Please register online at http://cms.grcc.edu/currentlearning or call Staff Development at ext. 4285.
Overcoming Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Part 1: Fri Mar 8, 2013
Part 2: Fri Mar 15, 2013
1-3:00 PM
Room 103 Sneden
The primary goal of this session is to give the participant specific tools, applicable to the college and university settings, to overcome particular difficulties within teams in which they are involved. The prerequisite for this program is having attended the ‘The Five Dysfunctions of a Team’ session conducted by Dr. David Beighley, or admission to the program by the Director of Staff Development. In this session, the participant will be led through the specific and behavioral elements of overcoming the five typical dysfunctions that impact every team: Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability, and Inattention to Results. Each dysfunction includes the working definition of the issue, a concrete example of the issue, the difficulties inherent to overcoming the issue, behavioral profiling of individuals or teams most susceptible to the issue, and how to maintain positive momentum once it has been achieved.
Home Organization 101
Mon Mar 11, 2013
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 125 CSC
Running a home is very similar to running a small business. You need tools, routines, detailed schedules, supplies, consistency, and order, to operate successfully. Moreover, having a “Home Office” where the household files, bill paying, and office supplies are kept, saves time and eliminates late fees assessed on misplaced bills. Your home is your physical and emotional haven. It’s the place for you to unwind and rejuvenate. It should be welcoming and visually comforting. Facilitator, Mary Dykstra gives you tools and ideas to help you create an uncluttered environment where you know where everything is and you can feel comfortable with drop-in visitors.
Happiness Habits (GVSU) – TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Wed Mar 13, 2013
9:30-11:00 AM
Room 2266 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
And
Thu Mar 14, 2013
9:30-11:00 AM
Room 303C Richard M. Devos Center, GR Pew Campus
Research has proven how vital happiness is to the wellbeing of each person. Happy people live longer, are healthier and have better relationships. In fact, happiness leads to more success in every area of a person’s life. Learn how you can become happy from the inside out by developing happiness habits. These habits will help you to become a happier person whose happiness does not depend on external circumstances.
A Writer’s Tool Kit for Career-Minded Professionals (GVSU)
Wed Mar 13, 2013
12-1:30 PM
Room 1142 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Writing is a key skill for any successful career and communication that is clear and concise. This workshop offers grammar, style, structure and editing tips for developing emails, letters, memos and other written correspondence. In this 90-minute workshop, learn essential skills, including: A guide to the 10 most common mistakes we make in punctuation and grammar; The 5 Cs of Clear Communication; Plain English (removing jargon from your communications); Writing to inform; Writing to persuade; Write emails, memos, letters and presentations that yield great results. This workshop will be presented by Angela Klinske, editor, public relations and communications consultant.
Adapting to Change
Thu Mar 14, 2013
9-10:30 AM
Room 304 Sneden
The modern classic parable, ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ provides the foundation for dealing with change with a positive perspective. Tactics for anticipating, adapting, and enjoying change are discussed. Additionally, tactics for dealing with stress associated with change are presented. Participants also explore how to apply these ideas to changes occurring at GRCC. This workshop will be presented by Kathy Pyatt.
What Daddies Do Best (GVSU)
Thu Mar 14, 2013
12-1:00 PM
Room 2264 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Take a moment to meet with other GVSU and GRCC dads to talk about fatherhood and the challenges that parents face. Join us for a lively, engaging discussion and lunch twice a semester, to hear how other fathers are coping with parenthood; their greatest fears, and their greatest joys ~ their children! This group is for fathers with children of all ages.
Safety & Security on Campus
Thu Mar 14, 2013
10-11:30 AM
Room 209 Sneden
Appropriate reactions to campus emergencies are presented, including a wide range of emergency scenarios. Practical tools for reacting in the case of emergencies are shared by Officer Tony Myers and Sara Dorer.
Power of Play
Fri Mar 15, 2013
10-11:30 AM
Room 109 Cook
Play is not only important to the developing minds of children, but in preparing our workforce of tomorrow, building innovation today, and improving our collective quality of life in this community. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn about the role of play, the science behind it, and how it can impact and improve our daily performance in and out of the office. This workshop will be facilitated by Adrienne Brown, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.
Brown Bag Lunch-Seniors & Driving
Tue Mar 19, 2013
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Room 120 ATC
Part of the ‘Successful Aging’ video series presented by Mike Faber of the GRCC Older Learner Center. This is a video on aging and driving with an emphasis on the perspective of the older driver. A diverse group of older persons are interviewed about their driving ability. It depicts older persons driving and commenting on their competence or incompetence as drivers. Their perspective is not meant to be definitive but to bring about a discussion of when should older persons change their driving habits, or discontinue driving. The video is meant to bring about discussion among college students, older persons, and the adult children of older persons. It is, therefore, an excellent video to bring about class discussion or to be used in adult education classes in churches.
