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!
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SAFER-R Peer Support - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
In-person training on crisis support, and an optional suicide prevention and intervention training, with Katja
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy_of_adult-mental-health-first-aid-usa-certification/@@images/40a3edbf-ac21-49da-a1f6-1564db7b928e.jpeg)
Mental Health First Aid - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
All-day weekend online webinar on adult mental health first aid with Oregon State University. A
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Dealing with Challenging Participant Behaviors: Coaching Individuals Toward Positive Change Dealing with Challenging Participant Behaviors: Coaching Individuals Toward Positive Change](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/dealing-with-challenging-participant-behaviors-coaching-individuals-toward-positive-change/@@images/926cecc0-a695-4e46-90c6-6ade56169ada.jpeg)
Dealing with Challenging Participant Behaviors: Coaching Individuals Toward Positive Change - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An online webinar with Dr. Laura Thompson on utilizing strategies for challenging participant behaviors. A
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Facilitating Mindful Outdoor Experiences Facilitating Mindful Outdoor Experiences](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/facilitating-mindful-outdoor-experiences/@@images/8068ff06-d8bb-4697-a3bf-a34fcbe23b6d.jpeg)
Facilitating Mindful Outdoor Experiences - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An online webinar with Lori Heath and Liz McNett Crowl on incorporating mindfulness into outdoor
Mon, Apr 8, 2024
No Prerequisites
![We can do better than the poo sandwich: move beyond constructive criticism to deliver feedback that actually leads to improvement” We can do better than the poo sandwich: move beyond constructive criticism to deliver feedback that actually leads to improvement”](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/we-can-do-better-than-the-poo-sandwich/@@images/1942f3ab-7d49-4243-b92a-39ca360798c6.jpeg)
We can do better than the poo sandwich: move beyond constructive criticism to deliver feedback that actually leads to improvement” - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on delivering productive feedback with Liz Riggs Meder. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Wed, Apr 3, 2024
No Prerequisites
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SAFER-R Peer Support - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Remote session on crisis support, and an optional suicide prevention and intervention training, with Katja
Wed, Mar 27, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Is the Scene Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety Is the Scene Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/is-the-scene-safe-addressing-psychological-safety/@@images/d3b61491-94d3-4692-a838-414964c06af6.jpeg)
Is the Scene Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on psychological safety with Katja Hurt. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Use Your Outside Voice: Lessons From Nature On Speaking Up Use Your Outside Voice: Lessons From Nature On Speaking Up](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy_of_use-your-outside-voice-lessons-from-nature-on-speaking-up/@@images/bf0543a2-3324-4344-ad7f-38b0b3d46f88.jpeg)
Use Your Outside Voice: Lessons From Nature On Speaking Up - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening webinar with Angie Marie on communicating equitably and planning safely in the outdoors.
Tue, Mar 19, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Facilitating an Experience: Tools and Theory for a Truly Experiential Adventure Facilitating an Experience: Tools and Theory for a Truly Experiential Adventure](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/facilitating-an-experience-tools-and-theory-for-a-truly-experiential-adventure/@@images/9bfdce47-5402-4290-bbdb-7bf5029a9ab4.jpeg)
Facilitating an Experience: Tools and Theory for a Truly Experiential Adventure - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online Webinar with Deidra Goodwin on Facilitation Pro-tips. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
![The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/skeleton-template-edit-me/@@images/cf376a3c-95b9-4e2e-9287-1b85741abee8.jpeg)
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. A
Wed, Mar 6, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Parks, Recreation, and Outdoor Spaces Matters Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Parks, Recreation, and Outdoor Spaces Matters](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/why-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-parks-recreation-and-outdoor-spaces-matters/@@images/6639a890-88e7-4a0f-9bc9-8e50308099c6.jpeg)
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Parks, Recreation, and Outdoor Spaces Matters - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online Webinar with Dr. Todd Davis on integrating DEI principles into outdoor adventure education practices.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Communicate for Comfort in the Backcountry Communicate for Comfort in the Backcountry](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/communicate-for-comfort-in-the-backcountry/@@images/67a82356-cfaa-41c6-b05f-528f821b8066.jpeg)
Communicate for Comfort in the Backcountry - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on crucial communication with Natasha Buffo. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Stress Injury Awareness for the Individual: Tools for early recognition of acute and chronic stress Stress Injury Awareness for the Individual: Tools for early recognition of acute and chronic stress](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/stress-injury-awareness-for-the-individual-tools-for-early-recognition-of-acute-and-chronic-stress/@@images/b1a1acae-041c-4b4d-9d1c-dc4f77cc5afa.jpeg)
Stress Injury Awareness for the Individual: Tools for early recognition of acute and chronic stress - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on the mitigation of stress injuries with Paul Dreyer. A Leadership Development Series
Wed, Feb 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
![How Much Longer? Exploring the Journey toward Racial Equity and Inclusion in Nature How Much Longer? Exploring the Journey toward Racial Equity and Inclusion in Nature](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/how-much-longer-exploring-the-journey-toward-racial-equity-and-inclusion-in-nature/@@images/7f99ca74-51f6-4017-96c3-4bab081d8ee2.jpeg)
