This skills-based\, three-part module is intended to improve your skills in budget review\, financial decisions\, and communication ab out important financial matters. It will build awareness and understanding of setting budget priorities and making financial decisions\, among other skills.
\nFebruary 28 @10-11:30
\nMarch 2 @ 10-11:30
\nMarch 4 @ 10-11:30
\nCo-Facilitator: Bonnie Cou lter\, CPA\, CA\, Director of Corporate Services\, Town of TruroFa cilitator: Greg Herrett\, CPA\, CA\, CAO\, \;Municipality of the County of Cumberland
\nFebruary 28\, March 2nd &\; 4th\, 2022 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
\nVirtu al Workshop using the Zoom Platform| \; All sessions are interconnecte d\, so attending all three is essential.
\nRegistration Cost
: The cost to attend is $300 if you register before February 14 a
nd $350 after February 14\, 2022
Registration for this Work shop can be found here
\nThis Workshop can only accommodate 25 registrants and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \;
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220228T113000 SUMMARY:Financial Management For Elected Officials URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/88-financial-management-for-elected-offic ials.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:This skills-based\, three-part module is in tended to improve your skills in budget review\, financial decisions\, and communication about important financial matters. It will build awareness and understanding of setting budget priorities and making financial decisi ons\, among other skills.
\nFebruary 28 @10-11:30
\nMarch 2 @ 10-11:30
\nMarch 4 @ 10-11:30
\nCo-Facilitator: Bonnie Coulter\, CPA\, CA\, Director of Corporate Services\, Town o f TruroFacilitator: Greg Herrett\, CPA\, CA\, CAO\, \ ;Municipality of the County of Cumberland
\nFebruary 28\, Ma rch 2nd &\; 4th\, 2022 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
\nVirtual Workshop using the Zoom Platform| \; All sessions are interconnected\, so attending all three is essential.
\n
Registration Cost: The cost to attend is $300 if you register bef
ore February 14 and $350 after February 14\, 2022
Registrat ion for this Workshop can be found here
\nThis Workshop can only accommodate 25 registrants and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis . \;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220228T130000AST-6252KHNuiw@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:February 28\, March 2nd\, and 4th\, 2022 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
\nThis financial management module is designed to build awareness and under stand how to create long-term financial strategies\, prepare and use opera ting/capital budgets\, review financial statements and other performance i ndicators\, and prepare year-end statements. We will also look at best pra ctices with respect to financial planning.
\nTo register for this module\, please \;complete the follow ing online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you regis ter multiple individuals\, \;complete one registration form per indivi dual. We can only accommodate up to 25 participants in this Workshop\, and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis. The cost to at tend is $300 if you register before February 14 and $350 after February 14 . \; Once you have registered\, a calendar appointment with a zoom lin k for each session will be sent to you. \;If you are a non-member\, as k your municipality about using one of their training vouchers to get a di scount. Please call Rebecca Kolstee for more information (902) 240-1857
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration\, you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellat ion Policy.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220228T143000 SUMMARY:Financial Management 1: Strategy\, Statements\, and Budgets for Mun icipal Managers URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/89-financial-management-1-strategy-statem ents-and-budgets-for-municipal-managers.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:February 28\, March 2nd\, and 4th\, 2022 (1:00 – 2:30 pm)
\nThis financial management module is designed to build a wareness and understand how to create long-term financial strategies\, pre pare and use operating/capital budgets\, review financial statements and o ther performance indicators\, and prepare year-end statements. We will als o look at best practices with respect to financial planning.
\nTo register for this module\, please&nb sp\;c omplete the following online registration form. \;*Note:& nbsp\;If you register multiple individuals\, \;complete one registrati on form per individual. We can only accommodate up to 25 participants in t his Workshop\, and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve bas is. The cost to attend is $300 if you register before February 14 and $350 after February 14. \; Once you have registered\, a calendar appointme nt with a zoom link for each session will be sent to you. \;If you are a non-member\, ask your municipality about using one of their training vo uchers to get a discount. Please call Rebecca Kolstee for more information (902) 240-1857
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration\, you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Policy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220309T100000AST-15108ShHO6@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:Get ready. Get set. GO!
