PDA: Working Success
SMCCCD PDA 2024-25
Working Success series
Complete any 4 workshops to receive a Certificate of Completion. Trainings are offered on a first come, first served basis with a cap of 50 participants. Offered Fall 2024 & Spring 2025.
"Lots of opportunities for feedback and participation. I came away with a number of new ideas for how to set boundaries and re-purpose the gift of time we now have. [She] is a very dynamic presenter in a Zoom setting! " - participant
Getting More Done: Organization Skills for the Overwhelmed
Trainer: Sonia Malek | Date: Thursday, Jan 16.| Time: 12:00-1:00
Are you overloaded with projects, email, and piles of files? If so, you are not alone. It’s time to take control. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn tips and techniques to get--and stay--organized. You will learn how to:
Key Outcomes:
Manage time and priorities
Manage space and “stuff”
Deal with information overload
Use communication strategies to handle procrastination, perfectionism, and interruptions
Thriving Under Pressure: Enhancing Performance in High-Stress Work Environments
Trainer: Rae Ann Ianniello| Date: Friday, Jan 24. | Time: 11:00-12:00
In today's fast-paced work environment, the ability to perform well under pressure is an invaluable skill. This workshop will provide you with practical strategies and techniques to excel in high-pressure situations. You will learn how to:
Key Outcomes:
Identify and focus on high-priority tasks
Maintain a positive attitude and avoid self-criticism
Anticipate potential stressors and have contingency plans
Practice and rehearse responses to high-pressure scenarios
Join us to learn how to remain calm, positive, and productive, even when the pressure is on!
Mitigate Workplace Burnout through Effective and Empowering Coaching
Trainer: Jackie Welch | Date: Friday, Feb 21.| Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Have you noticed signs of burnout in your staff or yourself? Noticing when and how to coach your team can help you to create a more trusting, productive workplace. In this interactive workshop, you learn how to spot signs of burnout and use proven coaching methods to address them. Topics will include:
Key Outcomes:
Spot and address early signs of burnout
Flex your coaching and mentoring to encourage your staff to grow and development
Use proven coaching models and frameworks, including the OSCAR and GROW models
Professionalism and Accountability: Business Etiquette and Best Practices for Working with Faculty, Students, and Staff
Trainer: Rae Ann Ianniello | Date: Friday, Mar 7.| Time: 11:00- 12:00
Take control of how others perceive you. In this interactive workshop, you will explore the essential elements of business etiquette and personal accountability at work. This session will provide practical tips and techniques for demonstrating respectful and professional behavior, addressing common challenges, and ensuring commitments are met. You will learn how to:
Key Outcomes:
Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior in interactions with faculty, students, and staff
Identify common problems and challenges in professional interactions and discover effective strategies to address them
Develop skills to ensure personal accountability
Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Trainer: Drew Patterson | Date: Friday, Mar 14.| Time: 11:00- 12:00
In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI tools has become increasingly essential for educators to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes. This workshop is designed to empower college educators with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in leveraging AI technologies effectively within their teaching environments. You will:
Key Outcomes:
Understanding AI Fundamentals: Participants will gain a foundational understanding of what AI is, its applications in education, and its potential impact on teaching and learning outcomes.
Explore a variety of AI tools and platforms that can be integrated into different facets of education, such as classroom instruction, student assessment, personalized learning, and administrative tasks.
Hands-on Application: Through demonstrations, participants will have the opportunity to experiment with AI tools firsthand.
"This was a very beneficial workshop especially considering these unprecedented times and working virtually. It was good to ask for advice and get it answered by the facilitator and other colleagues. I'm glad I'm not alone with some of the challenges I have been facing." - participant
Workshops are held in Zoom. New to Zoom? View Zoom for Beginners resources.
Professional development Academy Trainers
Jackie
Jackie Welch, CPCC
Jackie Welch, Certified Coach, Facilitator and Trainer has a diverse leadership background with 25+ years of corporate experience driving business results, embracing culture change, and working in collaboration with other teams to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction. She is an experienced workshop facilitator working with organizations to identify potential gaps and implement solutions. Jackie is also a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and has also completed her required studies in Learning & Development in the area of Instructional Design and Delivery. Her Credentials consist of: DDI Certified Facilitator, Instructional Design, Certified Coach, CPCC and Minority Business Owner (MWBE).
Drew
Drew Patterson, M.B.A
Drew Patterson is an independent consultant, trainer, professor, and coach. He brings over a decade of sales success and many success stories working with small businesses and start-ups.
Drew helps companies connect from the inside, connect to their customers, and think differently. He is able to do this by leveraging his past sales success, teaching experience, and consulting for diverse clients.
Drew also draws upon his other life experiences when working with clients, including travel throughout Europe, Asia, ad North America. He is also an avid motorcyclist and cyclist, and believes that a work/live balance for business- people is achievable, enjoyable, and important for prolonged success.
Rae Ann
Rae Ann Ianniello, M.A.
Rae Ann Ianniello holds a Master’s degree in Communication, two teaching credentials, a certificate in Human Resources Management and a Master Trainer certificate from NUMMI (Toyota affiliate). She has served as the President of the HR Connection (a professional educational and networking group), and is a member of the American Society for Training & Development. Rae Ann has presented courses using several modalities including Instructor-led, hybrid, and online courses for a wide variety of organizations, including high-tech, start-ups, profits and non-profits, large and small businesses, and government agencies. A dynamic, hands-on instructor, she delivers in-depth training that is interactive, practical, and fun!