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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Challenging the ‘Single Story’ of the Outdoors, Conservation, and Recreation

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
28 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety

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
35 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Logistics of Trip Leadership - Online Classroom

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
45 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
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, Oct 7, 2020
No Prerequisites
27 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors

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
9 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Keys to Success for Effective Instruction

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety

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
86 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 on trip planning and forming compatible teams with Tom Unger. This session will
Thu, Apr 9, 2020
No Prerequisites
15 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Challenging the ‘Single Story’ of the Outdoors, Conservation, and Recreation

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Is the Scene *Really* Safe? Addressing Psychological Safety

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
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
An interactive evening workshop about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Facilitated by Running Grass of Three
Wed, Mar 11, 2020
No Prerequisites
20 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Partnership, Conflict Resolution, and Feedback - The Mountaineers - 2020

Partnership, Feedback, and Conflict Resolution

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 - Tue, Mar 24, 2020
No Prerequisites
8 participants
Registration closed Mar 8
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding

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
53 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding

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
23 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Group Management & Leadership

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
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Feb 22
The Mountaineers Branch
Becca Polglase
Qualified Youth Leader
Principles of Instruction - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Principles of Instruction - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Facilitating a successful learning experience
Sat, Feb 22, 2020
No Prerequisites
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration closed Feb 18
The Mountaineers Branch
Becca Polglase
Qualified Youth Leader
Demystifying the Art of Group Decision Making

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
22 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors

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
20 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Effective Instruction: Strategies for Presenting, Providing Feedback, and Evaluating Understanding

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
24 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Benjamin Brown
Qualified Youth Leader
Conflict Resolution: Take Difficult Conversations from Unwanted to Productive

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
24 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

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
33 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Conflict Resolution: Take Difficult Conversations from Unwanted to Productive

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
20 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors

Practicing Good Judgement in the Outdoors - Mountaineers Kitsap Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on practicing good judgement with Wayne Horodowich.
Tue, Dec 3, 2019
No Prerequisites
33 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Lessons Learned from the Front Lines - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
A practical workshop on incident review and leadership lessons learned with Tacoma Mountain Rescue.
Thu, Nov 21, 2019
No Prerequisites
18 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Demystifying the Art of Group Decision Making

Demystifying the Art of Group Decision Making - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening workshop with Tom Unger on facilitating group decisions.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
No Prerequisites
20 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Tom Unger
Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding

Five Lessons Learned in a Decade of Guiding - Olympia Friends Meeting House

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening seminar on lessons learned from a decade of guiding. Presented by Charlotte Austin.
Tue, Nov 12, 2019
No Prerequisites
41 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Expedition Behavior: Creating Intentional Community

Expedition Behavior: Creating Intentional Community - Mercer Island Public Library

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening workshop on expedition behavior with Taylor Ganz.
Tue, Oct 29, 2019
No Prerequisites
40 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Understanding Treaty Rights in Today's Landscape: A Tulalip Perspective

Understanding Treaty Rights in Today's Landscape: A Tulalip Perspective - Tulalip Tribes Administrative Building

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Join members of the Tulalip Tribes to learn about recreation and treaty rights.
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
No Prerequisites
51 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay
Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education

Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An evening seminar on confronting complacency, assumptions, and communication breakdowns between students and instructors.
Thu, Oct 3, 2019
No Prerequisites
41 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Katjarina Hurt
Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Lessons Learned from the Front Lines - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
A practical workshop on leadership lessons learned with Seattle Mountain Rescue.
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
No Prerequisites
61 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Sara Ramsay