Training Opportunities
This page is constantly changing as programs start and finish. We’ll do our best to keep you up to date.
Current programs are to be posted on Facebook and as we head into future sessions, they will be posted here as well. Send us an email if you’d like to participate in any of these training opportunities.
Communications for Leaders with the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
A strong desire to develop communication skills is essential for leaders. Communication Skills for Leaders Level 1 provides a comprehensive look into how to apply best practices in workplace communication, allowing leaders to truly engage with their team. This program helps leaders develop the ability to recognize the non-verbal cues that accompany verbal communication, actively listen to others in order to understand their point of view, identify the four main communication styles, recognize triangulation in the workplace and handle difficult conversations. Additionally, we cover how to apply best practices in workplace communication for different generations, allowing leaders to create a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.
- Interpret basic body language cues
- Interpret para-verbal communication
- Demonstrate active listening
- Identify and apply the four main communication styles
- Describe the impact of intention in the communication process
- Explain triangulation in the workplace
- Demonstrate how to have a difficult conversation
- Describe the characteristics of the different generations
- Apply best practices in workplace communication
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Delivery Details:
Time & Day: Thursdays 8:300 am – 12:30 pm
Start Date: January 16, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Program Length: 10 weeks
Transformational Leadership with the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (Closed enrollment)
- Create a vision: Articulate a vision that inspires others to perform beyond expectations
- Challenge the status quo: Encourage employees to question assumptions, explore new ideas, and think critically
- Foster a culture of growth: Create an environment that values intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving
- Support individual followers: Keep lines of communication open, mentor employees, and recognize their unique contributions
- Act as a role model: Demonstrate the characteristics they seek in their team
Delivery Details:
Time & Day: Tuesdays 8:300 am – 12:30 pm
Start Date: January 28, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Program Length: 10 weeks
Marketing Essentials with the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
The Marketing Essentials program equips participants with key principles and practical skills essential for developing effective marketing strategies and distinguishing messaging in today’s competitive landscape.
- Situational analysis: understand market environments, analyze competition, and identify target customers
- Strategic planning: develop and implement effective marketing strategies, set actionable goals, and choose appropriate tactics
- Campaign management: learn to execute, monitor, and adjust marketing campaigns to optimize performance
Delivery Details:
Time & Day: Wednesdays 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Start Date: January 15, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Program Length: 10 weeks
Marketing with the Lunenburg & Area Board of Trade
This foundational course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their marketing capabilities and acquire transferable skills to foster business growth. Upon completion, participants can advance to more specialized marketing topics through Workplace Education programs.
This program is for you if:
- You’re a small business owner, nonprofit manager, or aspiring entrepreneur
- You’ve never taken a marketing course/program, or it has been a while
- You have marketing responsibilities
- You’re looking to develop a marketing strategy and increase the results of your marketing efforts
Delivery Details:
Time & Day: Wednesdays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Start Date: January 29, 2025
Location: Online via Zoom
Program Length: 10 weeks
More to added in the coming days…
