Personal Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

(The following list of area seminars is intended to inform the Palmer community about local, personal growth and professional development training opportunities. It is not an endorsement or promotion. For more information, contact Bridgett Lance, Employee Development Committee at extension 5685 for brochure and registration form.)

*New - "Associated Employers" - All seminars/workshops listed below are held at Associated Employers in Moline, Illinois.

Successful Communication: May 10, 2001.

Mirror Mirror That I Can See…Show Me The Best That I Can Be: This is a four-week series on Wednesdays (May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 20, 2001.

Working the Phones: June 1, 2001.

Managing the Difficult Employee: June 14, 2001.

Constructive Confrontation: June 15, 2001.

Command Leadership: July 11, 2001.

Oh, No! Another Meeting: July 27, 2001.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: August 28, 29, & 30, 2001.

*New - "How to Be a Highly Successful Team Leader" - A two-day workshop offering tips and techniques essential to becoming a successful leader. June 13 - 14 - TBD, Davenport. Presented by National Seminars Group, 1-800-258-7246.

*New - "Conflict Management & Confrontational Skills" - A one-day seminar offering tips and techniques to keep your control, confidence, and composure in even the most highly charged situations. July 10 - Rivercenter, Davenport. Presented by Fred Pryor Seminars, 1-800-255-6139.

*New - "Total Time Management: How to Better Organize Your Life" - A one-day seminar presenting practical and potent organizational strategies for improving the quality of your life. July 10 - Holiday Inn, Davenport. Presented by Padgett-Thompson, 1-800-255-4141.

*New - "How to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service" - A one-day seminar offering tips and techniques for better communication in the workplace. July 18 - Rivercenter, Davenport. Presented by Fred Pryor Seminars, 1-800-255-6139.

"Communicating With Diplomacy and Tact" – A two-day seminar presenting speaking and writing techniques to enhance your communication skills. June 4 – 5 – Holiday Inn (Downtown), Des Moines. Presented by Padgett-Thompson, 1-800-255-4141.

"Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading" – A one-day workshop presenting new tips and techniques on grammar usage and proofreading. June 13 – Rivercenter, Davenport. Presented by CareerTrack, 1-800-334-6780.

"How to Be a Highly Successful Team Leader" – A two-day workshop presenting high-impact tools and essential insights you need to become an exceptional leader. June 13 – 14 – Holiday Inn Convention Center, Davenport. Presented by National Seminars Group, 1-800-258-7246.

"Criticism & Discipline Skills for Mangers and Supervisors" – A one-day workshop presenting step-by-step tips and techniques to handle your employees tactfully, fairly, and legally. June 15 – Holiday Day Inn Convention Center, Davenport. Presented by National Seminars Group, 1-800-258-7246.

"How to Become a Great Communicator" – A one-day seminar offering techniques on how to master the skills to develop effective work relationships. June 20 – Rivercenter, Davenport. Presented by Fred Pryor Seminars, 1-800-255-6139.

"The 2001 Davenport Leadership Development Conference for Women" – A two-day conference offering three different tracks to choose from: Track 1 – Leadership Development; Track 2 – Today's Leadership Challenges; and Track 3 – The Complete Leader. June 21 – 22 – BlackHawk Hotel, Davenport. Presented by National Businesswomen's Leadership Association, 1-800-682-5078.

"Business Writing Basics for Professionals" – A one-day seminar offering tips, techniques, and shortcuts for getting the results you want every time you write. June 29 – Holiday Inn, Davenport. Presented by SkillPath Seminars, 1-800-873-7545.

 

Updated: May 21, 2001

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