Management Seminar Newsletter
September 1, 2021
I am pleased to present the first edition of the 21-22 Management Seminar Newsletter. The survey from last year showed the value of the articles, videos and class information. Classes will be offered both virtually and face-to-face throughout the year.
Looking forward to another year of possibility and growth.
Professional Development Offerings
21-22SY Additional Pay - Schedule A/B Training and FAQ Session
Participants will review the New DCSD Guidance surrounding all Additional Pays (also known as Schedule A/B). This will be an opportunity to ask questions and clarification on how this new guidance will be used to pay staff.
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Marci Brown, Payroll Director
Registration LINK
Registration LINK for the Virtual class offering from 8-10 am on September 10, 2021
Skills for Supervisors
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time and Location: 8:00 am - 10:00 am West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Vanessa Hoffman, PD Coordinator
Registration LINK
Exploring the Upside of Stress
Take some time to explore the science behind stress and how to harness its power to help you succeed. Based on the work of Kelly McGonigal Ph.D., Dr. Dan Siegel, and other stress management experts. You will leave this seminar with some strategies to help you manage stress rather than stress managing you!
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Time and Location: 8:00 am - 10:00 am West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Laurie LaComb, Healthy Schools Coordinator
Registration LINK
Registration LINK for the Virtual class offering from 8-10 am on October 5, 2021
Escaping the Time-Scarcity Trap Article Review
When you are busy, you feel flustered. When you're flustered you start focusing on reactive work — which makes you feel busier. And when you are busy, you feel flustered...
Join this virtual discussion with district leaders on this insightful article about time-scarcity.
Date: Friday, October 8, 2021
Time: 10:00 am - Noon
Facilitators: Mike Loitz, HR Employee relations Director & Vanessa Hoffman, PD Coordinator
Registration LINK for this virtual session
Harness My Emotional Prowess
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Time and Location: 10:00 am - Noon West Support Center - Mt Evans
Instructor: Kari Werder, CIA Strategist
Registration LINK
Leadership
8 phrases to help you move a tough conflict in a productive direction
Sometimes workplace conflicts feel impossible to move forward. People take sides and dig in. Blame flies. Projects stall. Relationships sour.
But don’t give up. While there are no magic responses that can rescue every situation — and no guarantees of a win-win outcome — a smart reframing question or comment can be surprisingly powerful. Deploy one or two effectively, and you may at least get things moving in a productive direction.
Read the full article from Franklin Covey HERE
Sharpen the Saw
Leaders, Don’t Be Afraid to Talk About Your Fears and Anxieties
Read the full article from Harvard Business Review HERE