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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:20210401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210401T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace - Employer Rights and Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Drug and alcohol use has become an increasing issue in the workplace\, especially given the prevalence of prescribed marijuana for medicinal reasons. How do you deal with an employee in a safety-sensitive role who has a medical marijuana licence? Are they still allowed to perform their safety sensitive job? If an employee with a licence says they need to use their marijuana at the workplace\, how is this addressed? Are employees with medical marijuana licences exempt from drug testing? \nIn this 1.5-hour interactive session we will discuss: \n•         Drug and Alcohol Policies\n•         Testing for Drug and Alcohol Use\n•         Consequences for Testing Positive\n•         Pre-employment Situations\n•         Impaired at Work Situations\n•         Accommodation requirements for workers with drug and or alcohol addiction\n•         Suggested wording on Medical Marijuana to update company policies \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\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“The course was very informative and covered relevant topics”\n“Great information\, made it as clear as possible. The questions & answers were spot on!”\n“Well spoken and organized. Offered additional resources upon request”\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-drugs-and-alcohol-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-and-obligations-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Legal,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T195958Z
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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:20210311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201028T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195243Z
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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:20210311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210312T163000
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SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Kamloops
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  \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. \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-kamloops-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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:20260414T152427
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:20260414T152427
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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:20210217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20210121T163020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T163020Z
UID:10171-1613552400-1613563200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Diversity and Systemic Discrimination in Today's Workplace
DESCRIPTION:You have heard the term a lot in the media. Is there systemic racism in Canada? How would you recognize it in your organization? \nThis session takes a Canadian perspective on a topical conversation. We talk about some of the barriers that have been set up to make it difficult for marginalized groups to function effectively in Canadian society\, debate the pros and cons of solutions aimed at addressing systemic racism and examine our own\, individual responses to others. \nIn this 3-hour live online session\, we will cover: \n\nAwareness: Systemic discrimination and the Canadian experience\nMotivation: Why we need to take collective action?\nPathways: How we can make a difference?\n\nPresenter: Christian Codrington\, CPHR \nChristian has held senior management roles with a number of significant employers throughout his career prior to starting Forum HCM. In his previous engagement\, Christian built the human resource function at the Industry Training Authority (ITA). This has included updating and implementing a revised compensation framework\, marketing and updating the benefits plan and developing a performance management system. \nPrior to this role and while at the Chartered Professional in Human Resources – BC (CPHR)\, he led teams responsible for professional development\, metrics\, and the office of the registrar for the CHRP designation. Christian was also responsible for government relations\, starting the association down its path to become a self-regulated profession. \nBefore CPHR\, Christian was with Best Buy Canada\, leading a human resource team. He has also worked at Starbucks Coffee\, as an employee/labour relations specialist and coach to senior leaders and staff; the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC (C&W)\, and Service Canada in various HR/LR roles. In his previous jobs he has been responsible to deliver many human resource related initiatives\, negotiated\, interpreted and managed within the parameters of numerous collective agreements\, as well as represented each organization at administrative tribunals\, such as the Labour Relations Board\, the Human Rights Tribunal and small claims courts. \nHe has appeared in dozens of radio\, print and television features including the Vancouver Sun/Province\, Globe & Mail\, Business in Vancouver\, Global News\, CBC News\, the Current\, the Early Edition providing expert commentary on human resource related subjects. \nChristian graduated from Simon Fraser University with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration concentrating in Organizational Behaviour. He also supplemented those learnings with two certificates from the Justice Institute of BC. One in Conflict Resolution and Third Party Negotiation and another in Mediation. \nWebinar Time:  \nFebruary 17\, 2021 –   9:00am to 12:00pm  Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-diversity-and-systemic-discrimination-in-todays-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20210114T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190725Z
UID:10127-1613548800-1613579400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Site Leadership - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? \nThis course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff\, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time\, on budget\, and safely.  Ideal for lead hands\, foremen and front-line supervisors that want to increase their leadership effectiveness. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply different leadership styles and approaches\nEnhance the motivation and engagement of construction workers and teams\nUtilize leadership techniques to build cohesive and effective crews\nUnderstand the Eight Wastes in order to reduce downtime and inefficiencies on site\nUnderstand different personality styles and how to communicate effectively with each one\nRecognize substance abuse and how to deal with it appropriately\nImprove their training skills and conduct a successful toolbox talk\nDeal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontational situations\nUse collaborative decision-making skills and build a collaborative culture\nUnderstand the importance of ethics and safety first when leading others\n\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/site-leadership-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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:20260414T152427
