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Advanced Management Series 2024
February 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
This is presented as a Hybrid event, available both as a Virtual Workshop Series, or In Person at our offices located in Easthampton!
HSF is pleased to announce our ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES! This certificate series is designed to invest in and promote leaders from within to secure the future of the human services in Western MA. This program will provide experienced leaders, supervisors, managers, and directors with the high level trainings to gain the skills they need to succeed as they advance in the human service field!
Session Topics include:
- The Unique Role of Managing from the Middle
- Public Speaking for Large and Small Groups
- Financial Management Panel
- Networking: Building Internal and External Connections
- Advanced Employment Law
- Culturally Responsive Supervision
HSF Members: $500 Not Yet Members: $900
This is a 6 part series!
*order of sessions may change
Session 1: THE UNIQUE ROLE OF MANAGING FROM THE MIDDLE
Wednesday February 28th 9am-12:30pm
Supervisors often find themselves in the position of having to relay the needs of their team and clients up while communicating the mission and needs of the organization down. We will address what information you will communicated to you and will need to communicate to stakeholders. Learn what impact you personally can have on your work environment.
Presenter: Will Weche
Session 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR SMALL AND LARGE GROUPS
Wednesday March 6th 9am-12:30pm
Whether you need to lead a morning team meeting, give a presentation to your managers, or speaking to the entire company and investors, speaking in front of others can be nerve-racking. Learn tips and tricks to Public Speaking that can be used in all circumstances.
Presenter: Cathy McNally
Session 3: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PANEL
Wednesday March 13th 9am-12:30pm
Our panel will discuss how money moves through and effects non-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include a nonprofit finance overview, including where the money comes from, budgeting, and internal controls including compliance and audits. The panel will be followed by a question and answer session.
Session 4: NETWORKING: BUILDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Wednesday March 20th 9am-12:30pm
Learning the soft skills of business etiquette and social skills can help build connections that help the success of your organizations. Gain partnership within your organization. Become an organizational ambassador as build collegial relationships in a competitive environment.
Presenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis
Session 5: ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT LAW
Wednesday March 27th 9am-12:30pm
Protect your organization, yourself and your team from unneeded expensive and time consuming legal issues. This information heavy session takes a deep dive into Employment Law with up to date topics that managers should know.
Presenter: Tim Murphy
Session 6: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPERVISION
Wednesday April 3rd 9am-12:30pm
Gain an understanding of what it means to be Culturally Competent. Understand within group differences on what makes each person unique and respond respectfully to all cultures and identies in a research based management style.
Presenters: Ysabel Garcia
Certificates are given out after the final session to all participants who have attended all sessions.
*NO makeup sessions will be allowed for this program.*
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