[Viva] Communication Skills Training Feb 20-22, 2015

Mon Jan 5 12:29:09 PST 2015

Hey Kath:
I'm interested to know who is facilitating.
Denise

On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 12:12 PM, Kath Webster <kathwebster at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Happy 2015!
>
> For those of you who have taken the Core Training for the Positive
> Leadership Development Institute, please consider the upcoming
> Communication Skills training.  You will build skills and have fun!
> Hope to see many women there,
> Kath
>
> (PS if you're interested in the Core Training the next one is the last
> weekend in May.)
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Sarah Jones <sarah at pacificaidsnetwork.org>
> *Date:* January 2, 2015 at 9:33:01 AM PST
> *To:* kathwebster at shaw.ca
> *Subject:* *Deadline Jan. 7: Communication Skills Training Feb 20-22,
> 2015*
> *Reply-To:* sarah at pacificaidsnetwork.org
>
>
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pohhmRFWU4T9tCPyTnFmw-DycklVn6QwMuKW3UIe3rtwg_b-Erovu_QvU1SqARMJ8Yr8kYmMytwTjYDefrWYbmxc18eabUen8iynwznT6nn4NFGqo1AxxObLfkk6LQbpZif_LtC02ZWCOYu50I53EqHqszbz1l8eDcZPiETokKWnuDhLgawFxw==&c=xJydIXYpOGZHClInGYLOuqYtdDpb3yhUkiy-W6Vv_qnsKso8J9m22g==&ch=jbK2A16GoGjGGuUQQoj6IXO-B8gDg_e5JtHZY0s01h1Wn_ADQaqFoA==>
>   Positive Leadership Development Institute
> Communication Skills Training
> February 20-22, 2015
> Richmond, BC
>
> Dear PLDI Core Training Graduates:
>
>
>  Happy New Year! I hope that all of you enjoyed your holiday season and
> are setting the tone for a wonderful 2015. A great way to start the year is
> to apply for the upcoming Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) *Communication
> Skills Training*
> on Feb 20-22, 2015 at the Vancouver Airport Marriott in Richmond. This
> training is only open to graduates of the Core Leadership Training
> (formerly known as "Level I").
>
>
>
> The *Communications Skills Training* will explore the following topics
> through presentations, group work and discussions:
>
>    - 5 practices & 10 Commitments
>    - Structured Feedback
>    - Effective Meetings
>    - Active Listening
>    - Dealing with Difficult Situations & Distracting Behaviours
>    - Triggers
>    - Facilitation Skills
>    - Presentation Skills/Public Speaking
>    - Practicum - Participants are given the opportunity to develop and
>    deliver a short presentation
>
> *The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, January 7th by
> 4:00pm.*
>
>
>
> It must be emphasized that the upcoming *Communication Skills Training*,
> like the *Core Leadership Training* before it, is a professional
> development opportunity - not a retreat. The training will take place over
> the course of three days - and these days are very structured and
> intensive. While there are scheduled breaks, the days are quite long and
> people attending the training are expected to be present and participating
> for the duration. As with the Core Training, this event is recommended for
> people whose physical and mental health is at a place that they can fully
> participate.
>
> *Please read this email carefully, as well as the Code of Conduct and
> Financial Guidelines, attached to this email, and available on the website,
> prior to completing an application.*
>
>
> *Who is eligible to apply to attend the Communication Skills Training?  *
>  The* Communications Skills Training* is only available to PHAs who have
> completed the Core Leadership Training (formerly known as Level I).
>
>
>
>
>
> *What is the application process for this training?*
> There are a total of 18 spots available for the training. All persons
> interested in taking the training must complete and submit an application
> form.
