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Upcoming Master Classes
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Career DevelopmentWomen’s Leadership Certificate...
March 19, 2020$2,995Dates: Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 20, 2020 • Thu 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WABuild vital leadership competencies and earn AMA’s Women’s Leadership Certificate Women at every level of an organization can be strong leaders—bringing essential skills like team leadership, strategic thinking and business acumen to their roles. To flourish as a leader, a woman needs not only the skills to lead, but a dynamic voice that can be... -
Business Management
Supervisory Skills
January 27, 2020$1,460Dates: Jan 27, 2020 - Jan 29, 2020 • Mon-Wed 9:00am - 4:00pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonA Gallup poll of more than a million employed U.S. workers concluded that the No. 1 reason people quit their jobs is a bad boss or immediate supervisor. The good news is that supervisors can dramatically boost their effectiveness through the use of consistent models for everyday supervision activities. And since repeated practice of a... -
Career Development
Conflict to Collaboration
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonConflict exists in every organization and to a certain extent may indicate a healthy exchange of ideas and creativity. However, the last thing anyone wants or needs is for conflicts with co-workers or supervisors to threaten the ability to collaborate or work effectively. Conflict to Collaboration explores the definition of workplace conflict and presents tools... -
Business Management
Management Skills for New Supervisors
March 19, 2020$2,995Dates: Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 20, 2020 • Thu 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAChange is the norm. You are responsible for your own productivity and that of your staff. Your day-to-day dealings may now include colleagues, your boss and senior management who have different interests and viewpoints. This seminar will equip you with proven supervisory techniques that you can put into action immediately. The skills savvy supervisors use... -
Career Development
How to Communicate with Diplomacy, Tact...
March 23, 2020$2,445Dates: Mar 23, 2020 - Mar 24, 2020 • Mon 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAHow well you communicate can make or break your professional image. It directly influences how others view your work and performance—as well as your prospects for career advancement and mobility. Unfortunately, being diplomatic, tactful and credible doesn’t always come naturally to people. Even when it does, such communication can easily be derailed by emotions and...
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Business Management
Management Skills for New Managers
June 25, 2020$2,545Dates: Jun 25, 2020 - Jun 26, 2020 • Thu 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAGain the core management skills you need to succeed! Successful managers get things done. Learn the art of management that sets you apart—FAST. Using extensive guided role plays, self-audits and in-depth skills exercises, you will explore motivation, delegation, coaching, communication, performance management and leadership. Take this course to fill your skill gaps and get your... -
Business Management
Communicating Up, Down and Across the...
July 23, 2020$2,445Dates: Jul 23, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020 • Thu 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAGet heard—regardless of where you sit in the organization. It can happen at a moment’s notice: you need to communicate a new idea to senior managers, influence your colleagues to support your proposal or inspire direct reports to make a change. Are you prepared to communicate with anyone in your organization? Do you know how... -
CoachingCoaching for Success
March 24, 2020$270Dates: Mar 24, 2020 • Tue 8:30am - 12:00pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonIt is often said that an organization’s greatest asset is its people. That’s why the role of a coach is especially important. Coaching involves a partnering of two people that increases the employee’s self-awareness, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively, and the capacity to solve problems. As a coach, you work to develop... -
Strategy and PlanningStrategic Planning
April 8, 2020$2,645Dates: Apr 8, 2020 - Apr 9, 2020 • Wed 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAThis course is designed to combine proven-by-practice methods with new insights and ideas from a wide range of current strategic thinking. Gain a wider perspective of the strategic planning process through breakout sessions, exercises, and case applications. Bring your strategic dilemmas to this program and get direction on analytical and organizational approaches.How Will you Benefit?... -
LeadershipDeveloping Executive Leadership
May 18, 2020$2,745Dates: May 18, 2020 - May 20, 2020 • Mon 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAWhen you have to wonder about your organization’s future every day of every work week, it’s vital to be well equipped to optimize your company’s performance—as well as your own career—with executive leadership training. To exhibit real executive leadership skills in business, you must be a visionary, a trailblazer, a strategist, a communicator, a coach,...
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Career Development
Expanding Your Influence: Understanding...
August 13, 2020$2,445Dates: Aug 13, 2020 - Aug 14, 2020 • Thu 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAApply the principles of psychology from this seminar to influence and persuade others. Bringing about the reaction you want from others and expanding your influence require insights that go beyond the actual process of influencing—and into the psychology of what truly prompts us to say yes or no. This 2-day influencer training explores these psychological... -
Leadership
Presentation Skills 101
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonMost of us make presentations every day. From impromptu discussions in the hallway to status reports at business meetings to formal speeches before large groups, our presentations may last 30 seconds or several hours. But one thing they all have in common—if they are to be effective, they must include several core concepts. In Presentation... -
Business Management
Management Academy
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonThe Management Academy is a 6-week cohort learning program designed to develop effective workplace leaders and powered by Development Dimensions International (DDI). Enroll in the program and you’ll join a group of peers (limited to 18) to complete key six leadership courses: Communicating for Leadership Success | September 11 | 8:30 am to 12:30 pm... -
Project ManagementImproving Your Project Management...
