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SUMMARY:Mastering Difficult Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nReady to tackle challenging conversations with confidence? \nJoin our “Mastering Difficult Conversations” workshop and gain the skills to navigate tough talks with ease and purpose. Say goodbye to the stress of awkward feedback and hello to a positive\, empowering approach that fosters growth and mutual respect. Through interactive activities\, real-life scenarios\, and action-planning\, you’ll learn strategies to build rapport\, make feedback constructive\, and keep conversations productive. Our unique\, hands-on style is designed to empower you as a communicator\, ready to inspire positive change in every conversation. Don’t miss this chance to turn challenges into opportunities – sign up now and take the first step toward stronger\, more effective communication! \nLearning Objectives:\nBuild a framework for providing constructive feedback that respects rapport and trust.\nApply actionable strategies to manage tough conversations with empathy and professionalism.\nStrengthen communication skills to create an environment of mutual respect and open dialogue. \nLearn more about our certificate programs! \nFacilitator:\n \nTirza Barnes is a Trainer\, Consultant and Conscious Leadership Teacher at Tirza Motivates\, LLC. For over two decades\, Tirza has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector\, holding key leadership roles that include Senior Professional Development Trainer at the Brooklyn Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC) and the Grace Institute\, Director of Training at the Workforce Professionals Training Institute (WPTI)\, and Director of Training and Employee Development at Goodwill NY & NJ\, where she spearheaded training initiatives for over 8\,000 employees. During the pandemic\, Tirza took a leap of faith\, turning her long-held vision into reality by launching her own learning and development institute\, Tirza Motivates\, LLC. which she facilitates specialized peer learning programs\, each addressing key areas such as Conscious Caring Leadership\, empowerment\, and performance optimization. \nBeyond her training and consulting work\, Tirza hosts and facilitates empowerment events for women\, and is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and company retreats. Her presentations spark breakthroughs\, build confidence\, challenge self-limiting beliefs\, and introduce fresh perspectives for personal and professional growth. \nThroughout her career\, Tirza has worked with thousands of professionals as a trainer\, consultant\, and coach\, supporting organizational change initiatives that enhance program design and service delivery. She has also designed and led workshops on various topics\, including coaching and communication\, curriculum development\, public speaking\, leadership growth\, unconscious bias\, and conflict resolution. \nKnown for her energetic presentation style\, conscious teaching techniques\, engaging storytelling\, and down-to-earth\, relatable personality (which she credits to her Brooklyn roots)\, Tirza has a remarkable talent for engaging audiences. \nOriginally from Brooklyn\, NY\, and now living in Long Island\, New York\, Tirza balances her professional life with the joys and demands of parenting her two children. Tirza also places great importance on self-care\, maintaining a routine of daily meditation\, regular workouts\, and quality time with friends. \n  \n\n\nWe request that organizations limit their registrations to 5 participants per workshop. Please only register other people when you can provide the requested information for each participant; additional registrations under the same name will be removed. If you would like more than 5 employees from your organization to participate in this workshop\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n \n\n\nRegistration is required. Please be advised that by registering for this event\, unless we hear from you otherwise\, we will include you as part of our regular electronic mailing list. Please also be advised that the event may be recorded or photographed by Support Center for Nonprofit Management (Support Center). By enrolling for this event\, you hereby: (1) give consent for Support Center or any third parties to use your photograph or image in its print\, online and video publications; (2) release Support Center\, its employees and any outside third parties from all liabilities or claims that you might assert in connection with the above-described uses; and (3) waive any right to inspect\, approve or receive compensation for any materials or communications\, including photographs\, videotapes\, website images or written materials\, incorporating photos/images of you. To revoke this waiver\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org. \n 
URL:https://supportcenteronline.org/event/mastering-difficult-conversations-4/
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SUMMARY:The Leadership Continuum: A Holistic Approach to Transition
