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SOLD OUT | Virtual Foundations Course | May 2021
Monday, May 03, 2021 8:00 AM PDT to Friday, May 07, 2021
Category: Foundations Courses
Virtual Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice Course5-Day CourseThe course will run from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific Time each day of the course. What time is that for me? Please ensure that you are available to attend all sessions prior to registering for this course. Sessions are highly interactive and not recorded or able to be made up. Times are subject to change based on facilitator availability and participants will be notified well in advance if there are any changes.
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This course is now sold out. Find Another Upcoming CourseCourse Description“Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice” is offered multiple times each year in various locations, and now, online! The course covers the fundamentals of the organizational ombuds role based on the principles of confidentiality, neutrality, independence, and informality. Learn how to work with visitors to an office as well as how to act as a change agent within your organization. Practice key ombuds skills of listening, asking questions, clarifying, generating options, and moving to actions throughout the ombuds process. In addition, an experienced and highly committed faculty of ombuds will share best practices around setting up an office and evaluating and communicating the effectiveness of the office. Learn more about the Foundations course. Who should attend:The course is designed for recently appointed ombuds. Its objectives are to help new practitioners:
Course Limit24 participants PrerequisitesNone Professional Development Hours (PDH)This course has been approved for 15 Professional Development Hours towards the Candidate for CO-OP® and CO-OP® credentials. FacultyMore information coming soon.Questions?Contact the IOA office at [email protected]. |