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Learning Compass Newsletter |
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Learning & Development Workshop Pilot Testers Wanted!
Last year, the Learning & Development team invited you to join our pool of course pilot testers. Our testers assist us to ensure our instructor led workshops and eLearnings are the very best they can be and actively contribute to our goal of making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
As a pilot tester you will be given access to workshops and eLearnings in development, including draft curriculum, as well as their activities and engagements, and will be asked to:
- Attend and participate in pilot workshops in their entirety and to their full extent
- Provide feedback on workshop curriculum, design, learning goals, activities, and in-workshop engagements from your own lens and speaking from your own experience
Participating in the pilot process is a great professional development opportunity that will provide you with the chance to have a positive impact on the county's workforce by collaborating with the L&D Team to provide your thoughts, ideas, and experiences applicable to each topic area. In addition, all pilot program participants will receive credit for the pilot courses they attend in their NEOGOV Course Transcript, including time allocated to providing feedback.
If you are interested in participating, please and fill out this MS Teams Form. After submitting the interest form, you will be added to the list of folks the L&D Team will reach out to with individual pilot opportunities. By filling out the interest form, you are not committing to participation in all pilot opportunities! We send out notification requests and you are free to accept or decline as it fits your schedule. If you are already on our list and would like to retire or take a break this year, please reach out to us at kctraining@kingcounty.gov.
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Building Gender Inclusive Spaces
In this three-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 Monday, March 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. See all available sessions and register HERE.
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Join us in this engaging workshop where we will explore the complex nature of socialization and its impact on our views, beliefs, and behaviors and gain deep understanding of how systemic biases are embedded in our society. We will explore strategies for building inclusive communities where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive. Together, we aim to empower participants to take meaningful actions that drive social change and promote justice in their own spheres of influence.
The next available session is scheduled on Monday, April 29, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. View all available sessions and enroll Here.
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Leadership
Leadership can be grown and honed. That means anyone can increase skills by working at it. Effective leaders have positive impacts on team members they manage, and also the entire county. Employees who work under great leaders tend to be happier, more productive and more connected to their organization.
Do you want to be a line lead, crew chief, supervisor, or manager? Or maybe you’ve been a people leader for a while. Everyone can learn, so check out Leading with “Soft-Skills” for Success at Every Level from the Center for Creative Leadership. In The Role of a Supervisor, a 15 minute on-demand eLearning in NEOGOV, take time for self reflection, to see common experiences of a supervisor and explore a scenario.
When you know what inspires you about being a leader, it is easier to work at it long-term. Improving can be serious work – but you can also make it interesting and fun. For example:
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Find a leadership quote you like, then take one action each day for a week that demonstrates that quote. Repeat this for one month.
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Become a mentor. Get started with this fulfilling and exciting opportunity through the county’s mentorship program. Register here.
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Start a leadership book club.
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Look for leaders in movies or tv shows, then make note of the skills you admire or those that you already have (Ted Lasso, anyone?).
The fact is that leader skills can be developed, no matter what your role at the county. Enroll today in Leading the Way’s FREE workshops!
Leader Mindset next class, Thursday, February 29, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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At Career Support Services we are guided by King County’s True North: “Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.” We are here to help you thrive by providing resources to support your career development goals.
Below are our current trainings. For tips, templates, examples, and links to helpful resources, visit our website and scroll down to the section titled “Employee Career Resources.”
Questions? Please email careersupportservices@kingcounty.gov.
Creating Effective Application Materials (eLearning)
This self-paced eLearning will provide tips and strategies on how to make application materials stand out. Learn the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions, and how to make each of them more effective. We’ll go over what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications, how to write a tailored cover letter, and how to showcase your accomplishments and transferable skills. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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This self-paced eLearning will provide you with strategies and tips to help you do your best during the interview. You will learn how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview, the interview structure and types of questions you will be asked. You will also learn our STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses. You will also be given some general interviewing tips and strategies. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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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 completed the Strategic Interviewing Skills eLearning.
Our next workshop is Thursday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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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 May 24, 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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Learn tips & tricks for Teams, Outlook, Excel, and other Microsoft apps!
All King County employees can access free on-demand tutorials for Teams, Outlook, Excel and other essential Microsoft applications in NEOGOV. Search all available learning modules by selecting the Course Catalog tab at the top of the NEOGOV Training page. No additional licenses are needed for employees.
King County is consolidating technology training platforms to enhance employees’ learning experience. Similar trainings were previously offered on the KCIT Learn Now (Vitalyst) platform, which has been discontinued; the Learn Now App will leave Teams in mid-February 2024. For assistance with NEOGOV, please submit a ticket to the IT Helpdesk (ticket type: Software & Web Support – DHR – NEOGOV).
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Dean Judy Olian shares her advice to boost leadership skills in several ways, including learning more about yourself, encouraging truth-tellers, and maintaining a healthy balance. This is part of the Powerful Leaders and Positive Culture programs, which includes eight insightful videos to inspire leaders to achieve best practice with their people. These programs are part of the larger Insights and Strategies Series, in which psychologist Eve Ash talks with leading business professionals who have learned powerful lessons and share their experiences and strategies to achieve best practice. Enroll HERE
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