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!
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Craft Impactful Learning Experiences - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on impactful learning experiences with Liz Riggs Meder. Use tools employed by marketers
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
No Prerequisites
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Continuing education for The Mountaineers volunteer leaders as a part of the Leadership Development Series.
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
No Prerequisites
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on identifying halos with Katja Hurt
Thu, Dec 8, 2022
No Prerequisites
Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening? - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on near-misses with Steve Smith
Tue, Dec 6, 2022
No Prerequisites
Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on decision-making with Katja Hurt Part of thevof the Leadership Development Series.
Thu, Nov 17, 2022
No Prerequisites
Practical Risk Management - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Foundations of risk management lecture (with a slight emphasis toward Sea Kayaking). What risk is,
Wed, Nov 16, 2022
No Prerequisites
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
All-day online webinar on adult mental health first aid with Natasha Buffo
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
No Prerequisites
LGBTQIA2S+ Stories: Understanding Pronouns, Gender, and Sexuality in the Outdoors - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on the diversity within the LGBTQIA2S+ community with Bam Mendiola
Wed, Nov 2, 2022
No Prerequisites
The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on techniques to improve the quality of your teaching with Ben Brown
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
No Prerequisites
Part 2: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids (In-Person) - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Lecture: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids
Part two of an optional two-part series with Katy Snyder and Kelly Hampton on working
Tue, May 10, 2022
No Prerequisites
Expand Your Group Facilitation Toolbox: Lessons to be Learned from Youth Programs - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
In-person seminar with Tailor Dolgin on exploring youth facilitation techniques and their application in adult
Tue, May 3, 2022
No Prerequisites
Behavioral Health during COVID-19 - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Dr. Kira Mauseth regarding behavioral health during COVID-19 and long-term recovery management
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
No Prerequisites
Part 1: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Lecture: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids
Part one of an optional two-part series with Katy Snyder and Kelly Hampton on working
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
No Prerequisites
The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop to practice skills and techniques to improve quality of your teaching with
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
No Prerequisites
The Assumption of Risk Defense in Real Life - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar to explore the the assumption of risk defense with Brian Augenthaler. This session
Thu, Apr 21, 2022
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, Apr 13, 2022
No Prerequisites
It's not about you, it's about them: Leadership in guiding, education, and life - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on leading groups to meet their goals with Liz Riggs Meder. This session
Wed, Apr 6, 2022
No Prerequisites
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Monthly remote drop-in opportunity with Ben Brown for support with developing curriculum, improving instruction, or
Mon, Apr 4, 2022
No Prerequisites
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional 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.
Tue, Mar 22, 2022
No Prerequisites
Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on making critical decisions in the outdoors with Katja Hurt. This session will
Thu, Mar 17, 2022
No Prerequisites
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Monthly remote drop-in opportunity with Ben Brown for support with developing curriculum, improving instruction, or
Mon, Mar 7, 2022
No Prerequisites
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Networking and Cultivating Professional Relationships - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on cultivating professional relationship with Steven Reinhold. This session will be online only
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
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, Feb 23, 2022
No Prerequisites
The Real DEI: Lessons Learned Around the Unity Blaze - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on DEI lessons learned with Steven Reinhold. This session will be online only
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
No Prerequisites
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on confronting complacency, assumptions, and communication breakdowns in the outdoors with Katja Hurt.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
No Prerequisites
Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session will be online
Wed, Feb 16, 2022
No Prerequisites
Webinar 2: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Lecture: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors
Webinar series on inclusive language with Bam Mendiola. Part two of a two-part series, however
Wed, Feb 9, 2022
No Prerequisites
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Monthly remote drop-in opportunity with Ben Brown for support with developing curriculum, improving instruction, or
Mon, Feb 7, 2022
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, Feb 3, 2022
No Prerequisites