Leadership through Developing, Empowering and Delegating (GVSU) -TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Wed Mar 20, 2013
8:30-11:30 AM
Room 2250, Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
AND
Wed Mar 20, 2013
1-4:00 PM
Room 123 Cook-Devos Center for Health Sciences, GR Pew Campus
This eye-opening, must-see program for all educational leaders is based on the 2012 book titled “Things LEADERS Say”, from award-winning author Andy Masters. Most of us are aware of the positives from delegating-we’ve heard them before. Further, the results of not delegating include burnout, stress and getting overwhelmed with tasks which distract us from our priorities. Yet, why is delegation one of the most underutilized skills in organizations today? Join Andy as he shares powerful tools to develop and empower your staff, so you can focus maximum time and effort on your most important responsibilities–while instilling confidence and pride throughout your organization. Andy also shares the direct “ROI” from creating a culture of developing and delegating, and how most organizations lose big dollars annually from an ineffective use of its human resources. Two sessions will be presented by Andy Masters, Author and International Speaker.
Institute for Healing Racism (2 day commitment)
Day 1: Thu Mar 21, 2013
8:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Day 2: Fri Mar 22, 2013
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Room 118 ATC
The Institute for Healing Racism is a powerful and thought provoking venue that brings together diverse groups of people to explore and address issues of race and racism. Participants have the opportunity to examine how the dis-ease of racism affects all people and develop skills to detect institutional racism in our daily environments (i.e. home, workplace, community, organization and business). This workshop will be presented by Tamber Bustance and Kathleen Owens of the Diversity Learning Center.
Alzheimer Support Group (GVSU)
Thu Mar 21, 2013
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Room 2264, Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Whether you are caring for an aging loved one who can no longer live without your help or for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, GVSU recognizes the challenges that you are facing. Get the support that you need by attending the GVSU Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Support Group. The group is facilitated by Cindy Beel-Bates, associate professor of nursing, and Sue Sloop, Work Life Connections consultant.
Work/Office Organizing 101
Fri Mar 22, 2013
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 125 CSC
Mary Dykstra works with individuals in the work environment struggling with ‘having to do it all.’ She helps you set up systems that can help you keep on top of the daily details when you need to focus on the big picture or the details. Mary can identify timesaving strategies and efficient office and storage space configurations that maximize workflow and productivity.
Simple & Delicious Plant Based Meals
Fri Mar 22, 2013
10-11:30 AM
Room 130 ATC
Facilitator Jen Pohlman demonstrates and teaches how to assemble simple and delicious plant based meals with no cooking required.
Customer Service
Tue Mar 26, 2013
8:30-10:30 AM
Room 103 Sneden
While many organizations promise to deliver an incredible customer service experience, some are better at delivering than others. This course is designed around six critical elements of customer service that, when organizations live them, bring customers back to experience service that outdoes the competition and will be presented by facilitators from Davenport University.
Blackboard Basics for Staff
Tue Mar 26, 2013
9-10:00 AM
Room 351 Main
Blackboard is a web-based course management system that can be used in a variety of ways. Staff can use the simple “point and click” tools to create an online organization web site that includes content delivery, discussion boards, shared file access, and private communication. This Blackboard Basics is a quick overview for staff on the multiple uses of Blackboard in teaching, learning, and community building. This is a quick start session designed to get you on board with Blackboard f-a-s-t! This workshop will be facilitated by Fred Bauman from IT.
Team Leadership
Wed Mar 27, 2013
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Room 204 Sneden
Team roles, processes, and effectiveness are explored. Best practices for team leadership are presented. Diagnostic tools for teamwork and team effectiveness are completed. This workshop will be facilitated by Zoe Carmichael.
Boundaries in the Workplace
Wed Mar 27, 2013
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Room 122 LRC
This learning session is built on participant discussion detailing and defining the role of supervisors of student employees. Supervisors may play many roles some of those roles may lead to conflict or complications. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this session, learners will: understand the importance of boundary setting in the work place; recognize a new awareness of unintentional consequences to blurred boundaries; have an opportunity to discover how other supervisors handle awkward or upsetting situations/relationships with student employees; begin to develop strategies and create tools to address the value of clear protected boundaries. This workshop will be facilitated by Tamber Bustance and Kathleen Owens of the Diversity Learning Center.
Disability 101
Thu Mar 28, 2013
1:30-3:30 PM
Room 204 Sneden
This session will emphasize the function of the GRCC Disability Support Services Office, ADA law, civil rights issues, common types of disabilities seen in a college setting, available accommodations, determination of appropriate accommodations, faculty and staff responsibilities, consultation opportunities, and considerations for faculty/staff while assisting students. This workshop will be presented by Sarah Rose and Karen Murphy.
Happiness Club (GVSU)
Fri Mar 29, 2013
12-1:00 PM
Room 2215/16 Russel H. Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
Join others who are interested in making changes to their thoughts and attitude to become a happier person. The Happiness Club will provide an opportunity to meet and network with others who are committed to improving the quality of their life by injecting happiness into everyday living.
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