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SUMMARY:The Art of Interviewing 2026
DESCRIPTION:Master the nuanced skills of legal interviewing across client\, witness\, and mediation contexts\n \nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 4\,000+ videos and 6\,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Litigators\, mediators\, paralegals—all legal professionals who conduct interviews as part of their practice \nLearning level: Fundamental/Intermediate \nStrong interviewing skills are fundamental to effective legal practice—whether you’re preparing a client\, gathering facts from a witness\, or navigating a sensitive mediation. But interviewing is also an art: it requires not only strategic thinking but emotional intelligence\, cultural awareness\, and a keen understanding of human behaviour. \nThis half-day program brings together seasoned professionals from diverse practice areas to explore the subtle and often overlooked dimensions of interviewing in legal work. From trauma-informed client intake to navigating language barriers\, to managing reluctant witnesses and conducting unstructured mediation interviews—this course offers tools to help you build trust\, uncover key information\, and strengthen your practice. \nRegister here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/the-art-of-interviewing-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260304T090000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Business Valuations for Lawyers 2026
DESCRIPTION:Navigate business valuation reports with confidence! \nvia webinar only \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?\nWant online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 4\,000+ videos and 6\,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: All lawyers whose practice includes reviewing and using business valuation reports \nLearning level: All levels \nBeing able to understand business valuation reports is a critical skill to have in order to give effective advice to your clients. \nAt this introductory course\, Chartered Business Valuators experienced in working with lawyers will teach you basic valuation concepts and how to review business valuation reports. By registering for this course\, you will increase your confidence in your ability to review business valuation reports and explain the reports to your clients. \nAfter taking this course\, you will be able to: \n\nunderstand the requirements to obtain and retain the Chartered Business Valuator (“CBV”) designation from the CBV Institute\nrecognize the different types of valuation reports that can be prepared by CBVs and the reliance that can be placed on each\nrecognize the reasons for performing a business valuation\nbetter understand how a company’s financial statements are used when preparing a business valuation\ncomprehend the basic valuation approaches\n\nFollow this course up with Advanced Business Valuations for Lawyers on Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 2 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Instructors\nPatti E. Daum\, CPA\, CA\, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP\, Vancouver\nLucas M. Terpkosh\, CPA\, CA\, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP\, Vancouver
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/introduction-to-business-valuations-for-lawyers-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260610T165648
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SUMMARY:Jury Trials 2026
DESCRIPTION:Want online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 4\,000+ videos and 6\,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Experienced civil and criminal litigators who are new to jury trials. Experienced jury trial counsel seeking a refresher will also find this program valuable. \nLearning level: Intermediate \nThis comprehensive program is designed for litigators seeking to hone their advocacy skills and effectiveness in jury trials. \nCombining practical strategies with insights from psychology and communication theory\, the program explores every stage of the jury trial process—from file organization and trial preparation through to preliminary matters and the conduct of the trial itself. \nYou will gain the tools and skills to organize your files\, craft persuasive case theories\, connect authentically with jurors\, and navigate the procedural and ethical challenges unique to Canadian jury advocacy. The course will also highlight best practices for preventing procedural errors and avoiding mistrials. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nRobert C. Brun\, KC — Harris & Brun Law Corporation\, Vancouver\nLisa J. Helps — Helps Law Corporation\, Vancouver \nLearn more about this event here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/jury-trials-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
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SUMMARY:Change Management: A Leader's Guide
DESCRIPTION:Organizational change efforts stall when leadership forgets to focus on the impact change will have on employees. Managing the “people side” of change is often the most challenging and critical component of organizational transformation. Getting people engaged in the change will greatly enhance the likelihood of new structures and approaches being implemented successfully. This workshop focuses on the development of competencies that will provide a foundation for the “what\,” “why\,” and “how” of managing people during organizational change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify the challenges associated with organizational change and explain strategies that improve the likelihood of successful change.\nDevelop knowledge and skills needed to lead change effectively.\nApply practical approaches to change using tools and templates tailored to your organization.\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nThe Change Management Process\nThe Four Stages of Change Management\nManaging Resistance\nBarriers to Successful Change\nChange Process Roles\nIntroducing Change to Others\nCommunicating Change\nEvaluations Change Efforts\nConsiderations Related to Sustaining Change\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis workshop is intermediate level workshop and will benefit leaders\, managers\, supervisors\, human resource personnel\, and anyone managing change. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Jennifer Slay\nJennifer is an accomplished leader and social work expert. She has over 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational development through focused diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and decolonization initiatives. She has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work\, a Master’s degree in Social Work\, and is the Director of EDID at King’s University College. Jennifer is also the co-founder of a coaching and counselling group\, and is recognized for her ability to foster workplace environments that prioritize growth\, healing\, and inclusivity. Jennifer’s work centres around empowering organizational leaders and teams through tailored programs that emphasize emotional intelligence\, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques\, and resilient communication strategies. As a passionate advocate for systemic change\, Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/change-management-a-leaders-guide-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
