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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170711T073000
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SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\n\nUpon completion of this couse participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170516T221703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T221005Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:Everyone 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. \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. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\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\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170116T172158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170224T211023Z
UID:6249-1499846400-1499877000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170713T160000
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CREATED:20170224T212650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170224T212723Z
UID:6303-1499932800-1499961600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics
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-5/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170717T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170307T175250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T183815Z
UID:6332-1500278400-1500309000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 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\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/negotiation-skills-workshop-12/
LOCATION:Victoria (TBA)\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170718T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170307T175632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T183833Z
UID:6338-1500364800-1500395400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money\, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project\, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project\, the entire thing can be set back hours\, or even days. In this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\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\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Victoria (TBA)\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170719T163000
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CREATED:20170417T194137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T194502Z
UID:6397-1500364800-1500481800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\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. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-12/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170517T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170707T183830Z
UID:6527-1500624000-1500654600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Leading a High-Performance Team
DESCRIPTION:The ever increasing pace and complexity of today’s workplace is driving greater interdependence\, making teamwork more important to organizational success by the day. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of leadership\, communication\, motivation/engagement\, team dynamics\, delegation/empowerment. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques they can apply the next day and will last a lifetime. \nWhat participants will learn: \n\nThe defining characteristics of a highly effective team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe four essential dimensions of effective leadership\nThe seven essential roles of the ‘knowledge worker” team leader\nUnderstand the vital difference between leadership and management  and why they are both important\nHow to create and sustain a high performance team culture as defined by customer focus\, commitment\, collaboration and creativity all in the spirit of continuous improvement\nHow to obtain buy-in and develop commitment to implementing your ideas and overcome resistance to change in your organization\nHow to ensure team accountability by facilitating clear performance expectations for the team\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy  (1 + 1 = 3)\nThe four core components of a high performance team\nHow to foster and sustain deep\, non-protective and open team communication that prevents conflicts\nBest practices of effective and efficient team meetings\nBest practices for team problem-solving and decision-making\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-a-high-performance-team/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072123
CREATED:20170601T222022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T222022Z
UID:6578-1500969600-1501000200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn to use Excel to create budgets\, track costs and generate quotes.  Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans.  Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases\, budgets\, graphs\, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-10/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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