>
>
> *PLDI Communication Skills Training Application (pdf)
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pohhmRFWU4T9tCPyTnFmw-DycklVn6QwMuKW3UIe3rtwg_b-Erovu9Y3ldSYj5Kb6UG1zLuT4qDa_Jyw-BvOMiEbtbH5xo55C6ZXMuhtEHQrLwKLgfpIW6HJ5ge_RjaWN1DTxHC-yCdNJtdw7eTILFWYn9GMp-d3gI5h0iRiN9Uhtq7sArcSKJiZ3oVCDthLoVm79XvbYAta9MfE2TdnHZz735g_LR0CZbn_DG6pUxF5aBesr8jR77fP6ulMI-HicGH87CRYTa0=&c=xJydIXYpOGZHClInGYLOuqYtdDpb3yhUkiy-W6Vv_qnsKso8J9m22g==&ch=jbK2A16GoGjGGuUQQoj6IXO-B8gDg_e5JtHZY0s01h1Wn_ADQaqFoA==>*
>
> *PLDI Communication Skills Training Application (word)
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pohhmRFWU4T9tCPyTnFmw-DycklVn6QwMuKW3UIe3rtwg_b-Erovu9Y3ldSYj5KbTTYD01VR3tyHRUbsTM-R1mHdlDqt_eX5KMzcARkegS84QrcGKpF9iJI2m3dXJNU49KZtKbQqtyDNlZ33tnB9a6o6GWSymirrnNot7m2N7dKlIQED-gfOa5Gz_yBJQDmzS_2ZQLzzykcHD3zlckxGDQS594ZHolqkCGbxcz90OB-sTyocy2klAk6Kc2EYEZ0yv5ZA_x8K_Z5Nhe2weOjlZYO42OQlYR81nkhyIwlUZb7uARYVN1SIu06eIzBjLoes&c=xJydIXYpOGZHClInGYLOuqYtdDpb3yhUkiy-W6Vv_qnsKso8J9m22g==&ch=jbK2A16GoGjGGuUQQoj6IXO-B8gDg_e5JtHZY0s01h1Wn_ADQaqFoA==>*
>
>
>
> Due to limited administrative resources, to promote efficiency and to make
> things easier for our volunteer Selection Committee members, we require
> that all applications be submitted electronically. We thank you kindly in
> advance for complying with this requirement.
>
> *IMPORTANT:* Applications should be sent to the following email address:
> leadership at pacificaidsnetwork.org. Applications should be saved and sent
> in the following format: "Lastname_Leadership" - example,
> "Jones_Leadership". If scanning facilities are available, the application
> can be signed, scanned and sent as a PDF. However, it can also be simply
> worked on as a word document, and then emailed (we will obtain the
> necessary signatures subsequently from all successful applicants).
>
>
> By submitting an application, a person is indicating that they agree to
> the *Code of Conduct and the Financial Guidelines
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pohhmRFWU4T9tCPyTnFmw-DycklVn6QwMuKW3UIe3rtwg_b-Erovu9Y3ldSYj5Kbnt6PoagN2Pv9tSxkQ7j4RrhSjdbDzGblpvlyE2Fki3Il1GX0QBbEC2_Sw945ELdCsaioXjBhqgBZJPbE6zbADrD6wr9FqX8XloEcdfkZw1EBgjZo9gUXkWiLxMnlUE7dmGh9GzY0ELLGyJvrtazwuPRq8bdJ-Pw69D9goL5IiTqBE0nmrTvPExvDUjDo9C9rUOopOObdhr4=&c=xJydIXYpOGZHClInGYLOuqYtdDpb3yhUkiy-W6Vv_qnsKso8J9m22g==&ch=jbK2A16GoGjGGuUQQoj6IXO-B8gDg_e5JtHZY0s01h1Wn_ADQaqFoA==>*,
> as well as a *SAMPLE copy of the Release of Liability
> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pohhmRFWU4T9tCPyTnFmw-DycklVn6QwMuKW3UIe3rtwg_b-Erovu9Y3ldSYj5Kbk5hrgG6Af_xhoghfJ_hTOJbvXsGPTRd6WOX8OeW5aw0qilNf5gYABqmVwk5hhtvECxKAPUQ9Lro9rnd6I7QMOezTBUtYr79N47UHHFzvkq5T0NLlFUg6IflSe3uim-xbEiwUyejm00BepMbaWYDuvco3O3Ub_Y727grEgdkqQG0hq8vOLYe2PDCkF3aboVVep6vjdC8jcPs=&c=xJydIXYpOGZHClInGYLOuqYtdDpb3yhUkiy-W6Vv_qnsKso8J9m22g==&ch=jbK2A16GoGjGGuUQQoj6IXO-B8gDg_e5JtHZY0s01h1Wn_ADQaqFoA==>*,
> to be signed at registration at the start of the training.
>
>
>
> *Who will decide who gets to attend the training?*
> All applications will be reviewed by our volunteer PLDI Steering Committee
> comprised of PHAs and it is the Steering Committee that will make the
> determination as to the successful applicants. Applicants will be notified
> as to whether or not they have been accepted to the program on or before
> January 9th 2015. A small wait-list will be generated as well in the
> event there are persons who decide in the end they are not able or willing
> to attend the training, and who provide us with the required 5 business
> days of notice.
