Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting Presents

EMPLOYMENT LAW ESSENTIALS

Friday April 17, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:

• Pre-Employment Enquiries
• Employee versus Contractor
• New Provisions in the Employment Standards Code
• Employment Standards as defined by the Employment Standards Code
• The Employment Contract
• Termination of Employment
• Dealing with Religion and the Workplace
• Criminal Liability for Workplace Health and Safety
• Recent Manitoba Human Rights Cases

Who Should Attend?
This session will be of interest to new or experienced HR Personnel, Managers, Supervisors, Chiefs, Administrators, Lead Hands, Union Stewards, Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs and others.

How Do I Register?
Please deliver your registration and cheque for $245.00 to:
PRAXIS Conflict Consulting, 481 Brock Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 0Z2.
· For an early bird fee of $195.00 registration and payment must be received in the PRAXIS office March 20, 2009. No extensions on this deadline will be granted.

Fee includes continental breakfast, light refreshments, resource manual valued at $55.00 and personal action plan. Lunch on your own. Parking passes can be purchased from the hotel for $7 per day.

Cancellation Policy: NO REFUND although the fee is transferable to another person.
Inquiries can be directed to Priti Shah by phone (204) 477-5985, fax (204) 477-6400 or e-mail pritisha@mts.net, http://www.angelfire.com/biz/praxiscanada

 

Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting Presents

LEGAL DUTIES & LIABILITIES OF BOARDS: What Every Board Member Should Know

Friday February 20, Friday April 24 or Friday June 19, 2009, 9 am - 4 pm

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:

• Assessing Your Board's Vulnerability to Liability
• The Role of the Board versus the Role of the Board Member
• Gaining Board Member Commitment
• Board and Executive Director: Moving from Competition to Cooperation
• Recognizing to Whom the Board is Accountable
• What are the Duties of Directors? How can the Duties be Implemented?
• Potential Liabilities Arising from Manitoba and Canadian Law
• Risk Management and Liability Protection
• Insurance and Indemnification 
• Evaluation, Screening and Monitoring
• Developing a Board Due Diligence Checklist

Who Should Attend?
This session will be of interest to new or experienced Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs, Trustees and other staff members and volunteers working closely with Boards.

How Do I Register?
Please deliver your registration and cheque for $245.00 to:
PRAXIS Conflict Consulting, 481 Brock Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 0Z2.

For an early bird fee of $ 195.00 registration and payment must be received in the PRAXIS
office for #1 by January 23, 2009, for #2 by March 27, 2009 and for #3 by May 22, 2009.

No extensions on this deadline will be granted.

Fee includes continental breakfast, light refreshments, resource manual valued at $55.00 and personal action plan. Lunch on your own. Parking passes can be purchased from the hotel for $7 per day.

Cancellation Policy: NO REFUND although the fee is transferable to another person.
Inquiries can be directed to Priti Shah by phone (204) 477-5985, fax (204) 477-6400 or e-mail pritisha@mts.net, http://www.angelfire.com/biz/praxiscanada

Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting Presents

BUILDING BETTER BOARD BYLAWS AND BOARD MEMBER HANDBOOKS

Thursday February 19, Thursday April 23 or Thursday June 18, 2009, 1pm-4pm

Best Western Charterhouse Hotel Downtown Winnipeg, 330 York Avenue

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the function and purpose of bylaws
• Identify the essential elements of board bylaws
• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current bylaws
• Develop an action plan to strengthen your bylaws
• Understand the function and purpose of a board member handbook
• Identify the essential components of a board member handbook
• Develop an action plan to strengthen or create a board member handbook suited to your organization

Who Should Attend?
These sessions will be of interest to new or experienced Board Members, Executive Directors, CEOs, CAOs, CFOs, COOs and other staff members and volunteers working closely with Boards.

How Do I Register?
Please deliver your registration and cheque for $125.00 to:
PRAXIS Conflict Consulting, 481 Brock Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3N 0Z2.

For an early bird fee of $ 95.00 registration and payment must be received in the PRAXIS
office for #1 by January 23, 2009, for #2 by March 27, 2009 and for #3 by May 22, 2009.

No extensions on this deadline will be granted.

Fee includes light refreshments, resource manual valued at $55.00 and personal action plan.

Cancellation Policy: NO REFUND although the fee is transferable to another person.

Inquiries can be directed to Priti Shah by phone (204) 477-5985, fax (204) 477-6400 or e-mail pritisha@mts.net, http://www.angelfire.com/biz/praxiscanada

Prerequisite: Volunteer Management Introduction

Today's environment is fast-moving, competitive and constantly changing. As a result, organizations not only need to improve their management systems, they also need staff and volunteers with strong leadership skills. Volunteer Management Leadership Skills is a three-day workshop that provides participants with the opportunity to examine and improve their leadership abilities.

3 Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18, 2009

"This course provided invaluable information and tools for leadership as a volunteer manager. After taking the course, I have shared some of the tips and resources with my co-workers and we've been able to put to use many of the practical strategies for networking, leading teams, and accessing information on trends that will benefit our organization. The course was a great investment of time and it was even fun!" Kelly Quigley, Director of Volunteer Services, MB Special Olympics

Learn About:
Leadership - Realities & Future Trends · Networking · Building Leaders for Successful Teams · Program Evaluation & Beyond Participants will have an opportunity to network with other managers of volunteer programs and become familiar with current resources.

Download the flyer for more information.

Supervising staff effectively is more than stating goals and monitoring performance. It involves creating an environment that supports individual strengths, promotes teamwork, and welcomes constructive feedback. In 2 days, learn how to support staff, set goals, and manage performance in a way that creates a team of motivated, focused staff. Take back templates and practical tools that will get you started.

Specific topics include:

• motivating staff
• building cooperative attitudes
• goal setting
• Monitoring performance
• Managing performance gaps

Who Should Attend?
New or Aspiring supervisors in not-for-profit organizations or any supervisors wishing to review or upgrade their skills.

Date:
May 12 & 13, 2009
9:00am - 4:00pm

Workshop Location:
Volunteer Manitoba Training Room, 2nd Floor
5 Donald Street South
Winnipeg MB

Fee: $190 (includes materials and light refreshments)

Facilitator:
Michelle Harrison, ED, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg

For Information:
Delores Jansen, Registration Coordinator
phone: 204.477.5180 ext 221 (toll free) 888.922.4545
email: vmregister@mts.net

Cancellation and final registration date: 7 days prior

This three-day workshop will provide staff and volunteers with an opportunity to examine and practice the organizational and human relations skills necessary to meet today's challenges of a changing volunteer environment. Develop a clear understanding of the components necessary to develop an effective volunteer program in your organization.

"The course provided a wonderful opportunity to think well about the volunteer program at Sage House. At the same time I learned new information and developed my skills. I have made use of the materials frequently and running in to new friends made during training has been an added bonus." Elaine Bishop, Street Women's Health, Outreach and Resource Services, Sage House

3 Thursdays: April 16, 23, 30, 2009

Learn About:
Trends & Planning · Communication & Problem Solving · Job design & Risk Management · Screening & Interviewing · Marketing & Recruitment · Performance Management · Recognition, Orientation & Training Participants will have an opportunity to network with other managers of volunteer programs and become familiar with current resources. (This course is a pre-requisite to the Red River College Volunteer Management course).

Download the flyer for more information.