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SUMMARY:Non-DOT Reasonable Suspicion Review for Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Having a Drugfree Workplace policy isn’t enough these days. Supervisors need more than just some written protocols to fulfill their obligations for keeping prohibited substances out of the workplace. Broken into easily digestible moments\, this engaging online two-and-a-half-hour class highlights the signs and symptoms of which a supervisor should be aware and offers practical insights regarding documentation\, intervention\, evidence and information. Attendees will be well prepared to increase their efforts to provide a safe and healthy workplace. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify signs and symptoms that may indicate the inability to work in a safe manner-Identify ways to effectively and professionally interact with employees in the event of a reasonable suspicion determination-Identify credible evidence and information-Understand the importance of clear\, accurate and thorough documentation \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nDave Reynolds has more than fifteen years of experience in the health and safety industry. He is a certified instructor for CPR/AED/1st Aid\, American Red Cross and American Safety and Health Institute\, OSHA 10 and 30-hour trainer in Construction and General Industry Safety and Health. He helps clients reduce workplace injury\, isolate and control risk\, and create and administer effective and efficient workplace policies and protocols.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/non-dot-reasonable-suspicion-review-for-supervisors/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200910T120000
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SUMMARY:Pivot or Persevere? How to Forge a Strong Personal Brand in Times of Market Disruption
DESCRIPTION:Whether you work for yourself or someone else and whether you have decades of experience or are just launching your career\, how you create and influence public perception of yourself can impact how quickly you achieve your professional goals. During times of market disruption\, your personal brand is even more important. As the employment market shifts\, will you pivot or persevere? \nOur speaker is all too familiar with what it takes to make that tough decision. She graduated during a depression. She survived the pink-slip-party generation when the dotcom bubble burst. And in the 2008 depression\, she defied conventional wisdom and started what became a rewarding and successful business. In our inaugural 2020-21 program\, join AMA Alaska and award-winning marketer and keynote speaker Sima Dahl\, CSP\, AS\, and MBA as she takes on a no-holds-barred look at how to manage your career through times of market disruption. \nWho should attend: anyone who wants to learn how to catapult your career in just minutes a day. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to determine your aspirational personal brand position.\nSimple social media tricks to stay top of mind in just minutes a day.\nWhy progressive companies are embracing personal brands as a means attracting talent and driving sales.\n\n  \nThis event is free for AMA members; $10 for non-members\,
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/pivot-or-persevere-how-to-forge-a-strong-personal-brand-in-times-of-market-disruption/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200910T103000
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SUMMARY:Accountability on Remote Teams
DESCRIPTION:Elite military units\, championship pro sports teams\, amazing teams within organizations—what do they all have in common? They’ve mastered a culture of peer accountability where team members fully embrace their obligation to account for their own actions while helping their teammates live to the same standard. But this isn’t always easy! Speaking hard truths\, even when we have great intentions\, is sometimes difficult. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nPeer accountability in teams is underpinned by three key behaviors: psychological safety and trust\, clarity around roles\, and a willingness to have hard conversations as frequently as needed. The instructor will highlight the science behind the importance of these three ingredients in remote work environments. Broken into easily digestible moments\, this interactive and engaging 90-minute session will help audiences of all types build\, nurture and sustain accountability in remote teams. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Discover how peer accountability is the key to great teams-Identify the three key behaviors that make true accountability a reality-Explore why peer accountability can be harder for some remote teams and easier for others-Learn how to nurture peer accountability on remote teams by focusing on clarity\, understanding\, and timely conversations \nThis class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: \nJonathan King draws upon more than twenty years of experience working in economics and leadership to ensure his consultation and coaching is practical and valuable. His expertise in business and data management\, teamed with his keen intuition on leadership philosophy serve to enlighten clients of all industries. He values integrity\, accountability\, personal growth and humor and these values serve as the foundation for his consultation and coaching.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/accountability-on-remote-teams-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
