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!
![Craft Impactful Learning Experiences Craft Impactful Learning Experiences](https://www.mountaineers.org/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
Thu, Dec 15, 2022
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
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 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
Thu, Dec 8, 2022
No Prerequisites
![Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening? Near-Misses Are Telling You Something - Are You Listening?](/Plone/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
Tue, Dec 6, 2022
No Prerequisites
![Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills](/Plone/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/developing-critical-decision-making-skills/@@images/f26fd924-a5c6-4768-8338-0590fac77664.jpeg)
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 Practical Risk Management](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/practical-risk-management/@@images/cdae63a9-fa6e-4ac8-8c42-8ecc4fb64ab3.jpeg)
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 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
Sat, Nov 12, 2022
No Prerequisites
![LGBTQIA2S+ Stories: Understanding Pronouns, Gender, and Sexuality in the Outdoors LGBTQIA2S+ Stories: Understanding Pronouns, Gender, and Sexuality in the Outdoors](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/lgbtqia2s-stories-understanding-pronouns-gender-and-sexuality-in-the-outdoors/@@images/dc947e28-6d9a-4684-8487-2fc88b0af7b2.jpeg)
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 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
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
No Prerequisites
![Part 2: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids (In-Person) - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center Part 2: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids (In-Person) - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/course-templates/copy_of_exploring-navigating-conflict/activities/part-2-e-p-i-c-adventures-with-kids-in-person-mountaineers-seattle-program-center/@@images/4382d52d-4a4e-4897-888f-8fb4994db2d7.jpeg)
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 Expand Your Group Facilitation Toolbox: Lessons to be Learned from Youth Programs - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminars-clinics/expand-your-group-facilitation-toolbox-lessons-to-be-learned-from-youth-programs-mountaineers-seattle-program-center/@@images/9098bf1e-5b91-46ae-bce5-f3d15439c547.jpeg)
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 Behavioral Health during COVID-19](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy5_of_curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour/@@images/6850f091-8bd4-49c6-b729-6eb6417616ce.jpeg)
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 Part 1: E.P.I.C. Adventures with Kids - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/course-templates/copy_of_exploring-navigating-conflict/activities/part-1-e-p-i-c-adventures-with-kids-online-classroom/@@images/f459e9dd-a67f-4ac6-a715-424bc4f3081a.jpeg)
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 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
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 The Assumption of Risk Defense in Real Life](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy2_of_skeleton-template-edit-me/@@images/4cf4ec24-37b9-45a3-898e-808732383a37.jpeg)
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 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
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 It's not about you, it's about them: Leadership in guiding, education, and life](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/its-not-about-you-its-about-them/@@images/d872319e-f953-48a1-b1a6-fac79cfc0de9.jpeg)
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 Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminars-clinics/curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour-online-classroom-5/@@images/131e87a4-c95d-4259-a94f-a4b59d7a321a.jpeg)
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 These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Emotional Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill](https://www.mountaineers.org/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
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 Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/developing-critical-decision-making-skills/@@images/f26fd924-a5c6-4768-8338-0590fac77664.jpeg)
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 Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminars-clinics/curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour-online-classroom-3/@@images/7cc46329-270a-444a-bde7-21e7a5cd023e.jpeg)
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 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Networking and Cultivating Professional Relationships](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy2_of_curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour/@@images/6cacb029-209a-4369-b402-89ea51fb5dd3.jpeg)
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 Self-Assessment: A Teaching Style to Foster Dialogue and Enhance Learning](https://www.mountaineers.org/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
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 The Real DEI: Lessons Learned Around the Unity Blaze](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/copy_of_curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour/@@images/20e3274c-a199-4f9d-bd28-28eefa57037c.jpeg)
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 Breaking the Halo: Lessons in Leadership from Outdoor Education](https://www.mountaineers.org/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
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 Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminars-clinics/copy3_of_risk-management-discussions-online-classroom/@@images/2e7f4c10-896e-4280-a3e1-7cd0a0e81914.jpeg)
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 Webinar 2: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/course-templates/copy_of_interactive-responsive-facilitation/activities/webinar-2-inclusive-language-in-the-outdoors-online-classroom/@@images/64371951-93bf-40f5-8f7f-6a2ab3347787.jpeg)
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 Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminars-clinics/curriculum-and-instruction-support-happy-hour-online-classroom-2/@@images/eb0959be-2dbf-4041-bd8a-17d91096c847.jpeg)
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 Keys to Success for Effective Instruction](https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/outdoor-leadership-committee/seminar-clinic-templates/keys-to-success-for-effective-instruction/@@images/72fe8339-6852-4e8a-92a7-c1aaa9cd5118.jpeg)
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