Human Resource Management Firm Offers Training For Professionals

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWire) -- 07/04/2011 --Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced the company’s July 2011 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI’s Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd., unless otherwise noted.

-“Communication and Conflict Resolution: Mastering the Key Skills for Working Effectively with Others” is a one-day course designed to arm attendees with the key skills necessary to communicate effectively, resolve conflict thoughtfully, and work efficiently with others. Additionally, attendees will learn how to build healthy relationships with employees by utilizing appropriate communication and collaboration skills. The course will take place on Thursday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/d7hjER.

-“Team Leader Certification Program” is a two-day certification program to help ensure team leaders, lead workers and group leaders are well prepared to perform at a high level. The interactive course will include group discussions, exercises, role playing situations, and action planning to help participants develop the skills required for them to succeed as team leaders. The program will take place on Wednesday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cHsA4n.

-“Improving Communication with the DISC Assessment” is a half-day course that will cover topics such as, understanding the four primary DISC styles, analyzing various DISC styles, identifying the DISC styles of others, strategies to effectively communicate with employees with different DISC styles, and how DISC styles affect people on a daily basis. The course will take place on Thursday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/arscN0.

-“Maximizing Performance: The Power of Feedback” is a half-day course for managers and supervisors to develop effective feedback and reinforcing skills that help their employees reach their full potential. The course will allow attendees to give reinforcing and developmental feedback in a role play situation and will be an opportunity for them to practice strategies for providing appropriate feedback to maximize employee performance. The training will take place Thursday, July 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/lf8t0l.

-“Practical Management I Certification Series” is a four-day program that focuses on the key competencies necessary for success as a manager. The skill-building series will showcase current theories in management with real-world examples, practice exercises, role-play training, case studies, and classroom discussion. Additionally, the series includes eight half-day courses that may be taken individually. These courses include: Improving Communication with the DISC Assessment; Maximizing Performance: The Power of Feedback; Developing Others Through Coaching; Inspiring Employee Motivation; Workplace Laws for Managers and Supervisors; Interviewing for Success; Managing Problem Performance; and Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals. The program is scheduled for Thursday, July 14, Friday, July 15, Thursday, August 11, and Friday, August 12 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/atYYsN.

-“Developing Others Through Coaching” is a half-day interactive course that will focus on the business impact of proper coaching, identify coaching opportunities in the workplace, discuss the tools needed for training employees and the importance of helping team members think through their issues. The course will inform attendees what coaching is and how it can be best applied to get the most out of your business or team in order for employees to perform at the top levels of their potential. The course will take place Friday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bm3w8g.

-“Inspiring Employee Motivation” is a half-day course that discusses motivation styles, the key elements to creating an inspiring work environment, the tools necessary to encourage employees to increase their overall productivity, and how to apply the PAR recognition approach. The interactive work-shop will uncover the best ways to motivate employees to lead them to optimal productivity. The course will take place on Friday, July 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cQrnVB.

-“Advanced FMLA: The New Regulations and Other Leaves of Absence” is a half-day course that explores the fundamentals and regulations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as practical solutions to various FMLA related issues. Participants will uncover the many ways to properly and legally “end” extended leaves of absence in a swift manner. The course will take place on Tuesday, July 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/m8swrU.

-“Time Mastery: Taking Control of Your Time” is a one-day program designed to help participants discover key time management skills to get more accomplished in a specific time period. The interactive program will allow attendees to analyze their current time management effectiveness and learn new techniques and strategies to make the most of their time and relieve unnecessary stress. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/aJLJQz.

-“Newly Appointed Supervisor Certification Program” is a two-day program that will help first-time supervisors and managers establish foundations for success through self assessments and discussions. Attendees will learn strategies for building and maintaining trust, communicating effectively, motivating employees, delegating tasks and managing conflicts. Each attendee will develop action plans to transfer lessons and skills learned directly to their business. The course will take place on Tuesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/fdIYGt.

-“Stepping Up to Supervision Certification Program” is a two-day course that allows participants to complete an assessment to evaluate their own personal effectiveness in regard to their supervisory skills, analyze results to determine if a supervisory role fits their interests and capabilities, and identify key areas for further growth and development. Additionally, attendees will practice leadership skills including effective communication, conflict resolution and goal setting. The program will take place on Tuesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/fdIYGt.

-“Getting Down to Brass Tacks: Understanding Utilization Data and What To Do With It” is a half-day presentation that explores healthcare utilization and the tools needed to use data in benefit plan design, as well as organizing a targeted wellness program to employees. Participants will also learn about practical and cost-effective applications for employee plans. The program will take place on Thursday, July 28 with sessions to be held from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/juw3yf.

- “Essentials of HR Certification Program” is a three-day course designed to teach the essential elements of the human resources function. Attendees will discuss hiring, new employee orientations, record keeping, ADA, EEO, discrimination issues, harassment issues, safety regulations, FLSA, COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, workers compensation, benefits, disciplinary issues, etc. The seminar is scheduled for Friday, July 29, Friday, August 12, and Friday, August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bgCbnY.

QUOTES:
“We are pleased to announce the schedule for the upcoming July seminars in Raleigh,” said Clarke. “Each course presents participants with unique opportunities to develop the essential professional and management skills needed to succeed in the current demanding business environment.”

DETAILS:
- All events are open to both CAI members and nonmembers, unless otherwise noted.

About CAI
CAI is a human resource management firm with locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, North Carolina, that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability. A membership organization that focuses on long-term relationships with North Carolina employers, CAI offers clients expertise in a wide range of management and human resource skills. The company has experience dealing with HR and management advice, training, news, survey data and distribution, public policy advocacy and a range of consulting services. CAI continually develops new benefits programs for members, as well as learning and consulting services with an emphasis on human resource consultation. For more information, please call (919) 878-9222 or visit http://www.capital.org.