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SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Construction - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Great communication is essential for construction leaders! In this course\, participants will learn how to improve their listening\, speaking and writing skills. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate goals and strategies effectively\, as well as lead collaborative decision making. \n\nIt will include two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors.\nLearning Outcomes:\n\nImprove their writing skills: emails\, texts\, letters\, RFIs and reports.\nImprove their listening skills: interpret body language\, use reflective listening\, deal with difficult people\, and use good questioning skills.\nImprove their speaking skills: phone calls\, meetings\, small groups\, and large groups presentations.\nLead through vision casting and strategic focus.\nLearn the benefits of collaborative decision making and how best to lead leaders.\n\n\nAudience:\nThe course is designed for construction project managers\, owners\, estimators\, and site supervisors.\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“Very good instructor\, Well done. Made learning the info easy.” \n“Instructor knows a lot and he was very patient.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/communication-skills-for-construction-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Reasonable Suspicion for Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Reasonable suspicion testing is performed when a Supervisor has evidence or reasonable cause to suspect an employee of drug or alcohol impairment while at work. Evidence is based upon direct observation\, either by a supervisor or another employee. \nThis 2-hour interactive session is designed to provide Supervisors in safety-sensitive environment in making objective decisions about reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing\, including: \n\nWhat is Reasonable Suspicion Testing\nDrug Use Stats\nEmployer & Employees Obligations Under the Policy & the Law\nThe 5 Steps to Testing\nSigns & Symptoms\nHow to Document\n\nThis session will also discuss the potential consequences for positive tests and look at some suggestions for updating your company policies. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc. \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-reasonable-suspicion-for-supervisors/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201120T210150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T210150Z
UID:9946-1617782400-1617813000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important. \nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective emails\, reports\, and proposals. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents. \nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including: \n1. Planning your scope documents \n2. Writing concisely \n3. Crafting effective emails and letters \n4. Responding to bids and proposals \n5. Structuring your reports and project documentation \nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. \nIn addition to teaching\, as a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, and technical writing workshops to various organizations\, including construction\, engineering\, and consulting firms. He advises firms on their communications strategy\, and writes proposals and business plans for his clients. \nEric also specializes in business transformation and change management consulting\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable. Makes me rethink how I write.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-reports-and-proposals-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T195958Z
UID:10044-1616659200-1616776200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.  \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210323T163000
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UID:9912-1616486400-1616517000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Sales Skills Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Today’s customers have more choice and power\, which means they are more demanding and less loyal. This new reality renders traditional selling strategies and techniques dangerously obsolete. Do you want to be more competitive? Increase your margins? Keep your work flow steady and less cyclical? \nThis workshop will help everyone in your company grasp the strategies and tactics required to meet your best potential clients and close the sale. Participants will learn a new mind-set\, skill-set and tool-set essential for achieving sales cycle success in the new economy. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn: \n\n\n\n\n\nA customer-centered and value-based approach to selling.\nStrategies and techniques on how to build and sustain relationships and create customer loyalty.\nHow to ensure you are having the right meeting with the right people at the right time in the right place for the right reasons.\nThe eight step customer buying/decision-making process and when to apply the appropriate selling strategies and skills.\n\n\n\n\nThe three types of buying decisions and how to conduct a stakeholder analysis to identify all buying influences and who has the real decision making power.\nHow to present solutions in a powerfully persuasive manner.\nHow to successfully secure commitment without using high pressure\, manipulative closing techniques.\nNegotiating strategies and tactics that create win-win margin-maintaining outcomes.\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Very impressive! Complete eye opener and gives a new outlook on everything.” \n“Easy to follow\, very active.” \n“I thought it was great content. Lots of food for thought.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/sales-skills-workshop-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195147Z
UID:9880-1616065200-1616072400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Managing the performance of others is more than just an annual review. Meaningful performance management is an ongoing process that results in continuous improvement\, enhanced performance\, clear expectations and objective measurement.  However\, there are times when you need to hold employees accountable and having documented performance management processes is in your best interests.\n\nIn this 2-hour interactive session we will discuss:\n\nHow to prepare for the conversation\nHow to monitor performance\nHow to communicate feedback\nHow to be specific and hold employees accountable\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.\n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-meaningful-performance-development-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210114T193646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193646Z
UID:10135-1615968000-1615998600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201120T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T205929Z
UID:9942-1615881600-1615984200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar. There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program \nWhat are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important. \nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective scope documents\, letters\, and reports. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents. \nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including: \n1. Planning your scope documents \n2. Writing effective letters \n3. Responding to bids and proposals \n4. Structuring your reports and project documentation \nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWebinar times: \nMarch 16\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nMarch 17\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-reports-and-proposals-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195243Z