\nWednesday\, March 9\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nMany of us know we can do better in planning our finances but only a few know wher e to start. Whether you use a financial planner or not\, understanding the basics of financial planning is important to ensure you're on the right t rack.
\nWhile the task of getting started may seem daunting\, it doe sn't have to be. All you need is some motivation\, determination and elbow grease. Your time spent today will pay dividends in the future.
\nA fter completing this module\, you will be able to:
\nKey Highlight: By learning the basics of fi nancial planning\, you will help improve your financial fitness.
\nOrdinary wisdom for extraordinary time s.
\nWednesday\, March 23\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nT he past weeks and months have been a challenging time for many people acro ss the globe. While our primary focus remains on our physical health and o f those around us\, we also understand the role that finances play towards our mental health\, stress levels and overall wellbeing. This module focu ses on how to make sense of fluctuating markets\, managing when income is reduced\, and debt reduction strategies.
\nAfter completing this mod ule\, you will be able to:
\nKey Highlight: We’re here to help you navigate the current financial landscape.
\nLearn about the risks and responsibilities of this important role
\nWednesday\, March 30\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nIt’s often r eferred to as the hardest job you never applied for. Being an executor has long been considered an honour but today the job entails significant time commitment\, knowledge\, effort and personal risk. Canadian families need to understand the role before choosing their executor and before agreeing to act as executor for a friend\, parent or another family member.
\n< p>Where there’s a will there’s a way\, but without a will\, you have what’ s called intestacy and that can be a huge problem. This is a major issue f or Canadians. In fact\, it’s estimated up to 70% of us don’t have a curren t or valid will. Most don’t even understand what can cause a will to becom e null and void. \; After completing this module\, you will:\nKey Highlight: Understanding the executor’ s role can prevent countless problems in estate administration for your fa mily. \; Having a current and valid will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family when you pass away\, and ensurin g your parents have valid wills can protect your sanity when they pass awa y.
\nTo register for any of these workshops p lease \;complete the following online registration form. \;*Not e: \;If you are registering multiple individuals \;complete o ne registration form\, per individual. We can only accommodate up to 40 pa rticipants in these workshops and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nThe cost to virtually attend is $50 for Members | $60 for Non-Members. If you register for all three sessions\, you will r eceive a 15% discount – Members: $127.00 | Non-members: $153.00.
\nI f you wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Polic y.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T110000 SUMMARY:Financial Wellbeing Series URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/90-financial-wellbeing-series.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Get ready. Get set. GO!
\nWednesday\, March 9\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nMany of us know we can do better in planning our finances but onl y a few know where to start. Whether you use a financial planner or not\, understanding the basics of financial planning is important to ensure you' re on the right track.
\nWhile the task of getting started may seem daunting\, it doesn't have to be. All you need is some motivation\, determ ination and elbow grease. Your time spent today will pay dividends in the future.
\nAfter completing this module\, you will be able to:
\n< ol>\nKey Highlight: By learning the basics of financial planning\, you will help improve your financial f itness.
\nOrdinary wisdom for e xtraordinary times.
\nWednesday\, March 23\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nThe past weeks and months have been a challenging time for many people across the globe. While our primary focus remains on our phys ical health and of those around us\, we also understand the role that fina nces play towards our mental health\, stress levels and overall wellbeing. This module focuses on how to make sense of fluctuating markets\, managin g when income is reduced\, and debt reduction strategies.
\nAfter co mpleting this module\, you will be able to:
\nKey Highlight: We’re here to help you navigate the current financial landscape.
