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EventsUpcoming Events2012Communication skills through collaborative art makingUniversity of Wisconin - Madison Collaboration can be a powerful tool. As an individual you can do good things, but together we can do amazing things. Collaboration has the capacity to lead us in new directions, help us develop innovative approaches to old problems, and expand our effectiveness as leaders. A significant component to collaboration is effective communication. We know we need to “communicate effectively and clearly”, but we rarely hear advice on what that means and how to do it. In this interactive, engaging, two-part workshop we’ll utilize effective communication tools that will increase your ability to collaborate with people in your office or across your campus Inspired by Lily Yeh, we’ll play with painting,* coloring, and doodling while getting serious about developing and practicing seven communication skills of collaboration. Outcomes:
Out of the Classroom: Canoeing & Kayaking for Educators Gradute CourseDates: Monday, Aug 6- Thursday, Aug 9, 2012
Challenge Course Fundamentals Graduate CourseThis course is designed for teachers and educators who want to learn more about facilitating on ropes/challenge courses or how to be more experiential in their classroom teaching. This course introduces students to the use of a variety of low and high challenge course initiatives for facilitating with various groups in a range of settings. Initiatives can be used to address a selection of skills including problem solving, trust, team building, self-confidence, and communication skills. Includes group development stages, debriefing, and transfer of client learning, belaying, and high ropes techniques. 3 graduate credits available from Viterbo University (optional). Dates: Monday - Friday (sometime in the summer of 2012)
Recent Events & TestimonialsMake it Experiential! - Workshop Design and Facilitation Tools for College PersonnelWhat is it that sets apart good training from great training? What sets apart good facilitators from great ones? Research shows that experiential teaching results in greater learning and engagement by participants. In this half-day workshop learn the tools and techniques needed to design and deliver top-notch trainings that will keep participants excited, focused, and eager to learn more. The first portion will be focused on understanding experiential education theory and strategies, the second portion you will have the opportunity to design your own workshop or training program using the tools just learned. Feedback from colleagues and the instructor will help you create a stronger, more cohesive training program for your students or staff. Date:Wednesday, October 19, 2011, part of Wisconsin College Personnel Association Fall Conference
Communication and Collaboration: Moving to the next levelCommunication skills have a significant impact our ability to work within a team, satisfy clients, and succeed in almost any profession. Employers rate it as the top skills they look for when hiring. We know we need to “communicate effectively and clearly”, but we are rarely taught what that means and how to do it. In this interactive, engaging workshop we’ll utilize effective communication tools that will increase your ability to collaborate with and understand clients and colleagues. Date: Wed, Nov. 9, 2011, part of the Climer School of Real Estate Professional Development Series
Building Community & Increasing Motivation: Improving Performance Amongst StaffAs humans, we all have an innate desire to belong, to feel a sense of community amongst the people we interact with. Research has shown that when employees feel a sense of community at work their motivation and productivity increases. In this workshop you’ll learn about recent research on motivation as well as tools you can use to help increase the sense of community amongst your staff. You’ll stay engaged and interested through interactive activities and discussions. Date: Thursday, November 10, part of the UW Leadership & Management Development Conference Out of the Classroom: Canoeing & Kayaking for Educators Gradute CourseDates: Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28, 2011 American Camp Association Great Rivers ConferenceDates: November 16-18, 2010 Amy presented two workshops at this ACA Conference:
"Best workshop of the conference!"
National Conference on Student LeadershipDates: November 4-7, 2010 Amy presented two workshops at the NCSL conference for college students and student affairs professionals.
Madison Contemporary Fiber ArtistsMarshmallows, Mousetraps, and Monsters: A Day of Rejuvenating Your Creativity "I learned a number of things about the nature of the creative process, risk taking, problem solving and about collaborative efforts. Thank you." "I thought you did a masterful job!" "For a full day workshop it held my attention amazingly well. That does not often happen."
Wisconsin College Personnel Association ConferenceDate: October 21, 2010
"Great interactive workshop, really got me thinking."
UW Conference for the Office Professional: Moving Towards Peak PerformanceAmy presented the workshop The Intersection of Creativity, Risk, and Trust "It was rejuvinating! Exactly what I needed."
Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Heartland Regional ConferenceAmy presented the workshop Expanding Creativity in Yourself and Your Clients “Great workshop. Engaging, thoughtful, beneficial, creative!” |
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