Past Events - Leadership Development Series

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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Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening?

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, Oct 13, 2021
No Prerequisites
25 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Bleeding in the Backcountry

Bleeding in the Backcountry - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on bleeding in the backcountry with Chris Caviezel. This session will be online
Mon, Apr 12, 2021
Prerequisites
30 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Chris Caviezel
Identity, Intersectionality, and Representation in the Outdoors - Online Classroom

Identity, Intersectionality, and Representation in the Outdoors - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
"Intermediate" level workshop on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors. Facilitated
Thu, Apr 8, 2021
No Prerequisites
17 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Anaphylaxis in the Backcountry

Anaphylaxis in the Backcountry - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on anaphylaxis in the backcountry with Chris Caviezel. This session will be online
Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Prerequisites
32 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Chris Caviezel
It's not about you, it's about them: Leadership in guiding, education, and life

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, Mar 17, 2021
No Prerequisites
28 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Andy Bassett
Qualified Youth Leader
Exploring & Navigating Conflict - 2021

Exploring & Navigating Conflict

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 - Tue, Mar 23, 2021
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Mar 15
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practical Risk Management Workshop

Practical Risk Management Workshop - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session will be online
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
No Prerequisites
11 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
How to Make Mistakes: Teachings from Nature on Imperfection, Accountability, and Social Justice - 2021
19 participants
Registration closed Feb 22
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practical Risk Management Workshop

Practical Risk Management Workshop - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Running with Scissors: Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
No Prerequisites
15 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education

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.
Wed, Feb 17, 2021
No Prerequisites
26 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Moving Beyond Tolerance

Moving Beyond Tolerance - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An introductory webinar on moving beyond tolerance to create belonging with Katja Hurt. This session
Mon, Feb 8, 2021
No Prerequisites
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education

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.
Mon, Feb 8, 2021
No Prerequisites
35 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Orienting to Justice:  The Landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Orienting to Justice: The Landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Introductory workshop on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the outdoors. Facilitated by
Thu, Feb 4, 2021
No Prerequisites
24 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning

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 3, 2021
No Prerequisites
29 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practical Risk Management Workshop

Practical Risk Management Workshop - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Running with Scissors: Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session
Tue, Feb 2, 2021
No Prerequisites
15 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Giving Structured Feedback - 2021

Giving Structured Feedback

Thu, Jan 21, 2021 - Thu, Jan 28, 2021
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closed Jan 20
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Psychological Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill - Online Classroom

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, Jan 20, 2021
No Prerequisites
28 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practical Risk Management

Practical Risk Management - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar about Running with Scissors: Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session will
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
No Prerequisites
52 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Moving Beyond Tolerance

Moving Beyond Tolerance - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An introductory webinar on moving beyond tolerance to create belonging with Katja Hurt. This session
Mon, Jan 11, 2021
No Prerequisites
29 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Sharing Your "Operational Working Memory" With Future Generations to Create a Safer Trip Environment

Sharing Your "Operational Working Memory" With Future Generations to Create a Safer Trip Environment - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar on sharing our operational working memory to reduce repeat errors and create a
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
No Prerequisites
30 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Nick Block
Moving Beyond Tolerance

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 14, 2020
No Prerequisites
22 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Building Team Dynamics for Successful Group Adventures

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
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
No Prerequisites
9 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Moving Beyond Tolerance

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning

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
28 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - 2020

Interactive & Responsive Facilitation

Tue, Dec 1, 2020 - Tue, Dec 8, 2020
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closed Nov 30
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction

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
25 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Building Team Dynamics for Successful Group Adventures

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
9 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Building Our Understanding and Application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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
42 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening?

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
46 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Building Compatible Groups

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
43 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger