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!

Click here to view a list of upcoming Leadership Development Series seminars!

Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills

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
26 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom

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
2 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Benjamin Brown
Qualified Youth Leader
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Networking and Cultivating Professional Relationships

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
13 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
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 23, 2022
No Prerequisites
11 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
The Real DEI: Lessons Learned Around the Unity Blaze

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
12 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
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.
Thu, Feb 17, 2022
No Prerequisites
22 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Webinar 2: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors - Online Classroom

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
22 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom

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
0 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Benjamin Brown
Qualified Youth Leader
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, Feb 3, 2022
No Prerequisites
9 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
An intimate evening webinar workshop and discussion about Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This
Wed, Feb 2, 2022
No Prerequisites
12 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
These Are Not “Soft Skills”! Facilitating Psychological Safety: A Foundational Risk Management Skill

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.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
No Prerequisites
24 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Webinar 1: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors

Webinar 1: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Lecture: Inclusive Language in the Outdoors
Part one of a two-part webinar series with Bam Mendiola on inclusive language. In this
Wed, Jan 26, 2022
No Prerequisites
24 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Developing Critical Decision-Making Skills

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, Jan 20, 2022
No Prerequisites
19 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session will be online
Wed, Jan 19, 2022
No Prerequisites
9 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
The Big 3: Planning For, Assessing, and Implementing Effective Instruction - Online Classroom

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
Tue, Jan 18, 2022
No Prerequisites
11 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Exploring & Navigating Conflict - Online Classroom

Exploring & Navigating Conflict

Thu, Jan 6, 2022 - Thu, Jan 13, 2022
No Prerequisites
15 participants
Registration closed Jan 5
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Risk Management Discussions - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Practical Risk Management with Tom Unger. This session will be online
Wed, Jan 5, 2022
No Prerequisites
10 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom

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, Jan 3, 2022
No Prerequisites
3 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Benjamin Brown
Qualified Youth Leader
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, Dec 20, 2021
No Prerequisites
15 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Giving Structured Feedback - Online Classroom

Giving Structured Feedback

Thu, Dec 9, 2021 - Thu, Dec 16, 2021
No Prerequisites
19 participants
Registration closed Dec 8
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Soft Skills for the Win - Online Classroom

Soft Skills for the Win - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar designed to strengthen the understanding of Soft Skills with Ken Shaffer. This session
Tue, Dec 7, 2021
No Prerequisites
30 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Curriculum and Instruction Support Happy Hour - Online Classroom

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, Dec 6, 2021
No Prerequisites
4 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Webinar 2: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - Online Classroom

Webinar 2: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Lecture: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation
Evening two-part webinar series, participants will learn to improve their group facilitation with Tracy Rekart.
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
No Prerequisites
8 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Risk Management in Dynamic Environments - Online Classroom

Risk Management in Dynamic Environments - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Seminar
Evening webinar workshop about Risk Management in Dynamic Environments with Tom Unger. This session will
Wed, Nov 17, 2021
No Prerequisites
38 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - Online Classroom

Interactive & Responsive Facilitation

Tue, Nov 16, 2021 - Thu, Nov 18, 2021
No Prerequisites
18 participants
Registration closed Nov 15
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
Webinar 1: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - Online Classroom

Webinar 1: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation - Online Classroom

Outdoor Leadership Lecture: Interactive & Responsive Facilitation
Evening two-part webinar series, participants will learn to improve their group facilitation with Tracy Rekart.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
No Prerequisites
8 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
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 4, 2021
No Prerequisites
22 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
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.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
No Prerequisites
23 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song
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, Oct 27, 2021
No Prerequisites
35 participants
The Mountaineers Branch
Michelle Song