Date: 2007 Price: $59.00 - $99.00 Speaker: Kermeen, Schumacher, Schoolderman and Staff Description: Most people say they hate meetings, but what they really dislike are non-productive, poorly run meetings. This course helps leaders save time and resources by leading meetings that support business needs. Leaders learn how to plan, facilitate, and follow-up on meetings (including virtual meetings) to ensure that there is a payoff for the time invested in meetings.
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Training for Labor Management Co-Chair Course Date: 03/15/2007 Price: $35.00 Speaker: Description: 8:00 A.M. t o 12:00 P.M. at the Holiday Inn in Duluth. The training is based on the program developed by the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation. The purpose of the program is to prepare participants to serve as co-chairs of labor management committees. The program objective is to increase participants confidence and competencies in conducting effective labor management meetings. Participants will provided opportunities to interact with other co-chairs on how to improve their skills for interpersonal communications, lead productive meetings, improve communications with constituents, learn group problem solving techniques and sharing experiences of other co-chairs. Registration form ~ PDF
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