Past Events - Leadership Development Series
A series of seminars to provide high-quality, continuing education opportunities for our volunteer leaders. Take a look at our calendar of past events!
Click here to view a list of upcoming Leadership Development Series seminars!
Moving Beyond Tolerance - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on moving beyond tolerance to create belonging with Katja Hurt. This session will
Mon, Dec 7, 2020
No Prerequisites
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on using self-assessment to enhance your course instruction with Steve Smith. This session
Wed, Dec 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar designed to strengthen the facilitation skills of Mountaineers instructors. Co-led by Joe and
Thu, Nov 19, 2020
No Prerequisites
Building Team Dynamics for Successful Group Adventures - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop on building compatible groups with Tom Unger. This session will be online
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
No Prerequisites
Building Our Understanding and Application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on facilitating conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by Running Grass of
Mon, Nov 16, 2020
No Prerequisites
Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening? - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on evaluating near-misses with Steve Smith. This session will be online only.
Wed, Nov 11, 2020
No Prerequisites
Building Compatible Groups - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on building compatible groups with Tom Unger. This session will be online only.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
No Prerequisites
Challenging the ‘Single Story’ of the Outdoors, Conservation, and Recreation - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on disrupting the 'single story' of the outdoors to create belonging. Facilitated by
Wed, Oct 28, 2020
No Prerequisites
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on confronting complacency, assumptions, and communication breakdowns in the outdoors with Katja Hurt.
Mon, Oct 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Logistics of Trip Leadership - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Gain confidence in leading more complex trips - an evening webinar with Tom Unger. This
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
No Prerequisites
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Psychological Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on managing emotional safety with Steve Smith. This session will be online only.
Wed, Oct 7, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening webinar workshop on practical risk management with Tom Unger. We will use scenarios
Wed, May 20, 2020
No Prerequisites
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction - King County Library Service Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on effective instruction with Joe and Michelle Harper Kowalczyk. RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 18.
Mon, May 18, 2020
No Prerequisites
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening seminar with Katja Hurt on confronting complacency, assumptions, and communication breakdowns between students
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
No Prerequisites
Building Team Dynamics for Successful Group Adventures - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on trip planning and forming compatible teams with Tom Unger. This session will
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
No Prerequisites
Challenging the ‘Single Story’ of the Outdoors, Conservation, and Recreation - El Centro de la Raza
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An interactive half-day workshop about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by Running Grass of Three
Sat, Apr 4, 2020
No Prerequisites
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety - Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
This seminar was canceled because of the COVID-19 Response guidance issued on 3/16/20. We hope
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Building Our Understanding and Application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An interactive evening workshop about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by Running Grass of Three
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
No Prerequisites
Partnership, Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
Tue, Mar 10, 2020 - Tue, Mar 24, 2020
No Prerequisites
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding - Bellevue Public Library
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on lessons learned from a decade of guiding. Presented by Charlotte Austin.
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
No Prerequisites
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on lessons learned from a decade of guiding. Presented by Charlotte Austin.
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
No Prerequisites
Group Management & Leadership - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
From pre-trip to post-trip, learn key components to leading a group to success
Sun, Feb 23, 2020
No Prerequisites
Principles of Instruction - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Facilitating a successful learning experience
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
Demystifying the Art of Group Decision Making - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening workshop with Tom Unger on facilitating group decisions.
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
No Prerequisites
Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors - Backcountry Essentials
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on practicing good judgement with Wayne Horodowich.
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
No Prerequisites
Effective Instruction: Strategies for Presenting, Providing Feedback, and Evaluating Understanding - Lacey Community Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on effective instruction with Ben Brown.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020
No Prerequisites
Conflict Resolution: Take Difficult Conversations from Unwanted to Productive - REI Seattle Flagship Store
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on conflict resolution and how to be more successful when having difficult conversations.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
Lessons Learned from the Front Lines - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
A practical workshop on leadership lessons learned with Seattle Mountain Rescue.
Wed, Dec 18, 2019
No Prerequisites
Conflict Resolution: Take Difficult Conversations from Unwanted to Productive - Snohomish County PUD
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on conflict resolution and how to be more successful when having difficult conversations.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
No Prerequisites