2016 Supervisors Workshop Series - Registration Page
Our Workshops
Start 2016 off right by kicking your management skills into high-gear with our new Supervisor Workshop Series!
Please fill out our registration form and we'll contact you to confirm availability. Friday, January 29, 2016 About Labor Relations Thursday, February 25, 2016 Managing Employee Discipline Thursday, March 31, 2016 Protected Leaves & ADA Thursday, April 28, 2016 Developing a Productive Team Thursday, May 26, 2016 Managing Difficult Employees Thursday, June 23, 2016 An Ever-Changing Workplace Workshop materials are provided. View/Download our workshop flier |
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Workshop Location
Yakima Health District Convention Center
1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive, Union Gap, WA 98903 Driving directions and map
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Workshop Series Course Descriptions
Friday, January 29, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
What Every Supervisor Needs to Know About Labor Relations
• RCW 41.58 Public Employment Labor Relations
• Role of shop steward and business representative
• The value of managing grievances
• Weingarten Rights – what does it mean and when is it applicable
• The role of the union during an investigatory interview
Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Managing Employee Discipline
• How to determine if performance improvement is possible
• The purpose of progressive discipline
• How coaching and counseling differ
• Understanding the Seven Steps of Just Cause
• Standard of proof, misconduct, off-duty conduct
• Evaluate how a third party, i.e. arbitrator may view a discipline case
Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Intersecting Protected Leaves & American Disabilities Act
• Must-Knows About Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Leave Act, Pregnancy Leave, Military Leave, and Domestic Violence
• The employer and employee’s responsibilities during the leave process
• Documenting and tracking employee leaves
• When ADA is applicable
Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
How to Develop a Productive and Positive Team
• Four characteristics of successful teams
• How to overcome common dysfunctions of a team
• The role of the decision-making process
• How to manage conflict effectively
• How to manage multi-generational teams
• How to build trust using a meaningful conversation approach
Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees
• How to establish behavioral guidelines
• How to use feedback to redirect disruptive behavior
• How to manage the passive-aggressive, know-it-all, and overly critical employee
• How to contain bullies and increase employee engagement
• How to conquer gossip and the negativity that supports this very disruptive behavior
• How to offer options, choices, and consequences and increase personal accountability
Thursday, June 23, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
How to Manage the Ever-Changing Workplace
• How to identify the underlying resistance to change, i.e. organizational versus individual
• Overcome resistance with an action plan for managing change
• How to champion achievements, overcome challenges, and use a lessons learned format to move forward
• How to solicit employee input and gain cooperation
What Every Supervisor Needs to Know About Labor Relations
• RCW 41.58 Public Employment Labor Relations
• Role of shop steward and business representative
• The value of managing grievances
• Weingarten Rights – what does it mean and when is it applicable
• The role of the union during an investigatory interview
Thursday, February 25, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Managing Employee Discipline
• How to determine if performance improvement is possible
• The purpose of progressive discipline
• How coaching and counseling differ
• Understanding the Seven Steps of Just Cause
• Standard of proof, misconduct, off-duty conduct
• Evaluate how a third party, i.e. arbitrator may view a discipline case
Thursday, March 31, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Intersecting Protected Leaves & American Disabilities Act
• Must-Knows About Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Leave Act, Pregnancy Leave, Military Leave, and Domestic Violence
• The employer and employee’s responsibilities during the leave process
• Documenting and tracking employee leaves
• When ADA is applicable
Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
How to Develop a Productive and Positive Team
• Four characteristics of successful teams
• How to overcome common dysfunctions of a team
• The role of the decision-making process
• How to manage conflict effectively
• How to manage multi-generational teams
• How to build trust using a meaningful conversation approach
Thursday, May 26, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees
• How to establish behavioral guidelines
• How to use feedback to redirect disruptive behavior
• How to manage the passive-aggressive, know-it-all, and overly critical employee
• How to contain bullies and increase employee engagement
• How to conquer gossip and the negativity that supports this very disruptive behavior
• How to offer options, choices, and consequences and increase personal accountability
Thursday, June 23, 2016 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
How to Manage the Ever-Changing Workplace
• How to identify the underlying resistance to change, i.e. organizational versus individual
• Overcome resistance with an action plan for managing change
• How to champion achievements, overcome challenges, and use a lessons learned format to move forward
• How to solicit employee input and gain cooperation
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