CAI Announces October Seminars And Development Programs In Raleigh
Human Resource Management Firm Offers Training For Business Professionals

RALEIGH, NC, September 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced the company's October 2011 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd., unless otherwise noted.

-"Improving Communication Using the DISC Assessment" is a half-day course outlining the various components of the DISC assessment and how to address specific DISC styles. The course will provide details on the four primary DISC styles, an analysis of personal style, how best to identify the DISC styles of employees, and the strategies needed for improved communication. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/arscN0.

-"Maximizing Performance: The Power of Feedback" is a half-day course covering the differences between reinforcing and developmental feedback, including strategies for delivering both. With personal feedback assessment, group exercises and role-play exercises, the course will showcase approaches to delivering feedback that will assist in maximizing employee performance. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/dvUKXG.

-"Practical Management I Certification Series" is a four day series, including eight half-day courses focusing on the key competencies required for successful management through review of current theories and best practices of workplace application. The series will cover analysis of personal DISC styles, identification of opportunities to provide reinforcing and developmental feedback, the most effective ways in addressing problem performance and the strategies that can lead to effective performance. The course will start on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/atYYsN.

-"Developing Others Through Coaching" is a half-day interactive course on coaching, appropriate application of coaching skills and how to become a thinking partner for employees. The course will describe the business impact of coaching, the importance of assisting employees through challenges and how to identify coaching opportunities to increase performance for all staff members. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bm3w8g.

-"Inspiring Employee Motivation" is a half-day course highlighting specific motivation styles and the key elements to creating a motivating work environment. Course participants will identify appropriate motivators dependent on each motivational style, create a plan for motivating employees and outline the link between motivation and performance. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cQrnVB.

-"Ask the Expert - Understanding the Finances of Healthcare Renewals" is a free CAI members-only program presentation directed toward CFOs, controllers and HR directors of employers with more than 100 employees on their company group health plan. Skip Woody, partner of Hill, Chesson & Woody, will share with participants ways to better negotiate with insurance carriers and an understanding of the finances associated with health plans. Woody will outline strategies for employers to stay ahead in the benefit marketplace. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/oVH5sS.

-"PHR/SPHR Certification Study Course" is a weekly, three hour study course led by David Siler, SPHR, GPHR, managing partner of Distinctive HR, Inc. Siler's students hold a pass rate of more than 90 percent. In addition to classroom instruction, students receive exam preparation tools, including a study manual, online access to videos, practice exams and testing games, flash cards, tips for standardized testing and a comprehensive final practice exam. The study course will start on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/a8r0NJ.

-"Stepping Up to Supervision Certification Program" is a two-day program focused on guiding non-supervisors in identifying and developing the managerial and leadership skills critical for supervisory success. Discussing the rewards and challenges in transitioning into supervisory responsibility, participants will complete an assessment of their own personal skills and analyze the results to determine if a supervisory role is fitting. The program will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/fdIYGt.

-"CAI Training Showcase" is a one-day free complimentary training, including 45-minute segments of The Management Advantage , HR, and professional development programs. The training showcase will provide participants with abbreviated training sessions and learning exercises to assist in staff development, and will show how CAI can help increase the effectiveness of supervisors, managers and overall corporate leadership. The showcase will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/rdXN5.

-"Basic FMLA: Purpose, Provisions and Regulations" is a half-day course on the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act, including its purpose, coverage and eligibility. Course participants will identify the purpose and benefits of FMLA, understand key provisions of the law, and will learn how to protect an organization against liability. The course will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/96odRC.

-"Knock Knock: Is Your Organization Ready for the Imminent DOL Audit" is a half-day course and component of the Eleven in '11 series with Hill, Chesson and Woody. The presentation will prepare attendees for a Department of Labor audit, discuss the information needed for an audit, the differences between applicable state and federal laws, self-auditing procedures to ensure compliance, and possible penalties associated with non-compliance. The presentation will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/n7nbBA.

