Events

Psychological safety is the shared belief that your team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. It is a climate where people are confident that 
they can make mistakes, learn and grow. In this time where hiring and retaining staff is critical, learn ways to keep staff by creating a culture 
in which team members can feel comfortable being themselves. Also, learn a method to help staff feel psychologically safe when dealing with difficult clients.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

The ability to delegate tasks is a very important skill for a manager to have. However, delegating is not always easy, and if the delegation process is not carried out effectively, it can cause more harm than good to the team’s morale. Join us to find out how to delegate effectively to help your team grow and increase morale.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

Most of us have one style of conflict that we gravitate to naturally.  Learn how to address conflict among staff members effectively, using your knowledge of conflict style and through understanding the styles of others.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

Lack of communication can often be the cause of employee frustrations. Increasing your listening skills could lead to increased staff retention. Effective listening means actively taking in what another person is saying, showing them that you are listening and interested, and providing feedback to them--so that they know you listened and understood correctly. Gain tools to increase your listening skills.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

Develop intergenerational inclusion at work. Discuss the benefits of and possible areas of friction with generational diversity in the workplace, and learn techniques for how to motivate and engage different generations. 

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

A focus on stereotypical comments and actions. We'll explore why people don't speak up against stereotypes and other biased behaviors, and review techniques for speaking up against them. 

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

We will define "unconscious bias" and identify the biases we all have. By using mindfulness techniques to not act on biases, we can contribute to a shift, both in our personal and work environments. We will also explore ways to manage the biases of others. 

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level) 

Learn fundamental Quaker history, and understand how Quaker beliefs and testimonies influence organizational approaches, decision-making and more.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Exclusively for core members)

Effective collaborative decision-making requires a climate of openness and trust, in which participants can share their viewpoints without judgment or recrimination, and ultimately support the decision of the group–even if it is not their preference. Learn the underlying principles of the process and the roles and expectations of the facilitator and participants. Great for board and senior staff members.

Giving and receiving feedback are essential skills for managers at every level.  Join this Learning Labe to help identify why feedback is important and what the different types of feedback are.  Also, learn tools and best practices to receive feedback in a constructive way that can help you grow as a leader.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: (Before selecting the fee, please check your organization's membership level)