July 22, 2020$2,445Dates: Jul 22, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020 • Wed 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WAAs the business world grows more competitive, organizations find it necessary to take on an increasing number of projects. Unfortunately, these same organizations often don’t have skilled project managers to handle the work. In this seminar, you will learn and practice the critical tools and techniques that have been proven necessary for project management success. In lectures,... -
Business Management
Leadership Development for Women
July 27, 2020$2,345Dates: Jul 27, 2020 - Jul 28, 2020 • Mon 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WADespite years of advances in both legal and corporate policy, many qualified women don’t get the jobs they want. Misperceptions, stereotypes, and misplaced emotions on the part of either sex can still sabotage a woman’s career hopes—unless she takes a more strategic approach to her career. This hands-on leadership course shows women how to strategically...
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Business Management
Time Management
March 12, 2020$270Dates: Mar 12, 2020 • Thu 8:30am - 12:00pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonWho hasn’t wished for extra time during the day to get more done? Establishing good time management habits sounds easy enough, but often we continue the very habits we’ve said many times we were going to change. What can we do to align the use of our time with our actual priorities? In Time Management... -
BusinessLeadworker Effectiveness
January 24, 2020$510Dates: Jan 24, 2020 • Fri 8:30am - 4:30pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonLeads play a crucial role in many organizations—overseeing the daily work of the front-line employees, making sure the productivity goals are met within quality and safety standards. This can be difficult without the organizational authority that a supervisor has, so Leads must develop the power of influence to have an impact. In Leadworker Effectiveness, Leads... -
Career Development
Conflict to Collaboration
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonConflict exists in every organization and to a certain extent may indicate a healthy exchange of ideas and creativity. However, the last thing anyone wants or needs is for conflicts with co-workers or supervisors to threaten the ability to collaborate or work effectively. Conflict to Collaboration explores the definition of workplace conflict and presents tools... -
Operations
Dealing with Hazardous Waste
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonAny employer who uses paint, anti-freeze, non-recycled oil, solvents, parts-washing solvent, plating solutions, laboratory chemicals, inks, dry cleaning solvents, glues, adhesives or any material that is a hazardous waste, must provide a program of classroom instruction or on-the-job training for facility personnel. Dealing with Hazardous Waste meets this annual requirement and covers the basics of... -
Project Management
Essentials of Project Management for...
May 18, 2020$2,345Dates: May 18, 2020 - May 19, 2020 • Mon-Tue 8:00am - 5:00pmIn Person • American Management Association • Seattle, WATo work together effectively on any project, everyone on the team needs to use a common language and have a clear understanding of all expectations. This unique project manager training seminar is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management who serve on project management teams, those who simply want to...
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Business ManagementUnderstanding Legal Issues for...
March 30, 2020$380Dates: Mar 30, 2020 • Mon 8:30am - 12:00pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonSupervisors and Managers are responsible for more than the efficient operation of their teams within the bounds of company policies. They are also responsible for compliance within a wide range of complex laws and regulations. Understanding Legal Issues for Supervisors and Managers is designed to assist supervisors and managers in identifying situations in which statutory... -
Business Management
Managing Across Generations
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonToday’s supervisors and managers must skillfully handle intergenerational conflict or risk decreased productivity, poor customer service, and high turnover. With the varied preferences of the four generations regarding communication, respect, boundaries, and priorities, finding the right approach can be challenging. In Managing Across Generations, supervisors gain an appreciation for the preferences, strengths and challenges that... -
Business Management
Emotional Intelligence at Work –...
February 11, 2020$510Dates: Feb 11, 2020 • Tue 8:30am - 4:30pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonEmotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify and effectively manage emotions in ourselves and with others. Developing EI increases our capacity to make good decisions, deal with change, build relationships and manage stress. Studies show that 85 percent of the effectiveness of star performers is linked to their possessing a high degree of Emotional... -
Business Management
Strategies for Influencing Others
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonWhether it’s an innovative breakthrough or a simple process improvement, making it happen generally requires commitment from others in the organization. The best way to gain this commitment is to have a strategy for each stakeholder. This course shows leaders and individual contributors how to package their ideas in a way that will win over... -
Business
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
March 31, 2020$270Dates: Mar 31, 2020 • Tue 9:00am - 12:00pmIn Person • Archbright • Seattle, WashingtonPeople from many different backgrounds and experiences arrive in the workplace expecting success for themselves and the organization. When this diversity is valued and leveraged, organizations have better outcomes with retention, morale, productivity, customer service, and profitability. This session focuses on understanding diversity and inclusion—what do these terms mean in the workplace? Participants will learn...
