Office of Faculty and Staff Development

Living Our Vision of Excellence (LOVE)
Workshops

The following skill-based workshops are designed for new and existing employees of the college. It is our intention to create a series of introductory modules to introduce individuals to essential skill-based activities to maximize their effectiveness at NECC.

The workshops are tools that provide a common language and process to support employees in developing a way of perceiving and interacting with others that encourages collaboration and personal growth. They also build on individuals' existing talents as participants seek to contribute to the areas and departments in which they work.

Workshops are open to all employees of the College. Registrations must be received no later than one week prior to the workshop date. If you need a map and/or directions to a particular campus, click here.

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Workshop Descriptions

Working from Strengths: Friday, 9/25/09 OR 10/9/09 OR 2/5/10, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, HAV SC-213 (Minimum: 6 participants)

Strengths Quest (SQ) is an approach to organizational, employee and student development that capitalizes and builds on individual strengths. By understanding our talents and applying knowledge and skill we are able to discover and work from our strengths. This can lead to great satisfaction in our work, our leadership and our relationships with colleagues. An electronic survey must be taken prior to attendance at one of the SQ workshops. If you are in need of an SQ access code or other assistance, please contact Mary Chatigny. Facilitator: Judith Kamber <<Register for this workshop>>

National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Overview: Friday, 10/16/09 LAW L- 244 OR 2/12/10 HAV SC-213, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) provides an effective diversity training program for creating a welcoming environment in the workplace and classroom. This workshop focuses on the philosophy, goals and theory of NCBI and how we use it at NECC. Click here for more information about NCBI at NECC. Facilitator: Nora Sheridan <<Register for this workshop>>

Appreciative Inquiry (AI): Friday, 10/2/09 HAV SC-213 OR 2/19/10 LAW L-244, 9:00 to 11:00 AM (Minimum: 10 participants)

Appreciative Inquiry is a new approach to change and organizational learning, a way of being, seeing, and thinking, an individual mindset. AI is an organizational development model for facilitating positive change in human systems, organizations, groups and communities. Facilitator: Ellen Grondine <<Register for this workshop>>

Process Management (PM): Friday, 10/23/09 OR 2/26/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, LAW L-244

Process Management at NECC is about continuously looking at ways to improve programs and services for our students and stakeholders. The principles and tools of Process Management can be used to make any process more effective and efficient, thus saving time and money plus providing better service. Facilitator: Kathryn Ronaldson <<Register for this workshop>>

Welcoming Diversity: Wednesday, 10/28/09 OR 2/10/10, 9:00 to 12:00, HAV SC-213 (Minimum: 10 participants)

This interactive workshop experience uses the NCBI diversity model. Come and learn about yourself and your fellow co-workers and how together we can create an environment of respect and acceptance at NECC. Click here for more information about NCBI at NECC. Facilitators: Judith Kamber and Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

NECC Overview: Friday, 10/30/09 OR 4/9/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

This module focuses on the NECC organization structure, governance and other committees, website, professional development opportunities and leadership academy. Facilitator: Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

Presentation Skills - Hints & Tips: Friday, 11/6/09 OR 5/7/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

Having good presentation skills are within everyone's reach. Come and learn the key success factors to becoming an effective presenter! Facilitator: TBA <<Register for this workshop>>

Organizational Skills and Goal Setting for Your Work Environment: Friday, 11/13/09 OR 4/23/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

Organizational skills can help you cope with a busy work environment, provide workplace structure, and create order in your life. This course provides a variety of practices and techniques that will assist you in becoming organized in your work setting. Facilitator: TBA <<Register for this workshop>>

Running an Effective Meeting: Friday, 11/20/09 OR 4/30/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

The ability to run an effective meeting is an essential skill. Participants will learn how to organize and conduct meetings; identify facilitation techniques, decision making and handling unexpected situations. Facilitator: Ellen Grondine or Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

Conflict Resolution: Friday, 3/5/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

The ability to deal effectively with conflict is a key skill for all people in the workplace. Learning how to match appropriate conflict management approaches to specific situations will help create environments that are conducive to collaboration and productivity. Specific strategies and tips will be included. Facilitator: Ellen Grondine or Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

MTA/MCCC Day Collective Bargaining Agreement: Friday, 3/12/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

This workshop is for supervisors of MTA/MCCC Day Contract employees and focuses on contractual obligations and timelines. Facilitator: Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

Respectful Behaviors in the Workplace: Friday, 3/26/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

This workshop focuses on the College’s Affirmative Action Plan and how to address issues of discrimination and/or harassment. Facilitators: Attorney Gina Yarbrough from the Office of the Community College Counsel and Mary Chatigny, Affirmative Action Officer <<Register for this workshop>>

Evaluating for Professional Growth: Friday, 4/2/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

This workshop is for supervisors and will focus on conducting employee evaluations from an Appreciative Inquiry, strengths-based mindset. Facilitator: TBA <<Register for this workshop>>

AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement: Friday, 4/16/10, 9:00 to 11:00 AM, N. AND, Room 20 (Minimum: 6 participants)

This workshop is for supervisors of AFSCME employees and focuses on contractual obligations and timelines. Facilitator: Mary Chatigny <<Register for this workshop>>

If you have any questions about any of the workshops being offered, please contact either Mary Chatigny at mchatigny@necc.mass.edu or (978) 556-3925 or Judith Kamber at jkamber@necc.mass.edu or (978) 556-3955

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