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Learning Compass Newsletter
March 20, 2023
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Administrative Professionals: A Program Just for You!
Since 2016, the Administrative Professionals Development & Recognition Program has forged pathways for the development and recognition of King County administrative professionals.
We are looking for a few admin professionals to share and grow with the Administrative Professional Partners (APP), a fun, engaging, forward thinking group. The APP consists of all classifications of administrative professionals committed to supporting the development and recognition of King County administrative professionals. The APP facilitates a monthly event, manages the Quarterly Recognition process, and the annual Administrative Professionals Recognition Day event in April. And we are in constant pursuit of equitable processes and practices. Your time is a valuable contribution and the commitment is minimal as you assist in advancing King County's administrative professionals.
You can watch this video to learn more about the program. If you are interested in becoming an Administrative Professional Partner or have questions, please contact us here: Administrative Professionals.
Please join us for our annual event on Administrative Professionals Day!
We will welcome speakers from various King County departments. Come together to recognize and appreciate the administrative professionals who keep the county running smoothly. To join us on Wednesday, April 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m, click here to join and use Meeting ID: 294 988 539 325; Passcode: NXaSkn.
Learn more about this year's theme and what Administrative Professionals Day is here: Administrative Professionals Day | April 26, 2023 | IAAP (iaap-hq.org)
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Building Gender Inclusive Spaces
In this two-hour workshop, participants will learn about the long history of gender diverse peoples across the globe, foundational knowledge of gender and sexuality, and best practices to support a gender diverse workforce.
Participants will have the opportunity to move through real-life scenarios, apply their understanding of pronoun use, and develop strategies to advance gender equity at King County.
The next session will be held on April 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. See all available sessions and register HERE.
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Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Fundamentals is the first in a series of trainings designed to support King County employees in learning about equity and social justice and in particular racial justice at King County. Using videos, small group conversations and sharing of information and resources, participants will be able to:
• Explain the concepts of equity and inequity
• Examine King County disparities related to race and racism
• Summarize King County’s commitment to equity and social justices
• Identify ways you can advance equity in your everyday interactions
The next session is scheduled on April 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. You can view all available sessions and enroll HERE.
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As we shift into spring today, March 20th, think about freshening up your leader skills and bringing out the best in your teams. Research indicates that in trustworthy workplaces people report: more productivity, more engagement, and less burnout. To learn more about focusing on trust with your team, consider this article that has an overview and tips Leaders: Are You Building a Culture of Trust? Or, learn about Building Great Relationships at Work (a 6-minute NEOGOV eLearning) for you to create trust, wherever you are and whatever your role.
And be sure to recognize the significant positive impact, higher productivity, innovation, and belonging when women are in leader roles during Women’s History month. Find ways to unlock that potential and reduce gender bias in this Women Making History video interview with Mitzi Short and reading about Inspiring Women Who Changed the World.
King County Live Webinar Workshops foster cross-county connections and skills: Be sure to sign up for the Leading the Way foundational core courses. Offered every month, Leader Mindset focuses on "team" and making “we” a priority, while respecting each individual’s worth. Equity and Leadership sets the stage for fostering a pro-equity here, now, and future.
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This interactive course emphasizes that effective, cohesive teams start with understanding a leader’s responsibility to create a thriving culture by respecting each person’s worth and value. Entire teams can benefit by enrolling together.
The next workshop is Thursday, April 6. Find all available dates and enroll here.
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This workshop sets the stage for a pro-equity workplace and identifying ways to transform team culture that works for all in the here, now, and future. Tuesday, May 23 is the next session or find other dates to enroll here.
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STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback
This 60-minute virtual instructor-led, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is for participants who have attended the Career Support Services led Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques online workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website at www.kingcounty.gov/CSS.
This workshop will take place April 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Are you looking to prepare for your next job interview? Career Support Services has recently migrated its virtual Strategic Interviewing Skills training to a one-hour eLearning course on NEOGOV Learn. It is now available to you 24/7 to be taken at your leisure.
Several major updates have been made to the training content to prepare you for questions you may face from a King County interview panel. Even if you have taken this training before, there are a handful of new strategies, tips, and techniques that will enhance your interviewing skills.
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Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence.
This Lunch and Learn is free with the next session on April 26, from noon to 1 p.m.
You can learn more about the program here, King County Mentoring Program, and you can find a session and enroll HERE!
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You have probably heard empathy described as “feeling someone’s pain”, but what if that is not helpful or possible? Empathy is an important skill to improve your active listening and make those around you feel heard. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain and practice empathy by noticing body language, voice, and tone. You will learn to communicate an awareness of what someone else is feeling and be a better active listener using empathy. Enroll here: Brain Bites – Empathy the Key to Active Listening
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