ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: February 25th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am

*Class Held In-Person*

Authentic Leadership: Building Trust Through Genuine Leadership

Leadership is more than just titles and techniques—it’s about authenticity. In a world where trust is the foundation of success, Authentic Leadership equips participants with the tools to lead by being true to themselves. This training focuses on aligning values, actions, and communication to foster genuine relationships and inspire trust, allowing leaders to make a lasting impact in their teams and organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Core of Authentic Leadership: Explore the principles of authenticity and how aligning values, behaviors, and actions builds trust.
• Develop a Personal Leadership Mission: Craft a personal mission statement grounded in core values that guides leadership decisions and actions.
• Enhance Trust and Credibility: Learn strategies to strengthen trust through transparent, values-driven leadership, and effective communication.

Why This Matters to Your Organization:

• Build Trust Across Teams: Authentic leaders foster an environment of trust, leading to stronger collaboration, engagement, and morale.    
• Improve Leadership Impact: Aligning actions with core values ensures consistency, empowering leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.   
• Strengthen Organizational Culture: Cultivate a culture where transparency, trust, and integrity are at the forefront, leading to long-term success.

Ready to lead with authenticity and trust? Register today and transform your leadership approach by becoming the genuine, impactful leader your team needs!

Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has 25+ years of experience in leadership and organizational change. He specializes in strengths-based leadership and coaching, using experiential methods to foster collaboration and transformation. Joc holds a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: February 25th & March 4th, 2025 | 1pm - 4pm

*Class Held In-Person*

NOTE: Bring your own laptop, or use one provided in the classroom. It is no necessary to have a paid Chat GPT account to attend class.

The future of work is now, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. Organizations must not only prepare for AI adoption but strategically integrate it for long-term success. This hands-on course provides leaders with a clear understanding of AI, offering actionable insights to harness its potential while mitigating challenges. Whether you’re navigating disruption or seizing new opportunities, you’ll leave with a roadmap to leverage AI effectively.

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for professionals, managers, and business leaders across industries seeking to integrate AI into their organizations. No technical expertise is required—just a readiness to learn and adapt.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand AI Fundamentals and Business Applications: Gain a practical grasp of AI’s capabilities and real-world uses.

• Identify AI Opportunities: Discover how AI can drive efficiencies and innovation within your organization.

• Develop a Strategic AI Framework: Learn how to implement AI solutions effectively.

• Lead AI-Enabled Teams: Foster collaboration and innovation in an AI-driven workplace.

• Create a Tactical AI Adoption Plan: Build a customized roadmap for integrating AI into your organization.

Why This Matters to You:

• Accelerate Decision-Making: Leverage AI-powered insights and automation for smarter business strategies.

• Enhance Efficiency and Reduce Costs: Optimize processes through AI-driven solutions.

• Future-Proof Your Organization: Stay competitive by strategically adopting emerging technologies.

• Foster Innovation: Cultivate a workplace culture of continuous learning and AI adaptability.

Ready to lead in the AI era? Register today!

Trainer Bio: Emiliano Jimenez Cornejo is a Training Within Industry Institute Certified Instructor with expertise in building resilient, psychologically safe workplaces. With years of experience leading AI and workforce development programs, Emiliano helps organizations leverage emerging technologies to boost engagement, innovation, and performance.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 4th, 2025 | 8am - 5pm

*Class Held via Zoom*

Poor grammar and punctuation can weaken your message and impact your credibility. This interactive course helps you write with clarity, confidence, and professionalism by identifying and correcting common mistakes. Through engaging exercises and real-world examples, you’ll sharpen your writing skills and produce polished, error-free documents—without the boredom!

Learning Objectives:

• Enhance your credibility by improving grammar and punctuation.
• Correct common mistakes that distract readers and weaken your message.
• Understand the difference between formal grammar rules and personal writing style.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve professional communication across teams and departments.
• Reduce errors in reports, emails, and client-facing documents.
• Boost your organization’s credibility and brand reputation through clear, polished writing.

Ready to elevate your writing? Register today and start communicating with clarity and confidence!

