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Direct Support Workforce DevelopmentSurvival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I Managers in community supports often have the toughest, most stressful jobs in our field. But it doesn't need to be so hard! This interactive, one-day training will present a tool-kit for managers to help them survive, and even thrive. We will talk about building teams, communicating with staff, teaching employees to do their jobs, coaching staff, and the number one survival skill, turning potential conflict into meaningful, instructional discussions. This training is a must-have for new managers, and a chance for seasoned managers to hone their skills and learn some new perspectives.
Leadership Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management II This workshop will focus on more advanced skills for managers. The workshop will begin with a discussion of the use of skills presented in the prerequisite course, and then will add content on coaching employees, negotiation skills, advanced conflict resolution, strategies to improve teamwork, and a quick discussion of stress management for managers. Prerequisite: Completion of Survival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I
Personal Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management III In this workshop, we will consider many of the personal skills that are required to be a great manager and leader. Even when one has good management and leadership skills, there can be some pretty significant challenges. Managing is stressful and there is always too much to do. We will find ourselves needing to communicate difficult things to difficult people. In this session, we will look at stress management, time management, communication, and negotiation. Prerequisite: Completion of Survival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I, and Leadership Skills for Managers - Management II.
Registration Details Fee information: Employees of DDD, staff of agencies funded by DDD as well as individuals with disabilities and family members - no charge. All other registrants $75. Registration: Register online now |