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Discussions on race can be uncomfortable. Fear of being judged, dismissed, misunderstood, or just flat out saying the wrong thing in many instances can lead to an unwillingness to have important conversations that could lead to better understanding and empathy throughout out workplaces and communities. This session will discuss how we create spaces to have these conversations, the roles we play in creating the spaces, and the importance of defining the words we use in these conversations (i.e.“white privilege” is real and “Black Lives Matter” is not just a hashtag). Sharing personal examples and stories from experts, we will have a judgement free discussion and try to make some of these uncomfortable conversations, a little more comfortable.
4/8/2022 9:00 AM
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Most of us believe that our staff and colleagues know that we appreciate them as a person - that is not always the case. Many people feel they are just co-workers - nothing more. A study revealed that nearly 1 in 10 people feel they have no friends at work who appreciate them and 70% of the same employees stated appreciative friends at work were crucial to a happy working life. Additionally, studies show job hunting jumps an additional 12% around birthdays and 9% around work anniversaries if staff feel unappreciated. True appreciation correlates to workplace happiness, staff morale and job satisfaction. When you show that you genuinely care, it can also boost motivation, increase engagement, foster loyalty and increase productivity. Appreciation is key to a successful workplace!
4/8/2022 10:45 AM
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Why are relationships at work important? Good working relationships will make your job more enjoyable. What’s more, close-knit teams are more productive, which frees up time to innovate. In this session you will hear stories from different districts who have overcome obstacles to create working relationships between Maintenance and Recreation staff. One of the speakers; Erin Chapa has worked in both sides of the industry and has a unique perspective on the demands of both Recreation and Maintenance staff.
4/8/2022 10:45 AM
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Networking can be an intimidating term that is often misunderstood. Networking is more than just an opportunity to advance your career, but to advance you as a professional. There are actions you can take today to start building your network and moving forward as a professional.
4/8/2022 1:20 PM
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We’ve all attended a bad meeting. The meeting starts late, there isn’t an agenda, people offer ideas while others shoot them down. Nothing is decided and the meeting ends, all while you’ve lost an hour of productivity. In this session, we’ll share tips and strategies to help you improve your meeting management skills.
4/8/2022 1:20 PM
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Looking for ways to get people to come explore your parks? Why not offer a program? Highlight the seasons with a hike and campfire, create games in the park, or teach outdoor skills utilizing your open spaces. Programs can be large or small and low cost. It’s a great way to highlight your parks, meet your neighbors, and showcase what the Park District has to offer!
4/8/2022 1:20 PM
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Nearly a quarter of the adult population volunteers their time and talents with more opportunity resting with kids and students. How can your district get a piece of that pie? This speakers will share nearly 15 years of experience with volunteer programs across several agencies and industries, what has worked and what to avoid.
4/8/2022 1:20 PM
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Networking can be an intimidating term that is often misunderstood. Networking is more than just an opportunity to advance your career, but to advance you as a professional. There are actions you can take today to start building your network and moving forward as a professional.
4/8/2022 1:55 PM
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We’ve all attended a bad meeting. The meeting starts late, there isn’t an agenda, people offer ideas while others shoot them down. Nothing is decided and the meeting ends, all while you’ve lost an hour of productivity. In this session, we’ll share tips and strategies to help you improve your meeting management skills.
4/8/2022 1:55 PM
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Nearly a quarter of the adult population volunteers their time and talents with more opportunity resting with kids and students. How can your district get a piece of that pie? This speakers will share nearly 15 years of experience with volunteer programs across several agencies and industries, what has worked and what to avoid.
4/8/2022 1:55 PM
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Looking for ways to get people to come explore your parks? Why not offer a program? Highlight the seasons with a hike and campfire, create games in the park, or teach outdoor skills utilizing your open spaces. Programs can be large or small and low cost. It’s a great way to highlight your parks, meet your neighbors, and showcase what the Park District has to offer!
4/8/2022 1:55 PM
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All behavior is a form of communication, and a valuable skill is understanding the purpose behind someone’s actions. It is easy to recognize and highlight “good” behavior, but many times “bad” behavior can be just as important to understanding someone’s needs. Behavior management is both being proactive and responding to behavior and there are a variety of tools to addressing both. This session will provide a basic understanding of what behavior management is though examples of challenging behaviors and strategies to navigate them in any setting.
4/8/2022 2:30 PM
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Budgeting…it can be messy, sloppy and gooey. However, when you get it right budgeting can be delicious…just like a good piece of chocolate cake. Being responsible for a budget means you’re playing a vital role in your agencies future. Come and explore how to pinpoint critical variables that impact your agency so it can successfully pursue its goals and create value.
4/8/2022 2:30 PM
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