**Training In-Person**

This course, drawing from "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey and "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet, equips participants with strategies for interest-based negotiation, consensus-building, and fair decision-making. Designed for professionals and leaders, this interactive training enhances participants' ability to make inclusive and equitable decisions that align with organizational goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Apply interest-based negotiation techniques to find common ground and mutual benefits.
• Develop strategies for fostering consensus and managing differing perspectives.
• Implement transparent and fair decision-making processes within teams and organizations.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens team collaboration by ensuring decisions align with collective interests.
• Reduces conflict and enhances trust through transparent decision-making.
• Improves organizational efficiency by fostering inclusive and equitable problem-solving.

Ready to transform your approach to decision-making? Enroll today and start building a more collaborative and trust-driven organization!

Don't miss the full experience! Enroll in the complete Collaborative Leadership 6-Part Series 

*Training Held In-Person: 9 Hours*

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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

**Traiing Held in Person**

Sustaining collaboration within organizations requires ongoing evaluation and strategic improvements. This course, drawing from "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet and "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey, equips participants with the tools to set collaboration goals, establish key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement continuous improvement strategies. Designed for professionals and leaders, this training ensures long-term collaboration through measurable and sustainable practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Establish clear, measurable collaboration goals and track progress using relevant KPIs.
• Develop strategies for monitoring, evaluating, and improving collaborative efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through structured feedback and leadership support.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances collaboration effectiveness through measurable goals and data-driven insights.
• Strengthens team performance by fostering a culture of continuous feedback and improvement.
• Improves long-term organizational collaboration through strategic leadership and best practices.

Ready to build a sustainable collaborative culture? Enroll today to gain practical tools for measuring and improving long-term teamwork in your organization!

Don't miss the full experience! Enroll in the complete Collaborative Leadership 6-Part Series

*Class is held In-Person: 18 Hours*

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3/10 | 9 am - 12 pm | Super Worker to Super Leader

The transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective leader can be challenging. Many professionals struggle with shifting from doing the work themselves to inspiring, guiding, and empowering a team. This dynamic and interactive 3-hour workshop provides practical tools to help aspiring and current leaders develop essential leadership skills and confidently step into their leadership roles.

4/6 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Understanding Personalities "Colors"

Navigating diverse perspectives and communication styles can lead to misunderstandings and workplace challenges. This training introduces the PACE® Palette, a dynamic personality temperament tool that helps individuals recognize and appreciate different communication styles. Designed for professionals at all levels, this course fosters stronger workplace relationships by promoting self-awareness, adaptability, and more effective communication.

4/27 | 8:30 am - 11 :30 am | Managing Priorities

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.

5/18, 5/25 & 6/1 | 9 am - 12 pm | Five Coaching Conversations - 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.

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In Person*

This first class of the supervisor & manager series is designed for individuals who have transitioned into, or are preparing to transition into, a supervisor or management role within the past 12 months, as well as current people leaders preparing for their next level of leadership responsibility. The transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective leader can be challenging shifting from doing the work themselves to inspiring, guiding, and empowering a team. This dynamic and interactive 3-hour workshop provides practical tools to help aspiring and current leaders develop essential leadership skills and confidently step into their leadership roles.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the critical role supervisors and managers play in your organization and what the company expects.
• Gain understanding of the transition stages and determine what stage best represents your current experience making the transition into leadership.
• Master the key differences between excelling as an individual contributor and thriving as a leader.
• Develop essential leadership skills, including communication, delegation, and team empowerment.
• Create an action plan based on the requirements of your position: functions and duties

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens leadership capabilities, leading to more effective team management.
• Enhances workplace collaboration and employee engagement.
• Increases productivity by equipping leaders with the tools to develop and support their teams.

Ready to elevate your leadership potential? Register today and take the first step toward becoming a Superleader!

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Many workers enter technical roles without a strong foundation in mechanical systems and tools, which can lead to inefficiencies, safety risks, and rework. This course introduces essential mechanical concepts and tool applications, blending online learning with hands-on practice to reinforce understanding. Designed for entry-level technicians, production staff, and anyone seeking to build mechanical fluency, this training sets the stage for confident performance in mechanical tasks.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and apply appropriate threaded fasteners, hand tools, and fittings for workplace tasks.
• Properly set up and use a torque wrench based on fastener specifications.
• Understand and recognize the function of basic mechanical systems, including levers, cams, turnbuckles, pulleys, and gears.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduces errors and improves safety through proper tool and fastener use.
• Builds confidence and technical skill in newer employees or cross-training initiatives.
• Lays a foundation for more advanced mechanical training and upskilling programs.

Empower your team with essential mechanical knowledge—register today and strengthen your workforce from the ground up!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren is an experienced electrical safety and systems instructor with extensive expertise in industrial circuits, electrical measurement, and OSHA compliance. With years of hands-on experience, he specializes in training professionals to work safely and efficiently with AC and DC systems, helping organizations minimize risks and improve operational performance.

*Class is held In-Person: 6 Hours*

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NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. A trusted and safe AI Platform will be provided for the class and 30 days after completion.

AI has the potential to transform professional workflows, but leveraging it effectively requires more than just basic usage. This two-part workshop series helps professionals across all departments develop a strategic understanding of AI while gaining extensive hands-on practice. Participants will master advanced prompting techniques, create custom AI assistants, and develop practical AI integration plans to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how large language models work and their real-world applications.
• Identify and mitigate common AI pitfalls like hallucinations and bias.
• Apply advanced prompting techniques for more accurate, detailed results.
• Design custom AI assistants tailored to specific business needs.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Boost productivity by integrating AI into daily workflows.
• Improve accuracy with AI-driven insights and refined outputs.
• Empower teams with AI tools customized for their roles and challenges.

Ready to take AI from theory to practice? Register today and start optimizing your workflow with AI!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano equips leaders with practical strategies to navigate workplace change, enhance team dynamics, and improve communication. As co-founder of Soligo, an AI-driven learning company, he focuses on using technology to amplify human potential. His engaging, results-driven training creates lasting impact.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person: 9 Hours* Laptops Provided

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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