\nLearn about the risks and responsibilities of this import ant role
\nWednesday\, March 30\, 2022: \; 10:00am – 11:00am
\nIt’s often referred to as the hardest job you never applied for. Bein g an executor has long been considered an honour but today the job entails significant time commitment\, knowledge\, effort and personal risk. Canad ian families need to understand the role before choosing their executor an d before agreeing to act as executor for a friend\, parent or another fami ly member.
\nWhere there’s a will there’s a way\, but without a will \, you have what’s called intestacy and that can be a huge problem. This i s a major issue for Canadians. In fact\, it’s estimated up to 70% of us do n’t have a current or valid will. Most don’t even understand what can caus e a will to become null and void. \; After completing this module\, yo u will:
\nKey Highlight: Understandi ng the executor’s role can prevent countless problems in estate administra tion for your family. \; Having a current and valid will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family when you pass aw ay\, and ensuring your parents have valid wills can protect your sanity wh en they pass away.
\nTo register for any of t hese workshops please \;complete the following online registration form . \;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals& nbsp\;complete one registration form\, per individual. We can only accommo date up to 40 participants in these workshops and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nThe cost to virtually attend is $50 for Members| $60 for Non-Members. If you register for all three sessi ons\, you will receive a 15% discount – Members: $127.00 | Non-members: $1 53.00.
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Ca ncellation Policy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220310T123000EST-7562HGpJb1@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Ma rch 10\, 2022 (12:30 – 4:00pm)
\nDo you sometimes have to work with irritable\, frustrated\, distraught\, angry\, or demanding taxpayers\, hom eowners\, contractors\, developers\, employees from other departments\, me mbers of the public? In this highly participative\, skill-building\, pract ical virtual Workshop\, participants will identify &\; practice effecti ve techniques to handle these challenging conversations. As a participant\ , you will discover tips and skills to:
\nJoyanne Landers has gained a solid reputation as a facilitator and trainer over th e last twenty-five years. Her clients describe her as “dynamic\,” “powerfu l\,” and “thought-provoking.” She builds on her wide-ranging experience gu iding managers and employees in public and private sectors throughout Cana da to create shifts in how they relate to their work\, colleagues\, and cl ients. She stimulates participants to challenge their perceptions. Joyanne has the ability to lead workshops that are practical and easy to apply in real-world situations. Her plain talk\, humour\, and boundless enthusiasm are contagious. Joyanne holds a Master of Education degree.
\nTo register for this module\, please \;complete the follo wing online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you regi ster multiple individuals\, \;complete one registration form per indiv idual. We recognize that not all front-line staff may be AMA members\; the refore\, all participants receive the member rate. The early bird rate is $250 until February 17\, 2022. If you register after February 17\, the cos t is $300. We can only accommodate up to 20 participants in this Workshop\ , and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nI f you wish to cancel your registration\, you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Pol icy.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T160000 SUMMARY:Turning Down the Heat: Being Reasonable with Unreasonable People URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/91-turning-down-the-heat-being-reasonable -with-unreasonable-people.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Thursday\, March 10\, 2022 (12:30 – 4:00pm)
\nDo you sometimes have to work with irritable\, frustrated\, distraught\, angry\, or demandi ng taxpayers\, homeowners\, contractors\, developers\, employees from othe r departments\, members of the public? In this highly participative\, skil l-building\, practical virtual Workshop\, participants will identify &\ ; practice effective techniques to handle these challenging conversations. As a participant\, you will discover tips and skills to:
\nJoyanne Landers has gained a solid reputation as a facilitator a nd trainer over the last twenty-five years. Her clients describe her as “d ynamic\,” “powerful\,” and “thought-provoking.” She builds on her wide-ran ging experience guiding managers and employees in public and private secto rs throughout Canada to create shifts in how they relate to their work\, c olleagues\, and clients. She stimulates participants to challenge their pe rceptions. Joyanne has the ability to lead workshops that are practical an d easy to apply in real-world situations. Her plain talk\, humour\, and bo undless enthusiasm are contagious. Joyanne holds a Master of Education deg ree.