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:20210209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20210113T173243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173511Z
UID:10108-1612872000-1612886400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Managing Change in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates 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)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators 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-managing-change-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20210113T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173133Z
UID:10106-1612854000-1612868400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Managing Change in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates 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)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators 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-managing-change-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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:20210202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201103T213233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T213233Z
UID:9906-1611914400-1611921600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Wellness Series: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health issues in the workplace are often overlooked by leaders and employees because they simply do not understand or fear engaging an individual to provide support. This workshop will provide a strong foundation and understanding of mental health issues common in the workplace. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nDefine stigma and the impact it can have on a workplace\nImportance of mental health in the workplace\nSigns & symptoms of common mental health issues and how to recognize them\nStrategies to support psychological safety in the workplace\nResiliency and self-care\n\nAssessment: Attendees will demonstrate knowledge gained through group activities. \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. \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. \nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.  \nInstructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic\, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. He joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009 and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant\, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000.  He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of\, and response to\, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace. \nWorkshop Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-wellness-series-breaking-the-stigma-of-mental-health-issues-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201028T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T200004Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210127T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201124T213034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213034Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201028T200110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T200110Z
UID:9896-1611226800-1611234000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The HR Series: The Basics
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-moving world\, many non-HR staff are expected to deal with a variety of workplace human resource issues. They may be asked to handle payroll and benefit administration\, manage employees who are absent due to illness or other job-protected leaves\, all while complying with Canadian privacy legislation.\n\nJoin us for this two-hour live instructor-led webinar as we introduce you to these basic human resources concepts.\n\nAn overview of compensation and benefits administration- where we will explore employee compensation categories from guaranteed to variable pay\, as well as benefits such as vacation to bonuses.\nManaging leaves and illness- here we will look at Canadian federal and provincial legislation covering job protected leaves\, and some basic do’s and don’ts.\nMaintaining privacy & accurate record keeping- and finally we will discuss how to manage all these activities will ensuring compliance with federal and/or provincial privacy legislation.\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 – 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 – 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-hr-series-the-basics-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20210104T190039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T190039Z
UID:10017-1610352000-1610469000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20201209T194234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T194234Z
UID:10012-1609927200-1609938000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Creating a Risk Management Plan for Construction
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management is about anticipating changes\, issues and delays before they happen: being pro-active instead of firefighting. Learn to create a professional risk management plan\, including Risk Registers\, Mitigation Plans\, and Risk Calendars. The course follows PMI ™ and Construction Association methodologies. \nA good Risk Management plan will help you: \n\nDeliver on time and on budget.\nMinimize your exposure to financial loss.\nTransfer know-how and experience.\nImprove your business processes.\nPut you ahead of your competition.\n\nThis 3-hour hands-on webinar will give you a comprehensive understanding of risk management in the construction industry. Risk Management for Construction will lead you through the process of identifying\, analyzing\, prioritizing\, and responding to risk factors throughout the duration of a project. Proper risk management will reduce the likelihood of a risk occurring\, and the magnitude of its impact\, helping to improve your overall productivity and performance. \nOur mission is to enhance peak capability within your organization. Risk Management for Construction will help you to streamline each and every one of your projects. \nTo help you document the risk management process\, a three-month subscription to our RiskMP software will be provided to each course participant. RiskMP is a practical approach to risk management – a tool that allows you to formalize a continuous risk management process. \nTopics: \n\nIdentifying Risk\nRisk Event Statements\nQualitative/Quantitative Risk Analysis\nImpact\nPlanning for Risk\nDocumenting Risk\nRisk Response: Executing the Plan\n\nUpon completion of this workshop you will be better able to: \n\nIdentify risks and assess potential project risk factors\nDevelop effective risk response strategies\nControl risk during project execution\nUse a practical 6-step process to manage project risk\nWrite a risk management plan for a project\nBuild a companywide repository of risk management best practices\n\nTo help you document the risk management process\, the cost of the course includes a three-month subscription to RiskMP software. RiskMP is a practical approach to risk management – a tool that allows you to formalize a continuous risk management process. \nThis course is a partnership with Vancouver Regional Construction Association. \nFORMAT: \n3-hour virtual instructor-led workshop. \nAUDIENCE: \nAnyone who is interested in learning more about creating a risk management plan. \nINSTRUCTORS: \nAnne Leroux\, P.Eng. is a founding partner of ES Computer Training and Technologies\, ESCTT Inc. A graduate of the University of Waterloo\, Anne is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in construction\, engineering and project management.  