Free Noon-Hour, Please RSVP
January 13, 2010 (St Paul’s Hospital)
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
The presentation will cover the breadth of Employee Assistance Program (EFAP) services available to UBC employees through Human Solutions. While the traditional view of EFAP services centres on the counseling portion, in fact there is a growing emphasis on proactive measures focusing on work-life balance, health management, and self-development. We hope to break through the limiting preconceptions of EFAP to provide you with the tools to maintain a healthier, more well-balanced life.
You Will Learn:
• The Plan Smart series
• Health Management services
• Counseling services
Presenter Bio:
Larisa Oproescu is the Senior Account Manager at Human Solutions, and she has been working with Employee and Family Assistance Programs for 4 years. Her background is in psychology and business management and her role is to monitor the services provided to employees thru the EFAP. She also provides support to management and human resources departments.
Who Should Attend:
All levels of the organization
Emerging, mid-level, or strategic
Program Information:
January 13, 2010
Time: 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm
St. Paul’s Hospital
1081 Burrard St.
Vancouver BC V6Z 1Y6 (map)
Prov. Level 4, Dining Room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name and location in the subject line. Registration is a first come first served basis.
Speak Up: Speak Out-Personal Power & Respect in the Workplace
Presented by Erica Pinsky
Free Seminar, Please RSVP
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (Point Grey Campus)
Registration Deadline: January 08, 2010
Please register before this date to ensure event is not canceled.
Program Summary:
Over 95% of all workplace disputes can be resolved within the first 3 to 5 days of occurrence...if someone speaks up.
You Will Learn:
• What holds you back
• How you can be your own advocate
• The relationship between behavior and culture
• Engage and empower others through respectful dialogue
Presenter Bio:
Erica Pinsky is a dynamic speaker, author and consultant whose passion is promoting respectful workplace cultures. Her highly acclaimed book, "Road to Respect: Path to Profit" offers engaging stories, powerful insights and concrete strategies to inspire leaders and those they lead to walk the talk of respect at work.
Erica’s work history includes the public, private and non-profit sectors in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. Erica’s experience includes policy development, training and presenting, complaint investigation, mediation, organizational audits, conflict management systems and one-on-one skills development.
Erica has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Sociology from the University of Toronto, a Masters of Science in Industrial Relations from the Université de Montreal and a Conflict Resolution Certificate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Erica has received her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to all AAPS members
Program Information:
January 27, 2010
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard (view location map)
Party room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Free Seminar, Please RSVP
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (Point Grey Campus)
Registration Deadline: January 08, 2010
Please register before this date to ensure event is not canceled.
Program Summary:
Over 95% of all workplace disputes can be resolved within the first 3 to 5 days of occurrence...if someone speaks up.
You Will Learn:
• What holds you back
• How you can be your own advocate
• The relationship between behavior and culture
• Engage and empower others through respectful dialogue
Presenter Bio:
Erica Pinsky is a dynamic speaker, author and consultant whose passion is promoting respectful workplace cultures. Her highly acclaimed book, "Road to Respect: Path to Profit" offers engaging stories, powerful insights and concrete strategies to inspire leaders and those they lead to walk the talk of respect at work.
Erica’s work history includes the public, private and non-profit sectors in both federal and provincial jurisdictions. Erica’s experience includes policy development, training and presenting, complaint investigation, mediation, organizational audits, conflict management systems and one-on-one skills development.
Erica has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Sociology from the University of Toronto, a Masters of Science in Industrial Relations from the Université de Montreal and a Conflict Resolution Certificate from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Erica has received her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to all AAPS members
Program Information:
January 27, 2010
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard (view location map)
Party room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Strategic Planning Tools for Teams with Berrant Group
November 24, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: November 13, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
November 24, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD (view location map)
Room 212A
Included with this session coffee/tea/snacks and lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: November 13, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
November 24, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD (view location map)
Room 212A
Included with this session coffee/tea/snacks and lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Introduction to Process Mapping with Berrant Group
October 14, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Cost: $125
Event is now full.
Program Summary:
Change occurs daily in our work lives, and often, that change is not reflected in our daily operating processes. Continually improving our work processes allows the organization to function at its peak, and allows everyone to spend less time fighting fires and more time preventing them. This workshop looks at work from a process perspective and will help you define, plan and implement improvements and optimize your daily management activities.
You Will Learn:
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe.
Program Information:
October 14, 2009
8:30 am — 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD
Room 205
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line. Registration will be on a first come first served basis, no exceptions.
Cost: $125
Event is now full.
Program Summary:
Change occurs daily in our work lives, and often, that change is not reflected in our daily operating processes. Continually improving our work processes allows the organization to function at its peak, and allows everyone to spend less time fighting fires and more time preventing them. This workshop looks at work from a process perspective and will help you define, plan and implement improvements and optimize your daily management activities.
You Will Learn:
-The basic elements of a process improvement initiative
-To observe the impact of broken processes
-How to position themselves for success well in advance
-How to set realistic goals, identify typical problems, evaluate return on investment, put communication strategies in place to overcome people’s fears – all before starting time consuming and costly process analysis
-To observe how processes affect teamwork, output and communication
-How to Identify the best people to do the analysis and documentation
-To discuss what opportunities to look for and what problems to avoid
-Determine how to ensure changes are sustainable and support the objectives of the initiative back in the work environment
-Apply a five-step model that systematically defines and identifies opportunities for improvement
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe.
Program Information:
October 14, 2009
8:30 am — 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD
Room 205
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line. Registration will be on a first come first served basis, no exceptions.