\nTo register for this module\, please&n bsp\; complete the following online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you register multiple individuals\, \;complete one registrat ion form per individual. We recognize that not all front-line staff may be AMA members\; therefore\, all participants receive the member rate. The e arly bird rate is $250 until February 17\, 2022. If you register after Feb ruary 17\, the cost is $300. We can only accommodate up to 20 participants in this Workshop\, and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serv e basis.
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration\, you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Trainin g Cancellation Policy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220325T213000ADT-7428Uam1fU@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:This s ession is a joint initiative with NSFM
\nFriday\, March 25\ , 2022 \;@ \;9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
\nLocation: \;Villag e of New Minas - \;Louis Millett Community Complex \; (9489 Commer cial Street\, New Minas)
\nEver wonder why some municipality’s counc il meetings only take 40-50 minutes while others take 4-5 hours? Ever wond er why some municipality’s council meetings are smooth and efficient while others look and feel more like a governing party versus her Majesty’s Loy al Opposition in great debate and critique? The difference is almost alway s directly tied to efficient and effective use of rules of order and meeti ng processes.
\nStrong staff reports\, clear motions\, and a detaile d review of issues prior to council meetings by elected officials are a co rnerstone of good governance and decision-making. As a team\, staff and Co uncil jointly hold full responsibility and accountability for ensuring thi s happens.
\nThis session will provide municipal staff and elected o fficials with the context surrounding why we have rules of order and meeti ng processes\, how to make clear motions and amendments\, when to approve\ , accept or adopt reports and what it means to do so\, preparing meaningfu l and relevant minutes\, voting\, quorums\, conflict of interest procedure s\, basic decorum\, lots of meeting process discussions\, and several quiz zes from both Robert’s and Bourinot’s Rules of Order. The entire day will involve real-life examples from Nova Scotia municipalities and simulation exercises. And the best part is that there will be no PowerPoint slides!\n
Facilitator: Chris McNeill\, former Registered Par liamentarian\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Region of Queens Municipalit y
\nTo register for this module please \; compl ete the following online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals \;complete one registrat ion form\, per individual. Cost to attend is: Early Bird rates until March 11 is $250. If you register after March 11\, the cost is $300.
\nWe can only accommodate up to 30 participants in this workshop and attendanc e is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nIf you wish to c ancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Policy.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220325T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220325T235959 SUMMARY:Rules of Order and Meeting Processes Workshop URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/92-rules-of-order-and-meeting-processes-w orkshop.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:This session is a joint initiative with NSFM
\nF riday\, March 25\, 2022 \;@ \;9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
\nLocat ion: \;Village of New Minas - \;Louis Millett Community Complex&nb sp\; (9489 Commercial Street\, New Minas)
\nEver wonder why some mun icipality’s council meetings only take 40-50 minutes while others take 4-5 hours? Ever wonder why some municipality’s council meetings are smooth an d efficient while others look and feel more like a governing party versus her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in great debate and critique? The differenc e is almost always directly tied to efficient and effective use of rules o f order and meeting processes.
\nStrong staff reports\, clear motion s\, and a detailed review of issues prior to council meetings by elected o fficials are a cornerstone of good governance and decision-making. As a te am\, staff and Council jointly hold full responsibility and accountability for ensuring this happens.
\nThis session will provide municipal st aff and elected officials with the context surrounding why we have rules o f order and meeting processes\, how to make clear motions and amendments\, when to approve\, accept or adopt reports and what it means to do so\, pr eparing meaningful and relevant minutes\, voting\, quorums\, conflict of i nterest procedures\, basic decorum\, lots of meeting process discussions\, and several quizzes from both Robert’s and Bourinot’s Rules of Order. The entire day will involve real-life examples from Nova Scotia municipalitie s and simulation exercises. And the best part is that there will be no Pow erPoint slides!
\nFacilitator: Chris McNeill\, form er Registered Parliamentarian\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Region of Q ueens Municipality
\nTo register for this mod ule please \;complete the following online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals \;compl ete one registration form\, per individual. Cost to attend is: Early Bird rates until March 11 is $250. If you register after March 11\, the cost is $300.
