THE CISPUS WORKSHOP

Session Information

Celebrating over 36 years of excellence, the Cispus Workshop offers training in proven, sensible communication techniques needed by natural resource professionals. The workshop attracts more than 100 participants annually representing a variety of Federal, Tribal, State, and local agencies.

Main Tracks

Successful Teams
Meetings Management
Designing Effective Collaboration

Group Processes

Facilitative Skills and Techniques
Decision Making Skills and Techniques

Communication Applications

Understanding Conflict
Active Group Dynamics
Effective Briefings
Communicating Through Environmental Education
Advanced Facilitation Skills

Complementary Skills

Recognizing Learning Styles
Applying Learning Styles
Visuals
Special Thursday Program

"I came here a blank slate with little expectations and received a fabulous learning experience." - Cispus Workshop Participant 2003

Workshop sessions cover a wide range of communication skills, presented by sponsoring agency professionals who bring to the workshop a wealth of experience and skills in team development, meeting facilitation, and outreach and public involvement. Sessions are team-taught and interactive in nature; they are designed for adult learners and specific to natural resource issues. Although this is an introductory level workshop, participants already communicating with the public, media, and interagency teams will find this a great opportunity to refresh themselves and learn new skills. Participants return to work with fresh ideas, renewed enthusiasm, and improved skills that can be applied the first day back at the office.

The Week At A Glance

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Morning 8 a.m. - 12 noon	Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.	Facilitative Skills and Techniques	Main Tracks	Communication Applications	Applying Cispus at Work Workshop adjourns by 11:30 a.m.
	LUNCH
Afternoon 1 - 5 p.m.	Opening Session Main Tracks Introduction	Main Tracks	Decision Making Skills and Techniques Afternoon Break or Active Group Dynamics (Optional)	Main Tracks
	DINNER
Evening (Optional) 7 - 8:30 p.m.	Recognizing Learning Styles	Applying Learning Styles or Visuals	Visuals or Applying Learning Styles	Special Program

Successful Teams Meetings Management Collaborative Public Involvement Facilitative Skills and Techniques Group Decision Making Skills and Techniques
Advanced Facilitation Skills Understanding Conflict Active Group Dynamics Effective Briefings Communicating Through Environmental Education Learning Styles Visuals Special Thursday Program Session Schedule

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