PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

Conflict Resolution
There are different opinions on how to make change and advance women and sport initiatives. You will learn how you as a leader can manage and resolve difficult situations.
Speaker: Carla Qualtrough

Effective Communication
Presenting clear, concise messages is an important element of communication. You will learn to develop effective messages to target your communication with government, the media and your supporters.
Speaker: Barb MacDonald

Time Management
It is a tough job juggling roles as women in sport with all the other obligations you have. In this session you will hear suggestions on how to balance your priorities and time. Speaker: Patti Hunter

Expectations of women in leadership
There are different expectations that people often have of women in leadership. Are they reasonable? Can you meet every one of them? You will learn how to be effective and not to disappoint the people you lead.
Speakers: Marg McGregor, Marion Lay, Charmaine Crooks

Recruiting Volunteers
The strength of any organization is based on an effective volunteer structure. In this session you will learn strategies to recruit, train and keep volunteers involved.
Speaker: Ruth MacKenzie

Getting the media to support your cause
It is a big job to get the media to pay attention and support your cause. This session will help you understand the needs of the media and recommend some strategies to see that the issues of women and sport are covered appropriately.
Speakers: Dina Bell-Laroche, Dave Stubbs - Mtl Gazette

Presentation Skills and Confidence Building
There are many situations that require leaders to make presentations on women and sport to a variety of different audiences. This session will help you develop confidence and the necessary organization skills to make the presentations.
Speaker: Louise-Veronique Sicotte

How to Organize an Effective Meeting
As a leader you are often required to chair meetings and set agendas. This session will provide you with skills to conduct effective meetings and provide strategies on setting meeting agendas. It will also provide you with tactics to get your issue on the table.
Speaker: Jennifer Lynn

Working effectively with men
In many situations women leaders will be working to promote change in a very male-dominated forum. This session will provide tools to assist you to have your voice heard within this context and how to show assertive authority.
Speakers: Danielle Sauvageau, Sonia Denoncourt

Mentoring - Succession planning
How do you pass on your leadership skills? An important step in maintaining growth and development in the women and sport movement is to support the next generation of leaders. This session will provide strategies on mentorship and succession planning.
Speaker: Rose Mercier, Penny Werthner