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Bridging the Generation Gap

$95

with Joc Clark

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 29, 2026 at 8:30 am

*Class Held In-Person*

For the first time in history, the U.S. workforce consists of five generations working side by side. Each generation brings unique experiences, values, and communication styles that shape how they interact with others in the workplace. Generational Diversity is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, collaborate, and lead across generational lines, ensuring a harmonious, high-performing team.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand Generational Differences: Recognize the core beliefs and biases that shape each generation's approach to work, communication, and teamwork.
  • Enhance Cross-Generational Communication: Develop strategies to foster understanding and effective dialogue among diverse generational groups.
  • Lead and Motivate Across Generations: Learn techniques to create an inclusive environment that leverages the strengths of each generation, improving team performance and engagement.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

  • Boost Team Collaboration: Reduce generational misunderstandings and friction, fostering a more cohesive and productive work environment.
  • Increase Employee Engagement: Tailor leadership strategies to meet the unique needs of each generation, resulting in higher morale and retention.
  • Drive Innovation: Tap into the diverse perspectives of each generation to encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.

Ready to transform your team by embracing generational diversity? Register now and empower your organization to thrive in today’s multi-generational workforce!

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

Make Meetings Work

$95

with Joc Clark

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 6, 2026 at 8:30 am

*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

Understanding Personalities "Colors"

$120

with Joc Clark

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 17, 2026 at 8:30 am

*Class Held In-Person*

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.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify your dominant and secondary personality colors and recognize those in others.
  • Understand the key traits, communication styles, and strengths of each color.
  • Apply practical strategies to communicate effectively with different personality types.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

  • Improve workplace communication and reduce misunderstandings.
  • Strengthen collaboration by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives.
  • Create a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.

Ready to transform the way you communicate and collaborate? Register today to discover the power of PACE® Palette!

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.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Your Brain at Work

$95

with Joc Clark

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 23, 2026 at 8:30 am

*Class Held In-Person*

In the rapidly changing modern workplace, understanding how the brain functions can be a game-changer for enhancing productivity and leadership. Your Brain at Work offers insights into how neuroscience can optimize your mental performance, helping you stay focused, reduce stress, and make better decisions under pressure. This training empowers leaders and teams with practical strategies to boost mental resilience and unlock peak performance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the SCARF Model: Learn to recognize and manage emotional triggers, improving collaboration and decision-making.
  • Optimize Mental Productivity: Gain strategies to maintain focus, reduce stress, and enhance cognitive performance throughout the workday.
  • Develop Resilience to Stress: Implement neuroscience-backed techniques to stay calm under pressure and sustain a productive mindset.

Why This Matters to You:

  • Increase Mental Efficiency: Equip employees with tools to enhance focus and productivity, resulting in more efficient workflows.
  • Improve Team Collaboration: Build a workplace culture where leaders and employees manage stress effectively and communicate with clarity.
  • Enhance Decision-Making: With a better understanding of brain functions, leaders can make more thoughtful, informed decisions in high-pressure situations.

Ready to optimize your team's brainpower for peak performance? Register today and empower your workforce with the knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-paced environment!

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

Super Worker to Super Leader

$95

with Morgan Massie

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 29, 2026 at 8:30 am

*Class Held In Person*

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.

Learning Objectives:

  • 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.
  • Cultivate a high-performing, growth-oriented workplace culture through goal setting and effective feedback.

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

Five Coaching Conversations - 3 Part Series

$285

with Morgan Massie

Calendar Next available session starts May 20, 2026 at 9 am

*Class Held in Person*

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

Maximizing Team Performance

$95

with Morgan Massie

Calendar Next available session starts Jun 3, 2026 at 1 pm

*In-Person*

Teams often struggle to reach their full potential due to misaligned expectations, unclear roles, and gaps in leadership support. This course provides practical tools to help leaders understand team dynamics, diagnose performance barriers, and create conditions that drive high-quality results. Designed for supervisors, managers, and team leads, the training equips participants to build and sustain high-performing teams.

Learning Objectives:

  • Assess team performance to identify strengths, challenges, and conditions that limit results.
  • Apply key success factors and adaptive leadership practices to guide teams through different stages of development.
  • Strengthen team motivation and engagement by leveraging effective communication, involvement strategies, and leadership influence.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

  • Enhances team productivity by addressing performance barriers and aligning teams around shared goals.
  • Improves collaboration and communication through skilled, adaptive leadership.
  • Builds a culture of accountability and high performance across departments.

Ready to elevate your team’s performance and lead with greater impact? Register today and start building a stronger, more effective team environment.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*In Person*

Five Coaching Conversations - 3 Part Series

$285

with Morgan Massie

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 20, 2026 at 9 am

*Class Held in Person*

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





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