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SUMMARY:Energy Literacy\, Economics\, and Careers Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Training for Alaska K-12 educators designed to give you tools to teach about energy\, economics\, and associated careers in the classroom. \nDuring this course you will receive: \n\nOne 500-level UA Graduate Credit (may be eligible for lane change & re-certification requirements)\nAlaska Standards-based curriculum with fun\, hands-on activities for K-12 students & access to other free energy education resources\nMaterial supply kits sent in advance for use during the course and in your classroom!\n\nThis is a virtual training that will be held on Zoom. Event hosts will send out material kits prior to the start of training\, so please provide an accurate shipping address in the registration. It is free to register for this course\, but cost of the UA credit is $79 (information will be provided to you as to how to register for that). \nZoom sessions will be: \n\nSeptember 10th\, 4-6 p.m.\nSeptember 11th\, 4-6 p.m.\nSeptember 12th\, 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/energy-literacy-economics-and-careers-teacher-training/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200909T193000
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross of Alaska Virtual Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Red Cross volunteers perform such critical services as helping victims of fires\, floods\, storms and other disasters; serving as a Red Cross representative at community health fairs; providing emergency communication to military members\, educating young adults about International Humanitarian Law\, and more. Others help the organization with office work\, event planning\, and much more. \nDuring this time\, Red Cross of Alaska will discuss volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/american-red-cross-of-alaska-virtual-volunteer-fair/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:It Pays Off: Demystifying the FLSA and Wage & Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted 80 years ago to improve working conditions in the United States; it has evolved over the years\, and more changes will come as businesses and workers adapt to the 21st century workplace. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning\, this class highlights the basic requirements of the FLSA such as minimum wage and overtime\, exemptions\, independent contractors\, and recordkeeping requirements. \nLearning Objectives:-Understand the terminology\, specifically the terms associated with the FLSA and Wage and Hour protocols-Analyze positions appropriately to correctly classify them as exempt or non-exempt in regards to the FLSA protocols-Fulfill their obligations to the employer in preventing or minimizing liability-This class is conducted live online via video conference with effective\, takeaway segments designed for engaging\, interactive learning. \nAbout the Instructor: Heather KinzieHeather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than 20 years of organizational and workforce performance experience\, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad\, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis\, problem solving and consultation.Recognizing the critical importance of leadership\, communication and effective engagement among teams\, Kinzie has spent years learning\, applying\, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics\, relationships\, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative\, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities\, their teams and ultimately their organizations.Kinzie is a sought-after national keynote speaker\, noted for bringing humor\, genuineness and practical perspectives to her presentations. Her relevant and inspiring content resonates with audiences\, engaging participants to step into new spaces.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/it-pays-off-demystifying-the-flsa-and-wage-hour/
LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Working with Unlikely Stakeholders to Prevent Marine Debris
DESCRIPTION:Despite gaps in knowledge about occurrence\, sources\, transport\, and the spectrum of impacts of plastic in the environment\, we know enough to know that the plastic pollution problem is serious and that we must seize opportunities to address it. Net Your Problem LLC is a solutions-oriented company\, providing responsible disposal services (i.e.\, recycling) for fishing gear in Alaska and programs in development for all US coasts. Since 2017\, it has recycled 881\,000 pounds of fishing gear\, made possible by working with what it calls “unlikely partners.” Past partners have included not only a variety of stakeholders who have a financial interest in improving waste management in coastal communities—from the fishing industry to Alaska Native tribes and community groups to local\, regional\, and federal governments\, even intergovernmental institutions. Partners also include construction companies\, breweries\, and a fishing apparel company. If you are interested in collaborating with Net Your Problem to increase the amount of debris diverted from landfills and incinerators and prevent from entering the environment\, learn more about the organization’s work by attending this event.