Anne possesses prolific experience in the field and as a consultant. She has been responsible for the development and implementation of numerous software programs used in the construction and architectural industries.   Established in 1992\, ESCTT Inc. provides computer infrastructure services to businesses in various industry verticals. Products/ventures have included risk management software for construction\, business intelligence software\, thin client data systems and distributed workforce software. \nGreg Leroux has been a leading financial strategist\, consultant\, and instructor to the construction industry since 2008\, Greg Leroux has become an authority on getting construction firms to maximize their productivity through the use of information technology.  Greg is not only an expert with standard construction software but has been a key developer of the Risk Managment application – RiskMP.  Greg has worked closely with construction companies throughout Canada\, lending his practical\, results-driven approach to ensure success. \nWebinar Time: January 6\, 2021 – 10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-creating-a-risk-management-plan-for-construction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20200728T220458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T220458Z
UID:9756-1608289200-1608294600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace – Employer Rights and Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Drug and alcohol use has become an increasing issue in the workplace\, especially given the prevalence of prescribed marijuana for medicinal reasons. How do you deal with an employee in a safety-sensitive role who has a medical marijuana licence? Are they still allowed to perform their safety sensitive job? If an employee with a licence says they need to use their marijuana at the workplace\, how is this addressed? Are employees with medical marijuana licences exempt from drug testing? \nIn this 1.5-hour interactive session we will discuss: \n•         Drug and Alcohol Policies\n•         Testing for Drug and Alcohol Use\n•         Consequences for Testing Positive\n•         Pre-employment Situations\n•         Impaired at Work Situations\n•         Accommodation requirements for workers with drug and or alcohol addiction\n•         Suggested wording on Medical Marijuana to update company policies \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\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg\n\nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“The course was very informative and covered relevant topics”\n“Great information\, made it as clear as possible. The questions & answers were spot on!”\n“Well spoken and organized. Offered additional resources upon request”\n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-drugs-and-alcohol-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-and-obligations-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20200728T215302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T141045Z
UID:9737-1607079600-1607086800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Dealing with Difficult People (Live Online Training)
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 one-day workshop\, you will learn how to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. \nIn this 1.5 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 – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-dealing-with-difficult-people-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20200818T183540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T160821Z
UID:9824-1606820400-1606827600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Self-Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Self-leadership puts together taking responsibility for our outcomes\, setting direction for our lives\, and having tools to manage priorities. Self-leaders work at all levels of an organization. They are front-line workers in every possible role\, middle managers\, and CEOs. \nSelf-leadership requires a commitment from individuals to decide what they want from life and to do what’s necessary to get the results they want. This two-hour webinar will help participants internalize the four pillars of self-leadership and to make meaningful\, empowered choices while taking action to get where they want to go. \nWhat Will Participants Learn? \n\n Define self-leadership and what it means on an individual level\n Assume responsibility for their results by understanding who they are\, what they want\, and how to reach they goals\nDescribe the four pillars of self-leadership\nUse techniques related to adjusting to change\, cultivating optimism\, and developing good habits to build self-leadership\n\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-self-leadership/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201127T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20200708T202052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T222008Z
UID:9684-1606467600-1606474800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Employment Standards Act Refresher
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Standards Act sets the rules for employment practices in your office and in the field. Your current work rules may fall short of your statutory obligations even though they are well accepted by your staff. You usually find out you are not in compliance too late and are faced with months of back pay owed. \nThis two-hour online seminar will give you a review of Employment Standards Act requirements that are particularly relevant to construction industry employers\, including: \n\nEmployment contracts\nWho is a “manager”\nHours of work and overtime\nAveraging agreements for hours of work\nTermination of employment\nVacation and statutory holidays\nIndependent contractors vs. employees\nImpact of the common law\n\nPresenter: Kimberly A. Pavao is a partner at HSJ Lawyers LLP \nKimberly was born and raised in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, and now calls Prince George Home. Kimberly is a Partner at HSJ Lawyers LLP and has been practicing law with HSJ Lawyers LLP since 2013\, focusing on litigation and advising employers on employment matters. Kimberly represents clients matters for the both the employer and the employee before the BC Supreme Court\, the BC Provincial Court\, and administrative tribunals such as the Employment Standards Branch\, the BC Human Rights Tribunal\, and WorkSafe BC. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-employment-standards-act-refresher/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T152427
CREATED:20200728T215424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T215424Z
UID:9740-1605870000-1605875400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Conflict Resolution: Getting Alone 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 1.5 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 – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-conflict-resolution-getting-alone-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Management
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