UID:9882-1615460400-1615467600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Progressive Discipline
DESCRIPTION:The majority of employees conform to rules and regulations and have a genuine desire to do a good job. On occasion though\, even good employees make mistakes\, and need to be given direction before those mistakes repeat and the behaviour gets to the dismissal stage.\n\nProgressive discipline allows supervisors and managers to build on the skills of their workers and to make clear what their job expectations are by holding them accountable- and providing them the opportunity to improve.  This includes setting expectations of the job and the consequences of what will happen if those expectations are not met.\n\nIn this 2-hour live instructor lead webinar\, we will introduce participants to these basic progressive discipline concepts:\n\nWhat is “Performance Management”\nWhat is “Progressive Discipline”\nManagement’s “People” Responsibilities\nSample Policy\nIncompetence vs. Misconduct\nThe Steps to Progressive Discipline\nPutting it into Practice\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc.\n\nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services.\n\nPamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-progressive-discipline/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210104T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T192949Z
UID:10032-1615363200-1615393800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Accounting & Cost Control - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.\n• Understand the estimating process from bid to award to mobilization. Be able to read and understand a General Summary Sheet of the bid and the steps to producing a Project Budget.\n• Understand the various types of Change Order methods within the contract and the implications for Change Order reporting. Be able to link the site resources to a Daily Extra Report and the coding to the General Ledger.\n• Be able to read financial statements: income statement\, balance sheet\, cashflow\, job cost reports\, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.\n• Be able to forecast percentage of completion reports: projected income statements\, job costing and cashflow to satisfy internal and external stakeholders eg.\, banks\, bonding company.\n• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.\n• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.\n• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.\n• Understand the importance of payroll reporting and being able to link this to the project schedule and labour productivity assumptions used by the estimating team.\n• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.\n• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual\, deficiencies and warranties.\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-accounting-cost-control-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210309T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201124T213927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213927Z
UID:9990-1615278600-1615379400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar. There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.\n\nThe truth is that in our professional lives we don’t get what we deserve – we get what we negotiate. Are you finding your customers\, clients\, employees or boss or employers increasingly demanding\, wanting more for less? Do you ever feel that you are being taken advantage of? Many individuals often fail in negotiation not because they are unable to get an agreement\, but because they walk away from the table when they could have done much better. In this seminar you will learn a proven\, practical step-by-step approach to win-win negotiations and how to protect yourself from “hardball” negotiators.\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe most common negotiating mistakes people make and how to avoid them\nUnderstanding the difference between Collaborative “win-win” and Competitive “hardball” negotiations and how to know what game you are playing\nThe characteristics of highly effective negotiators\nUnderstanding the different sources of negotiating power\nHow to strengthen your bargaining position\nHow to create an open communication flow that allows you to deeply understand the other party\nThe 5 steps process to quickly and effectively plan and prepare for your negotiations\nHow to determine your “walk-away point”\nHow to defend yourself against “hardball’ negotiators\nHow to counter the 5 common manipulative strategies being used against you\nHow to create win – win outcomes that ensure the other party lives up to their end of the bargain\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Found it productive and informative.” \n“A great course for personal and business relationships.” \n“Very informative. I learned a lot about my current habits and weaknesses to overcome.” \n“Great catalyst for a lot more than negotiating.” \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-negotiation-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195349Z
UID:9884-1614855600-1614862800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: From Hiring to Termination
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends on the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success.  Just as critical is letting go of those workers who are no longer contributing to the organization.\n\nBoth tasks can be difficult\, even tricky if you are not well prepared.  What you do not want to do is find yourself defending your practices.\n\nIn this two-hour live\, instructor lead webinar\, we will introduce participants to these basic hiring and termination concepts:\n\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nUnderstand your legal obligations when it comes to “for cause” and “not for cause” terminations.\nHow to comply with Canadian legislation in both the hiring and termination process.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring and termination practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently.\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc.\n\nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services.\n\nPamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.\n\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-from-hiring-to-termination/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195508Z
UID:9886-1614250800-1614258000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We are at the generational crossroads of workplace composition in Canada. For the first time in modern history there are 4 generations in the average Canadian workplace\, and it is estimated that by 2020\, at least 50% of the workforce in Canada will be Millennials. \nThis workshop will explore some of the challenges and opportunities businesses face as the generational balance tips as the Boomers continue to retire and the Millennials and Gen Z take their place.  What will this mean for your managers and supervisors? What will be the impact on your organizational culture\, trends\, social norms and recruitment and retention strategies? \nIn this 2-hour webinar session\, we will: \n\nGain insight into the generations represented in today’s workplace\nLook at the generational difference & similarities in the workplace (myths and facts?)\nExplore how to manage a multi-generational workforce\nDiscuss options on how to reward and motivate all generations\nDiscuss how to remove generational barriers and stereotypes\nExamine how the baby boomer’s retirement will create leadership opportunities for Millennials\nTalk about work life balance and is it really just the Millennials who care?\nAND\, explore the concept of managing individuals\, not generations\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nWho Should Attend This Session? \nAnyone who works with\, or leads cross generational teams\, as well as Senior Management and HR Professionals who lead recruitment\, retention and engagement activities. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201120T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T204851Z