Popular Classes
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American Cooking
Cooking Class and Shopping Tour of Pike...
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Eat Seattle • Seattle, WashingtonExperience Pike Place Market through the eyes of a chef! This cooking class takes place in the heart of this unique landmark and will introduce you to the Market community and give you the opportunity to create a hearty multi-course meal with your chef. We meet up at the Atrium kitchen to cook three courses... -
Intro to Woodworking
Wood Carving Classes (Evening)
March 16, 2020$250Dates: Mar 16, 2020 - May 7, 2020 • Mon 6:00pm - 9:00pmIn Person • Masters Carving School • Renton, WashingtonEnjoy a relaxing atmosphere with all the benefits and access to a fully equipped studio. We have beginning projects that will give you the technical skills you’ll need to learn to carve anything you’d like. For those who have carved before, we’ll encourage and support you to go beyond your current skill level. We have... -
Career Development
People Skills
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Effectiveness Institute • Bellevue, WAPeople Skills provides the skills and strategies to enable individuals to work together successfully. People Skills emphasizes the importance of building trust, respect and commitment to common goals. Through our one-day workshop, you will learn how to build upon your strengths and how to tap into the knowledge and skills of others, especially people with... -
Wine
Wines of Washington
February 24, 2020$65Dates: Feb 24, 2020 • Mon 7:00pm - 9:00pmIn Person • Wine Outlet • Seattle, WashingtonThis class will put the wines of WA state in perspective for you. You’ll learn what makes WA wines unique (the climate, the soil, and the Big Flood for starters…) in comparison to other wine regions while tasting through some great examples of what WA wines have to offer. While most of us appreciate the... -
Beginner Photography
7 Steps to Better Photography
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Hudson's Photo Workshops • Tukwila, WAThis class is designed for photography beginners and photo enthusiasts looking to learn the basics of digital photography- both the art and the science of it. During this fast paced 4 hour workshop Bruce Hudson will share with you a comprehensive overview of his 7 step method for creating amazing images. Step One: Basic Function...
New Classes Coming Up
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Wine Basics
Barolo and Barbaresco
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Wine Outlet • Seattle, WashingtonLove Italian reds? Then you must get to know Barolo and Barbaresco, bold, fruity wines from the Nebbiolo Region. Taste the intense flavors and learn the differences between these two Italian favorites. -
Metalsmithing
Beginning/Intermediate Silversmithing
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Schack Art Center • Everett, WashingtonBeginning silversmithing students will learn how to fabricate jewelry from metal sheet and wire. Begin with basic skills such as forging, soldering and setting cabochon stones. Learn to use a jeweler’s saw and other hand tools. Have you always wanted to make beautiful jewelry? Do you enjoy creating something unique? Learn the art of silversmithing... -
Career Development
People Skills
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Effectiveness Institute • Bellevue, WAPeople Skills provides the skills and strategies to enable individuals to work together successfully. People Skills emphasizes the importance of building trust, respect and commitment to common goals. Through our one-day workshop, you will learn how to build upon your strengths and how to tap into the knowledge and skills of others, especially people with... -
Beginner Photography
7 Steps to Better Photography
Dates: Coming SoonDates: Coming Soon – click on "Learn More" to be notified when the class times are setIn Person • Hudson's Photo Workshops • Tukwila, WAThis class is designed for photography beginners and photo enthusiasts looking to learn the basics of digital photography- both the art and the science of it. During this fast paced 4 hour workshop Bruce Hudson will share with you a comprehensive overview of his 7 step method for creating amazing images. Step One: Basic Function...
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Dear Dallas,
Thank you for your help in planning a great fun night out for moms & sons. I wanted to try one of your classes for a special event and keep the cost reasonable. I had not seen on your list of classes one that fit. When I reached out to you, you had a wonderful suggestion and made the class logistics so easy. Our class was a “Moms and Sons Private Chocolate Cooking Class” The young men had loads of fun and really engaged in the chocolate project. The moms had fun with each other and connecting with our boys. The location, Dawn’s Candy & Cake was so agreeable to me bringing a picnic dinner. Their flexibility and friendliness along with the skills they had to teach us made for a really fun night.Warmly,
Kristine Shields
Thank you for your help in planning a great fun night out for moms & sons. I wanted to try one of your classes for a special event and keep the cost reasonable. I had not seen on your list of classes one that fit. When I reached out to you, you had a wonderful suggestion and made the class logistics so easy. Our class was a “Moms and Sons Private Chocolate Cooking Class” The young men had loads of fun and really engaged in the chocolate project. The moms had fun with each other and connecting with our boys. The location, Dawn’s Candy & Cake was so agreeable to me bringing a picnic dinner. Their flexibility and friendliness along with the skills they had to teach us made for a really fun night.Warmly,
Kristine Shields
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