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SUMMARY:Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies: What Do I Try Now
DESCRIPTION:Dealing with conflicts between employees? Ineffective supervisory relationships? Teams not working well together? Workplace conflict can harm relationships\, reduce productivity\, increase costs and decrease a team’s effectiveness. One study found that an average workplace conflict eats up to three hours a week! In this workshop we’ll explore the range of conflict resolution tools available\, including one-on-one communication strategies\, conflict coaching\, mediation\, and larger group processes. Together we’ll identify circumstances which may make one approach work better than others\, steps we can take to ensure better success with the techniques we choose\, and ways to combine various strategies to deal with challenging workplace dynamics.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/effective-conflict-resolution-strategies-what-do-i-try-now/
LOCATION:La Quinta Inn & Suites
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SUMMARY:The Inaugural Women of Impact Awards
DESCRIPTION:BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within the field of influence.  Nominees can be high-level executives\, entrepreneurs\, leaders of a non-profit organization\, business owners\, volunteers\, or mentors: any inspirational woman\, at any level in her career\, who is doing remarkable things.
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/the-inaugural-women-of-impact-awards/
LOCATION:Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
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SUMMARY:SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT COMES TO SPRINGFIELD\, MASSACHUSETTS
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Power along with a number of local organizations have organized a Sustainability Summit in Springfield\, MA on Saturday\, December 8\, 2018. \nCo-op Power’s Annual Sustainability Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to grassroots activism and social justice. \nWe expect vibrant discussions about our society and our environment centered around our theme\, “Energy Democracy”\, with two keynote speakers and workshops throughout the day. If you are passionate about the environment and social justice then you have a place at the Summit to add to the excitement and expertise! \nHighlights are two keynote presentations: Denise Fairchild\, President of Emerald Cities Collaborative\, who works to green our cities\, build resilient local economies and ensure equity inclusion in both the process and outcomes of a new green and healthy economy. Sandra Steingraber — Biologist\, author\, and cancer survivor — speaks about climate change\, ecology\, and the links between human health and the environment. \nFeatures include a tour of Wellspring Harvest\, a quarter acre hydroponic greenhouse in Indian Orchard growing greens and herbs and information about Wellspring Cooperative a non-profit that is building a network of worker-owned co-ops to provide jobs and wealth building opportunities in Springfield’s underserved communities. Workshops will take place on worker co-ops and how they are key to the solidarity economy\, a hands-on workshop on how to talk about our changing climate effectively\, and a workshop on how communities can use the concept of “community energy aggregation” to secure energy efficiency and renewable energy generation services for everyone within their town. \nThe Sustainability Summit is being presented in collaboration with Springfield Climate Justice Coalition\, Climate Action Now\, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Wellspring Cooperative\, ARISE for Social Justice\, and The Energy Democracy National Tour 2018. \nCo-op Power is a decentralized network of Community Energy Co-ops (CEC) organized to to build a multi-class\, multi-racial movement for a sustainable and just energy future. It has raised $10M in tax equity to finance solar for non-profits and community solar projects across New York and New England. They have been awarded a competitive bid for 2MW of low-income community solar in NYC and and have an 8 MW pipeline of solar projects under development. In a time of climate crisis and economic disparity\, this network of Community Energy Co-ops is making a difference. \nJoin us at TechSpring\, 1350 Main Street\, 5th Floor\, Springfield\, MA on Saturday\, December 8\, 2018 from 2:30-8:30 pm. \nRegistration is free. Donations are accepted to offset the cost of the meal. \nFor more information or to RSVP call 413-772-8898 or toll free 877-266-7543\, or email olive@cooppower.coop
URL:https://businesswest.com/eventcalendar/sustainability-summit-comes-to-springfield-massachusetts/
LOCATION:TechSpring – The Baystate Health Technology Innovation Center
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SUMMARY:SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT COMES TO SPRINGFIELD\, MASSACHUSETTS
DESCRIPTION:Co-op Power along with a number of local organizations have organized a Sustainability Summit in Springfield\, MA on Saturday\, December 8\, 2018. \nCo-op Power’s Annual Sustainability Summit is a great opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people on topics from green business development and community finance to grassroots activism and social justice. \nWe expect vibrant discussions about our society and our environment centered around our theme\, “Energy Democracy”\, with two keynote speakers and workshops throughout the day. If you are passionate about the environment and social justice then you have a place at the Summit to add to the excitement and expertise! \nHighlights are two keynote presentations: Denise Fairchild\, President of Emerald Cities Collaborative\, who works to green our cities\, build resilient local economies and ensure equity inclusion in both the process and outcomes of a new green and healthy economy. Sandra Steingraber — Biologist\, author\, and cancer survivor — speaks about climate change\, ecology\, and the links between human health and the environment. \nFeatures include a tour of Wellspring Harvest\, a quarter acre hydroponic greenhouse in Indian Orchard growing greens and herbs and information about Wellspring Cooperative a non-profit that is building a network of worker-owned co-ops to provide jobs and wealth building opportunities in Springfield’s underserved communities. Workshops will take place on worker co-ops and how they are key to the solidarity economy\, a hands-on workshop on how to talk about our changing climate effectively\, and a workshop on how communities can use the concept of “community energy aggregation” to secure energy efficiency and renewable energy generation services for everyone within their town. \nThe Sustainability Summit is being presented in collaboration with Springfield Climate Justice Coalition\, Climate Action Now\, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission\, Wellspring Cooperative\, ARISE for Social Justice\, and The Energy Democracy National Tour 2018. \nCo-op Power is a decentralized network of Community Energy Co-ops (CEC) organized to to build a multi-class\, multi-racial movement for a sustainable and just energy future. It has raised $10M in tax equity to finance solar for non-profits and community solar projects across New York and New England. They have been awarded a competitive bid for 2MW of low-income community solar in NYC and and have an 8 MW pipeline of solar projects under development. In a time of climate crisis and economic disparity\, this network of Community Energy Co-ops is making a difference. \nJoin us at TechSpring\, 1350 Main Street\, 5th Floor\, Springfield\, MA on Saturday\, December 8\, 2018 from 2:30-8:30 pm. \nRegistration is free. Donations are accepted to offset the cost of the meal. \nFor more information or to RSVP call 413-772-8898 or toll free 877-266-7543\, or email olive@cooppower.coop
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