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Managing Priorities
with Joc Clark
*Class Held In-Person*
Balancing multiple tasks and shifting priorities can be overwhelming. This training provides practical strategies to identify workload priorities, set clear goals, and adapt to changes effectively. Learn how to establish systems for tracking progress and develop decision-making strategies that keep you on track, even in dynamic work environments.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify workload priorities and align them with key goals.
- Establish a system to track and verify goal achievement.
- Develop decision-making strategies to navigate shifting priorities and changes.
Why This Matters to You:
- Increase efficiency by ensuring tasks are prioritized effectively.
- Enhance decision-making to adapt to changes with confidence.
- Improve productivity by managing multiple priorities seamlessly.
Ready to take control of your workload? Register today and boost your efficiency and effectiveness!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. With a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc helps professionals develop practical strategies to enhance productivity and achieve their goals.
ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu
Upskill Academy: Process Pneumatic/Hydraulic Training - Series
with John Dahlgren
*Trainig Held In-Person* Sign up for this 4 PART SERIES
Efficient fluid and pneumatic systems are essential for maintaining operational performance across various industries. This training, led by a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor, provides a balanced approach to theory and hands-on application. Designed for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance, this course equips participants with the skills needed to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain fluid and pneumatic systems effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental principles of fluid and pneumatic systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot common issues to improve system reliability.
- Perform routine maintenance to optimize performance and prevent failures.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Reduce downtime with effective troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
- Improve system efficiency and equipment longevity.
- Enhance workforce skills to support advanced manufacturing operations.
Ready to strengthen your expertise in fluid and pneumatic systems? Enroll today and gain practical, industry-relevant skills!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren is a certified Amatrol Systems Advanced Manufacturing instructor with over 25 years of industry experience. He specializes in workforce training, advanced manufacturing, and safety programs, including OSHA and lean methodologies.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Excel: Intermediate - Series
with John Dahlgren
*Class Held In-Person* Laptops Provided Sign up for this 3 Part Series!
Managing complex workbooks and optimizing data organization is essential for efficiency and accuracy. This course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills, including formatting techniques, data management strategies, and collaborative features to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Learning Objectives:
- Optimize Workbook and Worksheet Management: Freeze panes, split worksheets, manage multiple sheets, and navigate linked workbooks with ease.
- Enhance Data Organization and Formatting: Apply custom number formats, modify themes, merge cells, transpose data, and incorporate backgrounds and watermarks.
- Streamline Data Analysis and Structure: Use outlines, subtotals, sorting, filtering, and structured tables to organize and summarize data efficiently.
- Improve Collaboration and Documentation: Track changes, protect worksheets, add comments, and share workbooks while maintaining data integrity.
Why This Matters to You:
- Boost Efficiency: Automate and streamline data organization for increased productivity.
- Enhance Collaboration: Utilize Excel’s sharing features to improve teamwork and version control.
- Improve Data Accuracy: Implement structured tools and auditing features to maintain consistency and reliability.
Ready to expand your Excel proficiency? Register for “Microsoft Excel Intermediate Training” today!
Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in Excel training and workforce development, helping professionals refine their data management and reporting skills for improved efficiency and collaboration.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Conflict Resolution - Series
with Laura Cootsona
*Training Held In-Person* Sign up for our 3 PART SERIES!
Workplace conflict can significantly impact productivity, morale, communication, and employee retention when left unresolved. This interactive three-part series provides practical, research-based tools to help employees better understand conflict, improve communication, and navigate difficult conversations with greater confidence and effectiveness. Designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and team leaders at all levels, this training equips participants with actionable strategies to strengthen collaboration and create healthier workplace dynamics.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply practical communication strategies to navigate difficult workplace conversations.
- Increase self-awareness and understand how personal behaviors impact team dynamics.
- Utilize proven frameworks to reduce conflict, strengthen collaboration, and improve workplace relationships.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Reduce workplace tension, misunderstandings, and communication breakdowns.
- Improve employee engagement, collaboration, and team morale.
- Strengthen retention and productivity through healthier workplace relationships.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Strengths Assessment
with Joc Clark
*Class Held In-Person*
Great leaders understand their strengths and use them to inspire, motivate, and drive their teams forward. This course helps participants identify their unique leadership strengths, apply them effectively, and foster collaboration for greater team success. Designed for professionals at all levels, this training provides valuable insights into leveraging personal strengths to maximize leadership impact.
