This session will explore the personal virtues associated with trust. You will learn how leaders can embody those virtues and encourage them in a culture (on a team or in a larger department or unit). You will then discuss transparency as an institutional value that can be role-modeled and encouraged in support of open, honest communication and healthy risk.

Cost: $50

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This session uses a time-tested framework and self-assessment to set the foundation for a dialogue between participants. You will have an opportunity to discuss, exchange ideas, and explore challenges of managing during change.

Enrollment Deadline:  2-weeks in advance of the class start date. 

Audience: Managers

Pre-Requisite Class: None

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This session will highlight how to formulate a plan, provide an overview of the process, and demonstrate how to start with the end in mind. Transitions from planning to implementation will also be covered.  You will leave with tools and templates to lead a strategic planning process with your team.  

Enrollment Deadline: 2-weeks in advance of the class start date. 

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This session explores communication styles and techniques for effective communication within the nuanced relationship of manager and staff member. You will gain insight into your personal communication style and the impact it has on your team. You will also learn techniques for delivering feedback, asking questions, and listening and how your style my flavor how you use these skills.

NOTE: some concepts and activities in this workshop are drawn from another CWD course, Communicating at Work. While this session is focused on managerial communication, there is a degree of overlap as...

Additional day of the course: Wednesday, April 12 from 9 am to 1 pm.

Coaching is a reflective conversation focused on leveraging and enhancing a staff member’s skills, knowledge, abilities, and perspective to achieve one’s goals and further engagement. This interactive 2-day session will include skill-practice opportunities in a safe environment with manager peers. You will explore the coaching manager’s mindset and practice foundational coaching skills including listening and the use of open-ended questions.

Cost: $75

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Additional day of the course: Wednesday, May 3 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Participants will learn to design, layout, and edit publications such as newsletters and brochures using InDesign CS2 through CS4. Topics include mastering typography and copyfitting; dropping graphics inside of type; text effects; incorporating pictures and Word files; cropping, scaling, and tinting images; using transparency, drop shadows, and corner effects; and creating a table of contents and an index

Cost: $415

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Additional day of the course: Wednesday, March 1 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Participants will learn to design, layout, and edit publications such as newsletters and brochures using InDesign CS2 through CS4. Topics include mastering typography and copyfitting; dropping graphics inside of type; text effects; incorporating pictures and Word files; cropping, scaling, and tinting images; using transparency, drop shadows, and corner effects; and creating a table of contents and an index

Cost: $415

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Additional day of the course: Thursday, January 12 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Participants will learn to design, layout, and edit publications such as newsletters and brochures using InDesign CS2 through CS4. Topics include mastering typography and copyfitting; dropping graphics inside of type; text effects; incorporating pictures and Word files; cropping, scaling, and tinting images; using transparency, drop shadows, and corner effects; and creating a table of contents and an index

Cost: $415

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This is a course outline. If time permits, all topics listed may be covered.
Collaborating on Documents

• Modify User Information 
• Share a Document
• Compare Document Changes
• Review a Document
• Merge Document Changes
• Review Tracked Changes

Adding Reference Marks and Notes

• Add Captions
• Add Cross-References
• Add Bookmarks
• Add Hyperlinks
• Insert Footnotes and Endnotes
• Add Citations and a Bibliography

Simplifying and Managing Long Documents

This course covers how to use Word to create, manage, revise, and distribute complex documents. Participants will learn to use Word with other programs, collaborate on documents, manage document versions, insert reference marks and notes, navigate long documents, secure documents, and create forms. Prerequisite: Intermediate Word. Version: Microsoft Office 2010

Cost: $175

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Additional day of course: Thursday, March 23 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

This course covers the components and capabilities of Illustrator CS6. Learn to create basic shapes, custom paths, and graphics containing custom text. Additional topics include customizing objects and preparing documents for deployment. Version: Adobe Illustrator CS6

Cost: $415

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Participants will learn to master Photoshop's CS2 to CS6 image enhancement tools including masks, silhouettes, filters, special effects, gradients, and illusions. Topics include creating advanced layer and composite images, working with alpha channels, blending pixels, painting and layer modes, making logos, and using the Actions palette for rapid bulk processing of images. Prerequisite: Introduction to Photoshop.

Cost: $175

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Participants will learn to master Photoshop's CS2 to CS6 image enhancement tools including masks, silhouettes, filters, special effects, gradients, and illusions. Topics include creating advanced layer and composite images, working with alpha channels, blending pixels, painting and layer modes, making logos, and using the Actions palette for rapid bulk processing of images. Prerequisite: Introduction to Photoshop.

Cost: $175

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This course covers how to create, configure, and manage a SharePoint Team Site. Participants will learn to create a new site; manage libraries, lists, and settings; and assign permissions. Version: Microsoft Office 2013

Cost: $215

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This course covers how to collaborate with team members and share information. Students will learn to use a SharePoint Team Site to access, store, and share information and documents. Version: Microsoft Office 2013

Cost: $215

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