RBI: Soft Skills for Public Works

This class has reached its capacity. No registrations will be taken online or at the door.

Event Date: 12/18/2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Capacity:

11/11
Event Overview
Front Range Community College
1351 S Sunset St CIM building Room 144 CIM building Room 144
Longmont

*** Hosted in Partnership with Colorado Road and Bridge Institute***

 

 

Course Description:

This entry-level course is designed to equip individuals with the foundational soft skills necessary for professional and personal success. Focusing on teamwork, communication, customer service, and problem-solving, the course uses interactive activities, real-world scenarios, and guided discussions to enhance participants’ abilities to connect, collaborate, and thrive in any environment.

Learning Objectives:

Teamwork

  • Understand the principles and importance of teamwork in professional settings.
  • Identify strategies to build and sustain a strong, cohesive team.
  • Learn how to foster collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among team members.

Communications

  • Recognize the value of effective communication in achieving success.
  • Identify the key components of clear, concise, and impactful communication.
  • Examine best practices for compassionate and empathetic communication.
  • Gain tools for navigating difficult conversations with confidence and professionalism.

Customer Service

  • Understand the core principles of exceptional customer service.
  • Explore techniques to build trust and strong relationships with customers.
  • Learn methods to exceed customer expectations and deliver memorable experiences.
  • Practice problem-solving strategies to address and resolve customer dissatisfaction.
  • Develop personal skills to enhance professionalism and customer satisfaction.

Problem Solving

  • Learn to accurately identify and define problems in various contexts.
  • Differentiate between problem types and determine appropriate responses.
  • Apply effective problem-solving strategies to address challenges.
  • Understand key principles of supervision and leadership in problem resolution.
  • Explore proactive communication techniques to prevent potential issues.

Course Features:

  • Engaging role-play and hands-on activities to practice skills in real-time.
  • Group discussions and exercises to foster collaboration and peer learning.
  • Opportunities for personalized feedback and self-assessment.
 

Roads Scholar I - Elective

This course is an ELECTIVE in the Roads Scholar I course track. Click above for more RS I program details.


Registration Fee

The registration fee for this workshop is $50 per person for employees of government agencies and $75 per person for non-government agencies. Fee includes any class handouts and lunch. Registration can be paid online, or via invoice upon special request. Please contact cltap@frontrange.edu for questions.

Cancellation Policy

Please be considerate of those on the waiting list, cancel early if necessary. A full refund will be made if you cancel no later than 3 business days prior to the training day; otherwise, you will forfeit the registration fee.

Instructors

Carlson, Heather

Heather Carlson joined the National LTAP community as the director of Colorado’s LTAP program in 2021. Both her educational and professional experiences have been hyper-focused on continuous learning and information management.

Prior to joining CO LTAP at Front Range Community College, Heather developed and managed a professional organizing firm and spent over a decade in the financial services industry, much of which was as a program manager. A Colorado native, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of Northern Colorado with a B.A. in Journalism and another in German Language. She holds both an M.B.A. and M.S. in International Business with a graduate certificate in entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Denver.

Heather is an avid traveler, baker, carpool driver, snowboarder, equestrian and overall outdoor enthusiast. She lives in the metro area with her husband and two children and together we are always searching for their next adventure!