>
>
>
> *Who will be delivering the training?*
> PAN works in an ongoing partnership with the OAN to deliver the PLDI
> trainings here in BC and in Ontario. This particular training will be
> delivered by BC trainers Kath Webster and Dakota Descoteaux, and
> trainer-in-training, John Dub.
>
>
> *What costs are covered? What costs are not covered?   *
> *Travel:*
> PAN will reimburse long-distance or local ground or air travel to and from
> Richmond for people traveling from outside of the Lower Mainland; For
> participants traveling from within the Lower Mainland Translink expenses
> will be reimbursed to the training facility in Richmond for those without a
> monthly transit pass. *Travel bookings are the responsibility of the
> individual applicant, and/or their agency, and a reimbursement expense
> claim must be made following the training.*
>
>
>
>
>
> For people traveling from out of Vancouver and flying to the Vancouver
> International Airport (main terminal or the south terminal) there is a free
> shuttle from the airport to the hotel, and the hotel back to the airport,
> and therefore taxi or transit costs for this leg of the trip will not be
> eligible for reimbursement (i.e. we ask that you take the shuttle).
>
>
>
> If you have concerns about travelling to attend the training please
> consult with Sarah Jones, PAN's Administrative Coordinator.
>
>
> *Hotel Accommodation:*
>
> At this time PAN is only able to guarantee hotel accommodation for
> participants travelling to the training from outside of the Lower Mainland
> (not including Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack). However, PAN recognizes
> that the training days are long and that travelling each day can represent
> a barrier to participation for some people living in the Lower Mainland. If
> you live in the Lower Mainland and would like to request a shared hotel
> room to better facilitate your participation please indicate this on your
> application. Please Note: Single rooms will not be available for Lower
> Mainland participants.
>  *This is not a guarantee that a room can be provided, and due to our
> limited budget it will depend on the number of requests.*
>  PAN will book all accommodation for persons travelling from outside of
> the Lower Mainland to attend the
>
> *Communication Skills Training*. Accommodation will be based on shared
> occupancy. If you wish to have a single room a charge of $75.00 per night
> will be levied and an invoice will be sent to you following the training.
> Please note that failure to pay the invoice will result in your exclusion
> from future PAN sponsored events, including future Leadership training
> opportunities.
>
>
>
> For persons travelling from Mission, Abbotsford and Chilliwack that are
> accepted to the training you will be automatically placed in a shared room
> (unless you choose to be in a single room at a cost of $75.00 per night).
>
>
>
> *Meals:*
> PAN will provide the following meals for all participants.
>
>    - PAN will provide the following meals:
>       - o   Day 1 - dinner
>       - o   Day 2 - breakfast, lunch and snacks
>       - o   Day 3 - breakfast, lunch and snacks
>    - PAN is *not* in a position to provide per diems, or provide for
>    meals outside of the training days, as outlined above. Those costs must be
>    borne by the PAN member organization/agency, or the individual.
>
>
>
> *Childcare:*
> We will also provide child care subsidies wherever possible ($50 per day)
> and the need for childcare must be indicated on your application form. A
> signed invoice from your childcare provider must be attached to your
> reimbursement form.
>
>
>
> *The above noted costs are the only costs that PAN will cover for the this
> training - all other costs are the responsibility of the participant.*
>
>
> *What is the fee?  *
> There is no registration fee for the *Communication Skills Training*.
>
>
>
>
> *"No Show" and Cancellation Policy *
> We want to stress that at present, we only have the resources to provide
> this training to a very limited number of PHAs in BC and PAN is allocating
> finite and limited resources to make this training a reality.
>
>
>
> PAN therefore requires 5 business days notice of a person's inability to
> attend the training, in order to contact persons on the wait list and
> ensure that all training spots are filled.
>
>
>
> In the event that a person does not arrive at the training hotel at the
> designated meeting time on February 20th, 21st, or 22nd or fails to
> provide 5 business days notice of inability to attend (i.e. by 1:00pm. on
> Friday, February 13th), PAN will invoice the individual for 100% of their
> training costs including any travel charges incurred by PAN, as well as
> their accommodation and meal costs. *Please note that this includes
> people based in the Lower Mainland.*
>
>
>
> Exceptions to this are unexpected medical or health emergencies and family
> emergencies.
>
>
>
> If after having read all of the information above, and having reviewed the
> Application Form, Code of Conduct and Financial Guidelines, you still have
> questions, please email them to sarah at pacificaidsnetwork.org.
>
>
>
> Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Sarah Jones
>
> Administrative Coordinator
>
> Pacific AIDS Network
>
>
>
> *The deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, January 7th by
> 4:00pm.*
>
>
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