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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Training Opportunities: Week of January 16, 2025

 Welcome 2025! May this year be the best yet. 

Things to Know:

. Last Day to Self-Register for Town Halls and EMR is Jan 15 
- Due Feb 1 - Post OSHA 301 Log 


Resources: 

You Are Enough: How to Counteract ADHD Imposter Syndrome
Feelings of inadequacy with ADHD and give rise to RSD, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism. The solution? Breaking free from a flawed core belief of “not good enough.”

Upcoming Grant Opportuntities: 

The Heritage Fund FY 25 Grant Cycle is Now Open-The Heritage Fund, a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust, is now accepting applications. Since 1996, the Heritage Fund has distributed over $1M to over 450 preservation projects across the state, leveraging over $18M in total project funds. 

The Heritage Fund provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources and promotes innovative demonstration projects that can be successfully replicated to meet Maryland’s historic preservation needs and is only open to non-profit organizations, including religious institutions, and units of local government. 

All program and application information is available here on our website under “Grantmaking” or directly here

During FY24, the Heritage Fund awarded a total of $119,200 to 17 projects across Maryland. Click
here to learn more about the funded projects. This year a total of $125,600 is available.


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Frederick Historic Sites Consortium
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Non-MPS Trainings: 

SAVE THE DATES! The NAI National Conference 2025 will be held in the Chesapeake Region in Virginia Beach from November 10 –15. Having the conference “locally” means 2025 is the year to attend National!

Leadership Launchpad 

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Leadership Launchpad is here to help you soar! Join our second cohort and start building a foundation from your unique strengths and style starting March 17 and ending March 21, 2025.*

Designed specifically for early to mid-career conservation professionals like you, this program offers a perfect blend of flexible, asynchronous learning and engaging live webinars. Leadership Launchpad provides a framework to help you develop your unique leadership journey, emphasizing self-discovery and personal growth. It is not a technical, answer-driven program; instead, it encourages active engagement and critical thinking to empower you in shaping your own leadership path.

 

The objectives for Leadership Launchpad include: 

 

  • Identifying and utilizing your strengths in leadership 

  • Advancing your leadership with supportive relationships 

  • Creating an environment of celebration and appreciation

Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your potential and elevate your leadership capacity. Enroll in Leadership Launchpad and embark on a transformative journey!

Cost for the program is $298. The program week is March 17-21, 2025. Some prep work is required between March 10-14, 2025 (can be completed at your convenience). The agenda includes three live, virtual sessions from 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of the program week. The live sessions are supplemented with engagement on matlearning.org to deepen discovery and reflection. Please note that this program requires 10-12 hours of your commitment including 6 hours of live virtual sessions.

Spaces are limited. Registration closes on March 9 or when full.

Register now and find out more at matlearning.org.

*Some prep work required prior to March 17

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Fresh Strategies for Conservation
Leaders: Your 2025 Field Guide (NEW!)
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
75-minute webinar | $31.20
Jan. 23, 2025, from 1:00-2:15 PM Eastern
It's time to map your 2025 leadership expedition! In this energizing 75-minute session, we'll fast-forward to December 2025, where you're celebrating your most successful year yet. Like any good field guide, we'll help you spot the patterns that lead to success, chart your course through changing terrain, and pack your leadership toolkit with fresh strategies. Together with fellow conservation leaders, you'll discover new approaches to energize your team, navigate changing agency dynamics, and amplify your conservation impact. Whether you're adapting to new agency leadership, building staff resilience, or seeking better work-life integration, you'll leave with a practical 30-day action plan to make your 2025 vision a reality.
  
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Adaptive Leadership Principles
Instructor: Dave Miko
4-week online course | $118.74
Course begins Jan. 27, 2025
This course is based upon the five leadership principles and four leadership core competencies outlined in Kansas Leadership Center’s Your Leadership Edge. During the four weeks of this course, you will learn about, experiment with, and reflect upon these principles and competencies.
Objectives Include:
  • Observe, explore and diagnose an issue from multiple perspectives
  • Increase self-awareness and the ability to do things differently in order to make progress on vital issues
  • Engage and motivate stakeholders with conflicting perspectives to work together with a shared purpose
  • Intervene purposefully and skillfully to advance adaptive work