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/working-with-unlikely-stakeholders-to-prevent-marine-debris/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Leadership in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Humanities Forum invites you to connect with leaders from across our community to recognize and celebrate the vital role of leadership in Alaska. For twenty-three years\, Leadership Anchorage (LA) has supported leaders from a wide range of sectors\, backgrounds\, and experiences in developing the tools to transform their leadership skills\, amplify and diversify their networks\, and activate ideas into action. \nJoin LA program alumni and hundreds of professionals across Alaska who have served as mentors\, speakers\, and community partners in the program to celebrate and recognize the importance of leadership across our state at this annual event. \nMayor Ethan Berkowitz will offer opening remarks; we will honor Jason Metrokin (LA2)\, president and CEO of Bristol Bay Native Corporation\, with the Leadership Anchorage Alumni Award; and we will celebrate LA23’s graduation from Leadership Anchorage. \nThis year there will be several ways for people to listen in\, including on Coastal TV and streaming. There are three ways to watch from home: \n\nThursday\, 8/27 at 7 p.m. on FOX Alaska\nSunday\, 8/30 at 10 p.m. on ABC Alaska\nMonday\, 8/31 at 6 p.m.on YouTube\, Alaska Humanities Forum Channel.\n\n 
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/celebrating-leadership-in-alaska/2020-08-31/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200830
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Leadership in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Humanities Forum invites you to connect with leaders from across our community to recognize and celebrate the vital role of leadership in Alaska. For twenty-three years\, Leadership Anchorage (LA) has supported leaders from a wide range of sectors\, backgrounds\, and experiences in developing the tools to transform their leadership skills\, amplify and diversify their networks\, and activate ideas into action. \nJoin LA program alumni and hundreds of professionals across Alaska who have served as mentors\, speakers\, and community partners in the program to celebrate and recognize the importance of leadership across our state at this annual event. \nMayor Ethan Berkowitz will offer opening remarks; we will honor Jason Metrokin (LA2)\, president and CEO of Bristol Bay Native Corporation\, with the Leadership Anchorage Alumni Award; and we will celebrate LA23’s graduation from Leadership Anchorage. \nThis year there will be several ways for people to listen in\, including on Coastal TV and streaming. There are three ways to watch from home: \n\nThursday\, 8/27 at 7 p.m. on FOX Alaska\nSunday\, 8/30 at 10 p.m. on ABC Alaska\nMonday\, 8/31 at 6 p.m.on YouTube\, Alaska Humanities Forum Channel.\n\n 
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/celebrating-leadership-in-alaska/2020-08-30/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200827T130000
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SUMMARY:RDC's 45th Annual Membership Virtual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, August 27\, the Resource Development Council will host its 45th Annual Membership Luncheon virtually. This year’s keynote speaker is US Senator Dan Sullivan.\n \nIn light of safety measures\, the “Annual Membership Luncheon” program will be a virtual platform. All presenters and participants/attendees will be online with no in-person option.\n\n 
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/rdcs-45th-annual-membership-virtual-luncheon/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200828
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Leadership in Alaska
DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Humanities Forum invites you to connect with leaders from across our community to recognize and celebrate the vital role of leadership in Alaska. For twenty-three years\, Leadership Anchorage (LA) has supported leaders from a wide range of sectors\, backgrounds\, and experiences in developing the tools to transform their leadership skills\, amplify and diversify their networks\, and activate ideas into action. \nJoin LA program alumni and hundreds of professionals across Alaska who have served as mentors\, speakers\, and community partners in the program to celebrate and recognize the importance of leadership across our state at this annual event. \nMayor Ethan Berkowitz will offer opening remarks; we will honor Jason Metrokin (LA2)\, president and CEO of Bristol Bay Native Corporation\, with the Leadership Anchorage Alumni Award; and we will celebrate LA23’s graduation from Leadership Anchorage. \nThis year there will be several ways for people to listen in\, including on Coastal TV and streaming. There are three ways to watch from home: \n\nThursday\, 8/27 at 7 p.m. on FOX Alaska\nSunday\, 8/30 at 10 p.m. on ABC Alaska\nMonday\, 8/31 at 6 p.m.on YouTube\, Alaska Humanities Forum Channel.\n\n 
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/celebrating-leadership-in-alaska/2020-08-27/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200817
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SUMMARY:Summer Fling for Women | Anchorage Health & Wellness Expo
DESCRIPTION:This year the Anchorage Health & Wellness Expo and the Summer Fling for Women are joining forces at the Alaska Airlines Center. \nThe Summer Fling for Women features fashions and accessories; jewelry and handbags; certified organic bath\, body and home products; salon and spa services; skin care and cosmetics; clothing\, shoes and accessories; Harley-Davidson motorcycles and products; dance and exercise demonstrations; law enforcement and military careers; informative seminars; spa and fitness memberships and fitness training; makeovers and hairstyling demos and lots of door prizes and giveaways including one hour massages\, rafting trips\, gift baskets\, garden tool bags\, and many more. \nIn addition\, the varsity sports grill and concessions will be open\, and beer and wine will be available. \nThe Anchorage Health & Wellness Expo promotes a health body\, mind\, and spirit. Attendees can sample and experience ways to enhance life\, heal