UID:9928-1614069000-1614169800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Providing Exceptional Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar. \nIn today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients\, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer\, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client\, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition\, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations\, cross and up-selling\, and closing the deal. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills\, negotiation skills\, and customer service and sales skills. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWebinar times: \nFebruary 23\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nFebruary 24\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-providing-exceptional-customer-service-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T164841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T164841Z
UID:10086-1613980800-1614011400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microsoft Project Expert
DESCRIPTION:The expert course is for participants who have completed the core Project course and who want to gain further skills in creating customized reports\, running or overseeing multiple projects\, the use of a shared resource pool and exporting to Excel. The course will also build skills and strategies for creating organizational templates that will create standardized projects across the company. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\nCreate customized reports\nConditional formatting applied to Gantt chart\nCustomized tables and fields\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with sub-projects and create links to external tasks\nCreating and sharing a resource pool\nCreate export map to Excel\nCreating and sharing organizational Project templates\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Participant are required to have the Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel progams on their computer to participate. \nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nCourse Pre-Requisites: This course assumes that all students have completed the Microsoft Project core course. \nWorkshop Time: \nFebruary 22 – 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time  (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-microsoft-project-expert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195634Z
UID:9888-1613646000-1613653200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Dealing with Difficult People
DESCRIPTION:Success in dealing with conflict comes from understanding how we behave\, as well as how we can influence others. If we approach difficulties as needing to take place in one or a series of conversations\, and we approach those conversations with a plan\, we will find that we have less difficult people to deal with. More often than not\, we will also have more meaningful and significant conversations. In this workshop\, you will learn how to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. \nIn this 2-hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow your own attitudes and actions impact others.\nNew and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people.\nTechniques for managing and dealing with anger.\nDealing with difficult people and difficult situations.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-dealing-with-difficult-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210114T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193600Z
UID:10133-1613548800-1613579400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T172730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172730Z
UID:10098-1613545200-1613574000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Earned Value Management (EVM) for Construction
DESCRIPTION:Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach which provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedule\, and cost trends\, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances.\n\nEVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today’s complex projects in private\, commercial\, and government environments.\n\nThe fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth\, basic approach\, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.\n\nParticipants will:\n\n• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively\n• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner\n• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques\n• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope\, cost\, and schedule\n• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners\, Consultants\, Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.\n\nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)\n\nDuration: 7 Hours\n\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-earned-value-management-evm-for-construction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210120T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T155439Z
UID:10155-1613464200-1613493000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-vancouver-9/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223748Z
UID:9890-1613041200-1613048400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Workplace Harassment - What It is and What to Do About It
DESCRIPTION:Harassment in the workplace can come in a variety of forms\, with the potential for far-reaching effects on the health and well-being of workers\, as well as on their job tenure\, job stability and job satisfaction. Did you know that overall- in Canada\, 19% of women and 13% of men reported that they had experienced harassment in their workplace in the past year? Workplace harassment includes verbal abuse\, humiliating behaviour\, threats to persons\, physical violence\, and unwanted sexual attention or sexual harassment. \nThis type of behavior has harmful effects on the victims such as health and self-esteem problems\, as well as negative impacts on the workplaces where it occurs\, including decreased productivity and increased absenteeism. \nIn this 2-hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow to prevent harassment from occurring\nWhat sorts of policies should be in place?\nWhat should managers do to protect their employees?\nAnd if a complaint is filed\, what will we do?\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-workplace-harassment-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172821Z
UID:10100-1613026800-1613055600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Field Productivity 101
DESCRIPTION:Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity\, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity\, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity. \nThis one-day workshop covers: \n\nIntroduction to Field Productivity\nThe Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity\nThe Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity\nLabour Productivity\nEquipment Productivity\nFactors that Impact Productivity\nQuantifying Lost Productivity\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, Foremen and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry. \nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit). \nDuration: 7 Hours \nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-field-productivity-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201028T195848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195848Z
