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Executive Director 101 (3 Sessions Lab)
<h2>Lab Outline</h2> <p> <strong>Executive Director 101</strong> supports first-time, or incoming, executive directors (EDs) with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their role. </p> <p> In this lab, we will explore the eight domains of the executive director position: </p> <ul> <li>Leadership</li> <li>Governance</li> <li>Program and Service Management</li> <li>Human Resources</li> <li>Fund Development</li> <li>Financial Management</li> <li>Community and…
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Embracing and Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations
By the end of this session, participants will: Understand the importance and impact of uncomfortable conversations in leadership. Explore theoretical foundations: boundary critique, systems thinking, unconscious bias, and personal mastery. Learn and practice tools to navigate emotionally charged, value-based, and high-stakes conversations. Reflect on personal leadership identity and apply insights to workplace challenges. Build confidence…
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Job Developer
Job Developers have an important role to play in helping candidates (i.e., job-seeking clients) find meaningful employment and creating strong partnerships with employers; they make a crucial link between the agencies supporting candidates and the local business community. Job Developers need to be equipped to support diverse candidates while also meeting the needs of employers….
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Case Manager
Case management is a process that facilitates client access to appropriate services and supports. This course is designed to equip case managers to conduct needs assessments, conceptualize cases, prioritize client needs, collaborate with clients to develop action plans and select interventions, and follow-up to ensure clients have achieved their identified goals. The course will also…
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Helping Skills to Facilitate Career Development
Participants will develop or enhance counselling, coaching, and other interpersonal communication skills to a paraprofessional level. Note: This course is part of the larger Career Management Professional Program. Course prerequisites apply. New students must apply online: https://lifestrategies.ca/learnonline/application/. Customized delivery options available upon request for in-tact groups.
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Customized Course or Workshop Related to Disability Awareness and/or Accessibility
Do you have a topic related to accessibility, inclusion, or disability awareness that you would like training on? As a person with a disability who has extensive training and experience, I can create it for you! I can provide online, in-person, or self-paced training to suit your needs. Contact me at m.lyon@telus.net to learn more…
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Accessible Employment Procedures and Policies
This 90-minute course will provide resources and strategies for each stage of the employment life cycle: recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention. It can be customized to suit your needs. This course is also available in a self-paced online format. To learn more, contact m.lyon@telus.net
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Creating Accessible Documents and Social Media
This 90-minute course will provide strategies and hands-on practice for creating accessible documents and social media. It can be customized to suit your needs. Self-paced, online course options are also available. To register or learn more, please contact m.lyon@telus.net.
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Accessible Customer Service
Are you unsure about how to interact with or effectively support people with disabilities? This one-hour course will provide your team with suggestions for how to create accessible and inclusive spaces for your customers or clients. Through discussion and case studies, participants will practice skills for supporting people with various types of disabilities. Self-paced, online…
