Michelle Song
The Mountaineers is committed to leading innovation in outdoor education. A key component of this commitment is investing in our volunteer leaders, the heart and soul of our vibrant organization.
The Mountaineers is excited to announce new Leadership Development Series seminars to provide high-quality, continuing education opportunities for our volunteer leaders. Seminars will be offered on a wide variety of topics. They will be held both online and throughout the geographic locations of our branches from October 2021 to April 2022.
Keep an eye on our upcoming events to know what’s coming-up this fall through spring. Recordings will be made available for all online seminars.
Please check back, as seminars will continue to be added throughout the year.
October 2021
Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening?
Steve Smith | October 13 | Online
It's not about you, it's about them: Leadership in guiding, education, and life
Liz Riggs Meder | October 27 | Online
Breaking the Halo: Empowering Students in Outdoor Education
Katja Hurt | October 28 | Online
November 2021
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction
Joe and Michelle Harper Kowalczyk | November 4 | Online
Interactive & Responsive Facilitation Series
Tracy Rekart | November 16 & 18 | Online
December 2021
Giving Structured Feedback Series
Tracy Rekart | December 9, 14, & 16 | Online
January 2022
Exploring & Navigating Conflict Series
Tracy Rekart | January 6, 11, & 13 | Online
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill
Steve Smith | January 12 | Online
Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills
Katja Hurt| January 20 | Online
February 2022
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction
Joe and Michelle Harper Kowalczyk | February 3 | Online
Breaking the Halo: Empowering Students in Outdoor Education
Katja Hurt | February 17 | Online
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning
Steve Smith | February 23 | Online
March 2022
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill
Steve Smith | March 16 | Online
Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills
Katja Hurt| March 17 | Online
April 2022
It's not about you, it's about them: Leadership in guiding, education, and life
Liz Riggs Meder| April 6 | Online
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning
Steve Smith| April 13 | Online
Call for presenters!
We are always seeking professionals who can present on some aspect of leadership, either technical in nature or focused on "soft skills" involved with managing a group, for our Leadership Development Series!
Have an idea for a presentation topic or a possible presenter? Please contact Michelle Song.