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SUMMARY:Assertive Communication
DESCRIPTION:Our communication skills and style are essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us to be clear about our own thoughts and desires\, and also to be responsive to those of others. Assertive communicators express ideas and feelings in transparent\, open\, and direct ways – stating their needs clearly and without defensiveness. In this training\, participants will build an awareness of their communication patterns and learn to deal confidently with people around them. This workshop is fun\, meaningful\, and highly effective for improving communication awareness and skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine assertive communication\nPractice giving an assertive opinion\nDiscuss personal boundaries and practice saying no when appropriate\nOutline the steps for giving corrective feedback in the form of a DESO script\nIdentify options for responding to negative feedback\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nWhat’s Required for Effective Communication\nAssertiveness Self-Assessment\nCharacteristics of Aggressive and Passive Communicators\nAssertive Communicator Characteristics\nAssertive Body Language\nGuidelines for Offering an Opinion\nStrategies for Giving Directions\nHow to Say “No” Assertively\nSkills for Making Requests\nGiving Corrective Feedback\nDealing with Difficult Responses\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Jessica Antony\nJessica is a communications specialist with over a decade of experience helping others share their stories\, with a focus on collaborative communication\, editorial development\, and content creation. She has a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communications and a master’s degree in Media Studies. Jessica facilitates workshops on leadership\, communication skills\, and content creation\, and has been teaching in the Department of Rhetoric\, Writing\, and Communications at the University of Winnipeg since 2009. In all her work\, she is committed to developing and maintaining trusting relationships\, with an attention to cultural differences\, working styles\, and mutual goals. Jessica is enthusiastic about helping people strengthen their ability to communicate clearly\, respectfully\, and with ease. She is a dynamic and engaging facilitator who is enthusiastic about understanding people’s communication styles and approaches to help them improve their capacity to effectively and respectfully communicate with those around them. Read blogs written by Jessica here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/assertive-communication-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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SUMMARY:Coaching Strategies for Leaders: Conflict\, Performance\, Change
DESCRIPTION:Effective leaders know that coaching is key to growth\, change\, and strong relationships. This workshop gives you practical skills to coach others in ways that drive both individual development and organizational success. \nYou’ll learn how to guide employees to uncover their own solutions and take ownership of what they need to move forward. Through hands-on practice\, you’ll learn a five-step coaching model that will help you support behaviour change and build your team’s skills with confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nIncrease your self-awareness so you can coach your team more effectively\nExplain how people change and why personal ownership in the change process matters\nApply a simple coaching framework in leadership and change situations\nDemonstrate how to use a coach approach to influence change\nPractice and fine-tune coaching techniques with your team\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nCoaching in the Context of Leadership\nEssential Coaching Mindset and Beliefs\nCoaching for Behaviour Change\nCoaching for Skill Development\nCoaching for Conflict Resolution\nNavigating Conflict Triangles\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an intermediate level workshop for people who provide leadership formally or informally in workplace settings. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Ken Harkness\nKen is a Certified Executive Coach\, consultant\, and senior leader with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams achieve meaningful change. He has a strong background in leadership development\, organizational change management\, and process improvement. As a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation\, Ken has supported leaders at all levels to improve performance and alignment across teams\, helping them figure out where they need to go and move past what is getting in the way. As a trainer and coach\, Ken enjoys connecting with people who have a passion for learning and a willingness to take on challenges that create personal growth.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/coaching-strategies-for-leaders-conflict-performance-change-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260318T160000
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SUMMARY:Current Trends and Emerging Challenges in Immigration Law
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Overview:           \nImmigration law in Canada continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This CPD seminar will provide a timely overview of recent policy and program changes introduced by Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and examine their practical implications for applicants\, employers\, and legal practitioners. \nThe session will explore recent adjustments to processing priorities\, program eligibility criteria\, caps and quotas\, compliance measures\, and administrative practices. Particular attention will be given to increasing processing delays\, shifting intake targets\, and the operational realities facing applicants and sponsoring businesses. \nPresenters will also discuss emerging litigation trends\, judicial review activity\, and other legal challenges being mounted in response to recent policy shifts. The seminar will provide insight into how practitioners can effectively advise clients in an environment marked by uncertainty\, backlog pressures\, and heightened scrutiny. \nThis program is designed for lawyers who advise individuals\, families\, and businesses on immigration matters\, as well as those seeking to better understand the broader regulatory and policy landscape shaping immigration practice in Canada. \nSeminar Presenters:  \nLorne Waldman\, Waldman & Associates \nSince 1979 Mr. Waldman has been practicing exclusively in the area of immigration and refugee law.   