the body\, attain soundness of mind and inspire the spirit; learn how to live longer\, better and happier; receive complimentary health and wellness screenings; learn from comprehensive and educational seminars and demonstrations; learn how to have healthy lifestyles and healthy relationships; learn from mental and medical health experts; meet personal coaches and trainers; find out about lifestyle and recreational resources; learn about alternative health and medicine; learn about nutrition\, vitamins\, weight loss; learn about green living resources; get educated and see alternative energy products; see healthy home products and healthy lifestyles; get physical activities and exercise training; sample natural foods and products; find out about healthy weight loss; talk to financial advisors \nThe Anchorage Health Department will also be offering free health exams in their mobile health clinic\, and a mobile dental van will be on site. \n 
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/summer-fling-for-women-anchorage-health-wellness-expo/
LOCATION:Alaska Airlines Center\, 3500 Providence Dr.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99508\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200806
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SUMMARY:3-Year Outlook Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will host is annual 3-Year Outlook Luncheon on August 5\, 2020. \nGiven the circumstances and with the thoughts of the health and safety of all of our event stakeholders\, AEDC has made the decision to pivot our event to be fully virtual. While we will miss seeing all of your faces in person\, we are very excited to host you online\, as our virtual platform provides new opportunities for our sponsors\, members\, and audience. \nThe 3-Year Outlook Luncheon will discuss the projected trajectory of the local economy based on a review of historical and current data\, interviews with representatives of businesses and organizations\, and analysis of current events. The outlook considers trends in eight key indicators including population\, employment\, personal income\, air passenger and freight volumes\, building permits\, Port of Alaska tonnage\, visitor industry activity\, and oil prices. \nThis year’s keynote speaker is Tim Moore\, CEO of Diamond View Studios and an expert on blending social impact business models with community and workforce development. \nMoore’s presentation will focus on how to strategically market your purpose as an organization\, and create meaningful\, long-term relationships with consumers through shared values and unique brand purpose. He is a leading expert in purpose-driven marketing and has developed emotionally compelling campaigns for brands all around the world. He is an outspoken advocate of transformative advertising\, which uses advertising as a force for good\, allowing brands to make a real difference in the world. Moore is also the author of ‘Sold on Purpose’ a comprehensive guide to meaningful marketing for the conscious consumer.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/3-year-outlook-luncheon/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
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SUMMARY:Our Cultural Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Our Cultural Landscape\, Sealaska Heritage’s third culturally responsive education conference\, held virtually this year for the first time. This event provides educators and administrators with a deep understanding of culturally responsive education and equips them to transform their classrooms\, pedagogy\, and curriculum to fully support all students’ success—especially those who have been historically underserved\, disenfranchised\, and marginalized by colonized systems. \nEducators\, administrators\, university faculty\,and community members are all welcome and encouraged to attend. Attendees will find engaging and informative sessions to support their thinking around culturally-responsive and sustaining pedagogies for K-12 and university settings\, critical theory\, place-based education\, and possibilities for indigenizing curriculum and building safe social environments for all learners. \nThe main conference is scheduled August 6-8; a pre-conference scheduled August 3-5 will provide additional opportunities for educators to explore and participate in extended topics. \nOne university credit is available through UAS Juneau Campus. Open Registration for the UAS ED S593 one credit will be available on the first day of the conference.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/our-cultural-landscape/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sealaska Heritage":MAILTO:heritage@sealaska.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200730T103000
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SUMMARY:Maintaining Mental and Emotional Wellness Through Challenging Times
DESCRIPTION:The word is out: “People are 30% more effective and productive when in a positive frame of mind.” That’s great\, but what about when someone is going through a challenging time? How might that affect their mental and emotional wellness? Furthermore\, how does someone continue to engage and be productive at work or play during challenging times?The STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session identifies how individuals can maintain strong mental and emotional wellness (retaining one’s sense of sanity) during challenging times. The instructor shares insights into building sustainable resilience. Ideal for anyone navigating through challenging times\, this session provides pragmatic and valuable tips and tools for improving adaptability and resilience. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Understand the three primary characteristics of resilient people\, and learn how to build and increase those attributes within ourselves-Recognize the five Care-Bubbles and understand when to prioritize each-Appreciate the value of and how to accurately conduct a self-check-in-Learn how to reprioritize when mental blocks or walls occur-Identify how to find and engage the Reset-Button
