2019 Professional Development Course Catalog

Motivating and Engaging Employees When our employees are motivated and engaged they are happier, produce better quality work, and create a more productive work environment. Whether it is during a time of change or to re-energize the team, learn new ways to motivate, encourage, and engage your employ- ees. This course will cover different types of motivation, key elements of a plan to motivate, and the relationship between employee engagement and performance. Upon completing the course, learners will create an action plan to increase employee engagement. Mar 26 T 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar 26 T 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Aug 8 Th 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Aug 8 Th 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Persuasive Speaking This course, modeled after Toastmasters, is presented over four sessions held over four consecutive months. Toastmasters International is a world leader in communi- cation and leadership development that helps individuals gain confidence in public speaking. Participants will gain experience in giving presentations and receiving peer feedback to support them in enhanc- ing their public speaking skills. Participants must attend all four class meetings within their chosen session. Session 1 Jan 17 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.. Feb 14 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.. Mar 12 T 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.. Apr 3 W 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Session 2 Sep 12 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Oct 16 W 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Nov 13 W 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Dec 10 T 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Mindfulness Register for one course or all three in the series. Mindfulness and Health Mindfulness is the cornerstone of well-being. In this course participants will better understand the mind-body connection and learn invaluable strategies for improving health and diminishing stress and anxiety. Mar 28 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Mindfulness and Working with the Public

By nature of working in a court system, employees are asked to work with a wide variety of the population. Mindfulness skills can be used to improve compassion, patience, and communication skills. In this course, we explore various scenarios and efficient strategies for working with litigants, attorneys, magistrates, judges, law enforcement, and more. Jun 6 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Mindfulness for Professional and Personal Development

This course will guide participants in mindfulness- based content grounded in professional and personal development. Participants will walk away with research-based tools to improve communication, interpersonal skills, work quality, productivity, and overall professional development. Oct 10 Th 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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2019 Professional Development Course Catalog