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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*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\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\nTrainer: 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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Business Law Lunch and Learn: Mastering Advanced Strategies for Streamlining Transactions with Closing Agendas
DESCRIPTION:Business Law Lunch and Learn\nClosing Folders: Mastering Advanced Strategies for Streamlining Transactions with Closing Agendas \nJoin the co-chairs of the Business Law Section\, Cassidy LaCosta and Christina Driscoll for the second session in our two-part Lunch & Learn series\, where we’ll explore advanced strategies for leveraging closing agendas to enhance transaction management. Building on the foundational concepts from the first session\, this deep-dive will focus on fine-tuning closing agendas to ensure smoother\, more efficient transactions. Learn how to track critical milestones\, manage outstanding tasks\, and keep all parties aligned throughout the closing process. We will explore advanced tips and tricks for getting the most out of Closing Folders\, the cloud-based legal document management system introduced in the first session. Discover how to maximize its features for more efficient document handling\, secure signature collection\, and seamless collaboration\, ensuring that your transactions run smoothly from start to finish. This session will build on the tools from the first session\, helping to fully harness the power of Closing Folders to optimize your closing process. \nEvent Details: \n Location: Cox & Palmer Office 235 Water Street\, Suite 1100 or virtual \n️ Lunch: Provided \n Fee: FREE for CBA members | $50 for non-members \nRegister online by clicking here. \nEmail Robyn with any inquires.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/business-law-lunch-and-learn-mastering-advanced-strategies-for-streamlining-transactions-with-closing-agendas/
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SUMMARY:Family Dispute Resolution Open Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a networking meeting of interested professionals & consultation to explore how we move forward with family dispute resolution across the Atlantic Region. \nThis meeting is for anyone who is interested in family dispute resolution\, who work in family law and with professionals who work with families. Please pass on this invitation to other family law or adjacent professionals who might be interested. \nWe all know that for most areas the only pathway for family disputes is to engage in the court processes leading to\, in  some cases\, lengthy and costly trials. The repercussions are great: \n\nUncertainty for children.\nPeople stalled from planning for a future after separation.\nFinancial assets tied up for years preventing future planning\n\nFDRIA has been setting up the Institute to support the expansion of family dispute resolution services in the region through programming including webinars and newsletters\, membership\, certification and professional supports. \nAt this hour long meeting meeting we will explore ideas for moving family dispute resolution forward. \nWhat do professionals need?\n \nHow do you add family dispute resolution to your practice?\n \nIs it time for a strategic planning meeting across the region?\n \nWhat can FDRIA do?  \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link \nIf you have an idea for a program or webinar\, or would like to present a webinar\, we are interested! \nEmail: info@fdria.ca
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/family-dispute-resolution-open-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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