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/maintaining-mental-and-emotional-wellness-through-challenging-times/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200729T103000
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SUMMARY:Leading People through Challenge and Change
DESCRIPTION:Challenge and change are a part of life. While nearly everyone knows this\, many can still feel blindsided or overwhelmed by challenging times and change. Effective leaders must find ways to balance their own reactions\, while being supportive and providing guidance and direction to their organizations and employees. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session is for leaders who want to be better prepared for challenge\, change and crisis. The interactive section leads participants through identifying key factors concerning change\, crisis and basic\, intuitive human responses. The instructor will provide insights into the participant’s need for self-awareness and will provide various tools and ideas to elevate their leadership to better support their employees through challenging times. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Learn about the five levels of incident-response\, identify autopilot responses and learn how to move to a more effective level-Recognize the three phases of change and how people and teams react within each phase-Recognize the five stages of the human reaction to crisis and use that recognition to make more insightful and thoughtful decisions-Identify key elements in action-response-plans-Increase leadership self-awareness-Identify and execute various tools to support staff through challenging times
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/leading-people-through-challenge-and-change/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200728T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T225214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T225214Z
UID:10001627-1595926800-1595932200@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Using Brain Science to Maximize Your Effectiveness Working Remotely
DESCRIPTION:When done well\, working remotely can be a win-win for employees and employers. But how do we know why some are more effective and productive when working remotely than others? Research suggests that the brain has many quirks and biases that either help or hinder remote work performance. The trick is\, of course\, to capitalize on some and minimize on the others! \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session is for individuals who strive to understand how remote work impacts the brain so they can improve their productivity and working relationships while working “out of office.” The instructor will identify practical steps participants can take to ensure they maximize the benefits and avoid the pitfalls of working remotely. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Understand the quirks and biases of the human brain-Learn how remote work impacts the brain’s preferences-Identify specific strategies and tactics to enable successful and productive performance
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/using-brain-science-to-maximize-your-effectiveness-working-remotely/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/use_brain.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200727T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200727T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T224500Z
UID:10001626-1595840400-1595845800@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Using Brain Science to Maximize Your Effectiveness Leading Remotely
DESCRIPTION:Working remotely can be cost-effective\, productive and morale-boosting when done well. Research suggests the brain has many quirks and biases that either help or hinder performance when working remotely. Leaders\, of course\, have to know how to maximize the success of their remote teams. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session is for leaders who strive to understand how remote work impacts the brain so they can encourage and sustain productivity and morale with their teams. The instructor will showcase practical steps and activities to ensure participants know how to maximize the benefits and avoid the pitfalls when their teams are working remotely. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Understand the quirks and biases of individual’s brains-Learn how remote work impacts the brain’s preferences-Identify and execute specific strategies and tactics to move their remote team toward success
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/using-brain-science-to-maximize-your-effectiveness-leading-remotely/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/use_brain_leadership.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200724T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T223432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T223432Z
UID:10001625-1595581200-1595586600@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:I Can Do It! Tips and Insights into Working Effectively from Home