Trainer Bio: Allison Horak is a seasoned writing instructor and communication expert with a passion for helping professionals refine their writing skills. With extensive experience in editing, corporate communication, and professional development, Allison specializes in teaching clear, effective writing that enhances credibility and impact.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 5th, 19th, April 2nd & 16th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am

*Training Held In-Person*

Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but how you handle it determines success. This engaging, four-part training series provides practical strategies to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and foster a more positive work environment. Participants will learn the root causes of conflict, resolution techniques, structured dialogue methods, and ways to work effectively with challenging personalities.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and address the root causes of workplace conflict.
• Apply effective resolution strategies tailored to different situations.
• Facilitate productive conversations using structured dialogue techniques.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhance team collaboration by equipping employees with conflict resolution skills.
• Improve communication to reduce misunderstandings and increase productivity.
• Foster a positive work environment that minimizes tension and maximizes teamwork.

Ready to transform conflict into collaboration? Sign up today and empower your team to turn challenges into opportunities for growth!

Trainer Bio:Margaret Schmidt is a Certified CRM Trainer with an MBA and expertise in project management, strategic planning, and customer relations. As a Development Dimensions International Certified Trainer, she specializes in soft skills, resilience, and workplace communication, helping teams improve collaboration and performance.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 6th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am

*Class Held In-Person*

Unproductive meetings waste time and hinder progress. This training equips you with the skills to plan, facilitate, and follow up on meetings to drive meaningful business results. Learn intervention techniques to keep discussions on track, engage participants effectively, and lead productive virtual meetings. Sample templates are provided to streamline your process.

Learning Objectives:

• Use intervention strategies to keep meetings focused and productive.
• Ensure active participation and commitment to meeting outcomes.
• Lead effective virtual meetings with clear strategies and engagement techniques.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Reduce time wasted in unproductive meetings.
• Improve team collaboration and decision-making.
• Enhance efficiency in both in-person and virtual meetings.

Ready to lead meetings that drive results? Register today and transform the way your team collaborates!

Trainer Bio: Dr. Joc Clark has over 25 years of experience in leadership and organizational change, specializing in strengths-based leadership and coaching. Holding a PhD in Leadership & Change Management and an MEd in Organizational Development, Joc uses experiential methods to foster collaboration and drive transformation.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Trainer Details: March 11th, 2025 | 8am - 5pm

*Class Held via Zoom*

Strong writing skills are essential for workplace success. This practical course helps you craft concise, impactful messages that are polished and professional. You’ll learn strategies to improve clarity, refine your writing, and make MS Word work smarter for you. By applying these techniques, you’ll produce business communications that effectively achieve your goals.

Learning Objectives:

• Improve readability using plain language techniques.
• Write clear and concise business communications.
• Edit and proofread to create polished, professional documents.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve clarity in emails, reports, and other business documents.
• Enhance professionalism and credibility in workplace communication.
• Reduce miscommunication and increase efficiency.

Ready to elevate your business writing? Register today and start communicating with impact!

Trainer Bio: Allison Horak is an experienced writing instructor and communications expert specializing in business writing, editing, and professional development. She helps professionals refine their writing skills to enhance clarity, credibility, and effectiveness in the workplace.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 18th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am

*Class Held In-Person*

In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective collaboration is essential for driving innovation, solving problems, and achieving success. This training helps leaders create a culture of teamwork, equipping them with the tools and strategies to foster trust, build consensus, and empower their teams to work together seamlessly.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess Collaborative Environments – Evaluate team collaboration using the 10 key themes of collaborative practice.
• Enhance Leadership Skills – Discover and leverage everyday superpowers that make collaborative leaders effective.
• Build Trust & Consensus – Cultivate an environment where trust and shared responsibility lead to collective success.

Why This Matters to You:

• Boost team productivity by fostering efficient, goal-oriented collaboration.
• Strengthen relationships by enhancing communication and reducing workplace conflict.
• Drive innovation by bringing diverse perspectives together for creative problem-solving.

Ready to transform teamwork through collaborative leadership? Register now and empower your teams to achieve more together!

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 uses experiential methods to help organizations foster collaboration and drive transformation.

ETP Members Contact: etp@butte.edu

Training Details: March 20th, 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am

*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.