He obtained his LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977 and his LLM from the University of Toronto in 2000. He wrote his Master’s Thesis on the relationship between international human rights law and immigration law. \nIn June 2017\, he was named to the Order of Canada for his work defending the rights of refugees and immigrants.  In May 2019 he was awarded the Diane Martin Medal for Social Justice Through Law by Osgoode Hall Law School.  In 2010\, 2015\, and 2016 he was chosen as one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In 2015 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Bar Association. In 2007 he was awarded the Louis St. Laurent Award by the Canadian Bar Association for his contribution to the legal profession. He was the first President of the Canadian Association of Refuge Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. \nHe is the author of Immigration Law and Practice published by Lexis Nexis in 1992 and updated four times a year since then. He has also written several other books on immigration and refugee law including Canada Immigration and Refugee Practice\, an annual book with commentary on immigration and refugee law; The Definition of Convention Refugee Second Edition; and several other texts on immigration and refugee law. \nMr. Waldman has been appointed and remains active on the list of Special Advocate.  He has appeared as an expert witness in Immigration Law at proceedings before the Law Society of Ontario Discipline Tribunal. He has been an adjunct professor at both Osgoode Hall and University of Ottawa Law School where he taught immigration and refugee law and national security law. \nMeghan Felt\, McInnes Cooper \nMeghan is an immigration lawyer in St. John’s. She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigration issues\, ranging from individuals seeking temporary resident visas\, study permits\, work permits and permanent residency\, to large corporations seeking labour market impact assessments and work permits to hire foreign workers. Meghan has extensive experience with obtaining work permits under the International Mobility Program and other international agreements\, including CUSMA\, CETA and GATS. \nMeghan is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Bar Association. She is the current Chair of the CBA-NL Citizenship and Immigration Section\, where she also participates in submission drafting and editing in conjunction with the CBA for new developments in immigration law. In addition to her daily practice\, Meghan is involved with the firm’s pro bono program\, offering immigration legal services to individuals in need. \nWell respected in her practice area\, Meghan frequently writes legal knowledge pieces on new developments in immigration legislation and policy\, and regularly provides updates for the Atlantic Province chapters of Thomson Reuters®  Practical Guide to Provincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law. Meghan is ranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. \nRegistration Fee: $57.50 ($50.00 + HST) HST # R108086463 \nTo register for this seminar\, please click the following here. \n  \nCPD Credit: 2 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/current-trends-and-emerging-challenges-in-immigration-law/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260610T165648
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SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Phone Calls
DESCRIPTION:Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task\, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many\, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger\, resolving conflict\, and communicating effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nApply effective listening skills to enhance understanding\nSupport emotionally heightened clients over the phone\nProblem-solve with clients for best outcomes\nDemonstrate a plan for delivering bad news\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nThe Complexity of Phone Communication\nQualities of a Skilled Communicator\nKey Skills for the Phone – Tone\, Volume\, and Inflection\nCommunication Style Test\nPractical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person\nIdentifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised\nDelivering Bad News\nEffective Notetaking\nPolitely Ending the Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Christina Reimer\nChristina has a diverse background as a leadership trainer\, director and team building and conflict resolution facilitator. With a PhD in religion\, she teaches university courses on ethics\, the world’s major religions\, and other topics. Christina has travelled extensively and worked internationally for non-profit organizations that focus on peace-building and community development. She values workplaces that promote diversity and equity and strive to resolve corporate and interpersonal conflict in productive ways. She believes that communicating well is one of the keys to creating healthy working environments. Christina has an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and uses storytelling and humour to make workshops interesting as well as informative.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/managing-difficult-phone-calls-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260610T165648
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SUMMARY:Managing the Unexpected