DESCRIPTION:No longer simply a great benefit or quirk of employment\, remote work has become a necessity. When it is done right\, employee productivity\, creativity and morale can increase. But when it is not done right\, inefficiencies and confusions thrive\, motivation decreases\, and the employee’s engagement and satisfaction plummet. Subsequently\, the team and organization suffer. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session showcases the foundation for successful remote work. Ideal for all types of remote employees\, this session helps remote workers recognize their own challenges and identify how they can perform their best work. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify the key elements necessary to enable individuals and teams to work well in a remote environment-Recognize their own vulnerabilities re: working remotely-Recognize the pitfalls and/or challenges to communicating\, engaging and working with others while remote-Identify pragmatic solutions to prevent or overcome these challenges
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/i-can-do-it-tips-and-insights-into-working-effectively-from-home/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/i_can_do_it.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200723T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T222719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T222719Z
UID:10001624-1595494800-1595500200@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Safety Matters\, Even Remotely
DESCRIPTION:A safe and healthy work environment has a direct impact on employee effectiveness and productivity. Remote environments pose unique challenges for organizations\, but managers shouldn’t let that take a negative toll on employees as health and safety legislation apply to remote workers just as they do for employees working on site. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session identifies how management and employees can continue to stay on top of their game and maintain a safe working environment regardless of the location. The instructor showcases how to identify and mitigate remote work hazards\, and shares insights into the benefits of positively interacting with workers regarding various safety challenges and stressors unique to working remotely. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Appreciate the pitfalls and challenges related to safety and working remotely-Properly identify hazards in the remote work environment and identify proper control measures to prevent or mitigate risk-Understand how to establish an effective system for reporting and investigating injuries\, illnesses and dangerous incidents that may occur during remote work activities
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/safety-matters-even-remotely/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/safety.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200626T070002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200626T070002Z
UID:10001612-1595419200-1595422800@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:WTC Anchorage Meet & Brief Luncheon Series: Jim Szczesniak
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Jim Szczesniak\, manager of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport\, is providing an update on cargo and passenger service at the airport. \n \nParking is FREE at the 5th Avenue Mall Parking Garage (as parking will be validated).\n \nIn order to comply with the six-foot ‘social distancing’ requirement\, seating capacity is limited to 20 persons. If you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Greg Wolf at greg@wtcak.org.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/wtc-anchorage-meet-brief-luncheon-series-jim-szczesniak/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 320 W. 5th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WTC-Luncheon.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200722T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T222335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T222335Z
UID:10001623-1595408400-1595413800@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Managing Virtual Teams
DESCRIPTION:Many supervisors are quite effective managing teams in their in-office environments\, but what adjustments are they making to their management strategies with off-site employees and teams? While some strategies remain the same\, some must change. Supervisors can’t use the same communication for some processes nor can some processes be accomplished in the same manner. The challenge\, of course\, is identifying necessary adjustments and impacts to the team.The STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session provides managers an opportunity to pause\, regroup\, plan and execute for success. The instructor provides tips for determining if the person and or the position is conducive to remote work and provides insights regarding measuring productivity and strategies for supporting the team. \nLearning Objectives \n-Recognize cues to identify if people and or positions are conducive to remote work-Identify necessary management supports for employees in a remote work setting-Learn how to use key questions to determine weekly productivity-Recognize the importance of\, and learn how to set\, clearer expectations-Identify three adjustments to work-processes that better suit the virtual work environment-Identify and link processes with the best communication tools-Identify tools to increase ease of workflow in virtual environments-Recognize the two most important keys to increase remote engagement and productivity
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/managing-virtual-teams/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/manaing_virtual_teams.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T220111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T220111Z
UID:10001619-1595350800-1595354400@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Pivot…Don’t Panic!