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nLeadership transitions are inevitable. But rather than something to dread or avoid\, they should be embraced. When organizations approach transition with foresight and intention\, they turn a potential challenge into an opportunity. \nThis webinar will be focused on the Leadership Continuum: succession planning\, interim leadership\, data-driven search\, and committed onboarding. By understanding and applying the Leadership Continuum\, nonprofit leaders will:\nBe prepared for leadership change\, focusing on organizational objectives and balancing immediate needs with structured growth;\nUnderstand the return on investment of objective assessment and analysis;\nDevelop a succession planning process that provides a roadmap when transitions happen;\nUnderstand how to address the short-term organizational needs related to the loss of a leader while perparing for long-term leadership that is sustainable and agile;\nDrive the process and allocate time\, rather than act out of reactive urgency;\nActively partner in searches that are aligned with the organization and its stakeholders need\, capabilities\, and goals;\nCommit to thorough onboarding\, ensuring successful and productive new leadership integration. \nTransition is opportunity. Be ready. \nLearn more about our certificate programs! \nFacilitator:\n \nClaas Ehlers has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership. He is the former CEO of Family Promise\, a national nonprofit serving families experiencing homelessness. He has worked as a consultant and interim executive since 2022\, serving organizations in a wide range of fields. He has expertise in leadership development\, change management\, federated models\, nonprofit start-ups\, governance\, fund development\, and operations. \n\n\nWe request that organizations limit their registrations to 5 participants per workshop. Please only register other people when you can provide the requested information for each participant; additional registrations under the same name will be removed. If you would like more than 5 employees from your organization to participate in this workshop\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n \n\n\nRegistration is required. Please be advised that by registering for this event\, unless we hear from you otherwise\, we will include you as part of our regular electronic mailing list. Please also be advised that the event may be recorded or photographed by Support Center for Nonprofit Management (Support Center). By enrolling for this event\, you hereby: (1) give consent for Support Center or any third parties to use your photograph or image in its print\, online and video publications; (2) release Support Center\, its employees and any outside third parties from all liabilities or claims that you might assert in connection with the above-described uses; and (3) waive any right to inspect\, approve or receive compensation for any materials or communications\, including photographs\, videotapes\, website images or written materials\, incorporating photos/images of you. To revoke this waiver\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org.
URL:https://supportcenteronline.org/event/the-leadership-continuum/
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Be An Interim?
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAre you ready to be the catalyst to turn leadership change into organizational transformation?\nFor more than two decades\, Support Center has offered training on the art\, science\, and craft of interim leadership. When organizations have a change in leader\, they also have an opportunity. \nBeing in interim is not simply keeping the wheels turning. Interim leadership provides the objective analysis and change management that helps an organization define its future. Think of this interactive session as both a trailer and primer. It will help you decide if you want to see the movie but also give you insights and tools you can use in change management and staff transition at any organization. \nLearning Objectives\nUnderstand the dynamics of interim leadership\nAssess whether you want to invest in Support Center’s Interim Executive Institute\nKeys to change management in leadership transition \nLearn More About Our Certificate Programs \nFacilitator:\n \nClaas Ehlers has more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership. He is the former CEO of Family Promise\, a national nonprofit serving families experiencing homelessness. He has worked as a consultant and interim executive since 2022\, serving organizations in a wide range of fields. He has expertise in leadership development\, change management\, federated models\, nonprofit start-ups\, governance\, fund development\, and operations. \n\n  \n  \n  \nWe request that organizations limit their registrations to 5 participants per workshop. Please only register other people when you can provide the requested information for each participant; additional registrations under the same name will be removed. If you would like more than 5 employees from your organization to participate in this workshop\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n \n\n\n  \nRegistration is required. Please be advised that by registering for this event\, unless we hear from you otherwise\, we will include you as part of our regular electronic mailing list. Please also be advised that the event may be recorded or photographed by Support Center for Nonprofit Management (Support Center). By enrolling for this event\, you hereby: (1) give consent for Support Center or any third parties to use your photograph or image in its print\, online and video publications; (2) release Support Center\, its employees and any outside third parties from all liabilities or claims that you might assert in connection with the above-described uses; and (3) waive any right to inspect\, approve or receive compensation for any materials or communications\, including photographs\, videotapes\, website images or written materials\, incorporating photos/images of you. To revoke this waiver\, please email wo*******@*****************ne.org.
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