Leadership and Management for the Volunteer Manager We get so involved with the work that must be completed, we are often not aware of our leadership or management approach. Have you ever asked yourself ‘what type of leader am I and what is my leadership style’? How would your volunteers, clients, staff and vendors answer that question? In this interactive workshop, you will: • Define leadership versus management – leadership entails more than managing • Learn the difference between effective and ineffective leadership • Discover how your leadership style contributes to your success. • Learn how to approach and motivate people, provide direction and implement plans. • Identify the most common styles of leadership and their impact • Discover your leadership style • Implement your leadership style Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Location:  Baker Centre #400, 10025-106 Street Date:  March 11, 2014 Cost:  $110.00 Method of Payment:  Online through Paypal If paying through Paypal is not an option, please contact Volunteer Edmonton at 780 732 6649 to make arrangements for other methods of payment. Note:  You will not be registered until payment has been made in full. Cancellation Policy While Volunteer Edmonton strives to ensure there are no disruptions in our workshop dates there may be occasion where issues arise that are out of our control. As a result we are committed to re-scheduling the program as soon as possible and providing options to participants Refund Policy All cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing. Refunds will be made on the following schedule: Full refund up to one week out No refund – less than one week out or no shows Disclaimer Volunteer Edmonton reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a course or program; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of acceptance both prior to and after acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient registrations, budgetary constraints or for other such reasons.  In the event Volunteer Edmonton exercises such a right, Volunteer Edmonton’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the participant to Volunteer Edmonton. Instructor Profile – Milena Santoro The VMC was developed, and will be delivered in part, by Milena Santoro, CMM CMP PIDP.  She is an author, international professional speaker, educator, award winning certified meeting and special events professional who has earned many accolades managing events for corporations, international associations, social clients and non-profit agencies.  Milena is President and CEO of MS Productions Inc. She...

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