UID:9892-1612436400-1612443600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Many people see conflict as a negative experience. In fact\, conflict is a necessary part of personal growth and development. However\, conflict becomes an issue when the people involved cannot work through it. They become engaged in a battle that does not result in growth. \nIn this 2-hour live online session session we explore: \n\nWhat conflict is and how it can escalate.\nThe types of conflict and the stages of conflict.\nThe most common conflict resolution styles and when to use them.\nEffective techniques for intervention strategies.\nWays to manage conflicts to enhance productivity and performance.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-conflict-resolution-getting-along-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172454Z
UID:10094-1612353600-1612368000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read\, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor\, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.\n\n• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\n• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\n• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor\n• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor\n• Guides covered by the course:\n• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts\n• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-cca-subcontracts-101-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210107T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T201455Z
UID:10066-1612339200-1612369800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict\, listen effectively\, build mutual respect with others in a construction context and negotiate effectively. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the basic elements of communication and demonstrate effective communication skills with constructors. \n• Understand motivation theory and apply motivational techniques to win trust and engage individuals/teams you work with. \n• Identify different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately and negotiate effectively with each one. \n• Understand the basics of negotiating\, de-escalating conflict and setting the groundwork for effective negotiation. \n• Ask effective questions and listen to others in order to get to the issues behind various negotiation intentions. \n• Getting to a “yes” and closing a negotiation well. \nAudience: \nThe course is designed for construction owners\, project managers\, estimators\, supervisors\, and those involved in construction disputes. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/negotiation-conflict-management-skills-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T172244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172244Z
UID:10092-1612335600-1612350000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read\, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor\, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.\n\n• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\n• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\n• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor\n• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor\n• Guides covered by the course:\n• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts\n• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-cca-subcontracts-101-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20210113T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172147Z
UID:10090-1612267200-1612281600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T052043
CREATED:20201124T213537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213537Z
UID:9982-1612254600-1612355400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live\, instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar.\n\nEveryone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all-important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?\n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people.\n\nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar.\n\nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a lifetime and can be applied the next day.\n\nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high-performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high-performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment\n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of  “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills\n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills\n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\n\nThis session is designed to be an interactive experience\, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\nWhat previous participants said:\n\n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!”\n\n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one-day course I have ever attended.”\n\n“Comprehensive and valuable.”\n\n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-management-skills-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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UID:10088-1612249200-1612263600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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UID:9894-1611831600-1611838800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore\, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices.  Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well\, the hiring practice is no exception.  Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions?\nIn this two-hour interactive webinar you will learn; \n\nHow to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.\nHow to comply with Canadian laws in the hiring process.\nBest practices to ensure that unintentional discrimination does not go unchecked in your workplace.\nHow to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring practices.\nSome key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace.\nThe 7 practical steps to a successful interview\, from advertising through to selection.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-interviewing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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UID:9973-1611736200-1611750600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - The Myths and The Mastery
DESCRIPTION:The research is crystal clear – regardless of the type of work\, EQ is the cornerstone of superior performance.  When star performers were analyzed the one consistent common denominator was they had healthy EQ!\n\nThe purpose of this 4 hour course is to demystify EQ\, help people assess their current level of EQ and most importantly provide proven and practical strategies on how to develop ones EQ.\n\nThis workshop is designed for all employees and has proven to be an exceptionally powerful and practical learning experience that will benefit participants in both ones professional and personal lives:\n\nBuild better relationships\nLearn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively\nDeal with difficult people and negative energy\nAchieve greater happiness\n\nContent Overview\n\nWhat EQ really means in practical\, everyday\, real world terms\nWhy EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ\nThe EQ – Happiness Connection\nHow to identity your current level of EQ\nThe predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people\nFour sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ\nHow to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ\nHow to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions\nHow EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships\nHow to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully\nHow to stay positive around negative people\n\nThis session is designed to be an interactive experience\, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\nWebinar time: 8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-emotional-intelligence-eq-the-myths-and-the-mastery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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