How Much Longer? Exploring the Journey toward Racial Equity and Inclusion in Nature - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Kriste Peoples on facilitating change toward racial equity and inclusion. A Leadership
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/self-assessment-teaching-style-foster-dialogue-enhance-learning/@@images/ee8abff7-bdf0-4ff1-b3d5-20111d42fd96.jpeg)
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on self-assessment with Steve Smith. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/breaking-the-halo-lessons-in-leadership-from-outdoor-education/@@images/4b0b40f1-a4fb-4f20-a288-01f9b246ca92.jpeg)
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on identifying halos with Katja Hurt. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Thu, Feb 1, 2024
No Prerequisites
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SAFER-R Peer Support - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Remote session on crisis support, and an optional suicide prevention and intervention training, with Katja
Wed, Jan 31, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Lead Sustainably – Best Practices for Teaching Low-Impact Travel in the Backcountry Lead Sustainably – Best Practices for Teaching Low-Impact Travel in the Backcountry](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/lead-sustainably-2013-best-practices-for-teaching-low-impact-travel-in-the-backcountry/@@images/3a0428e7-17bd-444f-b8c5-193abe7bbb0b.jpeg)
Lead Sustainably – Best Practices for Teaching Low-Impact Travel in the Backcountry - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Meg Carney on making more sustainable and lower-impact choices outdoors. A Leadership
Tue, Jan 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Risk Management Mindfulness: Raising Awareness of your Innate Cognitive Illusions Risk Management Mindfulness: Raising Awareness of your Innate Cognitive Illusions](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/risk-management-mindfulness-raising-awareness-of-your-innate-cognitive-illusions/@@images/e8b65958-5509-456b-8198-054a3ddca43d.jpeg)
Risk Management Mindfulness: Raising Awareness of your Innate Cognitive Illusions - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on innate cognitive illusions with Paul Dreyer. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Wed, Jan 17, 2024
No Prerequisites
![These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/these-are-not-201csoft-skills201d-facilitating-emotional-safety-a-foundational-risk-management-skill/@@images/e19c2d71-e24a-4a4e-96b3-82f2dc3b07d4.jpeg)
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on facilitating emotional safety with Steve Smith. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Tue, Jan 16, 2024
No Prerequisites
![The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/skeleton-template-edit-me/@@images/cf376a3c-95b9-4e2e-9287-1b85741abee8.jpeg)
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. A
Wed, Jan 10, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening? Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening?](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/near-misses-are-telling-you-something-are-you-listening/@@images/02c64537-1334-418e-bf63-cfbef86e78d3.png)
Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening? - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on near-misses with Steve Smith. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Tue, Jan 9, 2024
No Prerequisites
![Managing Risk Through Stress Injury Mitigation Managing Risk Through Stress Injury Mitigation](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/managing-risk-through-stress-injury-mitigation/@@images/b173af18-37f6-427e-ace2-ff2f3e44f8af.jpeg)
Managing Risk Through Stress Injury Mitigation - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Rumi Kodama on stress injury mitigation. Part of the of the Leadership
Tue, Dec 19, 2023
No Prerequisites
![Menstrual Cycle Management in the Outdoors Menstrual Cycle Management in the Outdoors](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/menstrual-cycle-management-in-the-outdoors/@@images/22960e13-219b-447c-b6fb-a9209362a6a3.jpeg)
Menstrual Cycle Management in the Outdoors - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening webinar with Angie Marie on wilderness menstruation management. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Wed, Dec 13, 2023
No Prerequisites
![Caring & Coping On & Off the Trail Caring & Coping On & Off the Trail](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/mental-health-on-and-off-the-trail/@@images/02cac23f-d342-46da-a069-5659b76cdc11.jpeg)
Caring & Coping On & Off the Trail - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening online webinar on mental health with Natasha Buffo. A Leadership Development Series presentation.
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
No Prerequisites
![SAFER-R Peer Support SAFER-R Peer Support](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/peer-support-for-mountaineers/@@images/1b45f863-b25f-40a8-b14d-5a3947989564.jpeg)
SAFER-R Peer Support - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on the SAFER-R model of psychological first aid with Katja Hurt. A Leadership
Wed, Dec 6, 2023
No Prerequisites
![Craft Impactful Learning Experiences Craft Impactful Learning Experiences](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/craft-impactful-learning-experiences/@@images/e9012c77-37d2-41ec-91b7-43be3d4204a5.jpeg)
Craft Impactful Learning Experiences - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar on impactful learning experiences with Liz Riggs Meder. Use tools employed by marketers
Wed, Nov 15, 2023
No Prerequisites
![Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certification](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/adult-mental-health-first-aid-usa-certification/@@images/fb5eac9c-d83c-4e08-bb8f-d73d434040dc.jpeg)
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. A Leadership Development
Sat, Nov 11, 2023
No Prerequisites
![Making Risk Management Tangible for Trip Leaders Using Cross-Industry Adaptations Making Risk Management Tangible for Trip Leaders Using Cross-Industry Adaptations](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/making-risk-management-tangible-for-trip-leaders-using-cross-industry-adaptations/@@images/827d6809-93c1-487e-9827-c150d16ac543.jpeg)
Making Risk Management Tangible for Trip Leaders Using Cross-Industry Adaptations - Online Classroom
Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Online webinar with Rumi Kodama on a trip leader centered risk management framework Part of
Thu, Nov 9, 2023
No Prerequisites
![The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/skeleton-template-edit-me/@@images/cf376a3c-95b9-4e2e-9287-1b85741abee8.jpeg)
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. A
Wed, Nov 1, 2023
No Prerequisites