Issues and Solutions: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace (Point Grey)
Issues and Solutions: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace (Point Grey)
Presented by Stephanie Innes from Mental Health Works
Free Seminar, Please RSVP
November 02, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Registration Deadline: October 01, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies on how to identify and address mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout at work. You will view an engaging, multi-media presentation featuring real Canadians who live and work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. You will also gain useful information and resources for effective performance management when mental health is a workplace concern. All participants will leave with a workbook of useful resources.
You Will Learn:
• Strategies to identify mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout
• Strategies to address mental health issues and their impacts in the workplace in a positive way
• Information and resources that can support effective performance management practices
Presenter Bio:
Stephanie Innes, BA, B.Ed., created the award winning Mental Illness First Aid course. As Director of Community Education and Training at the Canadian Mental Health Association, she managed 11 staff, 6 of whom lived with persistent and severe mental illness. Her management experience gave Stephanie insight into creating accommodations, the importance of managing mental health in the workplace and creating healthy workplaces. Stephanie has worked in the field of education for over 15 years and has a B.Ed with a specializing in Curriculum Design. She is a skilled adult educator who has designed numerous workplace training programs, trained instructors throughout the province and taught hundreds of courses in organizations throughout the Lower Mainland. She is passionate about creating healthy workplaces for everyone.
Who Should Attend?
M&P staff who are interested learning about the health and well-being of employees, seeking specific information and guidelines for dealing with mental health issues.
Program Information:
November 2, 2009
11:30 to 1:30pm
Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard (view location map)
Party Room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Presented by Stephanie Innes from Mental Health Works
Free Seminar, Please RSVP
November 02, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Registration Deadline: October 01, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
This workshop will provide you with practical strategies on how to identify and address mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout at work. You will view an engaging, multi-media presentation featuring real Canadians who live and work with mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. You will also gain useful information and resources for effective performance management when mental health is a workplace concern. All participants will leave with a workbook of useful resources.
You Will Learn:
• Strategies to identify mental health issues, including emotional distress and burnout
• Strategies to address mental health issues and their impacts in the workplace in a positive way
• Information and resources that can support effective performance management practices
Presenter Bio:
Stephanie Innes, BA, B.Ed., created the award winning Mental Illness First Aid course. As Director of Community Education and Training at the Canadian Mental Health Association, she managed 11 staff, 6 of whom lived with persistent and severe mental illness. Her management experience gave Stephanie insight into creating accommodations, the importance of managing mental health in the workplace and creating healthy workplaces. Stephanie has worked in the field of education for over 15 years and has a B.Ed with a specializing in Curriculum Design. She is a skilled adult educator who has designed numerous workplace training programs, trained instructors throughout the province and taught hundreds of courses in organizations throughout the Lower Mainland. She is passionate about creating healthy workplaces for everyone.
Who Should Attend?
M&P staff who are interested learning about the health and well-being of employees, seeking specific information and guidelines for dealing with mental health issues.
Program Information:
November 2, 2009
11:30 to 1:30pm
Student Union Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard (view location map)
Party Room
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Strategic Planning Tools for Teams with Berrant Group (UBCO)
October 06, 2009 (UBCO)
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: September 05, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
October 06, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Services Centre
Sunroom
Included with this session are morning coffee/tea/snacks and a small lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: September 05, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
October 06, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Services Centre
Sunroom
Included with this session are morning coffee/tea/snacks and a small lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Strategic Planning Tools for Teams with Berrant Group (Point Grey Campus)
September 29, 2009 (Point Grey Campus)
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
September 29, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD (view location map)
Room 42U
Included with this session are morning coffee/tea/snacks and a small lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
Cost: $125
Registration Deadline: September 20, 2009
Please register before this date to ensure event is not cancelled.
Program Summary:
Thinking strategically is something that we all know is important; yet probably don’t spend as much time doing it as we should. It is particularly challenging when we’re working in a team-based environment.
This one-day workshop provides a series of tools and processes that keep groups and work teams moving and on track – “from creative chaos to detailed action plans”.
Anyone who leads a work group or team will benefit from this practical set of tools.
You Will Learn to:
• Involve others in decision making without digressing or getting off track
• Generate, categorize and reach consensus on hundreds of ideas in less than an hour
• Determine cause and effect relationships and identify the driving issues
• Identify and display gaps between current and desired performance in critical areas
• Utilize these tools to help build team consensus, create support for ideas, and generate buy in for action plans
• Allow team members to 'safely' contribute, openly and honestly
• Provide practical, easy to follow steps towards solutions.
Presenter Bio:
The Berrant Group is an international training and facilitation firm based in Vancouver. Since 1995 we have provided Management and Business Skills Training, Planning Facilitation and Consulting Services.
Grant Penner and Ian Berry are the principle partners of The Berrant Group and each provide over twenty years of training, facilitation, consulting and operational experience. A balanced perspective, good sense of humour and the ability to zero in on your business needs form the essence of The Berrant Group.
Our approach balances strong, results-oriented objectives with a unique style that supports our strong belief that work must also be fun to be effective.
Our clients range from private to public sector, high tech to manufacturing, and small to large sized organizations. We have conducted group sessions throughout North America, Asia and Europe
Program Information:
September 29, 2009
8:30 am— 4:30 pm
Student Union Building
6138 STUDENT UNION BOULEVARD (view location map)
Room 42U
Included with this session are morning coffee/tea/snacks and a small lunch.
To Register:
Simply send an email to aaps.pd@ubc.ca with the event name in the subject line.
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