CAI Announces October 2012 Seminars And Development Programs In Raleigh

RALEIGH, NC, September 27, 2012 (Press-News.org) 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, announced the company's October 2012 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd. unless otherwise noted.

-"PHR/SPHR Certification Study Course" is a certification study course that will prepare participants for the PHR and SPHR exams. During the course, participants will focus on six major areas of human resources: strategic management, workplace planning and employment, human resources development, compensation and benefits, employees and labor relations, and occupational health, safety and security. David Siler, SPHR, GPHR, managing partner of Distinctive HR, Inc. will lead this interactive preparatory program. The course will begin Tuesday, Oct. 2 and occur every Tuesday through Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/a8r0NJ.

-"Stepping Up to Supervision Certification Program" is an interactive two-day certification program that will help non-supervisors identify and develop the managerial and leadership skills needed for success in a supervisory role. During the course, participants will discuss the rewards and challenges of transitioning from an individual contributor to a supervisor and the key skills and behaviors needed for effective leadership. The course will take place Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/fdIYGt.

-"GPHR Certification Study Course" is an interactive eight-session study course that will prepare participants for the GPHR examination. The study course will be led by David Siler, SPHR, GPHR, Managing Partner of Distinctive HR, Inc. In the past, Siler's GPHR prep course students have had an extremely impressive initial pass rate of more than 86 percent. During the course, attendees will study the six functional areas of the human resources body of knowledge: strategic management, global staffing, international employee relations, organizational effectiveness and employee development, global compensation and benefits, and international assignments. The program will take place every Friday from Friday, Oct. 5 through Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/dwFmzi.

-"Improving Communication Using the DISC Assessment" is a one-day, interactive program that will teach attendees how to improve communication skills through understanding their individual DISC style, and how to adapt communication techniques to the DISC styles of others. During the course, participants will learn to understand the four primary DISC styles and describe how each prefers to communicate. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/arscN0.

-"Maximizing Performance: The Power of Feedback" is a three-hour course in which participants will learn the difference between reinforcing and developmental feedback as well as strategies for effectively delivering both. Participants will use a personal assessment, group exercises and role-play exercises to learn and practice the skills needed for providing feedback that will maximize employee performance. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/dvUKXG.

-"Practical Management I Certification Series" is an interactive, skill-building series that will help participants increase effectiveness and enhance the performance of employees. Focusing on the key competencies necessary for managerial success, the series will offer a review of current theories in management with examples of how to apply them to specific workplace situations. Participants will use role-play exercises, case studies and classroom discussion to discover practical tips that can be utilized immediately. The series will run from Tuesday, Oct. 9 to Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/atYYsN.

-"Developing Others Through Coaching" is an interactive half-day course that will teach participants what coaching is and how it can be best used to get the most out of organizational teams. Participants will discover the best times to apply coaching skills, how to become a thinking partner for employees and how to use coaching to achieve business goals. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bm3w8g.

-"Inspiring Employee Motivation" is a half-day course that will instruct attendees on how to inspire employees to optimal productivity and performance. Through discussing motivation styles and the key elements for creating a motivating workplace, attendees will discover the tools needed to promote productivity and increased performance levels. At the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the link between motivation and performance, describe the elements of a motivating workplace, assess the components of various motivational styles, create a plan for motivating team members and explain the relationship between effort, performance, rewards and goals in motivating employees. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cQrnVB.

-"Ask the Expert - Beyond Premium: After You Pay the Premium, What's Next?" is a free program for CAI members only. During the program, Joanne Forbes, FLMI, MBA, one of the lead consultants for Hill, Chesson & Woody Employee Benefit Services, will sort through the components for consideration when administering health and welfare plans. Forbes will cover items such as enrollment, eligibility maintenance, member advocacy, wellness, communication, compliance and regulation. The program will take place on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/NNNE5o.

-"OSHA Outreach Training: 10 Hour Voluntary Compliance for General Industry" is a two-day course that provides materials and a regimented program approved by Occupational Safety and Health Administration for better training employers on the purpose of OSHA and the OSHA standards. Attendees will participate in open discussions about OSHA interpretations and how they affect various industries and facilities. The course will take place Monday, Oct. 15 through Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bbAvQ3.