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Reflections on Agency Management
Instructor: Dave Zebro
6-week online course | $134.19
Course begins Jan. 27, 2025
Reflections on Agency Management is based upon the work of Dr. Dwight Guynn as captured in his book Beyond the Critters. Over a six-week period, you will get a glimpse into the real world of management life in state fish & wildlife agencies, learn how to be successful, and avoid known pitfalls.
This course is divided into six lessons. The lessons are arranged like a funnel, starting with the narrowly detailed specifics of managing a state fish and wildlife agency, such as how to use work plans to manage for accountability, build a defensible budget, and provide direction for a large agency. The course then expands to the broader subjects of changing the organization, leadership, and a look at the future of fish and wildlife management. The course is pragmatic and purpose-driven. Each week’s forums and assignments enable you to apply the concepts presented to real challenges back in your organization.
Objectives Include:
  • Illustrate how to develop work plans and leverage them as a management tool to achieve agency objectives and align budget decisions with agency priorities.
  • Describe the framework and its six components for managing the interdependencies of a state fish and wildlife agency.
  • Define principles and strategies for commissions and agencies that promote a positive system of governance.
  • Explain the process for successfully implementing change within an agency.
  • Describe how adaptive leadership helps individuals and organizations adapt and thrive while facing complex challenges.
  • Identify ineffective and effective practices for communicating with the media and the public.
  • Characterize changes to land use and outdoor recreation that are impacting State Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

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On-Demand Lessons
Our new AMA e-learning library is always open for registration with new content released each month.
Key Benefits
• 24/7/365 training with any internet-connected device
• “Bite-sized” lessons that only require 15-30 minutes to complete
• Self-paced, convenient, high-quality, and consistent learning
• Relevant, up-to-date content from a global leader in training
These packets are available now:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Collaboration/Effective Team Member
  • Communication for Individuals
  • Communication for Leaders
  • Communication for Managers
  • Management Skills 1
  • Management Skills 2
Content of each packet, pricing and more information can be found at https://matlearning.org/.

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Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education 
Save the date for our annual virtual conference, the PINE Summit: May 7 & 8!
This year’s theme is “Cultivating Connection.” Conference sessions will dive into the power of authentic relationships, effective communication, and partnerships rooted in trust and acceptance.
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Trevor Project 

Trevor Project Ally Training: This cultural competency training is designed to create dialogue around being an adult ally for LGBTQ+ youth by informing participants about common terminology, the “coming out” process, and challenges at home, in school, and the community. We are hosting three (3) Ally trainings in the coming months. You can register through Eventbrite using the links below. Please note that the registration link will close at the start time of each training.

Date: 1/22/25

Time: 12 PM - 2 PM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


Date: 1/30/25

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


Date: 2/7/25

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE




Date: 1/24/25

Time: 9 AM -11 AM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


Date: 1/31/25

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


Date: 2/11/25

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM EST

Location: 100% Virtual

CEUs: TBD

Cost: Free

REGISTER HERE


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NOAA Virtual Trainings

Seven Best Practices for Risk Communication
During this one-and-a-half-hour virtual training, participants will receive guidance about using behavior change fundamentals to improve risk communication. Real-world examples are provided to drive the message home. *The same course will be delivered twice to accommodate partners in various time zones.
  • February 4, 2025, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Register here.
Social Science Basics
The social sciences represent a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Attend these courses to help you better understand the human part of the coastal management equation. *Please attend one of the introduction sessions on January 14, 2025, before taking the additional modules.
  • Introduction to Partner Engagement: January 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Register here.
  • Writing Effective Survey Questions: January 21, 2025, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. Register here.
  • Conducting Interviews: January 21, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. Register here.
Advancing Coastal Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions
The “Weathering the Storm” webinar showcases how one can measure the performance of nature-based solutions for shoreline protection.
  • February 20, 2025, from 3 to 4:30 p.m Eastern time. Register here.
MPS Trainings:Newly Added MPS Trainings: 
The Maryland Park Service Mentoring Program offers staff an opportunity to gain leadership abilities, build meaningful relationships with seasoned mentors, and deepen their understanding of the agency’s history and operations. Participants like Andrea Bucher share how the program fosters professional growth, collaboration, and personal connections that enhance their ability to navigate challenges and succeed in their roles.



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