**Training Held In Person**

The modern workplace thrives on collaboration, yet many teams struggle with communication, trust, and effective teamwork. This interactive course leverages the FreshBiz game to provide a hands-on learning experience, helping participants develop essential collaboration strategies in a simulated business environment. Designed for professionals, managers, and team leaders, this course equips participants with the skills needed to enhance teamwork, foster innovation, and drive organizational success.

Learning Objectives:

• Cultivate a collaborative mindset by understanding the value of teamwork and strategic decision-making.
• Practice effective collaboration techniques, including problem-solving, trust-building, and open communication through FreshBiz gameplay.
• Develop actionable strategies to overcome common barriers to collaboration in professional settings.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens team dynamics and enhances workplace communication.
• Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving.
• Equips employees with conflict resolution skills to improve productivity and efficiency.

Ready to transform the way your team collaborates? Enroll today and start building a more connected, innovative workplace!

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

Before your training: Please consider a potential work project which may be used as your class project.  Ideally, project should be between 3 to 12-month time horizon for a practical exercise you can leverage real-world value from. However, this is not a requirement since class will be broken out into teams that have already identified a couple of projects in common for training purposes (group assignment).

Successfully managing projects requires the right skills, strategies, and tools to navigate complex tasks and deadlines. This comprehensive 24-hour course equips both beginners and experienced professionals with essential project management principles to improve efficiency and drive successful outcomes. Designed for professionals across industries, this hands-on training covers resource allocation, scheduling, and critical path planning to enhance project execution.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and allocate project resources effectively.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Create critical path planning reports to track progress and optimize workflows.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve project efficiency by completing tasks on time and within budget.
• Enhance team collaboration and communication for smoother execution.
• Increase overall productivity with structured project management strategies.

Ready to elevate your project management skills? Enroll today and gain the tools to lead successful projects with confidence!

Trainer Bio: Jes Vargas has over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, and executive leadership at companies like GCS Inc., Bombardier, and Siemens. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Operations, and certifications in Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing, he specializes in driving organizational success through strategic project management and continuous improvement.

**Training Held in Person**

Building a collaborative team environment is essential for high performance, yet many leaders struggle with trust, communication, and conflict resolution. This course equips leaders with the skills to create and sustain a culture of collaboration using principles from "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet and "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen Covey. Designed for managers and team leaders, this interactive training provides practical tools to enhance trust, communication, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop trust-building strategies that create a safe and open team environment.
• Master effective communication techniques, including active listening and constructive feedback.
• Implement conflict resolution methods that strengthen relationships and improve collaboration.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances team trust and cohesion, leading to higher engagement and productivity.
• Improves workplace communication, reducing misunderstandings and inefficiencies.
• Equips leaders with tools to manage conflict effectively and foster a positive team culture.

Ready to transform your leadership approach and build a truly collaborative team? Enroll today and start fostering a culture of trust and teamwork!

*Class Held In-Person* Laptops provided 

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Managing data efficiently is a crucial skill, yet many struggle with navigating Excel’s features and functions. This hands-on course provides practical techniques to streamline your workflow, improve accuracy, and enhance data management. Designed for professionals, administrators, and anyone looking to boost their Excel proficiency, this training equips you with essential spreadsheet skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Navigate and manipulate spreadsheets with ease, including entering, editing, and formatting data effectively.
• Utilize key Excel functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and COUNT to analyze data efficiently.
• Create and customize charts, apply conditional formatting, and optimize worksheets for professional reporting and printing.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase efficiency by automating calculations and formatting tasks.
• Enhance data accuracy and organization for better decision-making.
• Improve reporting capabilities with professional charts and structured workbooks.

Ready to enhance your Excel skills and streamline your workflow? Register for “Microsoft Excel Basic Training” today!

Trainer Bio: John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience, specializing in Excel training and workforce development. He teaches at Butte College and leads training programs for various industries.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

**Training Held in Person**

Effective collaboration starts with strong communication, yet many teams struggle with clarity, feedback, and difficult conversations. This course, based on principles from "Fierce Conversations" by Susan Scott and "Radical Collaboration" by Jim Tamm and Ronald Luyet, equips participants with essential skills for active listening, constructive feedback, and conflict resolution. Designed for professionals and team leaders, this training fosters open, honest, and effective communication to build stronger, more cohesive teams.

Learning Objectives:

• Master active listening techniques to enhance understanding and trust.
• Develop skills for providing and receiving constructive feedback effectively.
• Navigate difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Strengthens team cohesion by fostering open and honest communication.
• Reduces misunderstandings and conflict, leading to a more productive workplace.
• Improves leadership and collaboration skills, enhancing overall team performance.

Ready to enhance your team’s communication and collaboration? Enroll today to develop the skills needed for a more connected and effective workplace!

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

*Class Held In-Person*

Understanding blueprints and applying shop math are essential skills in industrial and manufacturing settings. This training introduces fundamental blueprint reading concepts, including projections, title blocks, dimensioning, and specialty drawings, along with key shop math calculations such as perimeter, area, volume, time-based equations, and rate calculations. A combination of online learning and hands-on activities ensures practical application of these concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Interpret blueprints accurately, including title blocks, notes, and dimensioning.
• Apply shop math formulas for perimeter, area, volume, and time-based calculations.
• Analyze electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics to understand system components.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve accuracy in reading and applying blueprints for industrial tasks.
• Enhance problem-solving skills with essential shop math applications.
• Increase efficiency and precision in machine operations and maintenance.

Ready to strengthen your blueprint reading and shop math skills? Enroll today to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant expertise!

John Dahlgren has over 25 years of industry experience and teaches in the Butte College Drafting Technology and Engineering programs. He specializes in workforce training, industrial blueprint reading, and advanced manufacturing skills. With a background in manufacturing, construction, and small business management, John is also a certified OSHA Outreach Trainer and an expert in lean methodologies such as 5S and Kaizen.

NOTE: Calculator REQUIRED for math & this training is different from our Construction Print Reading training.

*Course length may vary based on number of trainees, online content completion and comprehension.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

**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 

**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