DESCRIPTION:A crisis always offers you the chance to learn something about yourself.  \nJoin six-time New York Times Bestselling author Jon Acuff as he explores four change moments that each of us experiences during a crisis and shares practical steps and inspiring insights to help you navigate this brave new world. We all get to make a choice. Every day our loved ones and our communities are counting on us to make the right one. Pivot\, don’t panic. \nCatch this LIVE program from the comfort and safety of your home on your computer or mobile device. For questions\, contact us at tmn.northwest@thrivent.com.  \nNo products will be sold.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/pivotdont-panic/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pivot-Dont-Panic.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200721T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T222016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T222016Z
UID:10001622-1595322000-1595327400@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Communicating Effectively Over Distance
DESCRIPTION:Communication is the foundation of effective remote work\, keeping employees engaged and connected while enabling ownership\, it increases the probability of quality\, efficient work. However\, distance is often hard to overcome and whether you are a supervisor or employee\, work can suffer. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session showcases the subtle adaptations we can make to improve communication with remote colleagues\, clients\, or business partners. Ideal for any employee\, this interactive session provides participants pragmatic tools and ideas to immediately repair\, build or sustain quality and productive professional relationships. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify\, understand and thoughtfully prepare for the multiple types of communication in the workplace-Understand the power of communication cues and learn how to better utilize signals when in-person engagement is not possible-Learn how to prevent or mitigate barriers that are hindering effective remote communication
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/communicating-effectively-over-distance/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/communication.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200720T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T221314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T221314Z
UID:10001621-1595235600-1595241000@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Creating and Enabling an Effective Remote Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the past two decades\, the office environment has undergone a radical change. Commutes\, varied time zones\, work-life balance\, price of real estate and travel\, as well as other drivers\, have led to a rise of a remote workforce. Recent events have accelerated this shift. Some Supervisors and Managers have found themselves ill-equipped to effectively enable quality and productive work in this new environment. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session illuminates the path for both the concerns and benefits of remote work environments. Ideal for supervisors and managers\, this session showcases the necessary considerations to adjust the mindset\, transform the work and ultimately\, enable the success of a corporate remote environment. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Appreciate the tangible and anecdotal benefits of enabling remote work-Analyze which positions are “ripe” for telecommuting and/or remote work-Identify pitfalls and/or challenges to managing remote work.-Identify pragmatic solutions to mitigate or overcome challenges-Identify employee characteristics that enable productive\, healthy remote work-Identify elements that will enable the parties to continue working effectively and productively in the remote arrangement
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/creating-and-enabling-an-effective-remote-workforce/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/creating_and_enabling.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200713T220632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T222856Z
UID:10001620-1594976400-1594983600@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:There's an App for That! Understanding Technology Designed to Enable Effective Remote Work
DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago\, a few were doing it. A few years ago\, more were doing it. Today\, many are doing it. Working remotely has quickly become common place and while some businesses are approaching it with caution\, others see it as a much overdo cost-effective strategy for success and profitability. The challenge\, of course\, lies with managers as they need to ensure their teams have the right tools to enable productivity and performance. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis interactive two-hour session guides the participants through the various hardware and software considerations designed to enable effective remote work. The instructor showcases the basics but also explores specific tools that encourage ideation\, collaboration\, efficiencies\, and engagement. \nLearning Objectives: \n-Identify hardware and software that support untethered work activities-Select the right chat\, video conferencing and file sharing apps that foster communication between team members
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/theres-an-app-for-that-understanding-technology-designed-to-enable-effective-remote-work/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Theres-an-App.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200702T195921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T195921Z
UID:10001617-1594814400-1594818000@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Impact of COVID-19 on Alaska's Businesses