Learning Objections:
- Identify and validate your top five leadership strengths.
- Develop strategies to optimize strengths for greater influence and effectiveness.
- Leverage complementary strengths within teams to enhance collaboration.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Improve leadership effectiveness by maximizing individual strengths.
- Strengthen team dynamics through collaboration and trust.
- Enhance communication and engagement for higher productivity.
Ready to unlock your leadership potential? Register today and take the next step in your leadership journey!
Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. He holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, using experiential methods to drive collaboration and transformation.
EPT members contact: etp@butte.edu
De-Escalation Strategies: Practical Tools for a Thriving Workplace - 3 Part Series
with Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo
Workplace conflict, stressful client interactions, and emotionally charged situations can disrupt productivity and erode team morale. This training offers practical de-escalation techniques that help employees reduce tension, communicate calmly, and navigate challenging interactions with confidence. Designed for staff at all levels, the course equips participants to foster respectful communication and contribute to a more stable, emotionally safe workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Apply effective de-escalation techniques to manage difficult conversations and reduce conflict.
- Recognize how stress, trauma, and life challenges influence emotions and behaviors to respond with empathy.
- Foster a psychologically safe, inclusive environment where employees and clients feel respected and heard.
Why This Matters for Your Organization:
- Reduces conflict and improves communication across teams and client interactions.
- Enhances emotional safety and inclusion, strengthening workplace culture.
- Supports better outcomes by equipping staff to handle stress and challenging situations effectively.
Ready to build a calmer, more collaborative workplace? Register today and equip your team with practical de-escalation tools that make a lasting impact.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu
Excel: Advanced - Using Power Query - Series
with John Dahlgren
Sign up for 3 day series!
*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided
Many teams struggle to manage data spread across multiple systems, leading to inconsistent reporting and time-consuming manual analysis. This course provides practical tools to transform Excel into a powerful business intelligence platform using Power Query and Power Pivot. Designed for professionals who work with large or complex datasets, the training helps participants build integrated data models that streamline reporting and elevate decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
- Connect, import, and transform data from multiple sources using Power Query and relational modeling.
- Build dynamic reports with slicers, filters, and optimized data models for speed and accuracy.
- Develop a complete analytical workspace that supports interactive, business-ready insights.
Why This Matters to You:
- Reduces time spent on manual data cleanup and report preparation.
- Improves data consistency and accuracy across teams and systems.
- Enhances business intelligence capabilities to support faster, more informed decisions.
Ready to elevate your reporting and unlock Excel’s full analytical power? Register today and transform the way your organization uses data.
Five Coaching Conversations - Series
with Morgan Massie
*Class Held in Person* Sign up for this 3 PART SERIES!
Empower your team and drive exceptional performance with a research-based coaching model. This interactive and award-winning leadership development program has helped leaders across the globe become more effective and achieve the best results from their people. Based on the acclaimed book and facilitated by one of its authors, The Five Coaching Conversations program provides practical leadership tools to enhance coaching skills and maximize individual and team success.
Learning Objectives:
- Strengthen Leadership and Coaching Abilities: Develop a structured approach to coaching that improves communication, motivation, and delegation.
- Maximize Individual and Team Performance: Leverage coaching techniques to enhance productivity, engagement, and talent retention.
- Navigate Ambiguity and Change with Confidence: Equip yourself with tools to guide employees through uncertainty and complex decision-making.
- Enhance Virtual Leadership and Onboarding: Foster strong team dynamics and support new employees for long-term success.
Why This Matters to You:
- Improve Leadership Impact: Equip leaders with tools to coach and develop their teams effectively.
- Enhance Employee Engagement: Build a workplace culture that promotes motivation and success.
- Drive Organizational Growth: Develop talent and leadership capabilities for long-term success.
Ready to elevate your leadership skills? Register for “The Five Coaching Conversations” today!
Trainer Bio: Morgan Massie is a leadership development expert with extensive experience in coaching, talent management, and organizational effectiveness. She has helped leaders across industries refine their coaching strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive measurable results.
ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu