Join us for a one-hour session led by Vocational Rehabilitation’s Accessibility Coordinators, Aimee Wolf and Abari Eluzai. This basic-level training is designed for all team members who create emails, documents, presentations and other shared materials. This presentation coincides with the 30th anniversary celebration of the ADA.
In this session, we’ll explore:
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The importance of digital accessibility
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Key ADA compliance requirements
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Simple strategies to ensure equal access for all users
Please share this invitation with colleagues who develop courses, documents, presentations, emails or other materials for your agency.
DISCLAIMER: This is a basic presentation for all Team ND members and will not cover in-depth knowledge needed to provide site developers, social media personnel, video producers, technology or procurement officers, as examples, what they need for accessibility compliance by April 2026.
Group Facilitation Class
Offered by the Department of Emergency Services, this group facilitation class offers a fun and interactive environment to learn and practice facilitation of a group of people in generating ideas and reaching a consensus, recommendation or decision. Every group meeting needs a strong facilitator--that could be you.
- Learn the key skills and behaviors required to facilitate a group discussion.
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Prepare effectively before facilitating a meeting.
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Identify personalities and behaviors that can occur in meetings, and strategies to deal with them.
Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 21 & 22 • Bismarck
 Types of Working Genius is designed to enhance team collaboration and boost individual productivity. This innovative framework seamlessly integrates with our existing classes, helping us increase collaboration, reduce burnout and improve effectiveness of meetings.
Where is the framework used most at Team ND?
Projects or Task Forces: This framework aligns with projects and initiatives, showing who should be heard at each stage, highlighting gaps.
Meetings: Now align meetings to appropriate project steps for better clarity, purpose and outcomes.
Intro to 6 Types of Working Genius
This class introduces the model, exploring the connection between joy, energy, and productivity. You will gain a basic understanding of how to read a team map and learn how to apply these concepts to reduce burnout. We touch briefly on how this framework applies to meetings.
Tuesday, July 22 • 10 a.m. - noon • Virtual • Fee $40 • Enroll by July 10 • Class Code 46023
Tuesday, Aug. 19 • 10 a.m. - noon • Virtual • Fee $40 • Enroll by Aug. 12 • Class Code 46093
Working with Your Team's Geniuses
When everyone on your team has completed the Intro class, enroll everyone together in this Part 2 session. Building on the foundation gained in the Intro class, this session invites your team to apply your geniuses real-time. Armed with deeper team information, you and your team will use your team map to analyze past projects and genius gaps. This collaborative approach will empower your team to plan more effective meetings and enhance overall teamwork.
Note: Prerequisite class: "Intro to 6 Types of Working Genius."
Wednesday, Aug. 27 • 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Virtual • Fee $40 • Class Code 46172
Have a larger team? Is your team or project group ready to enhance productivity? Join this comprehensive class designed for you and your large team (over 10). This session covers all Intro topics PLUS part 2: team discussions tailored to your team’s geniuses and goals. To schedule your class (virtual or in-person), please contact hrmstraining@nd.gov. Fee $55
Team ND Manager Event: Leveraging Strengths to Navigate Change Successfully (Gallup)
In this engaging session, managers will learn how to harness the unique strengths of their team members to effectively guide them through periods of change. By focusing on individual and collective strengths, managers can foster resilience, enhance engagement, and drive successful adoption of new initiatives. Participants will explore practical strategies to identify strengths, motivate their teams, and create a supportive environment that empowers employees to thrive during transitions. Join us to discover how a strengths-based approach can transform your change management efforts!
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Change management gives people the tools and support they need to understand what's happening, stay focused, and work together through new situations. This leads to better results and less stress during times of change.
NEW! Change Management - Change Readiness Workshop
A Shorter Class Option for Beginners and Managers!
This 4-hour interactive workshop is designed for managers and beginners who are new to change management. If you’ve ever wondered what your role is during times of change - or how to support your team more effectively - this class is for you!
Planning to lead projects or take the Practitioner class? Starting with this class will improve your success.
In this hands-on session:
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Build on what you learned in your Thriving Through Change and Introduction to Leading Change eLearning modules (the brief prerequisite eLearnings)
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Gain a clear understanding of what change management is
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Learn what’s expected of managers during change
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Practice using simple, effective tools to support real-life change scenarios
Wednesday, July 9 • 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. • Virtual • Enroll by July 7 • Class Code 45675
Wednesday, Sept. 10 • 8:30 - 12:30 p.m. • Virtual • Enroll by Sept. 3 • Class Code 46230
Please complete the following eLearning modules before attending and bring your downloaded results for a current small (departmental) change:
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Thriving Through Change (class code 31776)
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Introduction to Leading Change (class code 31774)
NEW! Change Management – Change Resistance to Resilience
This self-paced class helps managers, change managers, and team leaders understand the causes of resistance to change and learn practical steps to address it effectively while building team resilience.
Practitioner
The Practitioner workshop gives team members the knowledge, skills and tools to drive successful change initiatives. You will learn to apply the Change Management methodology to one of your active projects. You will share challenges, solutions and insight during the training, in addition to learning Prosci’s best practices and gaining access to industry-leading tools.
6 Half Days: Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2, & 7-9 • 8 a.m. - noon • Virtual • Class Code 44588
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Colors
Real Colors is a personality typing system that enhances communication and the understanding of others. It is important to understand why we do the things we do and why others do what they do.
Thursday, Sept. 11 • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Virtual • Enroll by Sept. 4 • Class Code 44817
July Challenge: The Fastest-Growing Skills on the Rise: 2025
Learn about some of the fastest-growing skills in today's rapidly changing work environment and stay ahead in your career development journey.
TO PARTICIPATE: Visit Team ND Connect LinkedIn Learning to access the monthly challenge and make sure you’re logged into www.linkedin.com/learning.
Coming Soon to LinkedIn Learning: More Intuitive Functions!
- 39 more role guides
- Practice feedback & accountability conversations with an AI coach during the class
- And many more AI functions to elevate your learning experience.
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Introduction to StrengthsFinder
This session includes taking the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) online assessment that measures your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, so you will have a better understanding of your talents.
Learn:
- How individuals benefit from focusing on strengths.
- Understanding your top five talents, which you've honed into strengths.
- How have these talents helped you?
- How can you use your strengths?
Thursday, Sept. 18 • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • Virtual • Fee: $40 • Class Code 44820
Upskill Your Team Today
To request a class on how to use OneNote or other applications, email Tony Aukland at aaukland@nd.gov.
What's our AI status? CoPilot is in the testing phase here at the state of North Dakota. Find resources for Data and AI at the One Stop Shop on Team ND Connect.
Join "Ask the Experts" Thursdays at 1 p.m.
How do you join these weekly informational sessions? Request your "Ask the Experts" calendar invite by emailing Tony Aukland - aaukland@nd.gov.
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