DESCRIPTION:When you work with people\, the unexpected is bound to happen. And as a team lead\, it’s your job to adapt\, make decisions under pressure\, and communicate these to your team.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop gives you practical tools and skills to address emotionally complex\, people-centred workplace challenges\, such as major illnesses\, sudden departures\, ethical breaches\, and other destabilizing disruptions. You’ll be challenged to address the unexpected using a trauma-informed lens\, so you can navigate these situations with compassion\, clarity\, and confidence. When you take a trauma-informed approach\, you better understand the human impacts of these types of events and can reduce their duration and impact. \nYou’ll leave this workshop knowing how to facilitate recovery\, reflection\, and renewal after a destabilizing event\, so you can create a culture of readiness and a more resilient team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstanding the Impacts of Unexpected Events\nCultivating a Trauma-Informed Mindset\nAvoiding the Pitfalls of Ineffective Leadership\nEffective Communication and Decision-Making Under Pressure\nCultivating a Culture of Readiness\nAddressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions\nAddressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions Recovery\, Reflection\, and Renewal\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, case studies\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, and small group discussions. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nUnderstanding the Impacts of Unexpected Events\nAvoiding the Pitfalls of Ineffective Leadership\nEffective Communication and Decision-Making Under Pressure\nCultivating a Culture of Readiness\nAddressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis workshop is for leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, HR professionals\, or anyone who wants to learn key skills to guide their team through unexpected\, people-related disruptions in the workplace. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.\nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Mark Schinkel\n\n\n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, Mark Schinkel has served in public education as a Teacher\, School Administrator\, Executive Superintendent of Human Resource Services\, and Senior Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being with the Waterloo Region District School Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management\, as well as Bachelor of Education and Master of Religion degrees. Mark’s commitment to organizational excellence\, building highly effective teams\, and leadership development provides a wealth of practical experience in creating the conditions that allow employees to flourish in a safe\, inclusive\, healthy\, purposeful\, and productive work environment. He believes that effective leaders leverage and nurture the natural relationship between productivity\, organizational goals\, healthy work environments\, and individual well-being. As an experienced and considerate facilitator\, Mark places a high value on creating an engaging\, practical\, and fun learning experience that is focused on identified participant learning goals and outcomes. Read blogs written by Mark here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/managing-the-unexpected-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T165648
CREATED:20250919T142523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142523Z
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion\, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity\, innovation\, productivity\, problem-solving\, and collaboration. \nThis workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through your recruitment\, retention\, and promotion practices. You will learn practical ways to embrace the strengths and navigate barriers for people with autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe neurodiversity in the workplace\nDefine sensory sensitivity\nExplain how neurodiversity and inclusion can strengthen your team\nList tools and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace\nApply steps for inclusive communication\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, personal reflection\, experiential practice\, and small group discussions. \n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \n\nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nNeurodiversity as a Spectrum of Ability\nHow Neurodiversity Strengthens Teams\nWhat Inclusion Looks Like\nWhy Neurodiversity in the Workplace Matters\nHarnessing Strengths and Navigating Barriers\nTools for the Hiring Process\nRecruitment\, retention\, and advancement\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory workshop for leaders\, supervisors\, managers\, and human resource personnel who want to learn how they can create a more neuroinclusive culture. It’s also for people who identify as neurodivergent and want to gain useful skills they can use in their workplace. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrainer: Paula Hutchinson\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula is an enthusiastic educator\, trainer\, and consultant\, with a rich and varied work background working in schools\, community-based non-profits\, and clinical settings. She specializes in emotional intelligence\, mental health\, and working with challenging behaviours in both individuals and teams. Paula believes that everyone should be able to find meaning in their work and relationships\, and that only by working together to create sustainable solutions\, can individuals\, professionals\, workplaces\, and communities ensure their supports\, systems\, and policies are responsive and effective for everyone. As a facilitator\, she draws on her experience with adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging\, practical\, and interactive workshop experience.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/neurodiversity-at-work-embracing-strengths-and-navigating-barriers-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Whether sharing bad news with a client\, providing corrective action\, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue\, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons\, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet\, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for\, conducting\, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive\, professional\, and respectful for all involved. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter\nIdentify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation\nList some tools to help you in your difficult conversations\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nTypes of Difficult Conversations\nOur Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations\nDetermining if a Conversation is Necessary\nHow to Stop Avoiding the Interaction\nHow to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation\nKey Skills and Strategies for Engaging\nWhat to Do If They Won’t Engage\nConcluding the Conversation\nKeys for Delivering Bad News\nHow to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor: Andrew Wychnenka\nAndrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation\, coaching\, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court\, family\, workplace\, and community settings\, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military\, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services\, training\, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator\, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/difficult-conversations-strategies-for-challenging-discussions-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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