Alameda County Training & Education Center

Contributing as a Virtual Team Member
For All Employees
In this course, you'll learn how to develop the skills you need to show team leadership and be an effective member of a virtual team. You’ll explore personal traits that are useful when working on a team remotely. You’ll also learn strategies to stay connected with other team members, and ways to manage your time and overcome the challenges associated with managing teams remotely.
Establishing Effective Virtual Teams
For Managers & Supervisors
Building and managing teams is enough of a challenge when everyone is in the same location. Collaboration when working on a team that's virtual requires even more commitment. In this course, you'll learn about teamwork and team leadership when working on a virtual team. You'll cover remote management and tactics for communication, assessment, and meetings for virtual teams.
Facing Virtual Team Challenges
For Managers & Supervisors
Virtual teams can face the same difficulties as other teams, but also have unique challenges. In this course, you'll learn how to handle challenges facing your team, and how to evaluate your own style.

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Available at any time | County: No Fee| Public/ Non Profit: N/A | Private: N/A

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Leading Virtual Meetings in Microsoft Teams

In the midst of COVID-19, going remote is no longer a choice but has
become a critical tool within these new norms. It doesn’t mean that you
have to throw effectiveness and collaboration to the wind. If running a
virtual meeting feels like one big question mark, don’t sweat it.

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County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: No Fee | Private: No Fee

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Managing within Disability Laws and Leaves – June 10 (Webinar)

For Alameda County Managers & Supervisors Only
There have been significant changes in disability related employment law over the past several years. Specifically, more types of employee absences are protected by the recently amended Family Medical Leave Act, more employees are covered. Understanding and managing these laws and leaves is critical. This interactive workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Federal and State Disability laws and leave provisions, and related County policies and procedures. It will also provide you with a wealth of information on resources and how to manage a variety of disability leaves and provisions, including Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Maternity & Child Bonding Leave, and much more.

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8:30 am – 12:30 pm | County: No Fee | Public/ Non Profit: N/A | Private: N/A

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StrengthsFinder – June 16 (Webinar)

Did you know that people who use their strengths daily are six times more likely to be engaged, satisfied, and productive on the job and less likely to experience stress or anxiety? In this half-day class, you will use the StrengthsFinder assessment to discover your natural talents and special interests. Through reflection, discussions, and group activities, you will begin to understand how to articulate and apply your unique value in a way that is deeper than the stereotypical phrases we often use to describe ourselves.

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9:00 am – 12:30 pm | County: $25 | Public/ Non Profit: $60 | Private: $100

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