-"Protecting Your Organization From Wage and Hour Violations" is a half-day course focusing on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and North Carolina labor laws. Course participants will discuss topics surrounding exempt v. nonexempt, minimum wage obligations, overtime pay, compensatory time, bonuses, record keeping and child labor laws. The course will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/cnZGzk.

-"Leveraging Your Emotional Intelligence" is a full-day interactive training workshop focusing on emotional intelligence, self-awareness and successfully relating to others. The training will provide participants with techniques to better develop emotional intelligence and create a specific, actionable plan that increases overall emotional intelligence levels. The course will take place on Friday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/msEkja.

-"Critical Considerations When Performing Background Checks" is a half-day course outlining the laws applicable to background checking, including the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA), the Federal Fair and Accurate Transaction Act (FACTA) and the N.C. Identity Theft Protection Act. Participants will discuss considerations for the hiring process and practical applications of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/9vmiQR.

-"EEO: Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation" is a half-day course outlining the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEO laws enforced, the charge process, and the responsibilities of managers as agents of an organization. The course will teach participants how to analyze litigation trends and recent developments, respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination and retaliation, and effectively address challenging employees. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/ctv8a6.

-"Steps to Delegating Effectively" is a half-day course assessing personal delegation styles and the strategies for successful delegation. Course participants will discuss the benefits of delegation, the five steps to delegating effectively and identification of the tasks and activities that should be delegated. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/axMYV6.

-"Time Management: Analyze, Strategize and Attack" is a half-day course addressing time management and the most appropriate ways to face time management challenges. The course will outline a three-step process for managing time and distinguish action items of high priority and importance. The course will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/aSTqke.

-"Fundamentals of Management Certification Program" is a two-day interactive program that will help managers develop the key competencies associated with effective leadership. Participants will cover the components of effective leadership, including leadership vision, values and character, communication, coaching, and credibility. The course will define characteristics of leadership, and assess leadership behaviors and its application across multi-levels of an organization. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bIWEzs.

-"Leading Productive Meetings" is a half-day course highlighting the major elements involved in meeting planning and the guidelines for conducting effective meetings. The course will focus on identifying characteristics of effective and ineffective meetings, strategies for addressing disruptive meeting members, and the preparation needed for a comprehensive meeting agenda. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/c5IcST.

-"Managing Change" is a half-day course outlining the process of change and how to transition through change effectively. Course objectives include defining change and its sources, assessing personal reactions to change, understanding the role of a manager as a change agent, identifying the stages of transition and creating an applicable action plan for the current changes your organization is facing. The course will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/b6zLiA.

-"Essentials of HR Certification Program" is a three-day course featuring the key elements of the human resources function, which will include hiring, new employee orientation, record keeping, ADA, EEO, discrimination, harassment and safety. Course objectives include developing harassment and discrimination policies, identifying workplace safety best practices, and the information needed before conducting layoffs and reductions. The course will start on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bgCbnY.

-"What Every Manager Needs to Know About Progressive Discipline and Termination" is a half-day course for preparing managers to effectively use progressive discipline and, when necessary, conduct the termination process. Course participants will identify the causes of performance problems, the steps in the progressive discipline process, when termination is necessary and the laws and policy requirements affecting discipline. The course will take place on Friday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/nqSW8R.

QUOTES:
"CAI is pleased to announce the upcoming learning and development programs for October," said Clarke. "Each interactive course will provide participants with the opportunity to enhance their on-the-job performance with an in-depth examination of specific organizational topics, trends, regulations and rules."

DETAILS:
- All events are open to both CAI members and nonmembers, unless otherwise noted.

ABOUT CAI:
CAI is a trusted resource for HR, compliance and people development. With locations in Raleigh and Greensboro, CAI is a membership-driven organization that helps North Carolina employers maximize employee engagement and minimize employer liability through human resources and management advice, training, news, survey data, public policy advocacy and consulting services. For more information, please call (919) 878-9222 or visit http://www.capital.org.

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