-"Steps to Delegating Effectively" is a half-day course that will instruct attendees on how to assess delegation styles and examine strategies for delegation success. Participants will complete a personal assessment that will identify two or three skills in need of development for more effective delegation. Through this course, attendees will gain a better sense of effective delegation strategies that will benefit the operations of business overall. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/axMYV6.

-"Time Management: Analyze, Strategize and Attack" is a three-hour course that will help participants take control of their day by discovering how to analyze, strategize and attack for better time management. Participants will learn how to focus on the highest value of activities and eliminate the time wasters. The course will offer a review of the three step process for managing time, defining key work goals and identifying activities that are of high priority. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/aSTqke.

-"Leading Productive Meetings" is an interactive half-day course that will teach attendees the major elements involved in planning productive meetings, the guidelines for conducting effective meetings, and how to properly follow through after meetings. Attendees will learn how to create meeting guidelines and expectations, prepare a comprehensive meeting agenda, identify strategies for handling disruptive meeting members and demonstrate the skills needed for leading an effective meeting. The course will take place on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/c5IcST.

-"Managing Change" is a three-hour program that will teach participants how to navigate through change in both the professional and personal realms. This interactive program will give participants the opportunity to engage in discussions and exercises that will review the natural reaction of people to change, and help build awareness around personal perception to change. The program will take place on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/b6zLiA.

-"Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers" is an interactive course that will help attendees become fluent in the financial language of business. The course will provide instruction on how to read financial statements, understand budgets and monitor budgetary performance. Attendees will receive hands-on training with practice exercises that will demonstrate how basic finance and accounting procedures impact business operations and can guide business decisions. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/pvfnxI.

-"Team Leader Certification Program" is a two-day certification program that will prepare team leaders to perform at a high level. This program trains participants on leadership skills, communication, goal setting, time management, and motivation. During the program, participants will partake in group discussions, exercises, role-plays, and action planning, all of which will help develop the skills needed to succeed as a Team Leader. The program will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cHsA4n.

-"Advance FMLA: The New Regulations and Other Leaves of Absence" is a half-day course that takes participants beyond the basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and explores the potential mistakes confronting employers. Known as one of the most complicated and confusing employment laws, the FMLA has many "traps" for employers that can lead to unpleasant results. The course will cover practical solutions to the most troublesome FMLA issues and will provide participants with a deeper understanding of FMLA and the new regulations. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/b06TOx.

-"Behavioral Based Interviewing" is an interactive full day course that will incorporate individual exercises, group discussions and practice interviews to help participants discover a four step process for successful hiring. The behavioral based interviewing technique ensures that the candidate with the highest potential for success in the position is selected and easier to identify. Participants will learn how to identify the steps in a successful selection process, develop appropriate behavioral questions, create an interview guide to support the behavioral interview process, ask effective probing questions, evaluate candidate responses and select the best candidate against key competencies and criteria. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/jZ2Cgb.

-"Newly Appointed Supervisor Certification Program" is a two-day program that will help first-time supervisors and managers establish a strong foundation for success. The program will begin with a self assessment to identify strengths and important areas for growth before moving the focus to discussing basic supervisory skill building and strategies for building trust. The program will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/9TWV1s.

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"We are excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming October seminars in Raleigh," said Clarke. "Our interactive and thought-provoking programs cover the most relevant topics for today's professionals. These programs work to provide the necessary tools and information to foster professional and personal development and growth for the area's professionals, supervisors, managers and HR executives in an effort to promote the overall growth of the Triangle's business community."

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

ABOUT CAI:
CAI is a trusted resource for HR, compliance and people development. With locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI is a membership-driven organization that helps North Carolina employers maximize employee engagement and minimize employer liability through human resources and management advice, training, news, survey data, public policy advocacy and consulting services. For more information, please call (919) 878-9222 or visit http://www.capital.org.

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