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2016 Supervisors Workshop Series - Registration Page


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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

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Workshop Location

Yakima Health District Convention Center
1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive,
Union Gap, WA 98903

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  • All workshops 9:00am - 3:30pm
  • Cost is $125 per attendee, per workshop
  • Lunch on your own
  • Questions? Please email us directly at: sescorbin@msn.com or call us 206.334.5003

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


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