\nWe can only accommodate up to 30 participants in this works hop and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Pol icy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220401T213000ADT-9053o2JU5F@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 1\ , 2022 @ 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
\nLocation: \;Summer Street Indus tries (72 Park Street\, New Glasgow)
\nEver wonder why some municipa lity’s council meetings only take 40-50 minutes while others take 4-5 hour s? Ever wonder why some municipality’s council meetings are smooth and eff icient while others look and feel more like a governing party versus her M ajesty’s Loyal Opposition in great debate and critique? The difference is almost always directly tied to efficient and effective use of rules of ord er and meeting processes.
\nStrong staff reports\, clear motions\, a nd a detailed review of issues prior to council meetings by elected offici als are a cornerstone of good governance and decision-making. As a team\, staff and Council jointly hold full responsibility and accountability for ensuring this happens.
\nThis session will provide municipal staff a nd elected officials with the context surrounding why we have rules of ord er and meeting processes\, how to make clear motions and amendments\, when to approve\, accept or adopt reports and what it means to do so\, prepari ng meaningful and relevant minutes\, voting\, quorums\, conflict of intere st procedures\, basic decorum\, lots of meeting process discussions\, and several quizzes from both Robert’s and Bourinot’s Rules of Order. The enti re day will involve real-life examples from Nova Scotia municipalities and simulation exercises. And the best part is that there will be no PowerPoi nt slides!
\nFacilitator: Chris McNeill\, former Re gistered Parliamentarian\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Region of Queens Municipality
\nTo register for this module p lease \;complete the following online registration form. \;*Not e: \;If you are registering multiple individuals \;complete o ne registration form\, per individual. Cost to attend is: Early Bird rates until March 11 is $250. If you register after March 11\, the cost is $300 .
\nWe can only accommodate up to 30 participants in this workshop a nd attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
\nIf y ou wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Policy.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220401T235959 SUMMARY:Rules of Order and Meeting Processes Workshop URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/93-rules-of-order-and-meeting-processes-w orkshop.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Friday\, April 1\, 2022 @ 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
\nLocation: \;Su mmer Street Industries (72 Park Street\, New Glasgow)
\nEver wonder why some municipality’s council meetings only take 40-50 minutes while oth ers take 4-5 hours? Ever wonder why some municipality’s council meetings a re smooth and efficient while others look and feel more like a governing p arty versus her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in great debate and critique? T he difference is almost always directly tied to efficient and effective us e of rules of order and meeting processes.
\nStrong staff reports\, clear motions\, and a detailed review of issues prior to council meetings by elected officials are a cornerstone of good governance and decision-mak ing. As a team\, staff and Council jointly hold full responsibility and ac countability for ensuring this happens.
\nThis session will provide municipal staff and elected officials with the context surrounding why we have rules of order and meeting processes\, how to make clear motions and amendments\, when to approve\, accept or adopt reports and what it means t o do so\, preparing meaningful and relevant minutes\, voting\, quorums\, c onflict of interest procedures\, basic decorum\, lots of meeting process d iscussions\, and several quizzes from both Robert’s and Bourinot’s Rules o f Order. The entire day will involve real-life examples from Nova Scotia m unicipalities and simulation exercises. And the best part is that there wi ll be no PowerPoint slides!
\nFacilitator: Chris Mc Neill\, former Registered Parliamentarian\, Chief Administrative Officer\, Region of Queens Municipality
\nTo register for this module please \;complete the following online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals \;complete one registration form\, per individual. Cost to attend is: Early Bird rates until March 11 is $250. If you register after March 11\, the cost is $300.
\nWe can only accommodate up to 30 participants i n this workshop and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve ba sis.
