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SUMMARY:Effective Decision Writing for Administrative Adjudicators by Osgoode Hall Law School
DESCRIPTION:What You’ll Learn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will engage in practical writing exercises\, and learn: \n\n\n\nThe key components of clear\, concise\, well-reasoned decisions\nCore writing principles\, including context and point-first writing\nStrategies for drafting effective introductions\nPowerful tips on decision structure and issue-driven organization\nRecent developments in the duty to give reasons\n\n\n\n\nPLUS! You will obtain valuable resources including checklists\, tip sheets\, legal sources on sufficiency and sample decisions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nNew and experienced decision-writers\, reviewers\, and counsel with administrative and regulatory agencies\, boards and tribunals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an introductory course but will be useful for anyone who has not done a full-day structured program on decision writing\, or who wants a refresher.
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SUMMARY:Writing Successful Proposals Webinar by the Gardiner Centre
DESCRIPTION:Learn the steps in proposal writing and understand the skills you need to create an effective pitch that best represents your winning project for any professional discipline. \n\n\n\nWriting Successful Proposals guides participants through the process of building your case and selling your idea. A proposal is often an organization’s first impression to a prospective client or funder. Whether you are responding to an RFP\, applying for a grant\, or submitting a proposal for your product or service\, being able to prepare a solid proposal helps you stand out from the competition and increases your chance of success. \nThis practical\, how-to course develops your ability to identify and employ the best-practices of proposal writing. On day one\, you will learn the concepts and procedures to write a detailed proposal and on day two\, you will put theory into practice by crafting and assessing a business proposal. \nThis course is designed for business owners\, managers\, sales professionals and non-profit employees who are responding to RFPs\, applying for grants\, or submitting sales proposals and want to stand out from the competition. \nKey Learning Outcomes \n\nUnderstand what should be included in a professional proposal\nEnhance your ability to write a more compelling proposal\nLearn how to produce polished proposals for a better chance to win the bid\nLearn best practices in proposal development and presentation\nImprove your employees’ ability and confidence to contribute to organizational growth and success\nIntroduce techniques to enhance business proposals and generate wins\nTips\, tools and techniques for creating winning proposals.\n\nInstructor \n\n\nMartha Muzychka\, ABC \n\nMartha Muzychka is an award-winning\, experienced communicator and policy researcher with more than 30 years of experience. Operating as Praxis Communications since 2005\, Martha brings together a unique community perspective with a firm foundation in strategic communications principles. Her clients are many and varied\, including large and small organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada from the government\, non-profit\, community\, and private sectors. \nA graduate of Memorial University and Carleton University\, Martha has demonstrated strengths in communications\, qualitative research\, policy analysis\, consultation processes\, reputation and crisis management\, and writing. In her work\, Martha explores new and creative approaches for communicating and engaging with target audiences by bringing together a unique community perspective with a firm foundation in strategic communications principles. \nA popular workshop leader and presenter\, Martha has extensive experience in public speaking\, workshop development and presentation\, and group facilitation. As well as creating custom training for clients\, Martha is a licensed trainer for McLuhan-Davies Communication training products for Newfoundland and Labrador.  She has taught at the Gardiner Centre since 2013 including programs in media relations\, technical writing\, proposal writing\, and public speaking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/writing-successful-proposals-webinar-by-the-gardiner-centre/
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SUMMARY:De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations by the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
DESCRIPTION:(09:00 AM – 04:00 PM CDT )\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer Laval Martin MSW\, RSW\nLocation: Online Virtual\n\nFor 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 workshop is designed to teach people to de-escalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication. The training will explore how anger and violence interplay\, including opportunities for self-assessment of personal communication styles. Participants 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand the role of anger in violent incidents\nIdentify their own styles of interaction\nDescribe a framework for defusing potentially violent situations\nIdentify potential risk factors\nApply the principles learned to their own environment\n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view webinar materials \n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nThe Physical Violence Spectrum\nRating Your Workplace Risk Levels\nAnger Cycle and Escalation\nAnger Styles Assessment Questionnaire\nWarning Signs of Potential for Violence\nThe Aggression Defusing Process\nApproaching\, Containment\, and Problem-Solving Strategies\nWhen and How to Disengage\nSpecial Considerations for Unique Situations\nAddressing Enablers of Violence\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for anyone wanting to learn more about violence and interpersonal strategies useful in de-escalating the imminent threats of violence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Laval Martin\, MSW\, RSW \nLaval believes it is vital for individuals and organizations to increase their violence-prevention capabilities. He is skilled at helping others develop understanding and increase capacity in being better equipped to de-escalating potentially violent behaviours. Laval has a life-long love for learning and has been leading trainings for close to ten years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds both a Bachelors and a Master of Social Work degree. Laval has worked in the social service field for over a decade\, working with various populations including mental health\, developmental disabilities\, and homelessness and poverty. He has extensive experience in crisis intervention from working in group homes\, shelters\, community centres\, and drop-ins. As a trainer Laval makes training entertaining and keeps his learners engaged through incorporating real-world stories and examples.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/de-escalating-potentially-violent-situations-by-the-crisis-trauma-resource-institute/
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