Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Muse Norris Conference Center, NIACC, Mason City, IA
Psychological Safety, Communication and Accountability
Description:
Creating a workplace where team members feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, and hold each other accountable is key to success. This session covers the role of psychological safety in fostering open communication and building accountability, offering strategies to enhance trust and encourage candid, constructive conversations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of psychological safety and its impact on team communication and performance.
- Analyze different communication techniques and their influence on fostering a culture of accountability.
- Apply four ways to create a psychologically safe environment.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current communication practices in maintaining accountability within teams.
- Create an action plan to improve team communication and accountability while ensuring psychological safety.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Muse Norris Conference Center, NIACC, Mason City, IA
High Conflict vs Constructive Conflict, Coaching, and Delegation
Description:
Conflict is inevitable in leadership, but how it's handled matters. This session covers the difference between harmful conflict and constructive conflict that drives growth. Leaders will learn to guide teams through tough conversations, delegate effectively, and foster collaboration for high performance.
Learning Objectives:
- Define high conflict and constructive conflict and their impact on teams and organizations.
- Explain the key differences between high conflict and constructive conflict.
- Understand the role of leadership in managing conflict effectively.
- Apply strategies to coach teams through difficult conversations.
- Implement effective delegation techniques to promote collaboration and accountability.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Muse Norris Conference Center, NIACC, Mason City, IA
Building Trust within and Between Teams, Trauma-Informed Care approach to
leadership and Mentorship
Description:
This session equips leaders with tools to build trust and apply a trauma-informed approach. Participants will learn to create supportive environments, recognize trauma responses, and develop effective mentorships using the six tenets of trauma-informed care. Various mentorship types and ideas will also be explored.
Learning Objectives:
- Define trauma-informed care and its importance in leadership.
- Understand the key elements of building trust within and between teams.
- Describe the benefits of effective mentorship for both mentors and mentees.
- Develop strategies to foster trust and collaboration within their teams.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different trust-building techniques.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Muse Norris Conference Center, NIACC, Mason City, IA
Emotional Intelligence Impact, Building Balanced Boundaries and On-Going
Learning and Leadership Development
Description:
This session highlights the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Participants will learn to manage emotions, build relationships, set healthy boundaries for work-life balance, and foster continuous learning. By the end, leaders will be equipped with tools to enhance emotional intelligence and prevent burnout.
Learning Objectives:
- Define emotional intelligence and its components.
- Understand the importance of setting boundaries in leadership.
- Recognize the benefits of ongoing learning and development.
- Explain how emotional intelligence impacts leadership effectiveness.
- Integrate emotional intelligence, boundary-setting, and continuous learning into their overall leadership approach.
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