Just released: NEW 2009 Lunch and Learn Titles

As you know, Lunch and Learn Shortshops are an exciting way to keep training on the table in your organization. Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is pleased to release this series of new titles for 2009. These 6 titles are designed to be an effective year long program you can offer bi-monthly at your organization. Each session is also available as a stand alone Lunch and Learn short course. Want additional topics to choose from? Contact us at train@actraining.com for a full list on lunch and learn course titles.

The 5 Languages of Apology
Different people require different types of apology to feel that they have been apologized to. Knowing the concept of the 5 languages of apology frees you from expecting the apology language you need, and helps you to understand the type of apology to give. Of course, nothing beats the ring of true sincerity!
"An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything."

Getting through the Dip
Are you in the dip, a cul de sac or at the edge of a cliff? The Dip is the difference between mediocrity and mastery - and chances are, for anything worth doing, there will probably be a Dip. Finding how to focus and stay on course, will help you turn average into exceptional.

Followership – it’s ok not to want to lead
Your company's success isn't predicated solely on your dazzling leadership skills or even on great leadership plus shrewd hiring. Rather, success is a function of the actions and attitudes of followers. There are five types of followers: isolates, bystanders, participants, activists, and die-hards. Where are you and how do you claim your place and learn your potential influence?

Zenobia: A Tale of Triumph over Yes-People, Cynics, Hedgers and Other Corporate Killjoys. (based on a book of the same name)
What leads an organization to greatness is often very different from what enables it to continue to grow and develop. Zenobia shows us the essence of what it takes for a company to change. Take part in an engaging and actionable tale of how teamwork, courage and vision are integral drivers of long-term success. Be reminded of how enthusiasm, conviction, and courage can transform even the most stubborn personalities or culture. “Look for what could be, not just what is."

Did You Mean to Say That? Communicating Effectively in the Workplace
Ever wonder why some people say the things they do? Learn about 4 different communication styles and how they shape how we communicate at work. Learn why someone who asks “do I have to?” may not be undermining your authority and why someone who says “of course I can” might actually “not”.

Understanding Ethics
Come learn how what you would do with an unfinished ice cream cone can indicate what you would do in an ethical crisis. We all typically have one of three ethical philosophies – learn what they are, how they are different and how they shape your world view (and how they can sometimes be the root of those unsolvable conflicts).


For more information or to book a lunch and learn for your organization, please call us at 604.521.5473 or email train@actraining.com.

Advance Corporate Training Travels!

In 2008, Advance Corporate Training Ltd. had trainers on the road and away from home base in Vancouver for 39 weeks this last year. We travelled throughout Canada (all 3 coasts!), to the United States and overseas.

Our unique style of facilitated delivery is in demand and sought out by leaders in business, industry and governments around the world. Most importantly, we have helped learners learn and apply new skills and techniques - beyond what they even believed possible.

In 2009, we anticipate travelling to the Middle East, Asia and back to South America as well as to our regular clients throughout North America.

Our global community continues to grow as the world becomes our home - thank you to all who have made our journeys, safe, comfortable and possible!

New Season of JanetSpeak - Dates Released

JanetSpeak Season 2 – 2009

As a follow-on to her Internet Radio Show of the same name, Janet will be bringing you a series of new teleseminar titles from “the Human Zoo: An Exploration of Why We Do the Things We Do.” This season the focus will be on exploring and understanding yourself – next season, she will explore “the others” and how to handle them.

Asserting Yourself – choosing to be heard (2 teleseminars): Learn how to professionally position yourself in your workplace as an effective communicator. How to recognize and choose to exercise passive/assertive/aggressive behavioral patterns. Increase your visibility to the decision-makers in your organization. Develop your personal catalogue of assertiveness techniques for application at work and in your personal life.

Feb 2, 2009 9:30am PST
Feb 23, 2009 9:30am PST

Influence without Authority (1 teleseminar): Improve your skills for negotiating with individuals and groups. How do you gain commitment for your ideas? Work collaboratively to achieve win/win situations. How do you get compliance without the ability to enforce?