DESCRIPTION:WTC Anchorage Meet & Brief Luncheon Series: Impact of COVID-19 on Alaska’s Businesses \nJon Bittner\, executive director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center\, will share insights on the many ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/impact-of-covid-19-on-alaskas-businesses/
LOCATION:Sullivan’s Steakhouse\, 320 W. 5th Ave.\, Anchorage\, AK\, 99501\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/WTC-Luncheon.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200710T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200702T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T193933Z
UID:10001615-1594371600-1594377000@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Accountability on Remote Teams
DESCRIPTION:Elite military units\, championship pro sports teams\, amazing teams within organizations—what do they all have in common? They’ve mastered a culture of peer accountability where team members fully embrace their obligation to account for their own actions while helping their teammates live to the same standard. But this isn’t always easy! Speaking hard truths\, even when we have great intentions\, is sometimes difficult. \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nPeer accountability in teams is underpinned by three key behaviors: psychological safety and trust\, clarity around roles\, and a willingness to have hard conversations as frequently as needed. The instructor will highlight the science behind the importance of these three ingredients in remote work environments. This interactive and engaging 90-minute session will help audiences of all types build\, nurture and sustain accountability in remote teams. \nLearning Objectives: \nDiscover how peer accountability is the key to great teamsIdentify the three key behaviors that make true accountability a realityExplore why peer accountability can be harder for some remote teams and easier for othersLearn how to nurture peer accountability on remote teams by focusing on clarity\, understanding\, and timely conversations
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/accountability-on-remote-teams/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Professional Services
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/accountability.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200706T201528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T201528Z
UID:10001618-1594202400-1594207800@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Help! I Need a (Better) Job!
DESCRIPTION:We all have talent. But are you aware of how your talent and skills could transfer to higher paying jobs? \nThis webinar is designed for those who are stuck in a job\, unemployed\, or who recognize that they need to continuously fine tune their skills and interests to keep pace with a fast changing world of work. \nThis 90-minute webinar will explore: \n• How to use your previous occupation history to explore your talent and skills and discover the myriad of occupations that align to those skills• Identify training opportunities to add the skills needed to find higher paying occupations• Demystify connecting with two-year colleges as an efficient means for retooling and adding the skills needed to increase your employability• Understand when and how to connect with certified career professionals• Awareness of CareerOneStop Centers and how they can support your job search efforts• Learn about the value of online career information systems to support your career management efforts• Resources and strategies for individuals with disabilities \nMODERATOR & PANELISTSV. Scott H. Solberg\, Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human DevelopmentLorin Buksa\, North Shore Community CollegeAbiola Dipeolu\, Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKathy Evans\, NCDACarolyn Frantz\, North Shore Community CollegeSharon Givens\, NCDASeth Hayden\, NCDAAngela McCabe\, Boston Private Industry CouncilBrian Rowe\, IntoCareers at University of Oregon
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/help-i-need-a-better-job/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/new-job.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AKCIS":MAILTO:ACPE@alaska.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20200708T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T114504
CREATED:20200702T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T193432Z
UID:10001614-1594198800-1594204200@www.akbizmag.com
SUMMARY:Facilitating and Mastering Virtual Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Some people have been using virtual meeting platforms for years. Today\, that playing field has been neutralized as more people become adept at utilizing these tools. The question for many is how to facilitate virtual meetings that are efficient\, stay on topic\, ensure everyone’s engagement\, and accomplish measurable outcomes? \nThe STRIVE Group can help! \nThis 90-minute session is ideal for anyone who facilitates or manages meetings. The instructor will present ideas on how to address the three most common meeting concerns: going off topic or no clear topic focus; dominating personalities and individuals; and inconclusive results. Participants will learn how to address these challenges and run an effective and engaging meeting. \nLearning Objectives \nIdentify general virtual platform usage cuesRealize the importance of and intricacies in an agendaLearn how to better prepare for meetings and perform necessary wrap up to increase effectivenessLearn how to set up parameters to decrease distractionsIdentify various tools to increase engagementLearn how to identify measurable outcomes
URL:https://www.akbizmag.com/alaska-events/facilitating-and-mastering-virtual-meetings/
LOCATION:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.akbizmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/facilitating_virtual_meetings.jpg
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