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This is a live webinar event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check system requirements prior to registering.

For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This webinar is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. Viewers will develop a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies designed to defuse potentially violent situations.

Eric is the Chief Executive Officer of ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership and co-author of the book, The Culture Question. He is a caring and insightful leader who believes that building authentic relationships is the best way to lead people effectively. Eric has provided leadership in the field of conflict resolution and mediation since completing a degree in Sociology with a focus on mediation and peacemaking. He is a Chartered Mediator and a past president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Manitoba. Prior to working with ACHIEVE, Eric was an administrator, board chair, senior mediator, trainer, and lead negotiator for a variety of other organizations. He believes that the best leaders and employees turn their minds first to listening with curiosity, and never put operations before people. Eric is a gifted trainer and speaker who makes material come alive for participants through humour, storytelling, and real-world application. Eric’s thoughts on leadership and organizational culture can be found here. Contact Eric at: eric@achievecentre.com 204-783-2069

This is a live webinar event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check system requirements prior to registering.

Critical incidents are situations that occur outside of our normal frame of reference and challenge us to understand and cope with what has happened. Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate event. CIGD is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood of people experiencing symptoms of trauma and stress after a critical incident. This group debriefing process provides a place for participants to talk and share experiences, and for the facilitator to teach and provide information about the impact of critical incidents. While participants of this webinar will learn about facilitating a group debriefing, they will also learn how to discern when CIGD is appropriate for a group and when it might not be a suitable intervention

Join us for a fascinating, interactive webinar to explore research findings on the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on our personalities and mental health.

In this presentation, you will learn:

• What employees want during these times
• Challenges of working remotely/from home
• Mental health risk factors
• How our personality, behaviors and EQ might have changed
• Additional support needed from employers

The health and safety of teams has been one of the top priorities for employers during the pandemic. A new survey shows nearly seven in 10 employees are feeling uncomfortable about returning to the workplace and 60 per cent of them want to continue working from home. The challenge for HR as we develop go forward plans for the business will be to balance the needs of employees working on site and those working remotely. One thing is clear, leadership and culture will continue to be key in supporting teams as we establish a new normal.

Join Ralph and Diana from TELUS Employer Solutions as they share insights on how to address the changing nature of work with respect to employee expectations. They will also share their own journey with establishing a work styles program at TELUS highlighting the financial, social and environmental impacts of this cultural transformation.

In this presentation, you will:

• Get insight into the comfort levels of workers returning to work during the pandemic
• Explore the reasons why to address the changing nature of work
• Learn about strategies for engaging employees
• Establish an understanding of the transformational drivers that can support a remote workforce strategy

Description:
Hiring is the most important decision your organization will make in the tenure of an employee. Relying on over 50 years of combined experience, Chris Drinovz and Mike Weiler will walk you through the important but often neglected steps in hiring, and the essential steps you can take during an employment relationship to minimize legal risk for the employer.

We will review what employers should do at the hiring stage to find the best employees and limit employer liability, should the relationship turn sour.

In this presentation, we will cover:

• Job Descriptions not just for today but for the long run;
• Reference checks and legal considerations;
• Human rights issues in the selection process; Interviews and misrepresentations;
• Written employment agreements; Policy manuals;
• Post COVID issues, and more!

This is a live virtual event using Zoom, an online meeting platform. Please check system requirements prior to registering.

After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that people were aware of clues that violence was being planned. This is because most violent incidents often follow an evolutionary process where signs and indicators can be seen. Yet, without a clearly defined process to gather information and assess the situation, violence prevention is extremely difficult. This webinar provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations, and communities become more effective in their management of threats. Viewers will learn strategies to help them identify, assess, and manage individuals who may be escalating towards violence.