Mar 2, 2009 9:30am PST

What are your Learning Styles? (1 teleseminar): How do you learn most easily? What is your preferred learning style? Following the completion of an assessment tool, you will identify and develop an understanding of your style preference. Learn to maximize time learning new things.
Mar 23, 2009 9:30am PST

Becoming More Resilient (4 teleseminars)
Resiliency is the ability to thrive and increase competence in the face of adverse circumstances or obstacles. Human beings have a naturally resilient nature but it must be nurtured or it can be lost. Professionals who are resilient draw upon all resources: biological, psychological and environmental to succeed. Resilient people have a competitive advantage. They adapt and thrive better than others in conditions of challenge and non-stop change.

Participants will identify personal “resiliency builders,” discover how to strengthen their ability to overcome whatever they are facing and understand their unique personal strengths. The four sessions are: Managing Your Sphere of Influence, Developing Your Emotional Intelligence, Learned Optimism, Practicing Resiliency.

April 6, 2009 9:30am PST
April 27, 2009 9:30 PST
May 4, 2009 9:30 PST
May 25, 2009 9:30 PST

All sessions are offered free of charge to the first 10 people to register and are available at $26.50 per session for the remaining. Space is limited. Contact train@actraining.com or 604.521.5473 to register.

Disney Webinars for Advance Corporate Training Clients

We at Advance Corporate Training Ltd. are pleased to announce our new relationship with the Disney Institute based in Orlando, Florida.

The Disney Institute Difference
Learning about the ‘Disney Difference’. . . has inspired leaders to change not only their business practices, but to examine their business issues in an entirely new light. After participating in a Disney Institute experience, they soon find they have more in common with Disney than they could have imagined. All organizations are driving toward the same goal–serving the people who purchase their products and services. Whether they are clients, customers, constituents, or, in Disney-speak, Guests, organizations must satisfy them or risk losing them.”

–From Disney Institute book, “Be Our Guest”

Our key clients and soon-to-be clients will be able to access these world class Disney programs, courses and webinars through their contacts with us. And best of all, we have secured great exclusive discounts and special savings that you can only access by quoting special code "ACT".

For more information, please contact Advance Corporate Training Ltd. President Janet Dean directly at 604-521-5473 or dean@actraining.com.

To get a taste of what you can expect with the full Disney Institute experience, consider signing up for one of several upcoming free webinars. Email Lindsay at events@actraining.com for a list of topics, dates and how to register.

Why Remember?

"We must remember. If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and families and friends, for a collection of traditions they cherished and a future they believed in; they died for Canada. The meaning of their sacrifice rests with our collective national consciousness; our future is their monument. "

Heather Robertson, A Terrible Beauty, The Art of Canada at War. Toronto, Lorimer, 1977.

For a great article on the who, what, when, where, why and how of Remembrance Day in Canada, please visit http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=history/other/remember/why

Are you taking your time?

In a world full of rush hour and fast food, finding balance between life and work may seem impossible or challenging. "Take Back Your Time" day is dedicated to the promotion of work life balance for all. Advance Corporate Training Ltd. is committed to ensuring that all workers, white to blue collar have the opportunity to "Take Back Your Time".

You deserve it!

Enthusiastically Supported by: Advance Corporate Training Ltd.

For more information about how you can "Take Back Your Time" please visit:
www.timeday.org or call us at 604.521.5473.

Food for Thought - Food for Learning

Food First Foundation, NWT hosted A Taste of Canadian Living in Yellowknife on Friday Oct. 3rd at Sir John Franklin High School.

Based on a successful event last fall, this gourmet evening was in support of school breakfast, lunch and snack programs in the NWT.

Advance Corporate Training Ltd. President Janet Dean is a long time supporter of community food programs and was pleased tobe able to participate in this year’s event.

Sponsored by Canadian North and BHP Billiton Diamond Inc., the event featured a professional cooking demonstration by Elizabeth Baird, Executive Food Editor of Canadian Living magazine and Pamela Collacott, celebrity chef, cookbook author and CTV cooking show host.

These women provided an entertaining show – attendees enjoyed a sample of each of the three Canadian Living appetizers demonstrated by Elizabeth Baird and Pamela Collacott as well as samples of signature hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants such as Diamante; Thornton’s Wine & Tapas Room; Fuego; Trader’s Trapline; Chef Pierre’s Catering; Coyotes and Our Place. A cash bar, draw prizes and a silent auction round out the evening.

The event is a fundraiser for Food First Foundation, NWT Nutrition Grants in support of school based breakfast, lunch and snack programs in the NWT.