\nIf you wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to th e \;AMANS Event and Training Canc ellation Policy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220420T100000ADT-8801JTa22w@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, A pril 20\, Friday\, April 22 &\; Monday\, April 25\, 2022 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
\nThis skills-based training module is intended to improve mu nicipal administrators’ knowledge with respect to human resource managemen t. This module will build awareness around developing performance manageme nt systems\, managing employee performance and establishing goals to achie ve objectives. Participants will also learn management within the unionize d environment. This is the second of our two modules to be run in our HR M odule Training Series. Completion of the first is not a prerequisite for t his module.
\nTo register for the workshop please&n bsp\; complete the following online registration form. \;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals\, plea se complete one registration form\, per individual. We can only accommodat e up to 30 participants in this workshop and attendance is granted on a fi rst-come\, first-serve basis. Registration details: the early bird rate is : Member: $250 and Non-member: $300 until March 31. Registration after Mar ch 31 - Member: $300 and Non-member: $350. \; Ask your municipality ab out using one of their training vouchers to get a discount. Please call Re becca Kolstee for more information (902) 240-1857
\nIf you wish to c ancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Policy.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220420T113000 SUMMARY:Human Resource Management II: Employee Management URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/94-human-resource-management-ii-employee- management.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Wednesday\, April 20\, Friday\, April 22 &\; Monday\, April 25\, 2 022 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
\nThis skills-based training module is inte nded to improve municipal administrators’ knowledge with respect to human resource management. This module will build awareness around developing pe rformance management systems\, managing employee performance and establish ing goals to achieve objectives. Participants will also learn management w ithin the unionized environment. This is the second of our two modules to be run in our HR Module Training Series. Completion of the first is not a prerequisite for this module.
\nTo register for the workshop please \;complete the following online registration form.&nbs p\;*Note: \;If you are registering multiple individuals\, please complete one registration form\, per individual. We c an only accommodate up to 30 participants in this workshop and attendance is granted on a first-come\, first-serve basis. Registration details: the early bird rate is: Member: $250 and Non-member: $300 until March 31. Regi stration after March 31 - Member: $300 and Non-member: $350. \; Ask yo ur municipality about using one of their training vouchers to get a discou nt. Please call Rebecca Kolstee for more information (902) 240-1857
\n< p>If you wish to cancel your registration you must adhere to the \;AMANS Event and Training Cancellation Po licy. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220428T130000EDT-2101UprzK9@https://www.amans.ca/ DTSTAMP:20260523T082444Z CATEGORIES:Workshops DESCRIPTION:Diversity in the workplace may signify the existence of different perspectives\, id eas\, and approaches. Still\, it takes a culture of inclusion for these di fferences to lead to enhanced creativity\, innovation\, and successful out comes. Some municipalities in the province have started developing diversi ty plans\, and others are underway. In this free information session\, you will hear from some municipalities on what they have done\, the lessons l earned\, and tips for getting started.
\nFacilitator: Eric Levy\, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator\, Region of Queens Muni cipality
\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022 (10:00 – 11:30 a.m.)
\n< a href='https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=vOY6nmxuikSk43 -c3Y05nmB3KlQYIpJHnDGEIHswSnxUMFRYVzBEWUpEUkw0TTBLU0hYTzJLOTIxWC4u'>Regist ration for this Workshop can be found here
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220428T143000 SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Sharing of Municipal Best Practices (FREE SESSION) URL:https://amans.ca/20-workshops/95-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workpla ce-sharing-of-municipal-best-practices-free-session.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:Diversity in the workplace may signify the existence of different perspectives\, ideas\, and approaches. Still\, it takes a culture of inclu sion for these differences to lead to enhanced creativity\, innovation\, a nd successful outcomes. Some municipalities in the province have started d eveloping diversity plans\, and others are underway. In this free informat ion session\, you will hear from some municipalities on what they have don e\, the lessons learned\, and tips for getting started.
\nFa cilitator: Eric Levy\, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator\, Regi on of Queens Municipality
\nThursday\, April 28\, 2022 (10:00 – 11:3 0 a.m.)
\n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR