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February 2021
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Whole Series
February 23 - March 23
Diversity is more than a buzzword. True diversity that embodies belonging, culture and agency drives the strategic success of an organization. Complete all 3 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Offered Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:30 PM Pacific Time.
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Global Cross-cultural Competency – Whole Series
February 23 - April 6
Work fluidly with diverse global cultures by understanding the cultural values and motivations that influence cross-cultural interactions and learning strategies to achieve job and organizational goals. Complete any 3 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Offered Tuesdays from 8:30 - 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
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Remote Leadership Series (Series 1) – Whole Series
February 25 - April 22
Lead others successfully as you overcome barriers to change, learn strategies to lead, empower and facilitate remotely, manage difficult conversations well, and practice resiliency building. Complete any 4 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Offered Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
March 2021
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Facilitating Effective Multicultural Meetings
March 9 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Work fluidly with diverse global cultures by understanding the cultural values and motivations that influence cross-cultural interactions and learning strategies to achieve job and organizational goals.
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Trending Lawsuits During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How to Prevent Them
March 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am UTC+0
Contractors and other businesses have faced many challenges and a storm of new legal requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will highlight areas for attention in legal claims flowing from the pandemic and issues for employers to consider in managing their employees. Additionally, the session will discuss areas of potential legal change to come.
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Make it the Culture: Leading by Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
March 9 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UTC+0
This workshop is designed for people who want to learn to lead with an equity and inclusive mind-set; however, participants do not need to be in a leadership role to lead with equity and inclusion. Organizations benefit from having equitable leadership at every level in the organization.
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Skilled & Trained Workforce Webinar
March 10 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC-8
Join CookBrown Partner Carrie Bushman for a review of California Skilled & Trained Workforce. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret skilled and trained workforce requirements on certain jobs, understanding apprentice graduation requirements, and compliance and enforcement.
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Managing Conflict & Difficult Conversations Remotely
March 11 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
A snarky text...an early out of a Zoom meeting...how can you address conflict on your team in our new reality? In this session, you’ll share common challenges and learn tips for managing conflict, including how to make communication inclusive and how to provide a space to voice concerns.
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Business Writing for Professionals – Advanced
March 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm UTC+0
If you write frequently, you already know the basics. But could you write more clearly and concisely? Want to use fewer words to get better results? This class is for you!
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Girl Scout Bridge Design Contest with Capital College & Career Academy
March 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm UTC+0
Have a Girl Scout in your family? Have them join this interactive webinar that will test their engineering skills with California College & Career Academy's bridge design challenge! Using an online engineering tool, design your own bridge and test out how it holds up under weight.
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Top Performers – How They Got That Way
March 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 pm UTC+0
In this virtual, interactive, instructor led program, participants will explore some of the fundamental differences that separate Top Performers from their colleagues, regardless of their role in an organization.
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Leadership Development Series (Series 2) – Whole Series
March 18 - April 29
Lead more effectively as you manage successful transitions, enhance your communication skills, practice emotional intelligence, and foster team creativity, connection, community, engagement, and contribution. Complete any 4 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Offered Thursdays from 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
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Moving through Change: Managing Successful Transitions
March 18 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
How will you get your team to let go of the old and embrace the new? Constant change is the new normal, and leaders must help their teams to adapt. In this interactive workshop, you will learn strategies for navigating through the three stages of change.
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Public Works Compliance 101
March 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am UTC-7
Who is a Public Works Contractor? If you work or bid on a Public Works project, then you are considered a Public Works contractor. This one-hour course will help to navigate the public works process and learn how to be compliant. It is an invaluable learning tool for those just entering the public works arena and those needing regulatory updates or refreshers.
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Writing Effective Email
March 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm UTC+0
Do you spend too much time writing and responding to email? Could you write more clearly and concisely? Learn how to plan, organize, write and edit to get results.
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California Electrical 2017 NEC Exam Preparatory Course
March 20 @ 7:30 am - March 21 @ 4:30 pm UTC-8
Electrical Exam Prep | Learn the essentials to prepare for the General or Residential Electrician Certification Exam for the State of California. This class is based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017 Edition. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your career and expand your horizons.
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Communicating Effectively Across Cultures
March 23 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Work fluidly with diverse global cultures by understanding the cultural values and motivations that influence cross-cultural interactions and learning strategies to achieve job and organizational goals.
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The Game Changer: Building Agency through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
March 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UTC+0
If Diversity is being invited to the party & Inclusion is being asked to dance, then Agency is being able to create the music that moves you and others into action.
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Effective Leadership Communication
March 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Is it best to “overcommunicate” in the virtual environment? Which strategies and techniques do you use to ensure effective communication among your team? In this session, you will share your best practices for communicating in a leadership role. You’ll also practice storytelling techniques to enhance your personal style.
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Writing Effective Reports & Proposals
March 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm UTC+0
Do you find writing reports or proposals time-consuming or frustrating? Learn how to organize information to make your documents easier to write AND read.
April 2021
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
April 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
More than 3,000 studies prove that leaders with high emotional intelligence are more effective, make better decisions, and have greater career success. In this interactive session, you will learn how to boost your emotional intelligence by exploring the topics of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
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Effective Feedback Across Cultures
April 6 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Work fluidly with diverse global cultures by understanding the cultural values and motivations that influence cross-cultural interactions and learning strategies to achieve job and organizational goals.
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Leading Successful Remote Teams
April 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
One of the greatest rewards as a manager is to be an effective leader providing support, motivation and leadership to your staff. Therefore, this workshop will provide additional ideas, strategies and resources to help support your remote team, ensuring continued success.
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Facilitating Teamwork Remotely
April 15 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Helping staff settle into remote learning requires pivots and adjustments. Since deadlines are still required, teamwork and effective communication is still mission critical.
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Public Works Compliance 101
April 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am UTC-7
Who is a Public Works Contractor? If you work or bid on a Public Works project, then you are considered a Public Works contractor. This one-hour course will help to navigate the public works process and learn how to be compliant. It is an invaluable learning tool for those just entering the public works arena and those needing regulatory updates or refreshers.
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California Electrical 2017 NEC Exam Preparatory Course
April 17 @ 7:30 am - April 18 @ 4:30 pm UTC-8
Electrical Exam Prep | Learn the essentials to prepare for the General or Residential Electrician Certification Exam for the State of California. This class is based on the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017 Edition. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your career and expand your horizons.
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Meet the Generals
April 21 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm UTC+0
Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa, 1220 Arden Hills Lane
Sacramento, CA 95864 United States + Google MapYour networking and business development opportunity of the year! This event gives you the opportunity to meet the top General Contractors in NorCal face-to-face.
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Resiliency & Stamina Building for Leaders
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
Building resilience is one of the most important skills for leaders today. Both people and organizations build resilience in one of two ways. Either they go through difficult challenges and come back stronger, or they train for it.
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Fostering Creativity, Connection & Community
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0
How can you improve creativity and connection on virtual teams? “Creativity is fostered when leaders create space to take risks and ask questions that haven’t been asked before,” according to Alicia Hatch, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Deloitte Digital. Learn what you could do to help employees overcome creative blocks and enhance their connections among the team. You’ll share best practices and brainstorm questions that have not yet been asked!